Professional Experience
Central Intelligence Agency
Deputy Chief/Classroom Management Group - Training & Tradecraft Division •March 2006 - June 2019
• Supervised, led and developed a cadre of technical training officers.
• Assessed the performance and skills of subordinates and provided performance feedback on an ongoing basis.
• Produced accurate and objective Performance Summary Reports and provided requisite counseling for staff officers.
• Assisted instructors with development of the annual training call and aligned instructors, classrooms and resources to support it.
• Communicated consistently and effectively with senior offices, component training elements, and associated staff across the entire organization.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of the work unit, as well as the customer's requirements and priorities, and developed action plans as a result. Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR)
• Served as the COTR for Central Intelligence Agency Contractors
• Prepared and submitted Contractor paperwork to include name checks, statement of qualifications, funding documents, computer access requests, etc.
• Provided briefings to Contractors regarding their contractual responsibility, security concerns, and invoicing to make certain they have a clear understanding of their responsibilities, as well as effectively enforced policies, rules and regulations.
• Monitored and reported on contract technical schedule, and cost performance; reviewed and approved invoices, prepared funding documents, prepared statements of work, sole source justifications and discrepancy reports; researched, planned and implemented solutions to complex contracting issues; took necessary actions to protect the rights of the Government and workforce on contractual issues.
• Monitored contract performance and maintained contract documentation.
• Provided timely feedback to customers and Contractors.
• Served as an advisor on acquisition policies and practices for management. Advised management and the workforce on the authorities, responsibilities, regulations and processes pertaining to contracts and acquisitions.
• Instructed and provided guidance to offices in contracting methodologies and best practices. Executive Officer/Paralegal
• Executive Officer for the legal office within the Central Intelligence Agency
• Provided support to Senior Management, as well as nine attorneys embedded within various departments.
• Monitored the rankings emails for required legal actions.
• Coordinated schedules for briefings.
• Maintained legal files and documents. Support Officer
• Provided direct ad hoc support to senior management.
• Scheduled meetings and gave tactful reminders to attend those meetings.
• Administrator for time card completion, ensuring accuracy with Agency Policy.
• Arranged travel for staff personnel.
• Provided support to team building events (such as holiday gatherings, semi-annual ceremonies, etc.)
• Provided support for in-house contractors' administrative issues; which consisted of seating, computer access and answering any questions they may have.
• Supported high-level VIP visitors, coordinated with Senior Management, Protocol Officer, Corporate Communications staff and other resources to arrange, coordinate, plan and execute successful visits.
• Created VIP agendas and set schedules, coordinated the agenda for all arrangements needed for any social functions for these visits, including but not limited to invitations, booking venue, arranging menu, seating charts, and procuring necessities (food, tables, plates, etc.)
Jaspan Schlesinger, LLP
Legal Secretary •October 2002 - March 2006
• Provided support to a senior partner whose primary focus was Litigation/Construction Law, retired appellate division judge, as well as associates within the law firm.
• Answered telephone calls, as well as email correspondences.
• Typed, edited, and proofread legal briefings, such as affidavits, summons and complaints, interrogatories, appellate briefs, subpoenas, etc., empowered to make changes as needed.