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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Senior Congressional analyst and assistant project manager supporting a senior federal executive level office by providing legislative policy advice, guidance, and recommendations on congressional issues affecting the organization.• Operational Support duties include technical analysis and editing, briefing development, research, data and information organization, and liaison activities• Regularly contributes important advice, insight, and support legislative program strategy, congressional engagement strategy, and congressional hearing preparation• Manages daily the team's highly fluid workflow of high-level taskings which encompasses congressional reporting requirements, legislative proposal program, congressional engagement preparation, short notice congressional requests for information, and coordinating with organizational staff on legislative priorities• Develops legislative priorities by collaborating with military components and Joint Staff on legislative proposal development and final coordination between Department of Defense agencies and the Office of Management and Budget• Manages the Legislative Proposal process, helped shape organizational process change resulted in a 100% increase in the number of legislative proposals submitted to congress• As the assistant project manager, helped the customer transition to a new contractor ensuring a seamless transition during an extremely turbulent time for the customer• Prepared products to support a senior executive hearing resulted in the Senate confirmation of the executive leader• Provided in-depth analysis of annual authorization and appropriations bills helped customer remain abreast of legislation affecting the National Guard• Produced over 630 preparatory documents, many delivered within 24 hours of assignment, helped successfully inform senior leader congressional engagements• Compiles and reports daily congressional atmospherics and developing legislation affecting the customer

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Charleston, West Virginia, United States

I am the Principle advisor to the Director of HR on benefits, personnel policy development, implementation of laws and DA regulations that impact personnel readiness for over 4,000 employees.Manage and evaluate staffing initiatives in the recruitment, hiring and position management of over40 personnel, consisting of Active Guard/Reserve Soldiers, Title 32 and Title 5 Federal Technicians,State Employees and contractor positions.• Analyzed and recommended changes to internal staff meetings and processes which increased both productivity and collaboration among employees• Prioritized and synchronized HR deliverables with senior leaders’ intent and vision• Identified and implemented a plan within 60 days to reduce overdue evaluations statewide resulted in an 85% reduction and attained the lowest number of overdue evaluations across the nation• Oversight and guidance during promotion boards ensured no delays or administrative errors during migration to new HR software platform• Direct supervision of the Military Funeral Honors team consisting of 12 employees and $365,000operating budget enabled 1,100 flawless ceremonies providing final honors for service members andtheir families• Regularly provides expert advice and guidance to senior military leadership and administrative support support organizations on sensitive matters associated with employee relations and legal matters• Volunteered to plan, coordinate, and execute a heritage event, which included the Governor's office, State Delegation, and members of the community involvement• Assisted in responding to Congressional inquiries by researching and writing responses to ensureeach inquiry received sympathetic consideration, equitable treatment, and timely completion

Glen Jean, West Virginia, United States

I worked as the Operations Supervisor providing technical assistance to the Director on all matters related to training, funding and operational readiness for over 1,900 employees. My primary responsibilities were to ensure all organizations within the command were trained, equipped logistically and prepared to deploy in support of Homeland Defense and Homeland Security, overseas national security objectives and state emergency response.• Evaluated and enacted changes to staff internal administrative processes and task tracking whichimproved operations production efficiency by 25% and corrected a 24-month employee awards backlog• Prioritized education for employees resulted in 85% mid-level leaders qualified for their next level position• Volunteered as the Operations Manager for a national conference successfully supported over 1,500 attendees• Established excellent working relationship with peer operations personnel reduced task redundancyand increased operations awareness• Effectively managed $104,000 resource manning budget across six internal organizations• Expediently approved employee travel authorizations and vouchers keeping travel budget near real time and within federal travel guidelines

Kingwood, West Virginia, United States

Principal Consultant to the Base Operations Manager for all aspects of Installation Operations for the West Virginia National Guard Training installation. I provided key input to managing over 8.5K acres of training land, 790K square feet of facilities valued over $400M, with 19 tenant organizations and 300 employees. I also made decisions on any issues concerning Camp Dawson infrastructure in the absence of the Base Operations Manager.• Key participant in a special project working group to study and analyze post wide programs and issues generated a first ever 25-year Installation Master Plan• Created base support plans that included community outreach support to over 200 Gold Star families by recognizing and honoring the sacrifice of their loved ones and service to the surviving family members• Identified, researched and collected legislative and program information for Congressional Staff Delegations and Department of Defense visits which significantly enhanced interaction by understanding their area of emphasis and tailoring briefs to furnish the most pertinent information• Established all personnel support, logistics requirements, and a $300,000 budget for Air Assault training courses hosted on the installation facilitated over 300 soldiers earning critical skills• Led and briefed over 25 distinguished visitors enabled continued support from stakeholders• Developed and implemented three organization competitions that inspired employees to perform at their best and recognized for their achievements• Prepared, authenticated, and published Standard Operating Procedures establishing priorities for base support and external evaluations

I operated at the Senior Field Grade Officer level for the Army National Guard as a liaison to the U.S. Congress. My primary responsibilities were to advise and inform Members of Congress and Congressional Staff on policies and legislation affecting 365,000 National Guard employees. I planned, organized, and implemented congressional office calls, hearing testimony, and special interest events for organizational leaders and ensured the organizational strategic message was consistent. • Led a Senate Staff Delegation visit across eight states during five days, managing the trip in such a way that garnered the trust of the congressional staffers and their positive view of the National Guard• Co-Led a Senate Staff Delegation visit for five Senate staff members increased their understanding with military programs and community industry initiatives which facilitated valuable relationship building• Critical involvement with completing an accurate supplemental budget request aided in the National Guard receiving over $125M in hurricane damage repair funding• Orchestrated the preparation and execution of over 400 congressional engagements between National Guard leaders and congressional staff, positively affecting the Army National Guard • Analyzed legislative impacts to the ARNG personally ensuring 165 Guardsmen received Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence • Communicated new initiatives and activities to over 1,600 military senior leaders at national and state-level workshops having a direct impact on their region• Valued for dedication to quality and timely responses to all congressional inquiries, both oral and written, which consistently grew rapport and credibility with both Members of Congress and staff• Collaboration with several congressional staff resulted in amendments to the NDAA aimed at halting divestiture of 38 ARNG fixed wing aircraft and protecting community employment

Army National Guard Readiness Center

I supervised the day-to-day operations of a senior executive office supporting over 350,000 personnel while managing the daily calendar, administrative actions, information management, suspense reports, filing, and coordinated domestic and overseas travel.• Selected above 99 peers to establish first E9 (Sergeant Major) executive level position• Fielded over 100 administrative policy issues and concerns while making independent decisions and research to adjudicate personnel issues• Successfully spearheaded short notice global travel creating an 11 day itinerary maximizing time spent with troops in three countries without incident• Planned and coordinated an executive level conference, an executive level employee and spouseworkshop, and a national level Soldier skill competition while exercising prudent fiscal oversight of a$700,000 budget• Fostered relationships and improved communications with Senior Enlisted Leaders across the nation, including local executive leaders and inter-service organizations• Developed internal complex office procedures with reinforcing staff efforts and communication between the national and state offices increasing collaboration at a level never before achieved• Collaborated with staff to refresh outdated office standard operating procedures assuring continuity of operations

Army National Guard Readiness Center

I served as the Principal advisor to the Chief of Staff responsible for personnel management, employee development, logistics, and training over 900 full time employees. • Refined working relationship between National Guard leaders and Department of the Army Organizational leaders by ensuring administrative regulations and law were followed to protect employees• Steered a special study to analyze and evaluate an employee assignments charter which led to a reformed and transparent assignments process• Actively participated in finding solutions for over 75 employee crisis actions resulted in successfuloutcomes for both the organization and employee• Organized and supervised the planning and implementation of two family day events that supported over 700 employees and family members• Hosted weekly planning meetings with directorate enlisted leaders to identify trends and solutions for personnel and administrative issues• Partnered with planners for an annual conference and creating an outstanding professional development agenda for over 1,000 attendees

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Certificate In Legislative Studies, Political Science And Government

Certificate In Project Management, Project Management

Education record

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), General Studies