Sr. Management Consultant

Posted on: 2006-02-22

KIMBERLY MICHELLE BERKA 5850 Cameron Run Terrace, Apt. 603, Alexandria, VA 22303 Day phone (563) 508-0678, Evening phone (703) 347-9154 Social Security Number: XXX-XX-XXXX, Citizen of the United States Veterans Preference: Yes, 5 points _________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Over 15 years experience in a wide variety of fields including, Business Consulting, Training, Project Management, OMB Circular A-76 Management Consulting, business ownership and supervision. As an A-76 Management Consultant I have participated as a team member in conducting Feasibility Reviews, developing Performance Work Statements (PWS) and designing Most Efficient Organizations (MEO) and Residual Organizations (RO). During my professional career, I have developed and delivered training programs; created policy and procedures for workers and established organizational goals. With this experience I have been able to provide technical writing and perform presentations for any organization I have worked with. I have proven technical and managerial skills in government entities and private industries. I have excellent verbal and written communication skills which have made me an effective leader and team player. Specific Areas of expertise include: • Project Management: Provide instruction, job improvement, and organizational development. • A-76 Specialist: Assessment and Planning, Workload Estimates, Technical Exhibits, Activity Based Costing, Cost Analysis, and, Project Management. • Business Consultant: Provided business classes and consultation for new or potential business owners and collaborated with other businesses programs and resources from the community. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: May 05- Present: A-76 Management Consultant Visionary Integration Professionals, (VIP, LLC), Alexandria, VA Department of Energy (DOE) RO – New Brunswick Laboratory (NBL): Managing the development of the RO. Work with DOE Management to establish an oversight team serving as the liaison between the DOE and the MEO. This team consists of inherently governmental positions that offer guidance, policy implementation, and MEO performance oversight. Responsible, for assisting with task coordination and delivery assignment, by preparing the functional analysis of all RO functions and manpower requirements. PWS - Albany Research Center (ARC): Manages the development of the PWS. Works with DOE Management to capture workload estimates and develop technical exhibits, and budgets. Serves as a competent, effective member of client delivery/assignment team, responsible for assisting with task coordination and management and contribute recognized functional expertise to client deliverables. Facilitates team brainstorming sessions and provides constructive feedback to keep project within time constraints. Thorough knowledge of OMB Circular A-76 guidelines. Transition and Post-Competition Accountability Guide - Department of Energy (DOE): Consolidated raw data, coordinated and wrote the guidance to implement the residual organization after MEO implementation. This guide outlines policy and procedures for oversight of the Service Provider and/or MEO. Feasibility Review - Office of Science (SC), DOE: Conducted a Feasibility Review of 266 positions within SC to assess the feasibility of outsourcing various functions. Provided written justification for the inclusion and/or exclusion of functional units. Provided complete written evaluation of the findings. The findings determined the scope of the project, the Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) currently assigned to the activity or function and assessed industry’s interest and capability to perform the work and estimated the cost savings potential to DOE and associated risks and challenges. Oct 03 – Apr 05: Management Analyst and Project Management Assistant Interactive Technologies Group, Inc. (ITG, Inc.), Davenport, IA & Alexandria, VA Management Analyst: I collected, analyzed, reviewed, revised all report data; by creating finished and useable products that are auditable, back traceable and defendable in support of all A76 product requirements, such as job analysis, task analysis, organizational analysis, tree diagramming, activity analysis and workload data, to ensure that the organization’s mission statement correctly reflects all services or outputs performed. I also, supported, integrated and worked as a team member providing input, SME knowledge, collaboration, and drive to ensure customers are informed, aware and approve all decisions made in final study outcomes. Current or Past Projects: A-76 Performance Work Statement (PWS) Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOL/ETA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Preliminary Planning and worked on the National Study for 48 locations for Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) Project for the USACE. Project Management Assistant: I Assisted the Director of the MEG group and all Program/Project Managers on current studies. Provided instruction, job improvement, organizational development and clerical support. Worked with Junior Analyst on documentation layout and proper formatting. Developed and executed all hiring agreements, arranged all travel and accommodations, orientation and training for all new staff, update project and budget schedule (ProStructure Program), assist with tracking of all invoices, task/change orders and payments, general office support, manage and administer arrangements for private property. Jun 03 – Oct 03: On-site Child Care Department Shift Supervisor Family Resources, Inc., Davenport, IA Managed 25 employees daily and prepared weekly schedule, daily task, timesheets, weekly staff meetings, and monthly reports. Developed orientation packages, and new policies and procedures for the department. Jun 00 - Jun 03: Quad Cities Branch Manager and Small Business Trainer and Advisor Institute for Social and Economic Development (ISED, Inc.), Davenport, IA Organized and implemented the ISED Micro-enterprise Development Program at the regional level, mobilizes community resources in support of the program, and carries out administrative and reporting functions. This was a senior level field position which carried a greater level of responsibility and higher expectations of performance. Mar 96 – Jan 02: Child Care Facilities Director and Owner Kid's Day Preschool, Davenport, IA Directed all overall functions for the center. Developed all policies, curriculum and administered programs for the center and the staff. Hired and supervised all staff. Prepared child care packages, payroll, accounting, issuing receipts, supplies, receiving child care payments, monthly staff meetings, completed required continued training and education. EDUCATION: Diploma Assumption High School, 1984, AS Scott Community College, 1998/2002 Child Development and Various Continued Education Courses working towards Bachelor Degree COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Jan 02 – Mar 05: Vice President for the Bi-State Regional Commission, Revolving Loan Fund Program, Davenport, IA Feb 02 – Feb 06: Small Business Development Center, member, Moline, IL Oct 99 – Jan 05: Hilltop Consulting Group - Co-founder, Treasurer and Trainer, Davenport, IA Sep 99 – Aug 00: Commissioner/Davenport Civil Rights, Chairperson Training and Education , Davenport, IA