Oscar Torres
Alexandria
Summary
A Marine Corps veteran with over 10 years of logistics experience. Currently seeking a career change into software and information technology (IT) program management. Proven record of exceeding organizational expectations by utilizing skill sets acquired in military and civilian professions. Successfully manages complex tasks from beginning to end by adapting to changing situations using creativity and maintaining unwavering quality standards. Effectively balances competing priorities in fast-paced, client-facing environments. Maintains a rapid trajectory of growth in positions of increasing leadership and accountability. Proven ability to dig deep and transform data into actionable recommendations that result in peak performance. Equipped with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership aptitude. Fully committed to continuous improvement accentuated by professional excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Management/Program Analyst (GS12)
Customs and Borders Protection (CBP)
01.2020 - Current
- Conducts thorough analyses of CBP programs, policies, and procedures to identify areas for improvement, efficiency gains, and cost savings
- Coordinates with the agency's managers and administrative staff members to obtain information to develop sound plans to improve program management
- Co-develops and implements strategic plans, goals, and objectives for CBP initiatives
- Analyzes budgetary requirements and resource allocations for CBP programs and activities
- Develops performance measurement frameworks and evaluation methodologies to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of CBP programs and initiatives
- Keeps senior program manager informed about the status of projects, implementation, and updated plans, outcomes, and any problems anticipated or encountered
- Analyzes facility systems involving equipment and services that may need to be changed or updated and recommended equipment replacements
- Develop and promote positive working relationships with customer agencies and client personnel; maintain continuous liaison with building tenants and top management officials of customer agencies and tenants at all managed facilities
- Designated purchase card holder responsible for fiscal activity
- Active facilities liaison responsible for multiple building’s functionality and organization
- Accurately obtain and distribute cross team data.
Archaeological Laboratory Technician
Veterans Curation Program (VCP)
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Received, cataloged, and documented archaeological artifacts and specimens collected during field excavations, including cleaning, sorting, labeling, and organizing artifacts according to established protocols and standards
- Performed fundamental laboratory analysis and examination of archaeological artifacts using specialized tools and equipment, including microscopy, photography, X-ray imaging, and other analytical techniques to study artifact composition, structure, and condition
- Maintained accurate records of artifact inventories, including detailed descriptions, photographs, measurements, and location data
- Conserved and stabilized fragile or deteriorated artifacts to prevent further degradation
- Packaged, labeled, and stored artifacts in archival-quality containers and storage facilities for protection from environmental factors, pests, and physical damage
- Processed 250-500 archaeological and archival collections owned by the U.S
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Photographed and scanned up to 20 documents to produce museum-quality digital images of archaeological objects and associated records
- Established procedures to ensure all front-line employees involved with Veteran patient contact during the intake and enrollment process received periodic training and regular status briefings on the enrollment process and health benefits administration.
Legislative Administrator
Office of Legislative Affairs, U.S. Marine Corps
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Served as the primary point of contact for congressional staff, legislative committees, and other government agencies on Marine Corps legislation, policies, and programs
- Supported administrative Marines with daily procedures that ensured continuity throughout the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA), including providing visitor escort services and answering front office telephones
- Conducted thorough research and analysis to assess the potential implications of proposed legislation and provided recommendations to senior leadership
- Prepared briefing materials, talking points, and presentations for Marine Corps leadership to use during congressional representatives and staff meetings
- Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to advance legislative objectives and address concerns raised by legislators
- Collaborated with Marine Corps leadership, legal advisors, and subject matter experts to develop strategic approaches for engaging with Congress on legislative issues
- Delivered over 190 supply orders, 600 correspondence letters, and 830 sensitive materials to Capitol Hill
- Traveled over 18.5K miles under various extreme weather and hazardous road conditions without incident
- Assisted congressional liaisons in reviewing over 100 congressional inquiries; interfaced with the Strategy and Analysis Division (SAAD) on the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) testimony preparation binders and General Officer (GO) testimonies.
Aircraft Maintenance Administrative Specialist
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Maintained 40-60 aircraft log books and naval aircraft maintenance publications/files and prepared reports, logs, records, directives, and correspondence in the aircraft maintenance and repair activity
- Processed data on equipment operators and performed duties on data entry equipment
- Set up, operated, and performed minor maintenance on Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS) hardware
- Scheduled aircraft inspections, maintained system reliability trend charts, and systematically controlled technical publication reports and related maintenance data.
Education
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MDSkills
- Program & Project Management
- High-Level Requirements
- Solution Development
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Design & Implementation
- Project Deliverables
- Technical Assessments
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Personnel Leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP
Timeline
Management/Program Analyst (GS12)
Customs and Borders Protection (CBP)
01.2020 - Current
Archaeological Laboratory Technician
Veterans Curation Program (VCP)
01.2019 - 01.2020
Legislative Administrator
Office of Legislative Affairs, U.S. Marine Corps
01.2013 - 01.2017
Aircraft Maintenance Administrative Specialist
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2008 - 01.2013
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
University of Maryland University College
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