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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia

Execute current year federal budget. Develop and review reports in budget execution, budget formulation, information technology, and performance measurementCurrently responsible for ensuring efficient financial management for the Office of Prices and Living Conditions [Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), Import and Export Price Indexes (MXP), and Consumer Expenditure Survey (CE)], with an operating budget of $218 millionPreviously served as the lead analyst for the Office of Executive Direction [Office of Administration (OA), Office of Technology and Survey Processing (OTSP), Office of Survey and Methods Research (OSMR), Office of Field Operations (OFO), and Office of Publications and Special Studies (OPUBSS),] with an operating budget of $35 millionPrepare, analyze, and present monthly budget status reports for Office of AdministrationGather and review Quarterly Reporting and Analysis (QR&A) information for the OPLC and Executive Direction while ensuring that current year spending plans match program goalsAssist with the processing of reimbursable interagency agreementsPrepare, analyze, and present monthly budget status reports for the Office of AdministrationGather and review Quarterly Reporting and Analysis (QR&A) information for the OPLC and Executive Direction while ensuring that current year federal plans match program goals

United States

Supported Case Managers in a variety of activities. This included meeting with unaccompanied children (UC) regularly to provide weekly phone calls and case status updates, updating case files, etc. Also provided training for several case managers on organizational strategies and introduction to excel spreadsheetsProvided contractors and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) staff with sets of standard procedures for various site activities, including; in-take process and UC phone call planDeveloped a new system for the site to ensure all UCs were able to make their two US guaranteed/contracted international or domestic phone calls per week. Taught and trained this new system to the Telephone Manager along with her 30 person staffReorganized UC files for case managers ensuring that documents were easily identifiable and accessible. This included going through each case file individually and documenting which essential hard copy files were present and which ones were not. This helped ensure UC exit packets had all required documents so when UCs were discharged there would be no unexpected paperwork issuesAssisted with the intake process of new arrival UCs. This included directing UCs to the various intake steps (photo, general intake information, medical, etc.)Assisted auditing individual case files to ensure UC documents were present, matched appropriate UC, and uploaded correctly. Followed up with case managers as necessary to ensure case file completion Assisted in compiling exit packets for UCs

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported SWIFT (Support Which Implement Fast Transitions) team through project management and business development for USAID/OTI (Office of Transitions) client focused on multi-year programming in countries undergoing political transitions or recovering from destabilizing eventsSupported project finance and grant management by assisting with closing down a $37 million project in Lebanon as well as monitoring an $84 million active project in Colombia. Reviewed and analyzed expenditures for up to $1 million for a completed Lebanon project; these discrepancies were then sorted appropriately to the correct grantConducted proposal research for potential projects in Latin America (Nicaragua,) Eastern Europe (Macedonia,) the Middle East (Iraq,) and West Africa (Cameroon.) This included web based research and live panel discussions at local institutions (USIP, Inter-American Dialogue, Capitol Hill)Examined vouchers for current projects, assuring that all appropriate supporting documents were signed and attachedUSAID/OTI Lebanon Community Resilience Initiative (LCRI) ProjectUSAID/OTI Colombia Transforma Project

Yaoundé, Cameroon

Implemented Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS), a new e-invoicing system, for the Embassy, providing modern and standardized functionality for worldwide end-to-end supply chain for requisitioning, procurement and contracting, warehouse management, transportation, property management, customer support and process managementTrained five local Cameroonian Finance Staff on new ILSM system to ensure sustainabilityCoordinated system logistics and rollout with international contacts in Washington D.C., London, and Bangkok

Cameroon, Africa

Established 0.8-hectare dry season sustainable demonstration farm; recognized as model by northwest regional agricultural agencyWorked with ~140 farmers by unifying 4 farming groups achieving results in: - Improved cash crop planting and propagation that increased harvest yields by 66% - Enhanced food security through innovations, such as water irrigation system, to allow year-round farming, resulting in increased productivity of 40% - Diversified diets through introducing new crops in collaboration with Feed the Future Initiative - Improved nutrition through growing vitamin-rich vegetable cropsEmployed and taught accounting skills (business and personal) and alternative financingConducted livestock studies for all major farm animals and developed comprehensive investment sheets to show farmers potential earning outlooks for each animal, itemizing startup costs, recurring expenses, sale projections, and market shiftsCollaborated with international aid programs such as ACEFA (France) and IRAD (Islamic Development Bank); secured $1500 in fish farming tools and equipment to lead the construction, education, and expansion of fish farms in the Donga-Mantung DivisionEstablished baseline data for ongoing comparisons of crop/animal yields to be used by local farmers, aid organizations, governmental agencies

Cary, North Carolina

Welcomed, greeted, and interacted with high net worth clients Upheld Forbes 5 Star and AAA 5 Diamond standards and received outstanding remarks from Forbes Travel Guide Inspectors for providing exceptional customer service

Cary, North Carolina

Upheld Forbes 5 Star and AAA 5 Diamond standards and received outstanding remarks from Forbes Travel Guide Inspectors for providing exceptional customer service

South America

Arranged a cultural excursion through South America (Ecuador, Colombia, Brasil, Perú, Bolivia, and Argentina) to explore language and cultural differences. Visited Ronald McDonald Houses in several countries

Stokesdale, North Carolina

Supervised up to 15 children at an overnight summer camp that provides a free recreational experience for children and teens with chronic medical conditions, e.g., epilepsy, spina bifida, cancer. Promoted to organize and lead groups of campers in team building/co-op activities. Responsible for wellbeing of campers and counselors in my cabin. Supervised, trained, and supported new counselors. Assisted in writing grants for up to $10,000, Duke Power and The Home Depot. Contributed to camp upkeep and repairs. Solicited donations for fundraiser

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration With A Concentration In Finance

Minor In Spanish Language, Spanish Language And Literature