TAMATHA JORGENSEN
SENIOR OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
Personnel Administration Program Support Operations Coordination Compliance Team Leadership
Zebulon, North Carolina U.S. Army Retired - Sergeant First Class (E-7) Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished operations, administrative, and security professional offering more than two decades of U.S. Army leadership experience combined with extensive civilian and overseas government-contracting experience. Retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class with a proven record of managing personnel, coordinating complex operations, maintaining accountability systems, preparing reports and documentation, implementing established procedures, and leading teams in demanding environments. Managed administrative systems and reporting supporting approximately 250 personnel in Qatar and supervised teams of 30+ personnel in overseas operations. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with strong Microsoft Office skills and an active DoD Secret security clearance. Targeting professional remote roles in operations coordination, administrative operations, program/project support, personnel operations, training coordination, compliance, logistics, records, and documentation.
CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION
Operations Coordination
Administrative Management
Personnel Administration
Program & Project Support
Records & Documentation
Operational Reporting
Data Tracking & Accountability
Scheduling & Coordination
Logistics Support
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Senior-Level Team Leadership
Staff Supervision
Personnel Accountability
Training & Development
Cross-Functional Coordination
Organizational Planning
Problem Resolution
Workflow Coordination
Performance Oversight
COMPLIANCE & BUSINESS
Policy & Procedure Compliance
Risk Assessment
Safety Procedures
Sensitive Information Handling
Incident Documentation
Microsoft Office
Professional Correspondence
Information Management
Independent Work
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADMINISTRATION SUPERVISOR
IAP Worldwide Services - Qatar
Managed administrative and personnel tracking processes supporting approximately 250 employees, maintaining accurate information for leadership and operational requirements.
Prepared, maintained, and distributed recurring reports, personnel information, status updates, and administrative documentation.
Coordinated administrative requirements across multiple personnel and organizational functions in support of ongoing operations.
Maintained organized records and accountability systems to provide leadership with timely and reliable personnel information.
Tracked personnel status and operational information requiring accuracy, discretion, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
Prioritized simultaneous assignments and changing operational requirements while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Supported security and operational activities through effective administrative oversight and personnel accountability.
SENIOR SITE SUPERVISOR
Government Security Contractor - U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq
Supervised and coordinated daily activities of more than 30 personnel supporting demanding U.S. government operations.
Maintained personnel accountability, operational coverage, assignments, and shift requirements.
Coordinated activities among team members, supervisors, and organizational leadership to maintain uninterrupted operations.
Prepared and reviewed operational documentation, reports, records, and incident-related information.
Ensured personnel followed established policies, procedures, security requirements, and operational standards.
Provided leadership, guidance, training, and performance oversight while managing competing priorities in a high-tempo international environment.
Supported planning, risk assessment, resource coordination, and operational execution.
SENIOR ARMED GUARD / SECURITY PROFESSIONAL
U.S. Government Contract - U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Supported U.S. diplomatic security operations in a high-threat international environment requiring strict compliance with procedures and professional judgment.
Maintained accurate documentation and communicated security and operational information through established channels.
Worked collaboratively with multinational personnel and organizational leadership while protecting sensitive information.
Applied risk assessment, situational awareness, accountability, and sound decision-making in a high-consequence environment.
SECURITY / FORCE PROTECTION PROFESSIONAL
U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll - Republic of the Marshall Islands
Supported access-control, security, accountability, and force-protection operations within a U.S. military installation environment.
Maintained required records and documentation in accordance with established procedures.
Communicated effectively with military, civilian, and contractor personnel and demonstrated reliable independent judgment.
SECURITY GUARD
North Carolina National Guard - North Carolina
Provided professional security and access-control support for National Guard facilities and personnel.
Conducted patrol and security functions designed to protect personnel, facilities, and organizational assets.
Documented incidents and activities accurately and communicated relevant information to leadership.
UNITED STATES ARMY CAREER
SERGEANT FIRST CLASS (E-7) - OPERATIONS & LEADERSHIP
United States Army 22 Years of Service
Completed a 22-year enlisted Army career culminating at the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7), with progressively responsible leadership, operations, personnel, logistics, security, training, and administrative assignments.
Led and supervised teams of approximately 20-40 personnel, maintaining accountability, performance standards, readiness, and mission execution.
Coordinated personnel, resources, schedules, operational requirements, and logistics in support of organizational objectives.
Prepared and maintained operational reports, personnel information, accountability records, correspondence, and other documentation.
Planned and coordinated operational activities while balancing staffing, resources, timelines, risk, and organizational priorities.
Conducted risk assessments and implemented controls to protect personnel and support safe mission execution.
Developed, communicated, and enforced policies, procedures, standards, and operational requirements.
Trained, mentored, and supervised personnel while establishing expectations for performance, accountability, and professional development.
Briefed leadership and personnel regarding operational status, requirements, risks, and upcoming activities.
Exercised discretion in handling sensitive information and worked effectively across diverse professional and cultural environments.
SELECTED CAREER VALUE
Administrative & Personnel Management: Managed administrative systems and personnel-accountability processes supporting organizations as large as approximately 250 personnel, including records, reports, status tracking, and coordination.
Operations Coordination: Extensive experience coordinating people, resources, schedules, information, procedures, and operational requirements while maintaining accountability across complex organizations.
Leadership: Retired Army Sergeant First Class (E-7) with extensive experience supervising, training, mentoring, and directing personnel; civilian contracting experience includes supervision of teams exceeding 30 personnel.
Documentation & Reporting: Experienced preparing, maintaining, reviewing, and communicating operational reports, personnel records, status information, incident documentation, and professional correspondence.
Compliance & Procedures: Career experience in regulated military, government, diplomatic, and contracting environments requiring adherence to policies, documentation requirements, security standards, and organizational controls.
Independent / Remote-Ready Work Style: Demonstrated ability to organize workload, prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, protect sensitive information, learn new procedures, and remain accountable without continuous supervision.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance - Experienced working with sensitive government information in environments requiring discretion, trustworthiness, accountability, and compliance.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
More than two decades of progressive military leadership and management experience
Extensive international and government-contracting experience
Proven ability to supervise large teams and support large personnel populations
Comfortable learning employer-specific software, systems, procedures, and technology
Strong written documentation and professional communication skills
Experienced working under deadlines and managing competing priorities
Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision
Strong judgment, discretion, reliability, and attention to detail
TARGET POSITIONS
Remote Operations Coordinator Senior Administrative Coordinator Program Support Specialist Project Coordinator Operations Support Specialist Personnel Operations Coordinator Training Coordinator Administrative Operations Specialist Logistics Coordinator Compliance Coordinator Records / Documentation Specialist Government Contractor Administrative Support Business Operations Coordinator