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Washington, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

-Employs project management and data analytics skills to provide programmatic, budgetary, and cost model support to multiple Programs of Record within Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).-Develops briefings for Congressional Committees, NAVSEA leadership, and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development and Acquisition.-Leads a team of twelve consultants, overseeing hiring and onboarding of new team members.

District Of Columbia, United States

Oversaw budget management, application processing, and awarding of over $200 million in scholarship, aid, and federal loans for nearly 5,000 graduate students. Provided tailored solutions to aid seeking student clients based on industry and institutional knowledge and consult them on the best path forward. Performed data analysis on ad hoc reports designed to pre-emptively mitigate risks and ensure the smooth and consistent flow of the federal aid process across dozens of departments and programs.

Washington D.C.

Oversaw the administration of 15 million dollars per year to approximately 3000 students. Managed all external grants, scholarships, and benefits received by the University while tracking customers and processes via the University's ERP platform.Maintained audit-ready records and tracked cyclical performance in order to find ways to increase efficiency and optimize processes while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and sponsor guidelines.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed a caseload of 3500 prospective and 1200 enrolled students through the financial aid process, performing a thorough needs analysis with careful attention to federal compliance and best practices for securing financial records.

Oversaw the training and management of a team responsible for developing and codifying standards of how to interact with clients and process incoming financial documents. Collaborated with a committee of peers to update and revise the office website. Consulted with other University websites in order to create a more intuitive product while maintaining brand standards. Created and executed a plan to better assist current and prospective clients looking for information on the website.

-Organized informational briefings with legislative staff on behalf of clients. Performed research and analysis to prepare materials for leadership and clients.-Oversaw the planning and organization of multiple political and client fundraisers, enhancing firm relationships with private and public sector leaders. -Acted as a general office manager and managed client invoices. Refreshed the billing invoice system simplify layout for clients..

-Assisted in planning fundraising events and contacting donors. Constructed briefings for political clients prior to events in addition to attending events on behalf of the firm. Used databases such as NGP to conduct research on potential donors and clients. Assisted in training new Interns.

-Performed research and analysis in the fields of defense and foreign affairs while also assisting in inter-office communication. Engaged and responded to constituents via phone, email and in-person. Attended briefings and created memos for the Senator and his staff.

-Researched and analyzed Oregon laws and procedures while often operating as the face of the office. Worked with lobbyists and staff from other offices as well as facilitating communication with constituents over email and phone. Helped prepare the Senator for morning and afternoon legislative sessions.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government