<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
<ul><li>Developed and executed projects. Understood the full project life cycle from concept through to qualification.</li><li>Provided technical support to B2B and B2C clients monthly.</li><li>Supported the engineering requirements through managing & liaising with key project stakeholders (client design team, main contractor, suppliers, sub-contractors, etc.).</li><li>Assisted in the execution of projects & provided guidance to ensure compliance to all relevant standards/codes and specifications associated; including all site activities associated with validation and handover to the operations team.</li><li>Ensured works are installed in accordance with project specifications and change control procedures.</li><li>Produced drawings and specifications for upgrades and new build designs.</li><li>Managed the full sales cycle of solar energy products for new residential clients</li><li>Monitored daily project execution and evaluated project progress, contract compliance.</li><li>Wiring low and medium voltage control panels.</li><li>Understand of Schematic Drawings (REVIT/ Auto-Cad)</li><li>Manufacturing and Assembly (Control Panels)</li><li>Assisting in test of Control Panels and Assemblies</li><li>Continuous improvement Initiatives</li><li>- Lean Manufacturing</li><li>- Compliance with Industry Quality Standards</li><li>SPDA Project - Lightning Protection System.</li><li>Electrical Substation Project;</li><li>Solar Projects;</li><li>Reasons for leaving: Move to Ireland.</li></ul> at Nova Engenharia<ul><li>Developed and executed projects. Understood the full project life cycle from concept through to qualification.</li><li>Provided technical support to B2B and B2C clients monthly.</li><li>Supported the engineering requirements through managing & liaising with key project stakeholders (client design team, main contractor, suppliers, sub-contractors, etc.).</li><li>Assisted in the execution of projects & provided guidance to ensure compliance to all relevant standards/codes and specifications associated; including all site activities associated with validation and handover to the operations team.</li><li>Ensured works are installed in accordance with project specifications and change control procedures.</li><li>Produced drawings and specifications for upgrades and new build designs.</li><li>Managed the full sales cycle of solar energy products for new residential clients</li><li>Monitored daily project execution and evaluated project progress, contract compliance.</li><li>Wiring low and medium voltage control panels.</li><li>Understand of Schematic Drawings (REVIT/ Auto-Cad)</li><li>Manufacturing and Assembly (Control Panels)</li><li>Assisting in test of Control Panels and Assemblies</li><li>Continuous improvement Initiatives</li><li>- Lean Manufacturing</li><li>- Compliance with Industry Quality Standards</li><li>SPDA Project - Lightning Protection System.</li><li>Electrical Substation Project;</li><li>Solar Projects;</li><li>Reasons for leaving: Move to Ireland.</li></ul> at Nova Engenharia