About 7th Echelon

Leadership & Team

• Edgartt Melton

  Chief Executive Officer

  CliftonStrengths

  Connectedness
  Input
  Restorative
  Individualization
  Relator

  Edgartt started 7th Echelon, LLC, in 2016. He has over two decades of experience in developing and executing strategic initiatives within organizations.

  As a creative problem solver, he has the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams. He used his areas of specialty and experience to build a company that solves complex business matters organizations face.

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• Sharrell McKennie

  Director

  CliftonStrengths

  Learner
  Responsibility
  Relator
  Belief
  Developer

  Capability Summary

  Sharrell has over 20 years of experience with a proven track record of delivering effective solutions to complex business challenges and leading teams in challenging environments. Her leadership style is a straightforward, logical, and practical approach to problem-solving and a drive to see things through to completion. Her ability to think critically, analyze data, and make informed recommendations has significantly improved business performance for clients.

  Delivery Experience

  Conducted internal contracting reviews, including policy procedures/guidance, and analyzed the risk within the programs and processes.

  Designed and implemented a flexible, workable, sustainable Compliance Management System satisfying users’ and leadership’s compliance needs across multiple countries, cultures, languages, and remediation projects covering 2300+ sites.

  Managed compliance delivery plan / self-verification / external audit process and Compliance Management System and Operating Management System conformance.

  Credentials

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Human Services-Management of Nonprofit Organizations (Capella University)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Keller Graduate School of Management)
  • BS, Accounting (DePaul University)
  

• Brian Zelk

  Senior Manager

  CliftonStrengths

  Analytical
  Restorative
  Activator
  Belief
  Individualization

  Capability Summary

  Brian has 20 years of experience leading organizations, teams and projects in challenging environments.

  Delivery Experience

  Structured an evaluation and development process for prioritization and execution of all new product development projects that successfully assessed over 500 defined development ideas, based on their alignment with corporate strategic goals and objectives, from all parts of the business (network, IT, Sales & Marketing, Customer Care, and Product)

  Program Managed the design and build-out of 10 tier III mission critical data centers for the Sprint E|Solutions internet hosting business unit.

  Led a complex migration/consolidation of over 500 servers across multiple platforms (mainframe, AS-400, windows, UNIX, etc.) from two data centers to one, driven by a change in hosting provider. The migration was completed on time and within budget, with zero service interruptions.

  Credentials

  • BSBA, Accounting (University of Central Missouri)
  

• Sophie Lockerby

  Senior Manager

  CliftonStrengths

  Harmony
  Relator
  Consistency
  Includer
  Responsibility

  Capability Summary

  Sophie has substantial experience in leading and managing teams with project delivery. Her skill set includes all aspects of the software development life cycle.

  Delivery Experience

  Established and led a Salesforce Center of Excellence for 20+ organizations across the UK and North America business groups focusing on building a community of shared knowledge and engagement, instilling governance and standard processes for setup, resource acquisition, support, and various business system workflows, and utilizing the platform efficiently and effectively with varying use cases among the 20 business units.

  Developed and implemented a strategic framework to establish improvements within the change management and business communication process.

  Credentials

  • BA, Mathematics University of Virginia (VA)
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  

• Angel Crocram

  PMP, CSM (Manager)

  CliftonStrengths

  Relator
  Achiever
  Analytical
  Ideation
  Restorative

  Capability Summary

  Angel has over 16 years of consulting and project management experience.  She has led the operations of recovery, planning, management, compliance, and administration of grants for federal, state, local, nonprofit, and other government entities.

  Delivery Experience

  Responsible for senior-level relationship management, communications, and day-to-day activities of several complex project management engagements.

  Credentials

  • BS, Electrical Engineering (Louisiana Tech University)
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  

• Terra Fontenot-Beard

  Manager

  CliftonStrengths

  Significance
  Focus
  Belief
  Ideation
  Achiever

  Capability Summary

  Terra has extensive knowledge and experience in accounting, internal and external audit, compliance training, and managing and supporting projects. Terra has over 20 years of experience.

  Delivery Experience

  Conducted internal contracting reviews, including policy procedures/guidance, analyzed the risk within the programs and processes, and determined if OCP complied with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) A-123 Guidelines, memorandums, and circulars.

  Managed clients’ full accounting functions, taxes, audits, controls, procedures, and customer service. Coordinated the audit, joint interest, and financial audits for clients. Conducted annual compliance training for clients.

  Credentials

  • MS, Accounting and Finance (American Intercontinental University (TX))
  • BS, Business Administration - Accounting (Texas Southern University (TX))
  

• Pearl Plumboy

  Senior Consultant

  CliftonStrengths

  Strategic
  Achiever
  Competition
  Intellection
  Learner

  Capability Summary

  Pearl has over 16 years of experience planning and collaborating with private and public legal teams. She has delivered high-level work products for complex projects under strict deadlines.

  Delivery Experience

  Planned and implemented external engagement strategies such as political outreach initiatives to engage internal and external stakeholders in collaborative efforts promoting company growth and development.

  Assisted with developing and fostering internal relations and external stakeholders for Federal, state, and local government participants, community leaders, and members of organizations and institutions with similar equal opportunity objectives.

  Credentials

  • BS, Communication (Howard University)
  • Certificate, Diversity, and Inclusion (Cornell University)
  

• Karl Johnson

  Analyst

  CliftonStrengths

  Strategic
  Positivity
  Achiever
  Responsibility
  Learner

  Capability Summary

  Karl has a strong background in maximizing client service opportunities while safeguarding company financial assets through researching, underwriting, conducting risk assessments, and supplying recommendations that increase profitability and reduce risk to stakeholders. He is a fast learner that shows dedication to keeping personal accountability. Proficient in using computer systems and software to access and review property records and other relevant information.

  Delivery Experience

  Resolved complex title issues, reviewed, and determined the best course of action to cure the title. Made curative recommendations and assisted clients with various title defects to achieve clear marketable/insurable titles.

  Research and resolve title issues and discrepancies, reviewing title evidence, and curing title defects of record while partnering with the onsite legal team.

  Credentials

  • BS. Computer Information Systems (Grambling State University)
  

• Tymia Taylor

  Analyst

  CliftonStrengths

  Empathy
  Harmony
  Restorative
  Futuristic
  Individualization

  Capability Summary

  Tymia is organized and detail-oriented, with experience in accurately processing, analyzing, and maintaining large amounts of data in various computer systems. Tymia is recognized for her ability to verify and correct data and ensure the accuracy of information entered.

  Delivery Experience

  Processed and completed sensitive documents ensuring accuracy. Verified and corrected data to ensure the quality and integrity of the information in the system.

  Credentials

  • Crash Course on Python Google Certificate
  • Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Udemy Certificate
  

• Fallon Thomas

  Analyst

  CliftonStrengths

  Arranger
  Deliberative
  Connectedness
  Relator
  Futuristic

  Capability Summary

  Fallon has a strong background in organizing, managing, and maintaining large amounts of information. She is skilled in utilizing various document management systems and software to improve efficiency and accuracy. Fallon has strong communication and collaboration skills, focusing on providing exceptional customer service.

  Delivery Experience

  Maintained organizational documents and the document management system. Ensured organizational documents went through a documented and approved review-and-approval process before being stored. Supported adherence to record retention policies, safeguarding information, and retrieving documents.

  Credentials

  • BA Sociology (Houston Baptist University)