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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

For a Civil Affairs Company, serve as the resident expert on infrastructure, development, and connecting between problems and their solutions. Support the battalion as the SHARP Victim Advocate and Unit Movement Officer. Manage logistics for $1.3 million in equipment.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

As part of a Civil Affairs battalion headquarters company, supervising Supply, Maintenance, & Food Service planning and field operations. Honor Graduate, Civil Affairs - Captains Career Course. Licensed as an Army SHARP Program Victim Advocate.

Richmond, Virginia Area

In an O3 slot, led a 10-Soldier team in the DOD's sole rail unit responsible for planning and assessment of rail logistic operations. Performed as acting battalion-OIC. 90A MOS, Air Assault, SAPR VA, VAO & LIK coordinator.

BCT, OCS, QM-BOLC. Received the Distinguished Honors Graduate commendation from among an OCS class of 180 officers. In an O3 slot, led a 10-Soldier team in the DOD's sole rail unit responsible for planning and assessment of rail logistic operations. Performed as acting battalion-OIC. 90A MOS.

Organized supporters, volunteers, and advocates through trainings and constant contact to focus lobbying/messaging efforts. Networked and supported collaboration efforts to both strengthen and broaden local support in the climate debate. CCL is about nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy focused on state and national level policies to address the global climate crisis.

Advocacy and organizing as part of the Democratic Party's big tent. Coordination between several groups with contrasting goals to strengthen support for progressive ideals and candidates up and down the ballot.

For an overseas US Army garrison command, managed communications with media outlets, service members, and the general public for both transparency and promotion of multi-organizational objectives, and assessed relevant metrics. Built strong bonds in coordination between multi-national government departments and personnel. Developed and managed PR campaigns that exemplify American values, stability, and liberty around the world. Innovated a role as the national military-media liaison: producing live interviews for senior leaders, writing articles, and acting as spokesman.

Created and currently manage this financial consulting and investment company. A boutique investment start-up that analyzes ideal opportunities for above-market returns by keeping ahead of the rhythm of the economic cycle and long-term trends for stable, enduring profitability.

United States

During Operation Allies Refuge, performed a variety of intake-processing and information-dissemination duties for refugee clients coming into the US. Assisted these clients and served as an inter-agency intermediary for camp officials. Wrote the SOP on Independent Departure practices; trained others on it.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Served as an election clerk through early voting and day-of for a polling station in D.C.

Built the new website for Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service in coordination with GU's Information Services department and GU Politics staff. Participated in strategic, design, and technical meetings. Performed HTML coding, article writing and editing, search engine analytics, and general troubleshooting.

Assisted the Director of Communications with social media, event coordination, and media & student engagement. Advised on, and then implemented, engagement strategies. Wrote the weekly, school-wide GU Politics Newsletter.

Performed consulting services and data analytics regarding a variety of domestic legislation, bread and butter issues, and commercial opportunities. Produced guiding memos, research summaries, and presentations accessible to a diverse audience.

Greater Chicago Area

Served as the senior and trainer of field campaign team. Coordinated the campaign's efforts and won in the northern, most conservative part of District 14. Recruited, managed, and supported a diverse team of FOs, volunteers, and allied organizations over 115-hour weeks. Planned events and outreach strategies. Developed relationships with key political players, unions, and allied orgs.

Larimer County

Organized a team of hundreds of volunteers and outside, allied organizations. Regularly worked 16-hour days Sun-Sat. Performed voter registration, hosted celebrity volunteers, and voter-turnout/persuasion efforts. As an FO in conservative northern Colorado, succeeded in flipping our region for Democratic candidates.

Hossana, Ethiopia

Taught English to 350 students in 9th grade while navigating language and cultural barriers in development work. As well, managed an all-girls gender equality camp for 40, implemented permaculture gardens for sustainable small-scale family plots, taught 50 students at a deaf school, worked as a librarian at a community library and computer center, led teacher trainings on democratic classrooms, active learning, critical thinking, civics, and foundational computer skills.

Usa

Audited American manufacturing sites across the country to ensure functional compliance with corporate client standards and government mandates. Assessed workplace, accounting, and legal issues across a variety of industry types and sizes. Consulted management on facility concerns, relevant regulations or client expectations, and proper amelioration thereof.

Woodstock, Illinois

As Field Director for the 63rd District of Illinois I oversaw communications, data analysis, training, staffing and community outreach for the Franks team. I developed and managed the ground-level response for a variety of constituent concerns.

Mchenry County, Illinois

"Helping others and meeting needs in the community." Worked on a program aimed at improving education for children aged 6-15 facing social challenges at home and in their community, and in gang activity/membership prevention.

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Assisted in day-to-day operations for the 32nd Senate District of Illinois. Served as a delegate in lieu of Senator Althoff at meetings. Assisted constituents navigate legal, social, and economic barriers across an endless variety of issues.

Illinois, United States

Lots of digging, even more sweating.

Master'S Of Public Policy, Education Policy Analysis, 3.8 Gpa | Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Capstone Consulting in DEI challenges and responsive strategy for a private high school. Student Strategy Fellow.

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology & Chinese

Activities and Societies: Treasurer of the Class of 2013. Orientation Leader. Received Outstanding and Best Delegate awards at Model UN.

Fellowship, Mandarin Chinese

Psychology & Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Vice President, Secretary of Class of 2013. Legal Eagles VP, Judicial Board Representative &, Perry Dorm.