Destiny Yarbrough

Data Analysis & Governance

• Created and managed comprehensive Excel spreadsheets to streamline the direct commissioning process for intelligence officers, improving data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Conducted detailed data quality assessments, ensuring consistency, integrity, and compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) protocols.
  Leveraged SQL to query, analyze, and extract insights from large datasets, supporting strategic decision-making processes.
  

Security Management

• Directed security operations for over 60 on-site personnel and 200+ remote staff, maintaining compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards.
• Managed and updated multiple automated security clearance databases to ensure accurate records and active clearance statuses for all staff.
• Oversaw operations of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), enforcing strict adherence to security policies and procedures.
  

Process Improvement & Organizational Change

• Designed and implemented business plans, policies, and processes to enhance operational performance and service levels.
• Conducted research and analyses of business practices, performing cost/benefit analyses to recommend process improvements.
• Led organizational change initiatives, including communication strategies and performance metric development, to improve efficiency and stakeholder engagement.
  

Stakeholder Support & Audits

• Provided actionable advice to leadership and personnel regarding outstanding cases, program challenges, and facility issues.
• Facilitated operational security reviews, coordinating audits and information-sharing efforts across multiple locations and personnel.
  

• Designed and maintained database systems to ensure secure, efficient storage, retrieval, and management of sensitive military data.
• Improved database performance by reducing query times by 30%, optimizing system configurations, and enhancing data accessibility for mission-critical operations.
• Managed and configured Microsoft 365 and SharePoint environments, streamlining workflows and improving team collaboration.
• Conducted system evaluations and implemented measures to enhance database reliability and performance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to document system configurations, provide actionable recommendations, and improve data management processes.
• Delivered technical briefings and training to team members, increasing understanding and utilization of database and collaboration tools.
• Updated and maintained system documentation to align with operational requirements and Department of Defense (DoD) standards.

Experienced Database Administrator and Personnel Detailer with a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining databases for personnel tracking and manpower detailing, ensuring compliance with government policies and operational efficiency. Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Project, SharePoint, Defense Joint Military Pay Systems (DJMS), and other DoD-specific platforms. Skilled in requirements management, data analysis, and process optimization, with expertise in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Developed and maintained personnel tracking databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility to support mission-critical operations. Leveraged tools like Microsoft Access and DJMS to streamline tracking and reporting.
• Actively engaged in planning, requirements gathering, quality assurance, and release management to deliver technical solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Conducted stakeholder interviews to gather and document requirements, translating them into user stories, use cases, and actionable workflows. Analyzed data relationships to optimize manpower deployment and refine business processes.
• Managed database projects using MS Access databases, collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize tasks, resolve impediments, and deliver iterative improvements.
• Created detailed workflows, user guides, and reports using MS Word, and Excel. Delivered clear and actionable documentation to ensure alignment among stakeholders.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to align database systems with mission objectives. Provided mentorship to junior personnel and incorporated feedback to enhance deliverables.