Karen Lee Bazzle

443-***-**** adwkh7@r.postjobfree.com

Diversity Program Management

Human Resource Management Research & Analyze Team Leadership Process Improvement

Current TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance

EXECUTUVE SUMMARY: Experienced and results-driven senior management executive with an expertise in diversity, project management and cross-functional team leadership focused on performing multiple high-level, time-sensitive projects as a problem solver with positive outcomes and sustainable gains in an extremely demanding environment. Demonstrates ability to thrive, identify and implement strategies to strengthen customer relations, improve business practices and drive profitable growth. Delivers clear and concise communications and collaborates with seniors, executive and team member levels. Demonstrates strong evaluation, research, fiscal management, planning, development, and reporting skills. Offers expert written and verbal communication abilities, and consistently mentors and coaches staff members to encourage team environment for prominent levels of confidence and productivity to achieve organization goals.

Education and Certifications

Certified: ITIL Foundations v3, PKI Trusted Agent

Master of Science (MS) - Christian Counseling Psychology

EMMANUEL BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, York, PA (December 2003)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Communications

YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA, York, PA (August 2002)

Professional Experience

Department of Defense, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 March 2021 to March 2023

Disability/Diversity Program Manager

Research and advise recruiters on disability, diversity and inclusion issues and create programs, training and values to provide awareness. Support and guide the recruitment team to help create a brand that appeals to diverse applicants and removes bias. Identify external trends and recognize best practice which will increase diversity among the Federal Government workforces.

Maintain relationships with external Government partners, with the intention of improving hiring needs for the Disabled.

Review the organizations workplace, policies, and procedures, to ensure inclusivity. Initiate information technology and strategy reviews for mathematicians to improve job retention; plans, monitors, and appraises job results; coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees; initiates, coordinates, and enforces systems and policies.

Participates in the selection and hiring of potential candidates.

Leads the development, establishment, and enforcement of quality assurance measures and testing standards for new applications, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout their development/product lifecycles.

Creates methodologies and processes for the collection and analysis of data for ensuring potential candidates, software, and product quality.

Applies established metrics to determine the readiness, quality, and operability of software and products due to clients.

Department of Defense, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 January 2020 to July 2020

Assistant Program Manager, CFC FFF (Detailee Position)

Provided provisions to lead the full life-cycle support for the planning and execution of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaigns.

Provided expertise/advocated for action management processes on a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Team focused on providing training and work functions to improve the quality of actions and reduce redundant steps and excess time the action management process with the new tool: Track-IT. Calculated baseline data, drafted lists of failure modes, evaluated root causes, supplied graphical/statistical analysis, and then provided solutions. Offered expertise to help get Green Belt classes restored with options to allow opportunities for personnel to get certified.

Authored a Point Paper to produce corporate change for donation support with better giving options and tracking for the volunteer program. Identified a gap in the donation process resulting in a 20% increase in donations and worked towards the achieved CFC goal of two million in donations and mission to make a difference for our local, national and international communities.

Department of Defense, Fort Meade, MD 20755 November 2018 to March 2021

Intelligence Liaison Officer on the Operations Team/Chief of Staff Officer

Provided executive support to the mission of serving as a focal point for the Department of Defense’s relationship with the White House and all elements of the Executive Office of the President including direct communication with the Vice President.

Led the effort to secure a direct Crisis Management System connection at Fort Meade to the White House. Provided documentation and justification for necessary upgrades to secure state-of-the-art equipment. For the first time, the highest ranking officials could accurately and simultaneously monitor world events and operate in full crisis mode should the need arise, while maintaining a direct connection to the White House.

Served as a Co-Chair of A Bridge between Leadership & Employees (ABLE) that promotes diversity/inclusion, actively partners with our military, and synthesizes employee perspectives on workplace issues to resolve with leadership. Additionally, authored a white paper with solutions to improve diversity challenges, provided diversity expertise to leadership and served on the Mentor Council.

Department of Defense, Fort Meade, MD 20755 August 2016 to November 2018

Intelligence Liaison Officer on the Congressional Issues Team

Provided litigation support on the Congressional issues Team with specific request from Congress while performing a wide performing a wide range of high profile and sensitive assignments and ensuring transparency to DoD’s Congressional oversight.

Exercise critical thinking and reasoning to make analytic determinations. Planned, developed, and gathered intelligence information. Evaluated and prioritized the dissemination of information.

Facilitated the deep dive efforts to determine Russia’s influence in the 2016 presential election that resulted in divulging their abilities to access various systems. Facilitated the endeavor of procuring the reauthorization of FISA Amendment Act for a six-year period, the longest period of time since the law was enacted.

Attended Congressional hearings as needed. Provided clear and concise responses to the Department of Defense.

Department of Defense, Linthicum, MD 21090 March 2015 to August 2016

Intelligence Liaison Officer, Committee on National Security Systems Secretariat

Lead advisor with Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) while performing a wide range of high profile and sensitive assignments impacting the operations of DoD and our federal partners. Represented the CNSS with top-level government officials within the agency and federal department/agencies on matter involving mission-critical activities. Led extensive analytical discussion and guidance on the process of creating and implementing national policies, directives, and instructions to create baselines that had substantial impact on critical operations/programs within the federal government.

Prior Experience

Owner of a non-profit to raise funds for children & senior, Everyday HOPE, Inc, - PA & MD, (2015 – Present)

Editing Specialist, Leidos (formerly SAIC), Columbia, MD, Oct 2014 to Mar 2015

Technical Writer/Editor, RED Consultants, Randallstown, MD, Jan 2012 to Oct 2014

Technical Writer/Editor, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Annapolis Junction, MD, Sep 2008 to Jul 2012

Field Business Development Administrator, Lockheed Martin, Rockville, MD, Oct 2007 to Sept 2008

English Teacher, York City School District, York, PA, April 2004 – July 2007

Professional Grants Writer/Business Proposals - Self-employment, PA & MD (1996-present)

Case Management – Mission Home Ministries, York, PA: (2001–2004)

Grants Writer/Accounting – Times Square Church, NY, NY: (1999-2001)

Grants Writer/Americorps VISTA – Crispus Attucks Corporation, York, PA: (1996-1998)

News Reporter / Clerk – York Dispatch/Sunday News, York, PA: (1992-1993)

Technology/Additional Training

Technology: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Crystal Reports, Remedy, ClearQuest, Cisco Jabber, JIRA, Majestic, SharePoint 2013, MS SCCM, MS-Visio 2010, Lotus Notes, Xacta, NIST, DCID, Harris, and Apex. Training: iSecure Cybersecurity Awareness, Time charging Policy Training, Security Awareness and Education for Cleared Employees, Microsoft SharePoint Administrator, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Enhancing Your Listening Skills, and Cornerstone Team Building.

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer in Service to America as an AmeriCorps VISTA, Served as the Girl's Basketball Coach, Volunteer Coordinator for evening computer classes (CA), Adult and Children’s Sunday School, Choir, Senior's Ministry, and Helps Ministry.

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