Emily Benner Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc

Washington, Dc

Provides programmatic support for the Framework for Market Linkage at PGE. Drafts training materials for gender equity trainings in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Latin America, coordinating across several work streams to ensure project goals are met.

Eswatini (Formerly Swaziland)

In its inaugural year, implemented the Youth Development, Engagement, and Empowerment (Y-DEEP) framework which seeks to build the capacity of service providers, particularly in schools, and communities to implement youth development programming that supports sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS mitigation, employment, and life skills among youth age 15-24.• Co-planned and co-facilitated school and community-based programming such as Swazi Girls4Health, and PC Skillz Grassroot Soccer, focused on HIV/AIDS prevention and mitigation for youth in rural Eswatini• Co-planned & co-taught ten Life Skills Education classes with four host country nationals (HCNs) to increase knowledge and skills of 1) youth to use life skills to address HIV mitigation and sexual/reproductive health, 2) youth for livelihood preparedness for the workforce, and 3) teachers to implement positive youth development activities• Intentionally built meaningful relationships with a variety of stakeholders both in the community and with Peace Corps (PC) Staff, using keen sense of context and high emotional intelligence to be tactful in all personal interactions• Engaged in cross cultural conversations with 27 high school teachers about corporal punishment and positive discipline• Mentored several youth in the community in healthy relationships, overcoming challenges in life, gender roles and inequality, and the importance of youth involvement in community life and decision-making.• Served on the Volunteer Advisory Committee (VAC); acted as a liaison between fellow PCVs and Staff, advised Country Director of relevant PCV concerns/issues, attended meetings prepared with solutions and a willingness to tackle any challenges or concerns presented• Co-facilitated training sessions on monitoring and evaluation practices, positive discipline and classroom managements, and intentional relationship building.•Reported bi-annually on progress of all projects through the Volunteer Reporting Form (VRF)

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Under contract with Highlight Technologies, delivered comprehensive administrative, operational, and logistical support for The Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning (PPL), directly supporting the Agency’s Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), the CSO’s Senior Adviser, and PPL’s Deputy Assistant to the Administrator:• Documented/arranged weekly & monthly senior leadership meetings, drafted & provided input/edits to briefers and reports, and followed through on action reports though weekly planning meetings• Implemented communication and organizational systems and protocols to ensure coordination across Bureau on Agency priorities • Designed internal tracking documents to assess progress on strategic issues discussed by several decisional bodies within the Agency including the Administrator’s Leadership Council (ALC), to address challenges facing the Agency and it’s work abroad• Pro-actively established key, positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues inside and outside the Agency to facilitate communication and collaboration• Always undertook forward planning in order to effectively prioritize numerous tasks in a fast-paced work environment• Monitored an $80,000 budget, tracked all corresponding expenses for travel arrangements of principles, after making all travel and logistical arrangements Assisted the Acting Executive Director of the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA) in cultivating positive relationships with member CEOs and executives, planning both intimate Committee gatherings and large public meetings:• Drafted/provided substantive input into quarterly meeting agendas, briefing papers, talking points, and discussion materials to further Agency strategies and priorities• Managed correspondence/relationships with over 20 NGO CEOs to ensure consistent participation• Provided logistical and event planning support for both the intimate business and public quarterly meetings attended by over 200 people

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Under contract with CAMRIS International, supported the Program Office (PO) and Admininstrative Management Services (AMS) Team of PPL. In this capacity I:• Managed the schedule for the Director of the Program Office (PO) of PPL, ensured that Director was prepared by Staff to participate in meetings with Bureau Leadership, and followed up on all necessary tasks• Facilitated organization and communication within the PO, and between the PO and PPL’s other line Offices to ensure that the PO was as effective and efficient as possible• Analyzed the Bureau’s Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey results; created and presented that data and analysis to Senior Leadership via PowerPoint, and made recommendations based on that data for a Bureau Action Plan for improvement, which was adopted and implemented• Coordinated Bureau-wide training opportunities and participation, in one instance for about 60 PPL staff members to attend an off-site training on time management and workflow efficiency• Backed up and supported various HR functions of the PO team including supply ordering, on-boarding, off-boarding, budgetary, and annual review processes• Worked diligently with the Agency’s Office of General Counsel to renew and draft MOUs with other government agencies engaging in development work; effectively communicated with members of the interagency and those within USAID with equities in the process; ensured that all MOUs were processed on time and remained in compliance with applicable sections of the Foreign Assistance Act

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Coordinated and participated in the finalizing and review of all administrative, business, and financial reporting• Prepared, edited, and finalized financial and rental reports submitted on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to investors and owners of over 20 Paradigm properties • Provided administrative support to President, Vice Presidents, and Regional Managers• Formatted, proofed, and assembled budgets for entire portfolio of over 20 apartment communitiesProvided superior customer service to stakeholders within the company and to customers• Facilitated problem-solving and constructive dialogue between management and concerned customers• Generated clear, concise, and professional communication crucial to building and maintaining positive relationships with co-workers and individuals and/or entities Paradigm worked alongside• Composed tactful and appropriate responses to both negative and positive online reviews

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Guided potential residents through the leasing process• Actively listened to customer needs and effectively communicated the benefits and unique features of the community• Tailored own communication style to different personality types, providing superior customer service to current and prospective residents• Completed all required legal rental paperwork to ensure the smooth processing of rental applications• Assisted future residents in making logistical arrangements for move-in and providing an orientation to their new community• Completed 3 weekly rental reports used in monthly financial and rental reports to investorsProcessed all affordable housing program applications• Paid close attention to detail to maintain compliance with program requirements and specification to ensure successful passing of any auditsManaged and developed content for social media outlets including community blog, Facebook, and Twitter

Lee-Fendall House In Old Town Alexandria

Completed secondary and primary source research to support the development of new exhibits and presentations in the Lee-Fendall House.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Guided customers through the leasing process, providing superior customer service to both current and prospective residents. Submitted and processed all necessary legal paperwork associated with the leasing process in a timely manner.

Performed clerical duties for the Assistant Director and digitized old student records to ensure continuity in record-keeping for the Alumni Office

Interacted efficiently and effectively with patrons. Organized and created store displays and provided excellent customer service as a cashier & floor and dressing room attendant.

Aided in developing and planning hands-on activities for Girls Make History Day and other various tour groups visiting the Museum. Contributed to the development of an online K-12 curriculum for the War of 1812 creating engaging learning activities and collecting primary and secondary sources relevant to the naval history of the period.