Cara Neff

Executive Assistant and Project Management Professional with 22 years of military service supporting senior leaders in high‑security, mission‑driven environments. Expert in managing complex executive calendars, coordinating high‑priority meetings, preparing agendas and briefing materials, and ensuring seamless daily operations. Skilled in confidential communication, cross‑functional coordination, and records management.

Known for proactive problem‑solving, exceptional organization, and polished executive correspondence.

Technical Project Lead - Advanced Technology Leaders

(2020-01 - 2025-12)

• Managed executive calendars, prioritized meeting requests, resolved conflicts, and protected focus time for senior leaders.
• Prepared agendas, executive dashboards, PowerPoint presentations, and briefing materials for global initiatives.
• Coordinated meetings, action items, and follow‑through across 19 international locations.
• Supported procurement, budget tracking, and modernization efforts resulting in $60M in organizational savings.
• Maintained project documentation, tracked milestones, and ensured timely delivery of executive priorities.
• Partnered with HR, IT, and Security teams to support onboarding, recruiting coordination, and operational workflows.

Senior Systems Engineer / Project Coordinator - U.S. Army 7th Signal Command

(2016-01 - 2020-12)

• Provided executive administrative support to senior military leadership in high‑security environments.
• Synthesized complex information from multiple sources into executive‑ready agendas, summaries, and decision materials.
• Prepared executive correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and presentation materials.
• Coordinated complex schedules, logistics, and cross‑departmental communication.
• Tracked organizational priorities, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple teams.

Infrastructure Operations Lead - U.S. Army

(1998-01 - 2016-12)

• Managed executive operations, scheduling, logistics, and confidential records for senior leaders.
• Prepared executive briefings, coordinated meetings, and supervised administrative workflows.
• Supported high‑security communication environments and ensured seamless operational continuity.
• Oversaw administrative support for global operations and multi‑team coordination.
• Coordinated domestic and international travel, including transportation, lodging, itineraries, and security requirements.

M.S. - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance - Western Governors University

B.A. - Technology Management - Excelsior University