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Business owner and independent consultant with over 5 years experience in the area of program management, program planning and implementation, contract procurement and management, data and marketing analysis. Plan and develop local policies, goals and objectives serving as a resource consultant in support of organizational needs and requirements. Organize community outreach events involving large numbers of agencies. Conduct workshops, seminars and briefings on a wide range of issues. Overall a skillful communicator whom is adept at speaking effectively and writing concisely.

Executive and Managing Director @ • Responsible for the management of all contract functions to include contract administration, procurement, subcontract management, and pricing. • Author proposals and ensuring that proposals were responsive to the requirements of solicitations and in compliance with stated policies. • Provide oversight on all matters related to contracts’ compliance with Government regulations. • Implement guidelines and processes related to government contracts and subcontracts. • Responsible for coordinating and managing all contractual activity pertaining to Federal Government contracts. Support included negotiating, administering and overseeing contract actions. • Serve as the primary liaison/ negotiator between the company and Government Contracting Officers. • In addition, direct the activities associated with the development and negotiation of subcontracts. • Negotiate contracts and contract changes with customers including such considerations as contract terminology, pricing, billing, and delivery dates. From 2008 to Present (7 years) Instructor @ From 2010 to 2012 (2 years) Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator @ • I developed, provided group-oriented prevention education and training programs in the area of alcohol and drug abuse. • I proactively worked with other civilian agencies, organizations and the three other branches of the US Military to ensure the Army’s ASAP program was visible. • I coordinated and organized annual prevention campaigns such as Red Ribbon Week, Drugged and Drunk Driving Prevention and 101 Critical Days of Summer. • I compiled written reports and graphs from the annual survey data, in order to better assist commanders, Soldiers, Family members and civilian employees. • I tabulated and distributed annual data aimed at improving services; monitored the program activities and identified shortfalls and systemic problems in order to recommend solutions to improve the services provided. • I developed prevention education and training in the area of substance abuse prevention. • I collaborated with other agencies and organizations in order to produce the most efficient of substance abuse prevention initiatives and campaigns. • I provided technical and consultative assistance to commanders and management level personnel on all program requirements, procedures, and policies. From October 2010 to December 2011 (1 year 3 months) Okinawa, JapanRelocation Program Manager @ • I planned, coordinated and implemented comprehensive relocation readiness activities. • I drafted news articles and developed flyers, and pamphlets to advertise the services offered by ACS. • I organized the Newcomers’ Briefings which entailed coordinating the attendance of over 32 agencies and executing the delivery of each presentation punctually in order to remain on task. • I served as the liaison between the Army Community Service and the US Embassy in Naha Okinawa; as the Information and Referral Services and the Alternate Army Emergency Relief Representative for the Army in Okinawa. • I prepared the schedules and briefings for the various endeavors organized by the Army Community Service, utilizing Microsoft Publisher and PowerPoint. • I updated and maintained the Torii Station militaryhomefront.dod.mil website. • I expended the annual budget as the sole GPC card holder for the organization, while ensuring that all expenditures were in the best interest of the organization. From October 2008 to October 2010 (2 years 1 month) Okinawa, JapanAdmissions @ • I provided guidance and assistance to graduate students with admissions, registration and fee payment policies. • I communicated with graduate coordinators, departmental chairs, and school directors, and student health services to assist with admission policies and procedures. • I analyzed and applied qualification standards to various difficult readmission situations. • I served as the graduate liaison regarding admissions, registration, and any academic issues students might encounter. • I executed a variety of recruitment activities, serving as a representative of the Graduate School during career fairs and graduate finales. • I researched and investigated complaints relating to admission procedures in order to provide guidance and recommendations for effective admission practices. • I utilized BANNER to process admission and readmission of graduate students. From August 2006 to December 2007 (1 year 5 months) Intelligence Analyst @ Detecting, locating and tracking ground targets, rotary wing and slow moving fixes wing aircraft. Participated in pre-mission planning for aerial surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Deployed and redeployed the Imagery Ground Station (IGS) in a tactical environment. Operated the data systems and communication equipment associated with the IGS. Analyzed Joint Service Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) near-real-time radar imagery data, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) data and Secondary Imagery Dissemination (SIDS) products received via the Commanders Tactical Terminal/ Joint Tactical Terminal (CTT/JTT). Analyzed softcopy imagery, to include infrared and electro-optics received from UAV platforms. Performed maintenance on the prime and the IGS mission equipment. Worked in a fast-paced high pressured environment, demonstrating the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines; provided support to higher commands, handled routine administrative work, executed the filing of classified materials and other sensitive records to ensure mission effectiveness. Demonstrated sound judgment, decisiveness and well-developed planning. Utilized analytical and communication skills in a variety of progressively responsible and challenging assignments. From 2001 to 2004 (3 years) US Military Posts in the Pacific

Master of Science (M.S.), International Relations and Affairs @ Troy State University From 2008 to 2012 FMWR Academy From 2008 to 2009 Bachelor of Arts (BA), Foreign Languages and Literatures, French @ Austin Peay State University From 2004 to 2007 Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government @ Austin Peay State University From 2004 to 2006 Van Horne Marie Laurise Laurent-Workman is skilled in: Fluent in French, Certified Program Planner, Army Master Trainer, Certified Zumba Instructor, Training, Zumba, French, Community Outreach, Army, Proposal Writing, Government, Government Contracting, Customer Service, Subcontracting, Contract Management