Michelle MacFarlane

Michelle MacFarlane has a diverse work experience spanning from 2005 to 2022. Michelle started their career as a Banquet Manager at Levy Restaurants Orange County Convention Center, where they managed a team and ensured smooth event operations. Michelle then worked as a Restaurant/Bar/Room Service Manager at Double Tree Hotel, overseeing various aspects of food and beverage operations. Michelle later joined Levy Restaurants again, this time as a Senior Banquet Manager, responsible for budgeting, scheduling, and successful event execution.

In 2007, Michelle became an Administrative Specialist & HR Representative at REI, where they managed HR activities and conducted new hire training. Michelle then moved on to FS Food Group as a Human Resource Manager, handling resource planning and talent management. Michelle deployed a Human Resource Management System to standardize procedures and integrate information.

In 2010, Michelle joined Booz Allen Hamilton as a Senior Consultant, leading a team and providing technical and programmatic support to the Agriculture Defense Branch. Michelle managed financial activities and determined resource needs for sub-contracts. Michelle later worked at Capstone Corporation as a Government Consultant/Team Lead for the Department of Homelands Security, leading the Executive Secretariat Team and coordinating tasks for the Infrastructure Security Compliance Division.

From 2014 to 2022, Michelle worked at Halfaker and Associates, LLC. Michelle first served as a Program Manager, overseeing the development and integration of applications and websites for the Military Community and Family Policy IT Program. Michelle then became the Director of Operations, managing pre-award activities, developing operation assets, and supporting the Chief Operating Officer in day-to-day operations and special projects. Michelle also participated in proposal strategy sessions and pricing reviews.

Most recently, in 2022, Michelle joined Maveris as a Senior Director of Service Delivery. Further details regarding their role are not provided.

Michelle MacFarlane earned a Master of Science degree in Science, Biotechnology, and Biosecurity/Bio Defense from the University of Maryland Global Campus from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management from Western Illinois University, which they completed between 2000 and 2004. Additionally, Michelle holds additional certifications, including an IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITIL) obtained from PeopleCert in April 2021, and a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification. The details regarding the institution and year of obtaining the CSPO certification are not provided. Furthermore, Michelle's education history includes attendance at Università per Stranieri di Perugia, although specific details regarding the degree and years of study at this institution are missing.