Senior Acquisition & Configuration Manager - Logistics Expert

Wendy Wallace Pierce

**********@*****.***

301-***-**** (cell)

Greetings,

Attached is my resume for your review and consideration. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my personal commitment, creative talents, and abilities to meet whatever task assigned.

A summary of my qualifications includes:

Currently a Professional Home Caregiver for First Light Home Care as a part time companion care professional for elderly clients who have been diagnosed all types of mental health issues, i.e., dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc. and resulting physical issues.

Possess over twenty years of combined professional experience in configuration and change management, performance-based and integrated logistic support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and Acquisition Management Directorates applying Configuration/Change Management (CM) and logistic support on major systems acquisitions for the Department of Homeland Security in various Directorates at the Program Management Office and Surface Fleet Logistics Center for the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Custom Border Protection Board.

Utilized knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other acquisition related regulations and policies. As well as knowledgeable of all CM guidance, policies, and directives, i.e., Major Acquisition Manual (MSAM), MIL-HDBK-61A, and National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management, ANSI/EIA 619A.

Provided logistics support for the U.S. Coast Guard/Homeland Security Office, and familiar with several assets under the National Security Cuter (NSC) and former Deepwater Program and for the Surface Engineer Logistics Center in Baltimore, MD., and more recently, the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Program in Washington, D.C.

Possess acquired skills and achievements in acquisition management, life cycle logistics, requirements development, risk management, contract management, and life cycle acquisition program documentation. Provided leadership on acquisition policy and compliance tasks and analyzed existing policies and developed overarching Headquarter-Level contracting and acquisition-related policy and guidance documentation.

Specialize in customer satisfaction and fostering well established client relationships with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Performed Configuration Management (CM) activities for the US Coast Guard for a multi-billion-dollar project overseeing the configuration and data management processes for an acquisition fleet of 25 ships.

Possess graphics skills, with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite 365, Goggle Docs, SharePoint, Adobe PRO, Auto-CAD (Tru-View), COMM Exchange; a Contract Deliverable Review App and working knowledge of Visio. Also knowledgeable in CG databases, i.e., SFLC Central, CGLIMS, NESSS, FLS and FEDLOG. I am a fast learner, detailed-oriented, with the ability to quickly apply previous knowledge of computer applications, etc. to manipulate a large variety of software.

I would be happy to have a preliminary discussion with you or members of your team to see if we can establish mutual interest. Thank you for your attention, time, and consideration to this matter.

Very Respectfully,

Wendy Pierce

Professional Profile: Provided contract support for multi-billion-dollar programs for various Government Program Offices and Directorates, i.e., U.S. Navy (USN), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Washington, D.C., U. S. Coast Guard's, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) in Baltimore, MD Asset Logistics Division, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Performed functional roles in configuration/change management, acquisition life cycle logistics, requirements development, risk management, contract management, and life cycle acquisition.

Provided leadership on acquisition policies and compliance tasks, analyzed existing policies, and developed overarching Headquarter-Level contracting and acquisition-related guidance for senior management.

Core Accomplishments: Provided Configuration Management leadership on acquisition and system engineering requirements and policies. As well as performance-based and acquisition integrated logistics, and lifecycle management support for major acquisition programs fielding Acquisition Category (ACAT) I, II, and III military equipment/weapons systems procured at more than $24B. Also, performed Configuration Management (CM) for the US Coast Guard, a multi-billion-dollar project overseeing the configuration and data management processes for the acquisition of 25 ships.

Utilized knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other acquisition related regulations and policies.

Developed project-related artifacts such as charters, schedules, risk registers, and status updates

Developed a comprehensive CM Process Guide (Cradle to Grave).

Developed Engineering Configuration Plan (ECP) Tracking matrix from hull to hull (in-production, post-delivery, and sustainment).

Authored and updated Configuration Plans, CM tailoring Plan reporting CM risks, etc.

Validated over 8,437 drawings in Auto Cad for Configuration Management document for Metrics Reports and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA).

Developed CM best practices and strategies to facilitate clients and organizations, vision, mission, goals, and objectives.

Provided organizational leadership in change management where I planned, coordinated, and executed strategic initiatives that advanced the customer organization's vision and mission.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CM where I reviewed and provided feedback on Policy documents and work products. Developed performance metrics and reports on the organization’s status/progress.

Education/Certifications/License/Professional Affiliations :

Bachelor’s degree in social services & rehabilitation, University of District of Columbia

Certified Configuration Management Professional, International Society of Configuration Management

Level II Acquisition Life Cycle Logistics Certification, Defense Acquisition University

Project Management Certification, ESI International

Notary Public for Prince George’s County, Maryland

Active Secret Clearance

Certified Caregiver

Work History:

FIRST LIGHT HOME CARE 2024—PRESENT

Provided companion care for elderly clients who have been diagnosed and who suffer from all types of dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other mental and physical issues.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION 2022 – 2024

Provided Configuration Management Services for the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Custom Border Patrol Board.

Fostered well developed client relationships and communication and utilized interpersonal skills.

THE MCHENRY MANAGEMENT GROUP 2020– 2022

Performed Configuration Management (CM) activities for the US Coast Guard for a multi-billion-dollar project overseeing the configuration and data management processes for an acquisition of a fleet of 25 ships.

Supported Configuration Planning, Configuration Identification, and Control and status accounting functions as well performed pre-audit and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) activities on the lead ship for over 8,427 drawings.

FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES INC. 2011 - 2014

Contract Support for a multi-billion-dollar program at U.S. Navy, NAVAIR, Joint Data Technology Integration (JTDI) Program Management Office mission is to deliver near real time, continuously updated, and authoritative technical, supply, and maintenance data to ensure Naval weapon systems readiness.

Provided acquisition planning and strategic management assistance, System Engineering to other management efforts, test planning, sustainment planning, configuration management, risk management, and life cycle management functions.

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC 2005 – 2011

Authored Technical User Manuals and documentations, how-to guides, and instruction manuals for various uses and audiences. Also provided technical and analytical support to other acquisition logistics processes, e.g., supportability studies, analyses for reliability, and maintainability.

Fielded several major assets totaling over $40M and directed, developed, and performed complicated fielding requirements for logistics management operations that involved planning, coordination, and evaluation of ILS.

Provided planning and execution of all Configuration Management Boards (CMB), Technical Advisory Group (TAGs), and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) as well as drafted agendas and meeting minutes.

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