PMP-Certified Security Clearance IT Project Manager

LEAH MATHIEU, PMP

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Active Secret Security Clearance CompTIA Security+ Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management • Operations & Administration • Security & Compliance • Emergency Preparedness • Vendor Management PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

PMP-certified Project Manager with an active Secret security clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification, bringing 12 years of experience leading IT and network projects and operations across telecommunications, military, and public-safety environments. Manages the full project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, resources, risk, and closeout, while coordinating cross-functional teams, leadership, vendors, and contractors. Brings hands-on experience in administration and records management, emergency response

(including frontline COVID-19 response), and security and compliance, with a proven ability to keep complex operations organized, documented, and on schedule under pressure.

CLEARANCE & CERTIFICATIONS

• Active Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Department of Defense)

• CompTIA Security+

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management: Full Lifecycle Delivery IT & Network Projects Scheduling & Milestones Risk & Issue Management Change Management KPI & Status Reporting Operations & Admin: Scheduling & Workflow Coordination Vendor & Contractor Management Records & Correspondence Management

Security & Compliance: Access Control Incident Response Risk Assessment Compliance Documentation & Records Management

Emergency Preparedness: Emergency Response Pandemic (COVID-19) Response Emergency Drills & Exercises Operational Readiness Continuity of Operations

Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ticketing & Service Request Systems PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

U.S. NAVY RESERVE Jun 2021 – Present

Yeoman (YN)

• Manage official correspondence, personnel records, and administrative reports for an 85-member unit in accordance with Navy regulations and records-management requirements.

• Prepare, review, and route 100+ reports annually, along with correspondence and directives, for command leadership, ensuring accuracy, proper format, and timely delivery.

• Process personnel actions and administrative requests, serving as a point of contact for sailors and leadership on administrative matters.

• Maintain trackers and documentation to monitor deadlines, action items, and administrative requirements, keeping leadership informed of status and open issues.

• Safeguard sensitive and personal information in accordance with security and privacy requirements while holding an active Secret clearance.

• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative workflows and improve records accuracy and efficiency. NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION New York, NY Dec 2016 – May 2026 Correction Officer

• Enforced physical security, access control, and safety protocols within one of the nation's largest municipal correctional systems.

• Coordinated vendor and contractor services, scheduling, and material deliveries across multiple departments, verifying access, documentation, and compliance requirements.

• Conducted facility inspections and risk assessments, documenting findings to support compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Maintained incident records, compliance documentation, and tracking systems in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

• Supported emergency and incident response and participated in emergency drills, applying established procedures under pressure to protect personnel and maintain readiness.

• Served on the frontline COVID-19 pandemic response, implementing health and safety protocols and adapting daily operations to maintain continuity of services.

• Served as liaison among staff, contractors, vendors, and leadership to communicate updates, resolve issues, and improve operational efficiency.

Project Coordinator, Eric M. Taylor Center (Special Assignment) Apr 2018 – Nov 2018

• Coordinated project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action items to keep facility initiatives on schedule.

• Maintained project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and compliance records for accurate tracking and reporting.

• Gathered requirements with cross-functional teams, leadership, and contractors, managing priorities and project dependencies.

• Monitored risks, issues, and deadlines, escalating concerns and supporting mitigation, change management, and project closeout.

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS Livingston, NJ 2014 – 2016 Project Manager

• Managed multiple concurrent IT and network projects through the full lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution and closeout, keeping scope, schedule, and deliverables aligned with business objectives.

• Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and action-item trackers to monitor progress and keep projects on track.

• Partnered with cross-functional teams, leadership, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather requirements, set priorities, and coordinate execution.

• Managed scope, resources, risks, and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize delays and protect project performance.

• Produced status reports, executive updates, dashboards, and KPIs that communicated project health, milestones, and risks to stakeholders.

• Coordinated change management, resource planning, testing, implementation, and deployment of IT and network solutions, ensuring smooth transition into business operations. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Western Governors University In Progress Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY

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