A results-driven leader with expertise in directing high-impact Project Management teams. Specializing in aligning initiatives with organizational objectives and steering complex projects to success.
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by T.L. Early
Core Skills and Competencies
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Project Management
Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. Proficient in MS Office, Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence.
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Cybersecurity
Skilled in managing GRC, IAM, Cloud, IR and Vuln Mgmt.
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Leadership
Adept at team management, building relationships, and effective communication.
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Federal Program Mgmt & Regulatory Compliance
Experience with DoD and DCMA compliance, and federal security standards such as CIS, NIST, and FISMA.
Professional Experience: Armis CyberSecurity
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Security-Focused Engagements
Manage Professional Services for federal and private-sector clients.
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Project Lifecycle Management
Utilize Smartsheet & Gainsight for scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting.
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Compliance Assurance
Ensure adherence to federal security standards (SOC2, CIS & NIST).
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Stakeholder Communication
Serve as communication hub, managing expectations and fostering collaboration.
Professional Experience: GuidePoint Security
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Security Engagements
Led Professional Services for federal and private-sector clients.
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Project Tracking
Used Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Confluence & Jira for lifecycle management.
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Compliance
Ensured adherence to FISMA and NIST standards.
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Team Leadership
Oversaw cross-functional teams for complex IT security projects.
Professional Experience: Incora
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Procurement Management
Established and managed department for federal and commercial contracts.
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Global Team Leadership
Led buyers across international procurement teams, ensuring DoD & safety compliance.
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Risk Management
Implemented strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
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EHS Leadership
Managed facility COVID-19 response and chaired EHS committees.
Professional Experience: First America Metal
Branch Expansion
Led growth from 3 to 16 employees, aligning with organizational goals.
Performance Management
Established facility goals, KPIs, and Risk Management Plans.
Contract Negotiation
Evaluated and negotiated contracts for IT infrastructure, facility security, logistics, & construction mgmt.
Safety Culture
Implemented and managed safety and security procedures.
Additional Professional Experiences
Adjunct (PMP) at TCCD
Instructed on project management topics, aligning with PMI standards.
Air Traffic Specialist at Lockheed Martin
Coordinated aircraft flow within NAS, ensuring FAA and DoD compliance.
Founder/CEO at Verve Innovations LLC
Managed multiple contracts with a $4.5M annual budget.