Dawn Olivia A.

Adjunct Professor at Davis Defense Group

Dawn Olivia A. has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Dawn Olivia began their career in 1996 as a Senior Policy Advisor and Human Resources Manager for Marine Corps Recruiting, where they led and managed the implementation of policies to maximize employee performance and talent management. In 2016, they worked as a Substitute Teacher at Grace Lutheran Church and School. From 2018 to 2019, Dawn held multiple roles at System Studies and Simulation (S3), Inc., including Executive Administrative Assistant and Human Resources Generalist. At Thompson Gray, Inc., they worked as a Senior Management Analyst TS/SCI. In 2020, they worked as a Protocol Officer at PeopleTec and as a Program Support Integrator at System Studies and Simulation (S3), Inc. Currently, they are working as a Program Integrator at Program Executive Office (PEO), MS. Throughout their career, Dawn has demonstrated expertise in areas such as program integration, protocol management, financial analysis, and talent acquisition.

Dawn Olivia A. has an extensive education history. Dawn Olivia obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from Webster University, where they studied from 2016 to 2018. Following that, they pursued a Certification in Project Management at Syracuse University from 2018 to 2019. Prior to their graduate studies, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Humanities/Humanistic Studies from the University of Maryland Global Campus from 2012 to 2013. Dawn Olivia also holds an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities from Campbell University, where they studied from 2000 to 2002.

Additionally, Dawn Olivia A. has obtained various certifications throughout their career. These include certifications such as "PMT 0140 Team Management and Leadership," "ACQ 0030 Overview of Acquisition Ethics," and "ACQ 0040 Ethics Training" from the Defense Acquisition University. Dawn Olivia also completed the "Women in Leadership Certificate Program" from the University of North Alabama and obtained the "Project Management Basics" certification from the Project Management Institute. Furthermore, they have completed courses and obtained certifications from various institutions such as HRCI, Protocol & Diplomacy International, and the United States Department of Defense. Most recently, they completed a Professional and Management Development Training program in Protocol Officer at The Protocol School of Washington in 2021.

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  • Adjunct Professor

    May, 2017 - present