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Falls Church, Va, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

● Drafted and edited $1.1MM project proposal that was approved by the National Endowment for Democracy, bringing in funding to advance strategic goals and expand network of partners in anti-corruption efforts.● Facilitated meetings between the director of the Anti-Corruption & Governance Center (ACGC) and the U.S. Department of State, furthering the exposure of ACGC research products related to sanctions evasion in the Caucauses. ● Manages administrative tasks including but not limited to: developing budget trackers, processing partner payments and expense reports, preparing contracts and grants, and submitting travel authorization documents.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

● Drafted, edited, and reviewed concept notes and proposals for competitive bid process with the US Department of State; proposals range from $500,000 to more than $2MM in scope.● Identified key data related to China and Taiwan and incorporated findings into concise memos and talking points for executive leadership.● Reviewed cybersecurity protocols and prepared recommendations for adoption of a password manager system and compartmentalization of documents to protect sensitive information.● Handled administrative tasks such as processing contracts and monitoring program budgets as well as arranged travel authorizations at short notice to support 18 program fellows.

● As Site Visit Coordinator, managed program workflow for 7 Health Services Consultants (HSCs) to ensure federal contract requirements. ● Led team in surpassing key target for Washington State’s COVID-19 Vaccine Program of 200 site visits by December 2022, conducting 482 site visits and follow-up reports by April 2022.● Directed all planning and implementation stages for new accountability systems and report submissions tracking, resulting in a 11% decrease in delinquent reports.● Trained all new HSCs and conducted in-service training of HSCs, yielding a 94% satisfaction rate among surveyed healthcare providers.

● As Site Visit Specialist, helped to establish standards for quality and timeliness of report writing, and was offered a promotion after conducting 12 site visits.

● As Deputy Team Lead, helped manage a team of 28 case and contact investigators, leading the team in adapting to shifting CDC guidance and priorities (January – May 2021). ● Proposed and implemented new training methodology, subsequently training 18 new health investigators on case interviewing, as well as how to use a sensitive computer database.

● As Health Investigator, conducted 400 COVID-19 contact tracing interviews, accurately tracking data while following confidentiality and safety protocols

Melbourne, Australia

● Hosted two episodes: one on unrest in the Indonesian provinces of Papua and one on immigration at the U.S. southern border. ● Edited first season of podcast for clarity, brevity, and sequencing.

Melbourne, Australia

● Developed curriculum and taught the inaugural upper-intermediate level class. ● Incorporated contextual lessons that helped students develop their English skills in authentic environments and get closer to achieving their personal and professional goals.

West Java Province, Indonesia

● Exchanged teaching techniques with Indonesian counterparts and directly taught 419 students at an Islamic junior high school – helping to increase student participation from 74% to 97%.● Served as Safety and Security Warden, acting as point of contact between colleagues and Safety and Security Manager in emergency situations and as a group leader for employees stationed in the Bandung region–accounted for the whereabouts and safety of all colleagues during the Jakarta terrorist attack and Sumatra earthquake of 2016● Facilitated a workshop on workplace harassment to 35 American colleagues and their Indonesian partners, creating a productive space for participants to discuss a sensitive topic.● Presented organization goals and program logistics to leaders of four prospective schools interested in participating in Peace Corps programs, resulting in two of these schools going on to host Peace Corps Volunteers.

Bellingham, Washington Area

Interpreted detailed event layout designs and set up staging, tables, etc accordingly. Provided security for concerts and other large events with crowds occasionally in excess of 1,000 people. Communicated in high-stress situations with my fellow team members in order to troubleshoot issues with equipment or event patrons. Provided friendly, knowledgable, and timely service to university students and event organizers. Trained new employees in safety practices and security protocols.

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Relations And Affairs, 78 Wam

Selected Coursework: International Policymaking in Practice International Security Diplomacy: Theory and Practice Organized Crime.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor, 3.7 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Jazz Program (Drumset)