DIANA VANESSA ESCOBAR

4000 WILSON BLVD #1613 ARLINGTON VA • DIDIESCOBAR08@GMAIL.COM • (786) 258-3431

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Ms. Escobar is a proven entrepreneur and manager of global projects requiring culturally-sensitive engagement across the spectrum of stakeholders, effective management of resources and logistics, and results-oriented, customer-focused delivery of high quality services. Diana has extensive experience in program management, operations/risk management, training, human resources, budgets/financial responsibility, and organizational restructuring. In addition, Ms. Escobar oversees the document control program, business development and strategic implementation procedures for a variety of Clients. She also achieves operation refinement through process efficiency improvements resulting in optimization of operations performance. She has supported integrated logistics programs while directing multifaceted support services for defense work and manages inventory control as part of U.S. Defense Attaché Office Operation for both ground and air military scale facilities. Diana has effectively led the management of projects both small and large, demonstrating skills in people management, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills, while displaying excellent customer service skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES • Program Management • Logistics Management• Risk Management Subject Matter Expertise • Supply Chain Management • Inventory Control and Tracking • Business Process Reengineering • Change Management • Training and Development • Materials Needs Analysis • Strategic and

Tactical Planning • Strategic Communications •

Active SECRET DOD clearance • Active DHS HQ Suitability • Active SECRET FEMA clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GRANT THORNTON, LLP| SENIOR ASSOCIATE | JUNE 2015 – PRESENT

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY – NATIONAL PROTECTION AND PROGRAMS DIRECTORATE

· Demonstrates strong project management and delivery ability through Involvement in all work streams of the NPPD FSM Project including: risk management, schedule management, change management, communications management, requirements management, data management and business process reengineering

· Planned, scheduled, reviewed, and developed high quality client deliverables including ORD, MNS, CONOPS, Systems Engineering Life Cycle Tailoring Plan (SELC TP), Joint Risk Management IPT Charter, NPPD Risk Management Plan, Data Management Strategy, NPPD newsletters, Schedule Management Plan, and data analytics SOW

· Facilitates status review meetings among project team members and clients.

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· Demonstrates leadership and initiative in leading the Joint Risk Management Board and developing new capabilities (e.g., SharePoint)

· Developed an Introduction to Risk Management Course for Joint IPT Leads at DHS

· Meet monthly with risk owners at both the project and joint level to help mitigate potential risk across FSM effort

· Rapidly developed Subject Matter Expertise in Risk Management, Change Management, and other disciplines and now serves as the go-to person on the team for these areas

· Lead NPPD Project Schedule to ensure that tasks are completed successfully and on time and mitigate any schedule slips

· Designed strategies for change management by creating an NPPD FSM Newsletter and SharePoint Communications portal

· Holds education sessions with stakeholders in project management methods, procedures, and activities.

· Responsible for the business process reengineering of 7 as-is process flows. Additionally, decomposing the processes down to user/functional roles to help develop training plans and support streamlining processes

· Responsible for analyzing reimbursable agreements and accounts receivable reports to determine what data will be migrated into the new financial management system.

· Support areas including requirements development, testing, reports development, and user outreach.

· Assists with business development activities such as, managing capture and proposal opportunities, in addition to, developing whitepapers, statements of work, and/or other thought leadership materials.

MISSION ESSENTIAL, LLC. | LATIN AMERICA PROGRAMS SUPPORT | NOVEMBER 2013 – NOVEMEBER 2014

· Key liaison for a $500 Million Joint Venture with 15 subcontractors from five different countries.

· Planed, managed, and developed messaging for U.S. and international meetings, tradeshows, and conferences.

· Managed communications and relations with senior government officials and the media.

· Served as a principal author and editor of a brief for the Inter-American Defense Board regarding environmental awareness and climate change.

· Provided master configuration control of all confidential proprietary correspondence.

· Provided English-Spanish translations and drafts key reports and correspondence for SOUTHCOM between 7 different military groups.

D.E.K.A. GROUP WORLDWIDE, INC. | PRESIDENT | APRIL 2005 – JULY 2013

· Founder and sole proprietor of a company focused on special armored projects for defense.

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· Led the capture and management of a $5 million armored vehicle, logistics, and architecture contract with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

· Delivered 48 armored vehicles to the client, all on time and with significant cost savings to the customer. Flexibly managed new customer requirements based on emergent need.

· Advised DIA Chief of Logistics on the full range of procurement support, including development of objectives, preparation of statements of work and proposals, and negotiations with contractors on price and contract terms. Efforts have led to savings of over $1 million.

· Performed acquisition planning for contracts and reviewing formal acquisition strategies, plans, and justifications to ensure policies and procedures are addressed.

· Assisted in developing and implementing an “asset tracker” software tool to implement supply chain transparency and issue resolution.

· Coordinated cost-effective, efficient transportation. Conduct calibration inspections, perform warehouse validations, and conduct physical inventories; oversee the inspection, issue, and transfer of property.

· Led supplier and customer negotiations to improve supply chain. Coordinated purchasing, warehousing, distribution forecasting, customer service, and planning. Determined financial impact of proposed changes.

· Collaborated with diverse internal departments to integrate logistics with business systems and processes. Directed inbound/outbound logistics operations including comprehensive logistical and reverse logistical functions.

· Developed communications strategies for introducing new technologies to the field.

· Conducted contract reviews for legal compliance and oversees contracts for freight forwarding, armored vehicles, and special projects.

· Key liaison for international diplomats (American Embassies and U.S. Defense Attaché Office).

· Led strategic development of D.E.K.A., including business planning, marketing, partnering, strategic acquisition, and sub-contracting.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | JANUARY 2010

· Double Major: Communications/International Studies

CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND INTERESTS

· LaMarsh Managed Change Agent 2016

· Organizational Financial Management that Leads to Good Governance September 2014

· Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio Pro, Oracle

· Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English

· Volunteer at Washington Humane Society