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United States

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Provide general and direct administrative support for two Senior Executive Service (SES) personnel, as well as a Chief of Staff (CoS) and Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) — to include travel coordination (Concur) and managing calendars.• Support an executive director by preparing board meetings and other high-level executive meetings, coordinating logistics, arranging materials, and documenting meeting minutes.• Discover inefficiencies in current processes and present recommendations, providing justifications and highlighting potential benefits and risks associated with implementation.• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and consulting staff to develop and deliver key project deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and meeting established timelines in a fast-paced environment.• Draft clear and concise responses to inquiries, requests, and issues from CBP leadership and other DHS components, demonstrating strong communication skills and attention to detail.• Generate comprehensive weekly and daily reports — which highlight key metrics, progress updates, andactionable insights — enabling data-driven decision-making by senior leadership.• Prepare accurate and comprehensive meeting minutes, ensuring all key discussions, decisions, and action items are captured in a concise and organized manner.• Develop, draft, and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with CBP regulations.• Manage and track daily taskings and correspondence while organizing incoming requests to ensure deadlines are met, following up as needed.• Manage and maintain confidential files, records, and documents, demonstrating strong discretion andconfidentiality in handling sensitive information.• Research queries from within DHS or external agencies and prepare draft correspondence for senior leadership review.• Assist with updating and maintaining onboarding and training materials.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Worked within the National Preparedness Directorate, overseeing the efficient flow of assigned tasks, ensuring timely completion, and adherence to deadlines.• Delivered comprehensive administrative, programmatic, and technical support to Division leadership, handling responsibilities such as meeting scheduling, reservations, preparations, and coordination, ensuring seamless and efficient operations.• Effectively communicated and managed expectations with internal staff and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment, clarity, and shared goals.• Provided comprehensive support to the leadership team by managing travel arrangements and facilitating communication with the Agency travel service (Concur).• Assumed the role of Division property officer, responsible for tracking equipment in the designated application, initiating procurement recommendations, managing equipment orders, performing cost analysis between vendors, serving as a government purchase cardholder, and working closely with finance personnel, and maintaining a collaborative relationship with the agency's Accountable Property Office (APO); Served as the intermediary between the Division and the APO.• Led and executed a division-wide audit covering a substantial inventory of over 100 items, ensuring the complete and accurate tracking of all assets without any discrepancies.• Worked cross-functionally with other teams across the organization to collaborate and coordinate.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Conducted various administrative duties and tasks to support employer and clients, to include data entry,customer service, billing, and invoice reconciliation.• Spearheaded remote management of a diverse team of 20+ contracted therapists to ensure seamlesscoordination and adherence to established protocols, while meticulously tracking and logging therapists' patient hours, optimizing efficiency and accuracy in patient care records.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather, synthesize, and report on project progress and keyperformance indicators.• Updated and maintained timetables, schedules, and progress reports for managers, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.• Oversaw the routing and resolution process for critical requests, ensuring efficient and effective handling of incoming inquiries and tasks.• Established and maintained a comprehensive system for organizing, managing, and coordinating project records, ensuring easy accessibility and retrieval of information.• Conducted research and analysis to support project objectives, providing valuable insights to inform decision-making.

Herndon, Va

• Led and executed full life cycle recruiting activities, overseeing the end-to-end process from sourcing toonboarding of candidates for the U.S. Department of State - Foreign Service Institute.• Implemented innovative strategies to enhance candidate experience, resulting in increased positive feedback and improved employer branding.• Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment workflows, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in candidate management.• Conducted interviews and facilitated hiring decisions, contributing to the overall growth and success of the organization.• Established and nurtured relationships with hiring managers, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout the recruitment process.• Provided regular updates to stakeholders on recruitment progress, including candidate pipelines, challenges, and potential solutions.• Contributed to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and procedures to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Washington, District Of Columbia

• Performed media monitoring for multiple clients• Constructed background documents for potential clients• Assisted with building multiple media lists for different target markets and industries• Performed administrative duties, such as support the front desk, greet visitors, direct phone calls, sort mail

Brooklyn, Ny

• Pitched to reporters, journalists, and producers; secured media placement in online publications, Bustle, Brit & Co, and Moneyish• Wrote content for media outlets• Created and maintained media lists using Cision, analyzing media content, and updated website content.• Analyzed demographics of other media outlets• Assisted with developing/updating website content

Falls Church, Va

• Created client social media posts following a content calendar schedule• Developed press releases• Established media lists using Meltwater• Conducted research for to support development of future social media plans

• Wrote and edited pitches which garnered two media outlet placements and two event invitations• Assisted with event management by helping to organize a toy drive concert• Created, developed, and maintained media lists with Cision

Honolulu, Hawaii

• Managed patient registration process, ensuring accurate and timely collection of demographic and medical information for a diverse population of military personnel and their families.• Maintained strict compliance with privacy and security regulations, including HIPAA, while managing and safeguarding sensitive medical records for military patients.• Managed travel arrangements for military personnel using the Defense Travel System, including bookingflights, accommodations, and ground transportation, ensuring adherence to travel regulations, and maximizing cost-effectiveness.• Served as a primary point-of-contact/liaison for military personnel and their families, providing timely and accurate travel information, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues to ensure a positive travel experience.• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and support staff, to optimize patient care coordination and ensure efficient transitions of care and adherence to Army regulations and protocols.• Trained new staff on patient administration procedures, resulting in improved accuracy, efficiency, and customer service.• Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills, resource management, logistic coordination, and resolving complex patient-related issues and complaints with professionalism and sensitivity.• Demonstrated adaptability and composure in high-pressure situations, contributing to the efficient functioning of the patient administration unit in military healthcare settings.

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication, General

Activities and Societies: Global Public Relations Study Abroad in London

Associate'S Degree, General Studies