Manager with TS SCI Resume
Posted on: 2016-09-29
BRANKA (BECKY) DRAGOJEVIC
th Place, Schererville, IN | |
Regional Operations Manager | DoD Top Secret Clearance SCI
SUMMARY
International Regional Operations Manager with ten years of experience in contract management, intelligence support, cargo movements, large-scale transient operations, and passenger services. Track record of program leadership in challenging environments and high-pressure situations. A Catalyst for organizational improvement through personnel management, motivation, and inspiration. Exceptional customer service and communication skills. An experienced manager dedicated to fostering a working environment that encourages collaboration and optimizes team performance.
COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Planning ? Project Management ? Intelligence Oversight
- Information Management ? Staff Development ? Cargo Movements
- Vendor Management ? Procurement ? Quality Assurance
EDUCATION
- BA in Intelligence Studies; Concentration in Intelligence Operations, American Military University/American Public University System. Expected Graduation Date: /.
- AA in General Studies, American Military University/American Public University System; /.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Villanova University – matriculated in Master’s Certificate in Business Intelligence (Certified Business Intelligence Professional). Expected Completion Date: NOV .
- Villanova Univeristy, Certificate of Achievement in Essentials of Buisness Intelligence, Completion Date: July .
- Villanova University, Certificate of Achievment in Mastering Data Management and Technology, Completion Date: September
- PSM Certificate (MAXIMO Enterprise Asset Management software).
- Procurement Supply Management Academy, Houston, TX.
TECHNICAL
- Databases: Access, SCOPE (Mission Essential), USH (Mission Essential), Crystal and Spillman (Schererville Police Dept.)
- Office: MS Office Suite, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Internet Explorer
- Inventory: IBM Maximo
- Government: Automated Message Handling Systems (AMHS), Defense Message Handling (DMH), Blue Force Tracking, Inter-Theater Airlift Request System ITARS, Single Mobility System TRANSCOM, Tactical Counterintelligence Operations Portal (TCOP), familiarity with DoDI . Polygraph and Credibility Assessment Procedures AUG , DoDD . Credibility Assessment Program, APR , Department of the Army Interim Policy for Use of the PCASS, Apr
- Logistics: Global Decision Support System GDSS, Global Air Transportation Execution System GATES, Single Mobility System SMS, Product Management Transportation Information System PM TIS, Integrated Booking System Container Management Module (IBS-CMM), RFID tagging, Transportation Control and Movement Documents (TCMD).
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES
· Native fluency in English, Croatian, Serbian, and Bosnian; conversational in Macedonian and Bulgarian
WORK EXPERIENCE
Regional Command Manager, MISSION ESSENTIAL, Herndon, VA. /-/
Company Profile: Defense industry contractor with annual revenues of approximately $M.
Summary: Deployed on an overseas assignment in Afghanistan, I manage the Train Assist Advise Command intelligence operations in Bagram and Jalalabad. I have administrative oversight for the Counterintelligence Support Team, Tactical/Operational Analysts (TAC OP IA), Senior Multi-Media Exploitation Specialists (SMMES), and All Source Analysts, a total of employees in support of U.S. armed forces military intelligence community.
- Function as the company’s primary technical and managerial contact for the military’s Contracting Officer.
- Assist in the coordination of planning, programming, development, scheduling and implementation of various intelligence support programs.
- Provide analysis, recommendations, and comments on issues to assist in ensuring the development of current and future intelligence requirements.
- Interview job candidates, as needed.
Accomplishments / Value Added
- Improve intelligence operations by enhancing the team’s ability to collect, process, analyze, and disseminate intelligence information during current and future operations.
Sr. Movement/Cargo/Passenger Service Manager, MISSION ESSENTIAL, Herndon, VA. /-/
Company Profile: Defense industry contractor with annual revenues of approximately $M.
Summary: While deployed on an overseas assignment in Afghanistan, I managed a team of associates including company employees, foreign national subcontractors and assigned U.S. armed forces members that supported U.S Armed Forces operations. Responsible for Customer Inquiries, Interview Scheduling, Travel Coordination, Assessment & Employment Screening, Compliance, Contracts and Vendor Management.
- Managed cargo movement, passenger travel, in compliance with regulations and company procedures across air bases in Kuwait, Germany, Manas-Kyrgyzstan, Qatar, UAE, and Afghanistan to the U.S.
- Oversaw immigration and customs movement.
- Tracked flight status, organized travel and transportation, and managed material resources.
- Maintained reports, records, timecards, and equipment.
Accomplishments / Value Added
- Obtained a % reduction in workforce by driving re-staffing efforts to deliver project goals successfully.
- Received Certificate of Merit and Appreciation for exceptional performance and leadership.
Movement Control & Cargo/Passenger Service Specialist, ITT/EXELIS, Greenfield NC. /-/
Company Profile: Defense industry contractor with annual revenues of approximately $B.
Summary: While deployed on an overseas assignment in Afghanistan, I processed personnel travel and cargo movements, as well as provided access to classified information when requested by authorized personnel in my collateral role at Information Manager in support of U.S Armed Forces operations.
- Using the Global Decision Support System and Global Air Transportation Execution System software, I evaluated short tons of cargo weekly to determine appropriate transportation mode, tracking the status of flights and missions with the assistance of the U.S. Air Force.
- Coordinated processing of shipments and handling of Air Cargo Manifests.
Accomplishments / Value Added
- Ensured maximum customer satisfaction by providing quality service to Bagram Airfield and other customers.
Logistics Coordinator, KBR/SEII, Houston, TX /-/
Company Profile: Engineering, procurement, construction, and services company with annual revenues of approximately $B.
Summary: While deployed on an overseas assignment in Afghanistan, I provided logistics coordination and document control services in support of U.S Armed Forces operations.
- Responsible for timely, efficient movement of cargo.
- Utilized proprietary and commercial logistics and supply management software to review invoices and shipping manifests for compliance with local customs and international regulations.
- Verified bench stock levels, confirmed lifecycles and warranties, and used United States General Services Administration (GSA) and Fed Log Army programs for ordering materials.
- Used Global Decision Support System and Global Air Transportation Execution System to track flight/mission statuses.
- Oversaw routing, recording, and oversight for office checks of engineering and supplier data.
- Liaised with reproduction department to expedite services as needed.
- Acquired key certified supplier data and technical documents, and managed daily requisition and P.O. entry.
- Prepared files for DCMA and DCAA audits in accordance with Federal Aquisition Regulations (FAR).
Accomplishments / Value Added
- Ensured expedited cargo movement through efficient cargo processing and creating tracking control numbers.
- Innovated and implemented a project document control record keeping system.
- Revamped purchase order files to ensure current federal acquisition regulations (FAR) compliance for critical audits.
Area Supervisor, Northrop Grumman, Fairfax, VA. /-/
Company Profile: Defense industry contractor with annual revenues of approximately $B.
Summary: While deployed on overseas assignments in Kosovo, Romania & Bulgaria, I directed linguists for unit briefings, provided necessary materials for tasks in support of U.S Armed Forces operations as well as supporting business and project development for the company in Romania and Bulgaria.
- Oversight reporting and evaluating the performance of the subcontractors.
- Orchestrated training, scheduling, logistics, and housing with a strong focus on maintaining personnel health and welfare.
- Collaborated with the Chamber of Commerce Lawyers in the host country to determine the business and legal requirements for NGMS to do business there.
- Sent up business consulting reports to HQ for NGMS to choose the appropriate vendor.
- Mentored staff throughout mission and project decommissioning.
- Developed situational reports and performance evaluations.
- Managed financial affairs with local banks and vendors.
Accomplishments / Value Added
- Established field offices in Romania and Bulgaria.
- Spearheaded specialized military linguistics project in support of U.S Armed Forces operations.
- Championed recruitment program including the creation of standard operating procedures for interviews and hiring.
- Ensured client satisfaction by serving as sole point-of-contact and maintaining focus on the satisfaction of requirements.
Support Center Clerk, KBR, Houston, TX. /-/
Company Profile: Engineering, procurement, construction, and services company with annual revenues of approximately $B
Summary: While deployed on an overseas assignment in Kosovo, I provided information and administrative support services in support of U.S. Peacekeeping and military operations.
- Distributed interdepartmental communications (e.g. memorandums, bulletin notifications, etc.)
- Managed the secure and non-secure communications within proprietary messaging systems.
- Oversaw the distribution of US and NATO Base ID badges.
- Handled delivery, return, and database management for civilian and military personnel.
Accomplishments / Value Added
- Spearheaded Records Preservation Program including providing requested information services, supporting surge rotations and transfers of authority (TOA) and ensuring optimal inventory management.
CAT II and Armed CATIII Linguist, TRW/McNeil, Mclean, VA. /-/
Company Profile: Defense industry contractor with annual revenues of approximately $B
Summary: While deployed on overseas assignments in Bosnia, Kosovo & Serbia, I Maintained accurate provision of information including translation and analyses of conversations from Serbo-Croatian to English.
- Human Intelligence (HUMINT), worked on various US Military teams off post over two years. During high operational tempos I augmented the following teams on a case by case basis; US Army Mobile Interrogation Team, Document Exploitation (DOCEX), Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Counterintelligence Screening teams (CIT), and th Group Special Forces missions as needed in Bosnia and Kosovo.
- Conducted translations for the Electronic Warfare Unit (EW) in various locations in Kosovo as needed.
- Improved Joint Implementation Commission (JIC) communications with Serbian leaders and US Command by providing critical translations and elaboration on goals of US Kosovo Peacekeeping Forces (KFOR) strategy in Serbia.
Accomplishments / Value Added
- Promoted to CAT III, TS/SCI with CI Poly in August and was assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in support of covert and overt operations under the McNeil contract.
- Completed the Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Awareness, Anti-Terrorist Evasive & Defensive, Advanced Tactical Firearms at International Training INC, West Point, VA as required by the DIA contract.
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