Responsible for providing strategic guidance, consultation and assistance to division leadership in the planning, development, execution, and assessment of DEIA strategies and initiatives in alignment with the NOAA-wide principals and standards. Inform senior leadership and key stakeholders on potential DEIA issues and matters with an ability to provide alternative solutions. Works in close partnership with EEO Compliance and DEIA Program Manager to identify employment barriers; identify gaps in recruitment efforts and advise on strategic solutions to increase DEIA efforts in recruitment and develop actions to address.

Provided organizational coordination working directly with the senior leadership team within OICR to drive towards mission success. Serve as a critical leader providing guidance on administrative management functions, including but not limited to exercising oversight of the interoffice purchases, conduct reviews of contracts, purchase orders and other procurement processes to include researching acquisition issues ensuring they comply with regulations and policies. Directly support the OICR Director as a trusted partner on all office coordination and communication. Provide analysis, evaluation, and/or recommendations for improving efficiency of internal administrative operations, developing data required for use in the management and direction of program operations and developing new or modifying administrative program policies, goals, or objectives.

Provided a full range of administrative management functions, including but not limited to serving as the primary budget analyst with oversight of the interoffice purchase cardholder, conducted reviews of contracts, purchased orders and other procurement processes to include researching acquisition issues and ensuring they were in compliance with regulations and policies. Successfully managed the EEO pre-complaint intake process by facilitating pre-complaint activity; greeting clients; answering telephone calls for service from the client and/or the general public. In addition to assisting with ensuring timely reporting by collecting information to track EEO complaints and assigning contacts within the timeframe mandated by law. Actively participating in meetings and discussions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance; independently conduct data entry and to solve any issues regarding the informal intake/entry process.Provided analysis, evaluation, and/or recommendations for improving efficiency of internal administrative operations on line, developing data required for use in the management and direction of program operations and administrative support activities by scheduling and managing meetings via Google Calendar to avoid conflicts, developing new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or objectives.

Executed and managed administrative and financial operations for an acquisition team of 6.Exercised responsibility as an independent specialist for planning, coordinating, and performing evaluative measures in administrative issues, work measurement, and management of information systems. Provided oversight and technical evaluation for analyzing; working with policy experts, and others in the organization to ensure compliance with program regulations. Performed administrative tasks such as prioritizing mail, preparing correspondences, and keeping files up to date.Analyzed and reconciled a variety of complex transactions and accounts to ensure accuracy of internal controls.Coordinated compliance of annual property inventory for an Acquisition team of 6.Provided oversight of office procurement services for office equipment, supplies, and other administrative services. Coordinated logistics for multiple training programs to include presenters, space, material, supplies, travel, and refreshments.Served as Commerce Learning Center (CLC) Learning Coordinator for training sessions, responsible for planning, developing, and creating customized sessions in CLC, resulting in accuracy of tracking, monitoring, and reporting statistics on NMFS employees receiving and requiring completion of training.Managed fiscal responsibilities as the office Purchase Card holder and serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative functions (COR-level I) as mandated by NOAA AGO to include knowledge of budget, procurement, travel, personnel, and administrative processes and procedures; certified for COR- level II.

As Chapter President for the NOAA Chapter, Blacks In Government, I guided the implementation of programs, provided general direction and leadership to subordinate members within chapter and presented the Chapter's quarterly and annual Diversity and Inclusion activity report to the Region XI Council Board of Directors.Collaborated with NOAA leaders and employees to communicate changes in organizational structure, best practices of diversity and inclusion, encouragement of interactive engagement and how it affects them. Developed a 5 year strategic plan for programs and activities designed to identify and solve the specialized employment problems of women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, etc., as it relates to Federal Employment. Recommended changes in annual program structures and procedures to the executive board and membership. As an employee resource partner within a scientific agency, the NOAA BIG chapter had minimal involvement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). During my tenure; I implemented the first NOAA Chapter STEM High School competition in 2018, winning first place in the 2019 BIG Region XI Competition. We received acknowledgement from NOAA Deputy Administrator Timothy Gallaudet, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; for directly supporting the Federal STEM Education Strategy.

As a CORE Policy Program/Acquisition Coordinator (Detail assignment) , I researched policy issues to update hard copy and online training material and served as training support to coordinate logistics for in-person training sessions conducted in Silver Spring and scheduled other support staff to provide these services at Field Offices.Provided optimal customer service with use of computer technologies and web-based systems that include but are not limited to travel and property management.Scheduled outreach and engagement activities for site visits to gather information on place-based issues and impacts, and understand the landscape of regional providers and end-users of NOAA data and information.

Reviewed individual, corporate and Federal tax returns and encoded Deposit/Withdrawal Reports (NOAA form 34-82) to ensure proper use of Fishing Vessel Capital Construction Fund Program (CCF) monies for tax deduction benefits. Examined and analyzed account transactions to ensure accuracy, effective internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements. Provided administration of team business, including the effective planning, operating and reporting of activities within the Financial Services Division. Provided support to the Financial Services Division within the Management and Budget Office by searching and retrieving information from files to resolve problematic issues.

As a Program Specialist Trainee (Detail assignment), I reviewed financial documents for accuracy of accounting records provided by managers and the NOAA finance office for the Fishermen’s Contingency Fund Title IV (FCF) program. Identified and analyzed issues/problems of current program operations of claims documentation and developed potential solutions through cross agency coordination with affected organizations such as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, National Ocean Service, and officials throughout NOAA and the Department. Demonstrated the ability to synthesize problems and present findings to management to apply financial risk analysis and commercial credit concepts to recommend applicants for government benefits based on presumption that the damage or loss was caused by an item related to Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas activities.Reviewed Fishermen’s Contingency Fund 15-day report to determine the extent of vessel damage or loss, wrote analytical briefs detailing the circumstances of the claims and provided recommendation for approval, denial, and the amounts of compensation to be awarded.