Creation of Center convening programs with an emphasis on the Insights and Diplocraft series’ – to include generation of themes, design of effective and interactive formats, and securing thought-provoking and influential speakers and moderators.Fully prepare speakers, liaise with program partners, coordinate with Meridian External Affairs and logistics teams, draft talking points and detailed runs of show, and generate staffing plans in advance of program.Produce/support day-of implementation for Center for Diplomatic Engagement and wider External Affairs programs – to range from stage and virtual production to technical support on video cameras and other platforms and tools as needed, registration, notetaking and stakeholder management. Contribute to audience management - identify appropriate guests, create and disseminate invitations, track RSVPs, issue reminders and thank you letters. Expand Meridian’s Washington influencers and decision-makers relationships with an emphasis on foreign diplomats and government officials; cultivate Meridian’s network on Capitol Hill with Congressional staff members through regular informational meetings. Maintain and enrich Salesforce database with up-to-date contact and relationship details for all diplomatic engagement speakers, attendees, and connections. Conduct research and create convening program proposals for potential corporate and foundation partners. Compose short reports summarizing key points and main takeaways from convening programs and curate photo galleries for website and/or thought leadership purposes.Track and maintain budget for Center events.

•Processes the District of Columbia Register (DCR), the official legal publication for the District Government, including Notices, Opinions and Orders, Public Hearings, Rulemakings, Public Charter School Notices, and Council Notices. Ensures formatting, content, and timeliness of the product for weekly publication on Fridays. Successfully transferred all duties online during the pandemic.•Provides support to the ODAI Administrator concerning the yearly District Government FOIA Report, collecting, checking, and combining the FOIA reports and data from DC Government agencies.•Processes other documents, including yearly DC Register Indexes, DC Municipal Regulations Codifications, and more.•Provides research support for the public relating to the District of Columbia Register (DCR), Municipal Regulations (DCMR), and helps customers connect to the appropriate experts and agencies, relating to their concerns and questions.•Serves as the Agency Risk Management Representative (ARMR) for four offices (Executive OS, ODAI, ONCA and OPR), identifying and evaluating risks, processing incident claims, and increasing awareness of effective risk management practices. Responsible for Drivers’ Authorizations and Emergency Response Plans, along with attending Risk Management Council meetings.•Provides support to the ODAI Administrator concerning any projects, research, and process improvements.•Was one of the five voting members of the District of Columbia Public Space Committee from 2019 to 2020, representing the Mayor, while ensuring that the diplomatic community’s concerns were addressed.•Acted as liaison between DC Government agencies and foreign governments' mayors, diplomats and delegations to schedule and organize meetings, fostering international cooperation.•Organized the Mayor's first Diplomatic Corps Reception, successfully hosting around 70 ambassadors, and around 100 leaders of major organizations, agencies, and businesses from around the city.

•Attended meetings of schools, associations, and other meetings in the area to better understand stakeholders' concerns.•Partnered with landlords, property managers, business owners, school staff, local organizations, public servants, government agencies, embassies, other commissioners, established members of the local community, and voters to synchronize the residents' needs and concerns and find appropriate resolutions.•Discussed with stakeholders and commissioners possible solutions to issues relating to scooters, bike lanes, plastic bag usage, rodents, businesses hours, zoning, historic preservation, and development projects.

•Assisted in the community organization of 1,300 online currency trading students, including development of questionnaires and promotion of online engagement and relationship building.•Trend-traded various assets using technical analysis, supported by trade journal practices and portfolio management.

•Responsible for greeting customers, taking orders, selling new menu items, assisting team members, and fulfilling client needs•Trained and managed new employees in internal procedures, menu, and customer service in trilingual environment•Provided excellent customer service to clients and built strong relationships with regular customers

•Taught basic and advanced English, advanced Italian and basic Spanish to employees of US Government agencies and foreign organizations

•Built a network of clients based on a business plan created specifically for one's practice•Attended meetings concerning financial products and portfolio strategies•Prioritized time to maximize building of client base and studying for FINRA exams

•Aided executives by brainstorming marketing and product strategies, recording notes, and scheduling travel and meetings•Processed invoices, answered phones, directed clients, authored memos and reports, and completed other administrative duties•Analyzed financial data, competition, markets, and growth strategies•Worked with teams from locations in different states to ensure uniform implementation of new business strategies

•Collaborated with Second Harvest Japan to raise funds for supplies targeted for victims of the 2011 Tohoku Tsunami disaster•Collaborated with All-Hands in reconstruction efforts of Rikuzentakata, Japan -Cycled the length of Japan (2,000 miles) as a fundraiser for tsunami victims•Contacted local magazines, newspapers, school papers, and news channels to advertise efforts; created interview and marketing event materials•Built, managed and provided media for donation site: www.pedalforjapan.blogspot.com

•Planned and managed events to promote student engagement, ensuring projects were within budget and on-time•Provided administrative and business support to the Project Manager and managed department’s calendar