Basso Diawara is a US Navy veteran, with over a decade of experience, she excels in leading teams to surpass organizational standards through strategic planning, comprehensive training, and effective communication. Basso holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and has extensive professional development in project management, acquisition, finance, and budgeting. Her awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
During her distinguished military career in the United States Navy, Basso served as Air Traffic Control Operations Manager. She oversaw the Air Traffic Control division, managing flight operations with a budget estimated at $300 million. Her innovative procedures reduced processing time by 50%, improved division performance, and streamlined personnel training, cutting training time from days to hours. Her leadership resulted in thousands of qualifications and zero deficiencies during standardization evaluations. Basso's efforts also enhanced operational efficiency through process, system, policy, and structural alignments.
Basso's career includes managing multimillion-dollar contracts and budgets, developing acquisition strategies, and leading cross-functional teams. She has created operations and procedures manuals, planned acquisition processes, and developed strategies for high-value contracts. Her work involved drafting RFIs, SOWs, and RFPs, as well as developing cost estimates and tracking acquisition metrics. She managed projects with budgets exceeding $200 million, monitored operations, and provided financial analysis to senior leaders while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Basso implements innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and drive results, making her a versatile and highly effective professional in any organization.