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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Supervise a team of professionals who support the R&P network through on-site and remote monitoring• Ensure accountability and compliance with federal funder reporting requirements.• Assess national compliance trends and identify opportunities for enhancing program capacity and overall quality of the R&P program• Coordinate on monitoring and programmatic resources for the USCCB resettlement network

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Monitoring and technical assistance around federal requirements and program administration for a portfolio of Reception & Placement programs across the US.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Strengthened mechanisms that identified trends in monitoring report findings and recommendations.• Updated case file review procedures that have increased data quality of findings resolution among affiliate programs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed and updated administrative processes that improved quality of information storage and work flows that have been widely accepted by other staff.• Created data tracking that improved accuracy of quarterly and annual reporting to federal funders.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Reviewed and edited event documents, improving language clarity and presentation quality.• Utilized advanced functions of Excel in the entering, cleaning and analysis of data.• Managed and updated information concerning members and events in the electronic databases used by the association.

San Jose, California

• Analyzed the market potential for U.S. smart grid products in countries of interest, boosting awareness of global smart grid trends.• Collected and analyzed economic and trade data on clean tech and IT products.• Responded effectively to client requests, leading to increased awareness of services offered.• Researched content that assisted clients in identifying appropriate markets for their products.

Shanghai, China

• Monitored developments in various aspects of China’s trade and investment policy.• Researched and wrote a report, published in the American Chamber of Commerce’s Business Handbook, on policies and procedures of interest to U.S. businesses exporting to China.• Conducted market research and interpreted economic data, which assisted U.S. small and medium-sized businesses in identifying business opportunities in China. • Created and edited economic briefing materials on Shanghai and neighboring provinces for presentation by senior colleagues.• Attracted additional clients through weekly written articles, published in business newsletters and social media sources, which advertised the success of offered services.• Counseled senior colleagues and clients on current trade issues with China through prepared background reports.

Center For Advising And Career Services

• Coordinated with internal and external personnel in the execution of programs and events.• Improved effectiveness of online marketing through the collection and analysis of data.• Fulfilled traditional administrative support duties, including document processing and the scheduling and coordination of travel and accommodations.

Sunnyvale, California

• Collaborated with partner organizations to provide technical training and professional development workshops that empowered residents towards self-sufficiency.• Facilitated development, organization and marketing of programs to foster cross cultural community building among residents of differing backgrounds.• Translated community announcements from English to Chinese accurately and efficiently.

Master Of Arts (Ma), International Trade, Investment And Development

Activities and Societies: Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey: International Trade Club, Chinese Student.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Spanish

Activities and Societies: SJSU International House