Bio
Elena has over 25 years of professional experience encompassing energy and water technology deployment, including: energy deployment program development, a broad understanding of multiple technologies across numerous program/technology types, technical resource and training development; energy, sustainability and renewable energy program support; data management and analysis; engagement, training, communications, project, and team management; research; and strategic planning.
Her strengths include identifying synergies across diverse concepts and initiatives that further mission success. She also possesses skills in program and project management, accounting, and financial analysis including investigating anomalies, developing performance metrics, developing project platforms, strategic planning, developing stakeholder outreach and engagement, risk management analysis, and supporting engineering, technical, energy, sustainability, financial, and business projects.
Her deep educational background enhances her experience and continuing education pursuits have allowed her to stay abreast of business, training, communication, project management, and select technical topics. Additionally, supporting the Federal Energy Management Program for many years has provided a unique insight into various energy and water conservation technologies and programs.
Professional Experience
- Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) Oak Ridge, TN, June 2020 to present. Business Specialist. FEMP Training Coordinator, FEMP Fleet & Facility Operations strategic support, FEMP Engagement Program strategic support.
- GDIT/CSRA/SRA International, Inc. Knoxville, TN, October 2010 to June 2020. Senior Analyst, PM, Program Coordinator.
- Fountainhead College of Technology, Knoxville, TN, October to December 2017. Adjunct Professor, Risk Management and Security.
- Meehan Consulting Services, Knoxville, TN, October 2003 to 2015. Energy Program Consultant, Project Manager, Business Consultant, Research Analyst and Program Deployment Coordinator.
- XCEL Engineering, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN, September 2009 to October 2010. Data Manager & Project Performance Specialist.
- SURMAC, Inc., San Antonio, TX; September 2002 to October 2004. Chief Financial Officer.
- Jaster-Quintanilla & Associates, Inc., Austin, TX, August 1998 to September 2002. Chief Financial Officer/Comptroller/Accounting Manager.
- Kemmerer & Patterson, CPA’s, Austin, TX, July 1996 to August 1998. Full-Charge Bookkeeper/ Tax Preparer.
- John Doyle, CPA, Austin, TX, September 1993 to July 1996. Accounting Assistant/Tax Assistant.
Education
- Boston University’s Graduate Certificate in Risk Management & Organizational Continuity
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
- Bachelor of Network Security and Forensics, Fountainhead College of Technology, Knoxville, TN
- Master of Science, Administration of Justice and Security, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
- Bachelor of Business Management, St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX
Professional Service
- Business management
- Communicating technical content between and to stakeholders
- Communications – written, spoken, and resource-based
- Customer relations
- Data analysis and management
- Innovative solutions
- Metrics development
- Problem solving
- Process improvement
- Program/project management
- Research
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder engagement/communications
- Strategic planning
- Sustainability
- Team building
- Technical content development and promotion
- Training development and coordination
- Visualization
Specialized Equipment
- NSTISSI 4011 – Infosec Professional
- CNSSI 4012 – Senior Systems Manager
- CNSSI 4013 – Systems Administrator
- CNSSI 4014 – Systems Security Officer
- NSTISSI 4015 – System Certifier
- CNSSI 4016 – Risk Analyst
- Master Trainer Certificate – Association for Talent Development (ATD)
- Online Virtual Trainer Certificate with Training Magazine!
- Developing Small Bites Learning Certificate
- Train the Trainer – TrainSmart’s three-day Train-the-Trainer workshop
- Interactivity & Instructional Design for eLearning – Allen Academy
- Instructional Design and Facilitation for Adult Learning – IACET