Alec Johnston Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, Md, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Manages all aspects of a federal advisory committee program (the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee).

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Bethesda, Md

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Advise division executive and other leaders on technical personnel matters by conducting agency policy and legal research, applying research to the facts, and preparing actionable recommendations• Publish revised Internal Revenue Manual content, C&L business unit policies & procedures• Conducted externship with Office of Legislative Affairs: wrote memorandum of law on the Speech or Debate Clause; participated in Congressional hearing preparation for IRS executives including the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, the Deputy Commissioner for Operations Support, and the Chief Technology Officer• Representative on cross-functional team to reorganize communications and outreach at the IRS • Publish reports on news, legislative affairs, and agency social media activities; Inspector General for tax Administration and Government Accountability Office audit status; Communications & Liaison activities • Point of contact for sole source public contract with specialized media services company; negotiated initial contract and facilitated procurement; presently provide support exercise option years• Program manager for e-Trak (internal correspondence response tracking system), Employee Suggestion Program, SETR (payroll system), and the Telework Program• National Continuity Point of Contact; ensure executives timely perform mandatory emergency system testing; perform call-tree exercises for emergency preparedness• Operations support duties: front office budget contact; purchase card approving official; internal compliance auditor for Human Capital Office; C&L FOIA program manager; backup for HR and payroll systems

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Served as coordinator for e-Trak (internal correspondence response tracking system), Employee Suggestion Program, SETR (payroll system), Telework Program• Managed invitational travel reservation and vouchering process for Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee• Provided administrative support to Chief, Communications & Liaison and front office staff

Pentagon City Best Buy

• Supervised a staff of 14 Geek Squad agents (technology consultation and repair) driving improvements in revenue, margin, employee experience, and client experience• Developed new processes designed to improve overall operation of Geek Squad business, and conduct training of precinct agents resulting in improved customer and employee experiences• Successfully executed a Geek Squad departmental business plan focusing on 3 metrics: revenue, margin, and Selling General & Administrative expenses to improve volume, profitability and reduce costs• Provided direct support for Windows, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Office

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Served as initial point of contact for clients; developed solutions to client computer and other technical problems• Drove sales consistently ranking as top revenue generating agent in precinct• Managed repairs, coached other agents on process, salesmanship, and Mac/OS X issues

Berlin Area, Germany

• Produced briefing materials on relevant upcoming European Union agricultural and chemical legislation; conducted real-time issue tracking based on client informational needs• Developed fact sheets, newsletters and other content• Drafted texts in preparation for publication and conducted final edits ensuring strategic language usage• Supported social media strategy for multi-billion dollar chemical company utilizing Facebook, Twitter• Provided guidance and technical assistance through communication, project planning and coordination, and targeted marketing

Berlin Area, Germany

• Designed and taught several English language courses to varied clients including: Berlin City Administration for Urban Planning, Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V., Arup, and others

Erfurt Area, Germany

• Lectured on Business English topics, essay writing, and LCCI examination topics• Developed a cultural program to foster intercultural understanding/communication

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

• Drafted policies pursuant to ACA certification process, submitted annual report on the prison educational resources for minors, shadowed prison councilors and performed various administrative tasks

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Followed established policies and procedures, completed administrative tasks correctly and on time• Provided administrative support including schedule management, answering telephone calls, budget management, processing donations and creating donation reports• Corresponded with donors, board members and the general public via mail and email• Served as first contact technical support for office including troubleshooting, technology purchasing/IT lifecycle management, training staff on the use of software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Student Bar Association (2014-2015), (2016-2017)I graduated in May 2018 with concentrations in Tax Law.

M.P.P., Public Policy, 1,6 (German Grading System)

Specialization Modules: International Relations and Public & Nonprofit Management

B.A., History

Activities and Societies: Taught reading to disadvantaged children through the America Reads programGraduated with honors in History.