1. Mark Atchison
100 South Van Dorn St C211
Alexandria, VA 22304
Home (703) 589-6395
matchison1@gmail.com
VALUE TO AN ORGANIZATION
With over Eight years experience in planning, directing, and applying diverse administrative functions to meet time-
critical deadlines and improve business efficiency, Mr. Atchison provides dynamic organizational, communication,
and leadership skills with the ability to independently plan and direct demanding administrative operations.
Professional experience includes Business Administration, Management Analysis, Executive Support, and Office
Management in both Corporate and Government offices.
Key strengths include: Management, Human Resources, Space Planning, Purchasing, Team Building, Budgeting,
Contract Administration, and Project Support. Technical skills include all current office automation procedures and
theories, computer hardware, software, and MS Office suites.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. Department of State- Diplomatic Security, Public Affairs/ Office of the Special Envoy to Sudan
Office Manager/ Management Analyst, Contractor, July 2010-
Responsible for providing all administrative and office management services to State Department offices and
programs in Diplomatic Security & the Office of the Special Envoy to Sudan. This includes managing multiple office
suites, HR & space planning, procurement & purchasing, supervising office staff, maintaining office records and files,
and process improvement planning. Responsible for meeting all staffing, equipment, organizational, and
communication needs to ensure office and staff members function efficiently.
Responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures, ensuring organizational
effectiveness and efficiency, and ensuring Department regulation compliance.
Liaisons with key State Department personnel and administrators to achieve goals
Oversees various functions of subordinate support staff.
Plans and implements office systems, layout, IT and equipment procurement
Coordinates budgets exceeding $ 1,000,000.
Resource Management and purchasing
Performs contract coordination and administration
Manages special programs and assists in projects when needed
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc
Senior Administrator/Executive Assistant, December 2003 – June 2010
Provided leadership and administrative support to multiple executive managers and staff in a large corporate
environment. Performed as Senior Administrator, Executive Assistant, and Office Coordinator.
Managed administrative processes and programs to improve efficiency of overall daily operations.
Responsible for coordination of office procedures, including vendor liaison, purchasing, space planning, HR
coordination, and business assurance planning to achieve corporate objectives.
Provided Executive Administrative and Program Support for multiple Senior Associates and over 100
associated consultants and staff. This included managing procurement, staff movement and travel, calendar
coordination, research, drafting documentation, compiling presentations, managing data and files, meeting
coordination and special projects.
Coordinated office security/disaster response programs
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ
Masters of Science, Administration, September 2008
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, Business, Communications, and Applied Technology, May 2007
ADDITIONAL: Active DOD Secret Security Clearance, USN Veteran -References available upon request