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Washington, Dc, Us

Istanbul, Türkiye

Coordinating interagency resources, developing strategic programming, and engaging industry partners to help level the playing field for U.S. industry competing in Europe/Eurasia.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Advocacy Center Regional Manager for Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Thailand. Coordinating U.S. government interagency advocacy efforts on behalf of U.S. exporters bidding on public-sector contracts with overseas governments and government agencies. Helping to ensure that sales of U.S. products and services have the best possible chance competing abroad.

Beijing City, China

As CS China Management Officer lead a team of seven in managing the $12+ million dollar annual budget and coordinate operations for over 100 U.S. Direct Hire and Locally Engaged Commercial Service staff spread across the Embassy and four consulates. -Organize and coordinate virtual, country-wide initiatives such as All Hands meetings and professional development seminars utilizing various online platforms. -Coordinate CS China’s 13 industry teams with members from various ITA offices in China, Hong Kong, and the U.S.-Liaise with Consular Section colleagues to coordinate informational visa briefings for FCS colleagues and partners, facilitating business travel and student exchange.-Serve as a voting member of Embassy Beijing’s Post Employment Committee-2-term Board member of Embassy Beijing’s American Employees Association

Greater Chicago Area

- Councils Chicagoland clients on CS/government resources, assists in: identifying target export markets; exploring financial resources available; and, connecting clients to CS partners and multipliers including SBA, ExIm Bank, and local chambers of commerce - Oversee industry portfolio including the manufacturing, mining, and financial services sectors - Collaborate as an advisory member on the Board of the International Trade Club of Chicago- Serve as an International Expansion Blueprint (IEB) Champion for the MidWest network- Consolidate and edit the monthly Advanced Manufacturing Global Team e-newsletter - Administer office intern training program

Mexico City, Mexico

As a member of the Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City:- Oversaw industry portfolio which included the aviation, defense, construction equipment, rail/trucking, and consumer goods industry sectors - Coordinated and facilitated diverse inbound trade delegations and visits including multiple U.S. cabinet-level visits, two Congressional Delegation visits, and over ten Governor- or Mayor-led visits- Organized and supported various Commercial Service Advocacy cases on behalf of U.S. businesses including securing U.S. Ambassador engagement and/or meeting with relevant Mexican Ministries- Integrated local infrastructure-related market intelligence into a client-searchable lead database for U.S. exporters- Managed a team of three locally engaged trade specialists and assistants- Served as a mentor in Mission Mexico’s interagency Jóvenes en Acción youth outreach/mentorship program- Represented FCS on Mission Mexico’s First and Second Tour Officers Board

San Bruno, California, United States

-Representing one of five statewide Centers for International Trade Development –the State of California’s branch of government dedicated to international trade-Consult with clients (SMEs) that desire to create and/or expand a business venture-Plan, coordinate, and implement activities ensuring office deliverables are met. Including curriculum development for projects such as the International Logistics Program; cultivating and developing international trade opportunities for California businesses; cultivating and developing MOUs with global partner institutions to create innovative training programs; as well as coordination and promotion of international conferences such as the Implementation of Renewable Energy in Emerging Markets conference-Coordinate domestic and international trade missions-Manage State grants approaching $400,000 annually-Collaboration with Federal grants approaching $1 million annually-Interact with U.S. and foreign business professionals promoting business opportunities in California and abroad-Manage office staff of eight including project managers, clerical staff, and student workers-Provide management support to the Executive Director of the CITD

-Monitor and audit contractors’ payroll records on 14 district projects worth upwards of $130,000,000-Streamlined labor compliance program by developing new spreadsheets and auditing practices-Co-authored Career Technical Grants earning MUSD $5,200,000

-Drafted contract documents, project updates and related correspondence for submission to the State of California and to the Board of Education on a bi-monthly basis-Managed clerical staff of four -Responsible for department scheduling

Balanced five district accounts and monitored project expenditures of more than 40 construction projectsUncovered billing errors and accounting inaccuracies that saved the MUSD more than $500,000Submitted accurate financial reports to State of California, passing all project audits

Promoted study/work/travel abroad opportunities as a representative of the Programs Abroad OfficePresented program information to student body via college fairs, speaking engagements, campus-wide recruiting events, and drop-in appointmentsResponsible for organizing and updating information in UCSD's Programs Abroad Library

Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

One of four U.S. student interns assisting trade specialists in the Commerce DepartmentResearched data, compiled statistics, and formatted market overview reports to be posted onlineFacilitated meetings and trade opportunities for U.S. exporters to enter MERCOSUR region

Ba, Latin American Studies, Political Science

Activities and Societies: ERC newspaper, Women's Crew, International Center, Study Abroad-Copy Editor of Roosevelt College newspaper.

Executive Education Certificate, Global Leadership And Management Essentials

Activities and Societies: -International Credit Finance -Managing Conflict with a Global Mindset -Cross-Cultural Communications

Academic Year Abroad