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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Leads overall internal operations, overseeing project management, recruitment processes, team support and HR, finance and accounting, and development and implementation of operations strategy. Provides strategic advice on policy development, operational effectiveness, and team retention. Serves as contract lead for 20+ donor-funded projects across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East; oversees contractual compliance, approvals, financial reporting, and budgets totaling approximately $13 million. Serves on Leadership Team, contributing to the advancement of the organization's highest priority strategic objectives and vision.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Managed business development, marketing, and operations initiatives for the firm. Led the full cycle of proposal development, tracking and advising executive leadership on public sector solicitations; crafted final scopes of work and corresponding budgets for submission. Collaborated directly with the President & CEO and Vice President of Finance & Operations to establish higher organizational efficiency through development of standard operating procedures, processes, and systems. Oversaw all corporate software applications and tools, serving as the main point of contact for all IT operations. Identified and organized learning opportunities for staff to build capacity in various disciplines such as community engagement, crisis communications, strategic planning, and media relations.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Led operations and technical support for five US government-funded international development projects in Africa and Eastern Europe. Managed the entire project lifecycle, including scope development, deliverable tracking, budgeting, forecasting, staff relations, and client/vendor partnerships. Communicated project milestones, risks, and opportunities to teammates, international staff, executive leadership, and stakeholders.

Washington, Dc

Served on Project Management Units (PMUs) for a $200 million global food security project and a $21 million youth-led agricultural development project in Uganda, and as a practice team member on the Agriculture & Food Security (AFS) technical practice. Played a key role in strategy development, focusing on nutrition and resilience for vulnerable populations. Conducted technical research, developed tools, and prepared monthly newsletters. Provided operational support for the Washington-based food security technical team, managing employment agreements, benefits, and staff events. Supported Uganda-based staff in training, client approvals, benefits, and local logistics. Managed finances for prime contracts, subcontracts, grants, and purchase orders, ensuring budget compliance. Engaged in business development efforts for proposals across public health, agriculture, and food security sectors.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported the President & CEO, executive vice presidents, CFO, Executive Management Team (EMT), and Board of Directors, managing operational activities such as event planning, staff retreats, newsletters, and executive expense reports. Processed corporate documents and executive-level requests with regional business units and support departments. Organized EMT retreats, Board of Directors meetings, staff meetings, and events. Acted as a key point of contact for industry outreach conferences, dinners, and ad hoc corporate meetings.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched potential host organizations and managed marketing and promotion efforts for the Fellowship program under the guidance of the CEO. Conducted administrative duties including social media networking, email correspondence, and utilizing SalesForce to organize new and existing contacts. Developed grant proposals worth several thousands of dollars for funding of the organization.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Conducted job-readiness training workshops for up to 20 refugees and asylees in the D.C. area, covering networking, interview preparation, and the U.S. hiring process. Assessed client eligibility for career development programs through one-on-one consultations. Archived and organized client data in the organization's database, along with handling administrative tasks and follow-up calls. Provided individual and group guidance on resume writing, cover letters, and assisted with employment applications.

Translated surveys and data collection forms from Spanish to English to monitor research project progress. Generated and managed over 200 weekly Excel charts and graphs for visualizing the latest data results. Conducted thorough research using CUA library databases to identify improvement areas and support new developments.

International Business/Hispanic Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Beta Kappa, LEO Business Honors Society, CUA Business Women's Council, CUA Undergraduate.

Education record

International Business Study Abroad Program