Alumni Snapshot
Margaret A. Ridgeway
Current Title:
Assistant Personnel Officer
Current Organization:
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Perot Systems Experience:
Administrative Assistant for NASA Operations. Provided administrative services in support of NASA Safety and Quality Programs and NASA's Chief Engineer Programs. Provided routine typing/editing support for a multitude of taskings including Audit Packages, Trip Reports, Audit Brochures with NASA specified requirements, researching, typing and binding of books containing NASA Safety and Mission Assurance requirements and completed distribution of all books to the many different NASA Centers located within the 50 United States. Maintained electronic and hardcopy filing systems. Compiled data packages for view/analysis from previous Safety Audits for the Return to Flight of the Space Shuttle and responsible for feedback for upcoming Safety Audits. Prepare draft audit reports. Coordinated meetings, maintained calendars and coordinated travel arrangements for all NASA Group Personnel. Maintained audit program databases. Prepared correspondence, presentations and monthly administrative and financial reports. Assisted in development of meeting presentations and meeting minutes. Maintained document control program, keep references up to date, and maintain various contract and audit program records. Maintained project financials for expenditures. Maintained all Personnel Records for the National Defense Group/NASA Division. Direct liaison with Human Resources, Pay, Timekeeping, IT Distribution and Finances for all NASA Division personnel.
What do you like most about your current role?
Taking care of our Sailors on the front lines. I work with Pay and Personnel, which is a big morale issue for these individuals, helping to give them some type of ease knowing their pay is taken care of while they are deployed from their families.
What experience did you gain from Perot Systems that helped lead you to where you are today?
Conducting audits for the NASA Safety and Quality Programs was extremely helpful in gaining knowledge about the audit process. Being able to spot issues immediately by having the knowledge to back it up is extremely important in ensuring our Sailors are paid not only correctly but in a timely manner.
Who was your role model or mentor during your career at Perot Systems?
Mr. Tom Bacus , Program Manager for NASA Operations
Do you have any special memories that stand out of your time with Perot Systems?
The many trips doing QA inspections on the work being done on the Space Shuttle. The late nights getting the Audit reports ready were long, but well worth the experience.
Also, the many Potluck Working Lunches which helped to build morale on our NASA Team there within Perot Systems.
Where did you go to school and what did you study?
I am currently attending Strayer University majoring in Business Administration.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I love working outside in the yard and taking care of my kids and grandkids.