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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Innovation & Accomplishments:- Spearheaded the development of the inaugural Nepal field workplan for USAID’s MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) award, overseeing a $500,000 budget allocation and coordinating with project partners.- Conducted sessions on work planning, risk management, issue management, and stakeholder analysis during a short-term trip to Nigeria in 2023, collaborating with the Nigerian Ministry of Health and USAID partners.Project & Financial Management:- Currently managing the Core Newborn Health Portfolio for the MCGL award, collaborating with technical experts, global partners, and other stakeholders to develop and evaluate action plans.- Overseeing Save the Children’s efforts in MCGL field buy-ins across multiple countries, with budgets ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 each.- Utilizing Six-Sigma, Yellowbelt, Greenbelt, and other continuous improvement processes to ensure optimal project performance.-Establishing and monitoring detailed implementation plans for MCGL field buy-ins and core activities.Leading program management meetings to review plans, track issues, problem-solve, and address emerging challenges.Financial Expertise:-Develops detailed budgets for MCGL projects, encompassing staffing, program activities, travel, and direct/indirect costs for submission to prime award holders.-Ensuring compliance with USAID regulations, including reporting requirements, Fly America Act, and financial regulations.Collaboration & Communication:-Coordinating department-wide inputs for quarterly, annual, and other periodic reports submitted to USAID.-Collaborating directly with Country Office colleagues to develop workplans and troubleshoot challenges, including facilitating critical planning meetings through short-term trips.-Tracking and ensuring compliance with USAID requirements to uphold accountability and transparency

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Innovation & Accomplishments-Aided in the development of a department-wide file management, optimizing knowledge sharing and onboarding.-Crafted an agency-wide travel checklist, enhancing staff navigation through complex systems.Program Management:-Led closeout plan creation for the LHSS project in Colombia, overseeing deliverables and transition plans.-Managed Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Collaborative Grant, ensuring effective relationships and accurate reporting.-Provided operational support for LHSS project at country and home-office levels.-Developed a proficiency-oriented staff orientation module, optimizing SCUS systems onboarding.Project Coordination & Operations:-Coordinated logistics for the 2022 Global Fund Account Management Meeting in Zambia.-Oversaw consultant agreements, ensuring budget compliance for specific projects.-Organized LHSS Learning Group sessions, fostering collaboration among project implementers.Knowledge Management (KM):-Elevated team website content, consolidating input to spotlight key information and programs.-Finalized reports for USAID publication and maintained project details for swift retrieval.-Coordinated onboarding and training on SCUS procedures, successfully onboarding 31 staff and 10 interns.-Managed calendars, organized learning materials, and facilitated meetings and events.Global Collaboration & Representation:-Represented SCUS in GA4SBC, coordinating meetings and tracking products.-Actively engaged in the SC COVID-19 Vaccine Task Team, ensuring alignment and collating inputs.

New York, Ny

-Leads and trains a diverse team of 23 individuals to facilitate an academic simulation of the United Nations for approximately 6,000 university students from over 130 countries.-Works and leads remotely for most of the year, leveraging digital platforms to ensure constant team communication.-Designs and leads training exercises in areas such as customer service, editing and feedback, and conflict resolution to ensure other staffers are able and comfortable leading simulation exercises.-Serves as the Chief Substantive Officer, responsible for ensuring high-quality, credible research and writing materials are produced and accessible for distribution to an international audience.-Produces and distributes style manuals and templates for other staffers to create preparation materials.-Ensures simulation exercises are highly interactive, enabling participants to take a leadership role utilizing their own experiences and research.-Directly facilitates simulated committees of up to 100 participants at a time, including providing feedback and edits of products by participants in real time.-Authored seven publications designed to provide participants a foundation in development, gender, indigenous peoples, NGO/UN collaboration, and other relevant topics, and to provide a basis for further research.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Program Innovation and Accomplishments:-Orchestrated and executed two seminars for U.S. Army Pacific Command, generating $480k during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing adaptability and revenue generation capabilities.-Collaborated with internal stakeholders to drive policy changes within the mid-career Master of International Policy and Practice program, enhancing student preparedness for leadership roles in international affairs.-Initiated and administered a biannual competitive $5k grant for mid-career students, fueling impactful global projects and fostering a culture of innovation.Program Management Expertise:-Led the design and execution of a 3-year pilot program for U.S. Army Foreign Area Officers, enhancing strategic thinking and leadership skills through a comprehensive Master's Program and supervised field research.-Conceptualized, executed, and evaluated large annual seminars, elevating the knowledge and competencies of senior-level professionals.-Expanded academic program partnerships to 35 organizations, including government offices and foreign governments, resulting in increased participation and a valuable partnership with Singapore’s Ministry of Defence.Team Leadership and Development:-Managed and mentored two junior employees, enhancing their institutional knowledge and contributing to the efficiency of academic program operations.-Facilitated workshops and created reference materials to prepare faculty for online course delivery during the global pandemic, providing critical technical support.Budget and Financial Planning:-Managed resource spending and ensured budget compliance, demonstrating fiscal responsibility.-Administered all operational aspects of an executive education program with a $700k annual revenue stream, implementing cost-saving measures and revenue-generating exercises to double end-of-year surpluses.

Washington Dc

• Drafted Congressional Record Statements to be submitted by the Member of Congress.• Created and presented daily briefings of recent developments to the representative and his district.• Attended briefings and produced succinct memos to support legislative staff.• Implemented systems to track and manage several projects at once, including constituent requests, casework, capitol tours, and flag purchases.• Gave logistical support for congressional events and provided customer service to constituents.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Led small team in a fast-paced environment to ensure all standards met and excellent customer service provided.• Named Partner of the Quarter, a peer selected award, within first year of job.• Coached team members who need additional guidance or practice with store policies.• Mediated conflicts between staff members and customers.• Devised strategies to complete a variety of tasks and meet deadlines as set by the district manager.• Maintained inventory and ordered new materials for store use.

Arlington, Va

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Development

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Government

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: National Model United Nations Pi Sigma Alpha Major in International Relations, Minor in Political Science..