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The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Supported Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Regulatory Officer in ensuring compliance with all relevant DCM, DCO, and SEF CFTC regulatory requirements. Responsibilities included KYC/AML processes, client onboarding support, OFAC sanctions reviews, policy and procedure drafting and implementation, internal and external audit support, and training of staff on various compliance topics.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Developed and maintained methodologies, tools, and guidance used by NFA staff to conduct field examinations, monitoring, or investigations of CFTC swap dealer compliance with amended swap data reporting regulations, capital requirements, NFA Swaps Proficiency Requirements, and NFA requirements related to the use of third-party service providers. Trained field examiners on new methodologies and provided support during examinations of member firms to ensure accurate and timely completion.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Assisted Examination Design team with the development and maintenance of examination methodologies used by staff to conduct field examinations, monitoring, or investigations of CFTC swap dealers. Performed research on new and amended CFTC regulations, drafted internal communications on regulatory developments, and provided support to the department on various ad-hoc initiatives.

Greater New York City Area

Member of a team conducting compliance examinations of registered Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants in the OTC derivatives markets. Duties include conducting field examinations of member firms' OTC derivatives businesses in order to identify compliance deficiencies and regulatory violations, analysis of documentation submitted by swap dealers and major swap participants, and engaging in day-to-day communications with swap dealers, major swap participants and other industry professionals as required to assist firms in complying with Dodd Frank and NFA requirements.

Portland, Oregon Area

Gales Creek Camp Foundation is a Portland, Oregon-based 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing camp experiences for children, youth and families directly affected by type 1 diabetes. The Foundation primarily serves the Pacific Northwest region and its programs include eight weeks of residential summer camp experiences, weekend family camp opportunities, and seasonal events in coordination with community partners.Working closely with the Executive Director, I engaged in numerous aspects of the organization's operations. My performance in basic job functions led to the rapid expansion of my portfolio of responsibilities within the Foundation. Duties included office management, customer service and registration, grant writing, event planning, bookkeeping, database management, donor relations, financial aid application review, staff recruitment, merchandising and sales, and social media management.Key Accomplishments:- Drafted multiple grant applications ranging from $5,000 to $60,000 aimed at supporting GCCF's short and long-term goals- Worked with the Executive Director to overhaul GCCF's donor database, including a ten-year review of past donations, to support future fundraising efforts- Moved the GCCF Store to a digital platform and performed inventory analysis to inform merchandising strategy- Delivered fundraising and outreach presentations to local service organizations to grow GCCF's network of community partners- Oversaw the registration of over 500 children and families for the 2018 Camp Season, including coordination with healthcare providers, social workers, and education support staff.

Advanced Msc International Relations And Diplomacy, International Relations And Diplomacy, Cum Laude

Two-year Advanced Master’s program administered in cooperation with the Clingendael Institute with emphasis on qualitative.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

Non-Degree, International Economics - Trade, Development, And Institutions; English Law

Activities and Societies: Clark Honors College @ Oxford Study Abroad ProgramEarned placement in the 2016 Clark Honors College at Oxford.