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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

-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