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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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.
• 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.

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication, General

Activities and Societies: Global Public Relations Study Abroad in London

Associate'S Degree, General Studies