1. CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Family Name: Padgett
Surnames: Gary W.
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/garypadgett
E-Mail: garyva@live.com
Mobile: 1-571-522-9488
Nationality: USA
Residence: Calle de Fuencarral 101, #4-4, 28004 Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Senior Management Analyst
PROFILE
Accomplished, results-oriented Senior Management Analyst with extensive experience as IT Project and
Program Manager and with a proven record of success in directing complete project lifecycles. Certified
Project Management Professional (PMP) with special expertise in needs assessment, product rollout,
infrastructure implementation, and various stages of Information Technology (IT) design, development and
deployment. Adept at leading all aspects of IT projects and programs, including planning, contract
management, support and administrative services, and Human Resources requirements. Expert knowledge
of administering program budgets as large as $100M. Previous experience directing IT deployment projects
in Continental US, Spain, South America, Canada, Europe, and Middle East. Native English and high level of
fluency in Spanish. Advanced knowledge of MS Office and project tools (MS Project, Visio).
Project/Program Management  Strategic Planning  Team Leadership  Change Management  Logistics
Acquisitions  Cost Control  IT Deployment  Internal Controls  Capital Planning
Technology Evaluation  Infrastructure Design  Proposal Development  Risk Management  Compliance
Contracting  Process Reengineering  Customer Service  Training  Procurement  Scheduling  HR
Software Development  System Analysis & Design  System Installation and Integration  Staff Recruiting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Prospective Group, Washington, DC 2010 - Present
Senior Management Analyst (2010-present)
Senior Management Analyst for Human Resources and management requirements of the Messaging
Systems Office (MSO) and the Information Resource Management (IRM) Bureau at the US Department of
State. Currently work with the Management Analysis Staff in MSO and senior management in IRM to
develop, document and certify through the Human Resources Office (HR) the full lifecycle of requirements for
establishment of new staffing, major reorganizations and realignments of various organizations, relocation
and reassignment of staff, recruitment opportunities at all levels of positions, annual evaluations, and provide
expert knowledge of and management support for the use of automated HR, evaluations, awards and
administrative systems.
 Successfully documented businessprocesses for MSO, providing improvements and recommendations for
greater efficiencies and cost reduction.
 Continue in capacity ofSeniorManagementAnalystto work with organization’s ManagementAnalysis Staff
to evaluate, formulate and quickly turn around Human Resources, administrative, and other resource
management documents in support of the numerous and rapidly changing requirements for MSO and the
Offices, Divisions and Branches of the Information Resource Management (IRM) Bureau as a whole.
Independent Consultant/Senior Management Analyst (2010-2011)
Provided analysis, evaluation and documentation for financial systems management in the Budget Execution
Office. Reviewed, revised, and documented new business processes. Streamlined business processes and
provided complete end-to-end documentation and support to senior management to implement fiscal year
budget execution and overall support for program oversight. Recommended new and enhanced computer

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applications to facilitate more efficient budget formulation and execution workflows for a community of >2,000
staff and resources amounting to >$50M.
 Successfully analyzed and documented current budget systems business processes for Department of
State Budget Office, and developed and delivered recommendations to streamline and improve budget
management systems that affect all levels of IRM organizations.
US DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, DC 1988 - 2010
Division Chief, Management & Planning, Program Management Offi ce (2008-2010)
Oversaw Program Management Office (PMO) for reengineering and streamlining command and control
messaging system used at >250 domestic and overseas facilities for US government’s foreign affairs agency.
Plan and manage system replacements at embassies, consulates, and missions. Administered program
budgets ranging from $50M to $100M per year. Directed procurement, contracting, HR, facilities
management, and computer system support for two physical locations. Supervised seven direct reports in
addition to various program/project teams, including contract senior managers. Served as Contracting
Officer’s Representative for PMO, coordinating up to 14 staff contracts as large as $3.5M each. Evaluated
Request for Quotes (RFQs) and Statements of Work (SOWs). Experienced in Ariba Spend Management
system. Retired from US Government service effective November 2010.
 Revamped major PMO contract vehicles to achieve greater efficiency by requiring adherence to quality
management and performance measurement standards.
 Increased worker productivity by implementing streamlined financial tracking system for all program
acquisitions and contract actions.
 Reengineered business processes for HR and program staff support to reduce time for delivery of
computer and facility services.
Senior IT Project Manager, Management & Planning Division, PMO (2006-2008)
Planned and directed high-profile projects in areas of process reengineering, IT risk management,
procurements and acquisitions, staff management, facilities management, and IT implementations.
Supervised four direct reports. Managed project portfolios. Directed multiple large project teams and multi-
million dollar budgets to place secure, leading-edge mobile technology in hands of State Department
customers located in remote worldwide locations.
 Earned Meritorious Honor Award for managing complex project to reengineer and streamline networks,
telecommunications, physical cable plant, and computer systems services for two State Dept. locations.
 Developed project plans and requirements for major global enterprise messaging program initiative.
 Ensured project plans complied with PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
Senior IT Project Manager / Branch Chief for Messaging Systems Office Projects Branch (2000-2006)
Led complete project life cycles for large-scale enterprise, infrastructure, hand-held devices, and laptop
deployments. Prepared project plans and formulated budgets as large as $50M. Supervised up to five
project managers and up to five senior consultants.
 Personally designed and implemented PMO for entire unit, comprising five Divisions, to support State
Department’s official messaging systems.
 Stepped into role of Chief of Project Management Branch upon departure of former chief and
successfully guided languishing projects to approval and completion.
 Established and implemented detailed budgetplans in support of deploymentof large-scale Department-
wide command and control systems.
Senior IT Project Manager and Branch Chief (1988-2000)
Prepared and managed projects to implement new technology infrastructures for unclassified and classified
e-mail systems. Carried out product selection for standard enterprise messaging application suite to be
utilized at all State Department locations worldwide. Prepared budget recommendations as large as $90M.
 Reduced code rewrite 50% by standardizing development of major agency applications on cutting-edge
automated software code generation platform.
 Streamlined management and release of operating system code to >250 locations worldwide.
 Led project team to identify and recommend next generation enterprise e-mail system, MS Exchange,
for agency-wide incorporation, replacing outdated and hard to maintain minicomputer-based system.
 Managed wholesale replacement of network infrastructure with leading-edge industry-standard
technology.

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CAREER NOTES: Previously held positions (1979-1988) include Lead Computer Programmer and Systems
Analyst for Overseas Automation Program at US Department of State. Performed coding, design, testing,
and deployment of enterprise-wide operating systems and applications to more than 200 locations including
Continental US, South America, Mexico, Canada, Spain, Finland, and Pakistan.
EDUCATION
Masters Studies in Spanish Language & Literature, New York University in Madrid, Madrid, Spain
BA in Spanish, minor in French, Magna Cum Laude, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
PMI Project Management Professional
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
CompTIA A+, Security+, and Network+ certifications
State Dept. Foreign Service Institute training in: Advanced Leadership Skills, Managing State Department
Projects, Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement, Performance Management, Supervisory
Studies, EEO/Diversity Awareness for Managers and Supervisors, Employee Relations, Intermediate
Leadership Skills, and Contracting Officer's Representative Training
Earned Value Management, Potomac Forum
LANGUAGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: Native English and high level of fluency in Spanish; conversational French
Technical: MS Office, Project, Visio, SharePoint, MS operating systems, networking, desktop hardware
AFFILIATIONS
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Member of American Club of Madrid, Spain
HONORS & AWARDS
US Dept. of State Superior Honor Award (2x) and Meritorious Honor Award (3x)
Outstanding Annual Performance Evaluations