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Salzburg, Austria

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Develops innovative strategies for improvements in emergency preparedness awareness, training, and managing database for 100+ contracts.Incorporates feedback from SMEs, consultants, first responders, emergency managers, and plan users, new standards in development, and new legislative or policy direction.Ensures that sufficient funding is available in the National Emergency Management Information System (NEMIS) and other appropriate systems. Overseeing that infrastructure and PA tactics meet incident strategies and objectives.Coordinates with the Federal Disaster Recovery Center (FDRC) organization on long-term recovery issues.Providing 3 reports on daily basis using data analytics, and managing the FEMA data contract database using data skills to create efficient processes to analyze data.Participates in exercises at the national, regional, and state level and all required training with states, territories and other federal agenciesProvides input for development of, and participate in the execution, documentation of functions, and plans affecting critical aspects of FEMA's mission, operational responses, and programs.overall risk to people, and structures while also reducing reliance on federal funding if an actual disaster were to occur.Developing multi-hazard mitigation guidance that focuses on creating disaster-resilient communities to reduce loss of life and property.Leading 6 trained teams or focused efforts among partner agencies, and organizations to address the range of state and local government recovery needs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Communicated regularly with program staff to ensure accuracy of all program-related information reported in grants.Maintained tracking database showing all noncompliance issues, and defect notification campaigns currently underway, and the progress made by manufacturers in bringing their products to compliance.Streamlined efficiency through digitization of new cases reducing the number of delinquent cases originating in 2009, and the amount of paper used in office.Assisted in quantitative analysis of consumer safety issues and policy proposals.Oversaw the distribution of annual budget formulation, and trend analysis on the team’s expenses of $250k budget.Provided, prepared, and supported 12 stakeholders, program management briefings, presentations along with other detailed documents, reports, and correspondence for routing.Established specifications and technical design for complex projects.Developed, and coded application components prototype as a proof-of-concept during design phase as assigned.Trained and researched in areas to support, and augment programming skills as necessary to complete the work.Implemented, and executed quality assurance procedures related to all aspects of the duties pertaining on providing analytic services.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

National Wildlife Whistle blower Center; wildlife trafficking, illegal logging and illegal fishing; nature Conservation, ocean conservation, the Lacey Act and the Endangered Species Act etc.Delivered findings, and proposed new reporting opportunities that directly impacted key initiatives across the department.Impacted strong, positive relationships with all internal, and external project stakeholders for ongoing communication, collaborative planning, and shared problem- solving.Maintained an up to date knowledge of existing and emerging wildlife assessment methodologies and best practices;Assisted with the development of proposals, qualification documents, and other business development- related activities.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Intern for the UNDP Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Team (CDT), Supported the External Relations advisor for Disaster, Climate, and Energy sectors. Assisted in Coordinating the development and implementation of monthly and annual reports on donors. Helped with the coordination of the annual forum on climate change and developing countries in Geneva.Assessed the performers of the project in achieving planned results, and contribution to achievement of UNDP country Programme document (CPD), UNDP Strategic plan, development goals, and results.Conducted situational analysis including in-depth review of national policies, priorities and strategies related to the project, and elaborate the resultsDefined project budget, co-financiers, co-financing amounts in close consultation with UNDP, and government potential counterparts.Conducted, and completed UNDP social and environmental screening, procedure, and addressing any opportunities or risks identified in the project design.Coordinated Multi-organizational, cross-disciplinary events at the UN headquarters including the 2017 Annual Forum on Climate Change in Geneva with global dignitaries. Acted as UNDP representative at high-level meetings and events.Analyzed foreign assistance programs at UNDP Presenting UNDP mission to 24 foreign government officials.Managed public and private donors

Monterey, Ca

Kathmandu, Nepal

Designed and Conducted Research on waste disposal attitudes and practices in the Terai region in Nepal. Policy Recommendations for better implementation of waste disposal practices.Conducted, and structured 50 survey interviews with affected individuals, community leaders, and governmental, and non-governmental entities concerning the waste disposal practices in Nepal and research related to wildlife crime. Collected quantitative and qualitative data, reviewed, cleaned, analyzed scientific data, and monitored data using statistical programs to analyze data for policy implementation.Provided leadership to 12 team members to implement project.

Benin

-Food Security-English Language-Girl's EducationManaged local meetings promoting labor issues, using monitoring, and evaluation on several initiatives.Conducted 12 presentations in French on various topics.Monitored and evaluated 9 programs and 5 grants with USAIDthroughout the country. Fostered community relationships with local partners, increasing futurebusiness opportunities with local organizations.Acted as mentor, advisor, and developmental guides to urban, and under- served youth.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Policy And Development And Korean Language

Activities and Societies: Specialization: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Design. Language: Korean. J-term: Researcher in Nepal. President.

Peace And Security Training Programme, Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution

Activities and Societies: Firearms, terrorism, extremism, security-building. Scholarship for Peace and Security 2021 - Training on Arms.

Bachelor'S Degree, International/Global Studies

Activities and Societies: French Language, Alternative Break Fundraising Chair, International Club, Arabic Club. Study Abroad: South.