Selena Gillespie Hercules, MBA
About Selena Gillespie Hercules, MBA
Selena Gillespie Hercules, MBA, serves as a Project Management Officer at Cayuse Holdings, where she manages budgets and oversees HR functions. She has extensive experience in project coordination and has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including the United States Department of Defense and Progressive Insurance.
Current Role at Cayuse Holdings
Selena Gillespie Hercules serves as a Project Management Officer at Cayuse Holdings since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing budget management and control for three major subcontracts and their subsidiaries. She creates monthly expense reports based on ongoing contracts and reviews payroll information and timecards for billing. Additionally, she supports HR functions, including new hire onboarding, training, badge access coordination, and the entry of staff data into a digital tracker. Her position requires a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and financial oversight.
Previous Experience in Project Coordination
Prior to her current role, Selena worked at the United States Department of Defense as an Executive Assistant Project Coordinator from 2021 to 2022. She also held a position as an Executive Assistant from 2020 to 2021 within the same organization. In these roles, she gained valuable experience in project coordination and administrative support, contributing to various operational functions. Her experience in these positions helped her develop skills in managing complex tasks and supporting senior leadership.
Career Background in Financial Services and Insurance
Selena's career began in the financial services sector, where she worked as a Bank Teller at Wells Fargo for four months in 2011. She then transitioned to Progressive Insurance, where she served as a Claims Adjuster from 2012 to 2015. In these roles, she developed a strong foundation in customer service and claims management, which contributed to her overall professional growth. Her early experiences in Anchorage, Alaska, provided her with insights into the financial and insurance industries.
Educational Qualifications
Selena Gillespie Hercules holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Maryland Global Campus, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies from St. John's University, graduating from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background has equipped her with essential knowledge in business administration and legal principles, supporting her career in project management and coordination.
Commendations and Professional Recognition
Throughout her career, Selena has received several commendations and certificates of appreciation from senior leadership teams for her professional contributions. These recognitions reflect her commitment to excellence and her ability to deliver results in various roles. Her contributions have been acknowledged in both the private and public sectors, highlighting her effectiveness as a project management professional.