Wendelin Sorenson has over 15 years of experience in project management, systems engineering, and customer advocacy. She has managed complex projects exceeding $2.5 million as both an independent contractor and for organizations like the CIA and NSA. Sorenson's skills include project management, system design, risk management, system testing, public speaking, and technical writing. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and is pursuing Project Management certification.

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Wendelin Sorenson
Phone (919) 394-5433 wendyradel.sorenson@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications: 15+ years of experience
 Project Management specializing in large scale, complex, multi-disciplinary team management,
requirements engineering, systems engineering on a global scale exceeding $2.5m in budgeting
 Customer advocate for coordination, system design, monitoring, testing, public speaking, and
presentations
 Experienced with systems development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies from concept through
acceptance and delivery
 Experienced project management using processes, planning, staffing, implementing, controlling,
evaluating , technical writing, and testing
 Training for individuals users to groups as large as 200+
 Focusing on the newest technology and social media integration
 Prior Top Secret Security Clearance TS/SCI with Poly
Skills Utilized:
Project Management System Design Risk Management
System Analysts Critical Thinking System Integration
System Testing Social Media
Public Speaking Presentations Technical writing
Consulting Customer Support/Relations Strong manager/leader
Databases/Software
Sybase Oracle SQL MS Office
MS Word One note Excel PowerPoint
Access Adobe Acrobat MS Windows
Experience:
Systems Specialist/Program Manger Independent Contractor 2000 - Present
 Manages program in several ongoing projects with varying levels of complexity, identified and
mitigated potential risks; developed requirements, manage change control, tracked schedules, and
cost performance while ensuring project activities aligned with business objectives
 Analyzes business systems and databases for enhancement recommendations to solve business
needs, areas for improvement, and increased profit; Develops project plans for information
technology projects
 Customer advocate/project manager in the IT field
 Manages system development using system development life cycle methodologies
 Focusing on integrating the newest technologies, social media, systems, and business to develop
computer systems that will meet the next generation business needs
 Provides the necessary training in social media and computer systems for optimal performance
 Delivers project objectives, technologies, systems, specifications, schedules, and training
 Manages project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope. Monitored and
tracked project milestones and deliverables
Project Manager Klein Technologies Inc. 1998 - 2000
 Contracted to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to manage, plan, initiate significant software
development and IT projects working with budgets over $3M
 Involved in full life cycle of new systems from requirements through implementation, to include
system testing and training
 Lead and guided the work of over 100 technical staff
 Served as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects on a global aspect
 Planned project stages and assess business implications for each stage
 Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met
 Team Lead on the National Intelligence Committee (NIC) for system development and
implementation within the Intelligence Community

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System Engineer/Project Manager Computer Science Corporation 1997 - 1998
 Contracted to the National Security Agency (NSA) as lead engineer to perform selected re-design
of computer systems including system design, development, operations, and engineering support
 Chairperson for the acquisition of an air defense system for military operations.
 Project manager of over 300 people worldwide with budgets over $1.5M
Systems Analyst/Project Manager U.S. Air Force, National Security Agency 1992 - 1997
 Project manager of programs to develop computer capabilities with the goal of reducing direct
human involvement
 Performed testing, met with customers, scheduled team resources, and participated in the
development and system design
 Wrote a document describing the manner in which a proposed system would integrate into the
intelligence mechanisms of agencies
 Served as technical advisor to NSA management regarding future systems. Worked with the
marketing department and production department to ensure a deliverable product
U.S. Air Force San Vito, Italy 1989 - 1992
 Customer advocate/project lead coordinating, monitoring, testing, public speaking, and
participating in system development focusing on new technologies and social media
 Focusing on the newest technology and social media
 Performed extensive System Analyst duties
 Served in human resources functions, designing/implementing effective on-the-job training and
performance counseling policies for 5,000 employees
 Instructed courses for front-line supervisors and managers in career development, training
planning, and training documentation systems
Volunteer Work:
Freelance Sign Language InterpreterEducator 2005 - Present
 Teaches Sign Language to all ages
 Gives informative lectures and presentations relating to American Sign Language, Deaf Culture's
customs and curtsies, and the aspects of being an American Sign Language interpreter
 Develops and implements interesting and interactive learning mediums for students to increase
student understanding of class materials and advanced learning skills.
 Volunteers for the Boy Scouts of America to provide informative lectures and presentations relating to
American Sign Language and Deaf Culture
Education:
 Currently obtaining Project Management Certification (PMP)
 Studied at Maryville College, Bachelors of Science in Computer Science/Business and Deaf
Studies 2012-2013
 A.A.S. Interpreter Education, Wilson Technical Community College, North Carolina- Graduated Phi
Theta Kappa 2006
 A.A.S. Communications Applications Technology, Community College of the Air Force
Security Clearance:
 The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) clearance level:
 Top Secret Jan 9, 1997
 DIS SBI Feb 17, 1995
 Polygraph July 30, 1999