Anna Sparks Email & Phone Number

Huntersville, NC, US

Huntersville, NC, US

Ashburn, Virginia, US

Worldwide, OO

Worldwide, OO

Worldwide, OO

• Co-led a team of 30 consultants to understand customer groups and create tailored change management strategies and develop engagement tools and playbooks for a large IT modernization project affecting approximately.
• Collaborated with multiple work streams and other contractors to develop strategies and playbooks to ensure cohesive teaming and execution of work
• Shaped how Deloitte delivers exceptional client service and became a top trusted advisor to clients
• Adapted Deloitte’s performance management standards for a team of 150 people with Talent’s concurrence
• Facilitated workshops and sessions to build consensus within Deloitte team and the client team
• Served as 150-person Deloitte team’s Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Strategic Advisor driving productive conversations on intersectionality and inclusion of specific groups

• Provides career coaching and group facilitation services to a diverse client population including staff of the US Agency for International Development, the Peace Corps, and the US Department of State
• Built business from scratch learning everything about online sales, training, and services
• Produces step-by-step guides to assist clients during job search
• Publishes articles in journals and online publications such as The Foreign Service Journal, ExpatWoman.com, and PassportCareer.com
• Taught a four-week course on all aspects of the job search via webinar plus coordinated a Facebook group
• Markets services via social media, bulk email services, and blog (anna-sparks.com/blog)

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Planned and managed closing event, including vendor relationships, for 500 guests at an off-site location
• Facilitated two retreats for a staff of 30 people to discuss organizational goals during the office closure
• Worked closely with technical offices on independent evaluation results
• Trained 26 staff members on resumes, cover letters, interview skills, networking strategies and counseled them on the transition to new positions when office was forced to close

Washington, DC, US

• Completely revised all Community Liaison Office standard operating procedures in coordination with the executive, security, and management offices
• Evaluated and overhauled the procedures for newcomers including sponsorship programs, welcome letter, post video, welcome book, welcome kit, and housing assignment notifications in preparation for the largest transfer.
• Organized three artisan fairs with over fifty vendors each and planned large scale (200+ participants) community events
• Worked closely with Human Resources and Management to advocate for family member employment
• Provided training on resumes, interviews, and overseas employment
• Created and maintained the CLO Managua, Nicaragua Facebook page to facilitate information exchange

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Led a retreat for a staff of 20 to develop an annual work plan and office goals
• Designed a monitoring and evaluation system in Excel and conducted training on its use
• Created a presentation for headquarters securing US$12 million in additional funding
• Drafted an office electronic information management plan to ensure all staff could easily access necessary files

Washington, DC, US

• Tracked and promoted trade capacity building activities related to the Central American Free Trade Agreement
• Analyzed and reported on corporate social responsibility, tourism, real estate development, civil aviation, and environmental protection
• Coordinated official delegation visits including those of the Secretary of State and US Treasury officials
• Reorganized the information management for the economic department ensuring that all staff could easily access and analyze relevant documents
• Held a Top Secret Clearance

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Oversaw and monitored USAID-funded projects totaling US$22 million over two years plus a staff of three in the areas of anti-corruption and fiscal responsibility including work with local media
• Managed and provided financial oversight of four contractor teams: the US Department of the Treasury Office of Technical Assistance (OTA), the US Department of Justice, a US-based university, and a private contractor
• Provided technical expertise in the area of democracy and governance to ensure alignment of USAID programs with local counterparts, other international donors, and other US government programs
• Ensured that all USAID financial and program reporting was completed accurately
• Strategized procurements and participated and led technical review committees for proposals and personnel

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Development Outreach and Communications Specialist 2005 – 2007
• Trained local media and USAID partner organizations on press releases and dissemination
• Generated reports, presentations, and press releases about USAID programs for internal and media use
• Coordinated visits by high level US government officials

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Conducted evaluations of the Department’s programs using quantitative and qualitative methods
• Coordinated the development and selection of future Office of Inspector General work
• Held a Secret Clearance

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Coordinated the country’s first national craft fair, a three-day event, held in the capital city involving 24 communities and 50 artisans
• Publicized craft fair and developed marketing materials including catalog, posters, and advertisements
• Assisted in product design and development, product packaging, and marketing
• Trained local staff on product selection, customer service, and the organization and execution of future fairs
• Served as public relations liaison to international representatives and delegations
• Consulted with local companies on foreign investment opportunities, project development, and advertising

Executive Certificate In Leadership Coaching

Masters, Public Administration With A Focus On International Development

B.A., Sociology And Speech Communications

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