Garrysa Wilder Caffey

About Garrysa Wilder Caffey

I am a Military Spouse and Senior Project Manager (MBA, PMP) with more than 15 years of experience leading complex operational programs, project workflows, and high-visibility events across corporate and government-contracting environments. I specialize in designing clear processes, optimizing workflows, reducing cost, and ensuring teams quality products on time.My background spans program operations, large-scale event production, vendor and contract management, recruiting and talent screening, cross-functional team leadership, and data-driven reporting. I led national initiatives that improved efficiency, removed bottlenecks, strengthened communication channels, and directly enhanced stakeholder outcomes.A few highlights:• Scaled employer partner participation from 668 to 1,100+ by improving operational workflows and team execution.• Delivered $455K in annual cost savings through SQL-driven process redesign and Lean Six Sigma methods.• Deployed a new CRM system, increasing overall team production by 43% YOY. • Managed conferences and events up to attendees with budgets exceeding $1M+, leading end-to-end planning, logistics, contracts, and on-site operations.• Negotiated contracts that reduced costs by 5–10% without sacrificing delivery standards.• Led teams of 6–14 staff, improving productivity, communication, and service continuity during organizational transitions.I excel in environments that require cooperative problem-solving, stakeholder coordination, and strategic planning—whether for internal initiatives or multi-site external programs. These qualities help me to quickly identify bottlenecks and produce solutions to increase team productivity.If you are in need efficient event delivery, building stronger systems, optimizing operations, or scaling project execution, I would like to connect to discuss your needs further.

Experience

1. Msep Operations Manager- Potential Partner Outreach

   Zeiders Enterprises, Inc.

   Jun 2023 — Present · Woodbridge, VA, US

   Supervised a team of six (6) on behalf of the MSEP/ U.S. Department of War government contract for the Potential Partner Recruitment, Potential Partner Vetting and Job Search Navigator (JSN) teams increasing overall production. • Developed and implemented internal operational policies and procedures for a new employer recruitment department. Impact led to record-breaking number of new employers joining the program in 2024. • Enhanced procedures to streamline the employer vetting and approval process from an average of 73 to 29 days. • Led the recruiting and vetting process for new cohorts which led to the delivery of 139 employer partners in 2023; 235 employer partners in 2024 and 168 partners in 2025 to the program. Increased the number of total employer partners from 668 in June 2023 to 1,100+ for the partnership.• Deployed a new CRM system for job referral requests, increasing overall team production by 43% YOY. • Collaborated and coordinated the support of 40+ in-person, virtual installation events and annual organization meeting which included staff scheduling, speaker management and partner meetings across the United States. • Presented contract reporting to highlight year-over-year increases in team production and impact on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis to senior management and key client stakeholders.

Education

• American InterContinental University

  MBA, International Management

• Mercer University

  BBA, Marketing