I am a highly accomplished professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in operations and program management, demonstrating an exceptional ability to deliver high-quality service. My deep expertise in fiscal responsibility, contract oversight, and strategic program development has resulted in outstanding multi-year CPARS evaluations for Platinum Business Services in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Direct Access Program (DAP). As the Program Manager and Team Lead, I confidently guide the DAP Program to achieve remarkable success, consistently surpassing program goals and driving small business growth. My leadership was pivotal in securing CMMI certification for Services at Maturity Level 3 (ML-3) for Platinum, showcasing our strong partnership with the VA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. I ensure optimal resource readiness and uncompromising quality assurance through a results-driven approach to project management. My adept oversight of daily operations fosters solid relationships with stakeholders and team members, creating an environment ripe for collaboration and innovation. With a sharp focus on strategic goal implementation, I excel at building and leading cohesive teams that consistently exceed expectations. My unwavering commitment to excellence earns accolades from clients and instills trust among colleagues and organizational leaders alike.
Ensure effective performance of the service system and that resources are used effectively to support program requirements Monitor and analyze resource capacity, availability, and demand, reporting management data on capacity and availability to relevant stakeholders
Conduct causal analysis, recommend actions, implement them, and assess their impact on process performance
Ensure the integrity of work products through configuration identification, control, and audits Track and manage the integrity of work products effectively
Evaluate potential decisions using a formal process that assesses identified alternatives against set criteria Establish and maintain guidelines to determine which issues require formal evaluation
Establish and maintain defined processes from startup through project duration Integrate and manage the work plan with related plans, ensuring clear process descriptions Contribute process-related experiences to the program's process assets
Develop and maintain measurement capabilities to support program requirements Establish measurement objectives based on identified information needs and goals Analyze and interpret measurement data to effectively address these information needs and objectives
Develop a quantitative comprehension of chosen processes to achieve quality and performance goals Supply performance metrics and models to effectively oversee program tasks Evaluate contract performance to guarantee that objectives are achieved and apply statistical methods to pinpoint deficiencies and opportunities for enhancement
Manage work quantitatively to meet established quality and performance objectives Set and maintain quality and performance targets for the work using statistical and other quantitative techniques to ensure these objectives are achieved
Anticipate potential issues to plan and implement risk-handling strategies that limit negative impacts on objectives Create and monitor a risk mitigation plan aligned with the risk management strategy
Develop and uphold strategies to ensure service continuity during and after any significant disruption to normal operations that support the program's essential functions
Keep track of risks and handle data according to the work plan Assess progress and results at important milestones Evaluate problems and take necessary corrective measures Make sure corrective actions are implemented when performance strays from the plan
Create and maintain plans outlining work activities Develop a work breakdown structure to estimate the scope Identify and allocate resources and data