Alicia Whisonant ________________________________________ EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW Project Manager with more than 11 years of managerial experience and 13 years

of regulatory law experience in the federal government. Results-driven and highly organized. Proven record of an outstanding success rate of timely submitted pr ojects. Proven record of client retention and internal business development ski lls. Demonstrated ability to concurrently provide high quality project manageme nt over a project portfolio and undertake multiple project tasks within the proj ect portfolio. Ability to quickly identify potential or existing problems and d evelop solutions. Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and cons istent attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills, solid work ethics, an e nergetic worker, a dedicated team player, and adept on various computer programs . ________________________________________ EXPERIENCE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) [Washington, DC] Project Manager & Contract Attorney Dec. 97 - p resent [The FCC is the client site and the contract was renewed over the years under th e three employers below; the contract changed hands as employers graduated from the SBAs 8(a) business development program.] THE MIDTOWN GROUP [Washington, DC]Oct. 08 present Project Manager Z-TECH CORP., an ICF INTERNATIONAL CO. [Rockville, MD] Oct. 03 Sept. 08 Project Manager FRYE WILLIAMS & CO. (acquired in 05 by Mitchell & Titus) [New York, NY]Dec. 97 Sept. 03 Director of Legal Services & Project Manager (March 03 Sept. 03) Project Manager (May 99 Oct. 03) Assistant Legal Team Project Manage r (Jan. 98 April 99) Attorney (Dec. 97 Dec. 98) 99% success rate in leading a legal team to the timely completion of assigned p rojects and the production of exceptional work product Ensures the timely execution of contract deliverables and in compliance with th e Statement of Work Employs Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) processes (initiating, pla nning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing) to effectively forecast project completion, optimize the allocation of time and materials, and successf ully lead the team through the life cycle of each project Utilizes a Work Breakdown Structure to define the project scope, delegate, coor dinate, oversee, review, and control the quality of work for all projects Capitalizes on strong interpersonal skills and client knowledge to keep abreast of issues that could affect the contract Controls contract variables through risk management, schedule variance, and qua ntitative analysis Develops and ensures the execution of uniform best practices which has resulted in numerous commendations from the client Conducts team meetings and project discussion sessions, and implements teammate quality control checks and balances which have contributed to a very strong tea m environment Implements a cross-training system to prevent interruptions in workflow Consistently produces prompt weekly and monthly project and billable reports fo r all contract stakeholders Liaises with and advocates on behalf of all stakeholders to ensure all objectiv es and concerns are addressed Maintains a project inventory 100% success rate in expeditiously responding to client requests Identifies clients legal support needs and makes recommendations to close the n eed gap and maximize manpower, resulting in a marked and steady increase in the

contracts project base, complexity of assignments, and the hiring of attorneys v ersus paralegals in order to fulfill the more challenging deliverables which in turn increased company revenues (i.e., the fully loaded wage determination rates increased to accommodate the salaries for attorneys and the enhanced work descr iptions) Advises team on matters of conflict resolution, technical aspects, and develops and implements individual professional development strategies as necessary Handles the recruitment, orientation, and training processes Conducts legal, statutory, licensing, legislative, and industry research and an alysis for attorneys, division chiefs, and engineers in various departments at t he FCC and on numerous topics which have included such high profile matters as: The Twenty-First Century Communications Video and Accessibility Act (signed into law in October 2010 by President Obama), the FCCs rural broadband and Indian tr ibal initiatives, the Annual CMRS Competition Report submitted to Congress, and due diligence research for the FCCs Office of General Counsel with regards to ba nkruptcy matters Examines and analyzes Auction applications and exhibits (e.g., ownership struct ures, bidding agreements, and applicable revenues), submitted by business entiti es and individuals bidding for spectrum licenses, to facilitate compliance with applicable rules and regulations Drafts comment and pleading summaries for numerous divisions that have involved high profile topics such as the open internet (also known as net neutrality) Drafts correspondence, pleadings, and memos for signature and/or use by higher level officials which have included but are not limited to: o dismissal letters Re: statutory and/or FCC rule violations o Memorandum Opinion and Orders o rulemaking items o responses to Congressional inquiries o decision letters involving late-filed extension applications o memorandum of findings and FCC rule interpretation Briefs colleagues, senior attorneys, and managers (both verbally and in summary writings) on research and analysis findings, and makes recommendations Attends Ex Parte meetings and liaises with outside parties to inform and clarif y matters concerning FCC rule compliance, to respond to inquiries, and to provid e assistance with online databases Created and delivered a PowerPoint presentation for Z-Tech corporate executives and employees regarding the legal support services provided on the contract Analyzed government solicitations for viable capture opportunities for Frye Wil liams legal services Composed Frye Williams business plan regarding its legal services Revised Frye Williams employee handbook and enhanced human resource policies an d procedures with regards to recruitment and termination Conducted annual staff evaluations (under Z-Tech and Frye Williams) Achieved client retention and secured contract renewals for 11 consecutive year s resulting in annual bonuses (under Z-Tech) as recognition of this achievement TRAK LEGAL SERVICES [Washington, DC] Paralegal April 96 - Nov. 97 Provided legal support services including: document reviews, document summatio n using Concordance, legal research and writing, creation and maintenance of a d ue diligence database, drafting investment agreements for an immigration investm ent venture, serving as project trainer, and drafting retainer letters for the f ollowing firms: Piper & Marbury [Washington, DC] Lepon McCarthy White & Holzworth [Washington, DC] Miller & Chevalier [Washington, DC] Greenberg Traurig [Washington, DC] InterBank [Herndon, VA] Employee of the Month, June 96 GLENWOOD P. ROANE, ESQ. [McLean, VA]

Paralegal May 96 - Sept.97 Conducted legal research and analysis, and drafted legal correspondence and fin ancial recovery summaries for personal injury and immigration cases Managed client files and liaised with clients JACKSON & CAMPBELL, P.C. [Washington, DC] Paralegal Jan. 90 - July 92 Senior Paralegal (91 - 92) Paralegal (90 - 91) Provided litigation support (and assisted with the supervision and training) fo r complex environmental cases involving: document and privilege reviews, privil ege logs, document summation, witness files, and deposition digests Managed case files and court tickler system for well over fifty cases Conducted legal research and analysis, and drafted pleadings and interrogatorie s Handled investigations for subrogation cases with the assistance of private inv estigators PRO BONO WORK Family Court Self-Help Center at DC Superior Court, 08 - 10 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Project Management Institute (Washington, DC chapter member) District of Columbia Bar Association Louisiana Bar Association Phi Alpha Delta (PAD), legal fraternity EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS J.D., Loyola University School of Law - New Orleans, 95 o Moot Court 93 o Certified Mediator, Loyola School of Law 94 o Louisiana Civil Law Certificate, Loyola School of Law 95 B.A., Communications [minor in Criminal Justice], The American University, 89 COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite 03 and 07 [Word, Excel, PowerPoint] Westlaw and LexisNexis TRAINING MS Project, 09 Project Finance 101, 08 Contracts 101 (Contracts & Procurement), 08 Management and Supervisory Training - Parts I & II, 06 Project Management Test Drive (USDA Graduate School & Boston University), 05 Basic Equal Employment Opportunity Law and Procedures, 00 SECURITY CLEARANCES Upgraded LBI Investigation (05/19/05) United States Office of Personnel Management (07/24/00)