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Supported strategic growth initiatives within the Chief Development Office. Primary focus on designing and administering the client experience program, which seeks to grow the firm's largest accounts. Created complex plans and programs with clear strategy and execution tactics to drive results. Launched annual client feedback program.

Led a diverse team of regional marketing staff. Responsible for proposal development within the region, win strategy development, pursuit prioritization, guiding the go/no-go and capture planning process, and the allocation and oversight of work across the region. Ensured the implementation of established policies and procedures and quality control.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed and prepared compelling, creative, and strategic proposals. Led the organization of cross-functional teams and subconsultants, driving the process from initial proposal plan through submittal, ensuring all deadlines were met as well as compliance, messaging, and continuity. Prioritized the identification and articulation of key discriminators.

Arlington, VA

Managed the operational team providing the support necessary to effectively implement a $15M U.S. government-funded project that used media and activism to increase civic engagement in Macedonia. Executed the client management, finance, budget, and contractual compliance requirements of the project. Ensured budget execution of 99% of funded value and.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Managed a $64M U.S. government-funded foreign assistance contract, building the capacity of local government and communities in Afghanistan though small-scale infrastructure project implementation, training, and community engagement. Oversaw four teams with over 400 team members countrywide. Facilitated technical aspects of program design and.

Washington, DC

Managed an operational team responsible for all compliance, finance, budget, and contractual aspects of a $102M U.S. government-funded contract, promoting positive behavioral change amongst at-risk youth in targeted areas of Pakistan. Represented the firm to the project client. Provided remote support and guidance as the overseas team began geographic.

Arlington, VA

Led efforts to build a pipeline of strategic opportunities in adjacent markets and supported the President and Executive Team in strategic development. Won priority new contracts as capture manager and lead technical writer. Taught courses on stability operations in conflict environments, root cause analysis, and local-level community stabilization.

Arlington, VA

Designed and implemented the humanitarian, governance, and stability aspects of curricula and large-scale training exercises for Department of Defense clients. Provided analysis, writing, and project management support for political analysis and social science reports using survey and perception data.

Kandahar City, Afghanistan

As part of USAID’s expeditionary Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI), managed a 100+ grants portfolio within a $150M U.S. government-funded program, delivering quick-impact catalytic activities. Provided strategic guidance to eight field staff. Acted as a key interagency communication and coordination focal point for high-level government and military.

Baghdad, Iraq

Advised senior military leadership on U.S. government-funded post-conflict reconstruction, development, civil society, and local governance activities in northeast Baghdad districts, including Sadr City. Worked with local government officials regarding inclusive and transparent practices in planning, reconstruction, and essential service delivery and.

New York, NY

Contributed to large-scale impact assessments and land-use studies for policy modifications, neighborhood redevelopment, infrastructure rehabilitation, and residential construction for various East Coast public sector clients, with a focus on New York City public agencies. Provided project management support, supervision of subcontractors, and represented.

Master Of Science (Msc), Urban Planning

emphasis in International Development, graduated in top 10 of class

Candidate: Master Of Arts - Ma, Writing

Dual Concentration - Fiction and Nonfiction, candidate

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Planning And Development

emphasis in Urban Design, graduated Magna Cum Laude

Education record