I served as acting desk officer for Austria, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, and Switzerland. In these roles, I communicated regularly with the teams at the relevant U.S. embassies and with appropriate offices at State and in other federal agencies. I also routinely drafted and cleared official paper such as informational memos, invitations, agendas, and official statements to be given by department principals. I was occasionally expected to brief other Department or Congressional staff, to take… Show more I served as acting desk officer for Austria, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, and Switzerland. In these roles, I communicated regularly with the teams at the relevant U.S. embassies and with appropriate offices at State and in other federal agencies. I also routinely drafted and cleared official paper such as informational memos, invitations, agendas, and official statements to be given by department principals. I was occasionally expected to brief other Department or Congressional staff, to take notes at and prepare readouts of high-level meetings, and to escort foreign visitors to meetings at the Department.I helped coordinate the U.S. response to the recent flooding in Slovenia and the U.S. delegations to multiple diplomatic fora in central Europe. I was the Washington lead for the preparation of the U.S.-Bulgaria strategic dialogue. I am trained as a staff assistant and was a reserve staff officer for the EUR front office during UNGA 78 high-level week. Show less

I worked 88th Regular Session and Second Called Session, between January and July 2023, and the final months of the 87th Legislature interim in the Office of State Representative Ray Lopez. I was responsible for researching and writing supporting documents, talking points, and draft bill language, as well as managing the procedural journeys of individual bills through the legislative process. This frequently involved corresponding and arranging meetings with shareholders, constituents, and… Show more I worked 88th Regular Session and Second Called Session, between January and July 2023, and the final months of the 87th Legislature interim in the Office of State Representative Ray Lopez. I was responsible for researching and writing supporting documents, talking points, and draft bill language, as well as managing the procedural journeys of individual bills through the legislative process. This frequently involved corresponding and arranging meetings with shareholders, constituents, and other legislators and staff. I specialized in veterans issues, urban affairs, and public education/school finance. Show less

I worked the cash register, directed customers around the store, and helped customers in need of furniture or office appliances find the one which most suited their needs

Restock and organize textbooks and office supplies on the academic floor, and help customers to find the materials required by their courses and navigate the University of Texas' new online textbook system.