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Kathryn Porcell
Project Manager
Gaithersburg
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Summary
Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
AVER LLC
Arlington
04.2026 - 09.2026
- Promoted to Project Manager after demonstrating leadership and delivering successful projects as Lead Analyst.
- Led planning, execution, and stakeholder communication for 5-person team as Acting Project Manager prior to formal promotion.
- Developed detailed project plans for technical and administrative initiatives.
- Fostered team cohesion and support systems, enhancing client satisfaction and facilitating smoother project delivery.
- Streamlined SharePoint document management, maintained structured administrative records, and drafted policy guidance and operational documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with senior leadership objectives.
- Oversaw team members in completing assigned tasks.
Lead Data Analyst
AVER LLC
Arlington
03.2025 - 04.2026
- Designed and executed data-driven analytical reports and network analyses by integrating and querying data across five disparate systems to identify risk patterns, correlations, and actionable insights. Applied advanced data analysis techniques to produce intelligence products that enhanced risk assessment, supported strategic decision-making, and improved overall analytical efficiency.
- Generated and distributed real-time daily technical intelligence reports based on multiple data sources. Utilized Tableau and Power BI to identify trends, assess performance, and support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborated with the Head of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation to program scripts in Microsoft Visual Basic to automatically process biometric data and populate databases reducing reporting time by over 87 percent and creating a return on investment of $65,000.
- Coordinated executive-level support for an international biometric data-sharing program. Managed meeting documentation, tracked action items, maintained SharePoint records, and monitored key performance metrics.
- Developed and led training programs for senior analysts on standardized reporting and analytical documentation, simplifying complex processes to improve workflow efficiency and product consistency.
- Developed a comprehensive onboarding and training framework; coached a new employee to independent performance in 3 months versus the planned 6-month training timeline.
Management Analyst
AVER LLC
Arlington
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Analyzed International Information Sharing Reports using Tableau and PowerBI, translating complex data into actionable insights for senior management and Criminal Analysts.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for international biometric data-sharing initiative, coordinating meetings, documenting notes, and tracking tasks to support Program Executive Team objectives.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for international biometric data-sharing initiative, coordinating meetings, documenting notes, and tracking tasks to support Program Executive Team objectives.
- Planned and executed international training for senior government officials on information-sharing initiatives and Visa Waiver Program, overseeing travel logistics, agenda development, speaker coordination, and presentation drafting to enhance program understanding.
- Produced detailed investigative reports to create criminal profiles and network analyses. Distributed real-time technical reports based on international partner data.
- Assisted in the design, layout, and ongoing maintenance of SharePoint document storage and version control to ensure seamless access to critical information for stakeholders.
- Managed project developments to maintain alignment with client expectations. to maintain schedule adherence. and provided regular updates to client.
- Implemented quick fixes to resolve problems and enhance workflow efficiency. to address problems effectively. by addressing and solving problems. by tracking issues and providing solutions.
Contract Specialist III
AVER LLC
Arlington
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Coordinated contract document workflows for Contracting Officer Representative, facilitating stakeholder reviews and tracking approvals to sustain project momentum.
- Evaluated contract burn rates and funding utilization, providing financial analysis to leadership for informed budget oversight and resource planning.
- Reviewed procurement requests, funding modifications, financial plan updates, and contract extensions to verify accuracy, compliance, and fiscal alignment.
- Prepared invoice payment authorization packages and compiled supporting financial documentation to ensure accurate and timely contract payments.
- Managed daily assignments from upper management, routing deliverables, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring timely completion and closeout.
- Directed and tracked departmental taskings from front office, maintaining comprehensive tasker logs and response trackers to enhance leadership visibility and accountability.
Office Manager
United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
Herndon
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw Trajectory Event Center operations, engaging clients, finalizing contracts, training staff on audiovisual systems, and resolving event-related issues. Served as primary office point of contact for facilities, vendors, IT coordination, compliance, billing, and administrative systems, ensuring efficient daily operations.
- Handled daily office tasks to support smooth workflow and productivity.
- Oversaw daily office activities to ensure smooth functioning. and ensured efficient workflow.
- Organized logistical support for events to ensure successful execution. for conferences and workshops for geospatial intelligence professionals.
- Supervised office supplies inventory to sustain operational needs and vendor partnerships.
Office Coordinator
The MITRE Corporation
McLean
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Produced professional products for client delivery, ensured correspondence adhered to proper format and grammar, and managed compliance for time reporting, staffing plans, scheduling meetings, coordinating agendas, expense reporting, arranging events, and purchasing supplies.
- Coordinated hardware/software procurement for staff, registered staff for conferences, assisted with presentation materials, and managed visitor logistics and onboarding for new staff.
- Collaborated with administrators to update internal databases, tracking federal staff structure and contracts effectively.
Office Clerk
Miller Mayer Law Firm
Ithaca
12.2017 - 10.2019
- Supported attorneys with legal administrative functions, enhancing client communication, organizing case-related documents, and managing complex calendars.
- Supported attorneys with legal administrative functions, including client outreach, case-related correspondence, document organization, and complex calendar management.
- Managed incoming legal documents and correspondence, streamlining case processing for timely and accurate case management.
- Organized firm meetings and events, coordinating logistics and office functions to foster team engagement and strengthen client relations.
- Organized and maintained physical and digital filing systems for client records.
- Processed legal documents for timely case management and correspondence for efficient case processing.
- Trained and supervised incoming Receptionists, enhancing front-desk operations and updating procedural documentation to improve consistency and efficiency.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents and case materials.
Temporary Contracts
Express Employment
Ithaca
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Facilitated client requests by obtaining, organizing, and prioritizing financial documents to ensure timely processing.
- Proofread and corrected final financial investment applications.
- Verified mortgage details for accuracy and completeness before final delivery to attorneys, enhancing document reliability.
- Streamlined last-minute reviews and revisions of mortgage files, ensuring compliance and readiness for finalization.
- Executed various administrative functions to support office operations. -telephone, email, fax, file.
Administrative Assistant
The Medical Team
Reston
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Trained incoming Administrative Assistant. Functioned as the primary contact for addressing questions, resolving conflicts, and clarifying general policies.
- Trained incoming administrative assistant and acted as point of contact for inquiries and policy clarification.
- Collected and organized face-to-face, missed-visit, and insurance records for streamlined administrative review.
- Collected and filed face-to-face, missed-visit, and insurance records for administrative review.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Google Project Management
Coursera
06.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Interpersonal Concentration
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 08.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
- Project Management
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Workflow Optimization
- Trend Analysis
- Quality Analysis
- Technical Writing
- Proposal Writing
- Editing
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Office suite
- Criminal Network Analysis
Active Clearance
Public Trust DHS
Timeline
Project Manager
AVER LLC
04.2026 - 09.2026
Lead Data Analyst
AVER LLC
03.2025 - 04.2026
Certificate Of Completion - Google Project Management
Coursera
06.2024 - 06.2025
Management Analyst
AVER LLC
07.2023 - 03.2025
Contract Specialist III
AVER LLC
02.2023 - 07.2023
Office Manager
United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
09.2021 - 06.2022
Office Coordinator
The MITRE Corporation
12.2019 - 09.2021
Office Clerk
Miller Mayer Law Firm
12.2017 - 10.2019
Temporary Contracts
Express Employment
09.2017 - 12.2017
Administrative Assistant
The Medical Team
02.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Interpersonal Concentration
George Mason University
08.2012 - 05.2016