Ashdon Ouzts

About Ashdon Ouzts

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Experience

1. Manager

   KPMG US

   Oct 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Program Management and Change Management and Communications Led a team to design and execute five strategic communication campaigns, increasing transparency and keeping stakeholders informed on administration and strategic initiatives, fostering trust and clarity Supported DCAA leadership through targeted change management communication plans, driving engagement, promoting a culture of change, and aligning with agency goals Directed development of toolkits and materials to streamline communication across DCAA’s decentralized workforce, ensuring timely, effective information dissemination Led the PMO workstream, managing a team responsible for engagement financials via the CMW, overseeing resources, risks, budgets, quality, and allocations to ensure efficient project execution Business Case Analysis and Research Led a team to complete a full Business Case Analysis assessing the feasibility of transitioning select agency offices from general fund appropriations to a working capital fund model Researched working capital fund models and evaluated applicability to each office’s operations Conducted stakeholder interviews and analyzed responses to identify key operational needs Developed multiple Courses of Action with benefits and drawbacks of each option Delivered a comprehensive final product with detailed findings and actionable recommendations Program Management Led a team and managed project costs using work authorizations bi-weekly to keep the program within budget Created and maintained a Risk Register, outlining key risks and mitigation strategies Delivered monthly status reports summarizing progress and key meetings Led development of the integrated master schedule and executive dashboard for senior leadership

Education

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Analytics

• Coastal Carolina University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Client Services
• Financial Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Analysis
• Event Planning
• Data Entry
• Sales
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Project
• Program Management
• Time Management
• Client Relations
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Research
• Training
• Sharepoint
• Data Visualization
• Project Management
• Storyboarding
• Team Building
• Critical Thinking
• Interpreting Data
• Consulting
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Defect Tracking
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Analytical Skills