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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo

I executed embassy specific programs that enabled 250+ family members and FTEs to adapt to culture in a foreign environment. Areas of specialization included: employment processes, crisis management, security, education, information and resource management, workforce guidance and referral, onboarding and orientation, community liaisons, and events planning.• Organized and facilitated 1 specific career planning workshop and 1 general employment seminar for 15+ family members in coordination… Show more I executed embassy specific programs that enabled 250+ family members and FTEs to adapt to culture in a foreign environment. Areas of specialization included: employment processes, crisis management, security, education, information and resource management, workforce guidance and referral, onboarding and orientation, community liaisons, and events planning.• Organized and facilitated 1 specific career planning workshop and 1 general employment seminar for 15+ family members in coordination with the West Africa Global Employment Specialist under The Bureau of Global Talent Management, as well as the embassy’s human resource officer, initiating the hiring process for spouse workforce candidates.• Re-engaged and maintained effective working relationships with 10+ agencies throughout the embassy mission as international COVID restrictions eased, resulting in a clear and direct line of communication that allowed for sharing of scarce resources. Scheduled information sessions between community members and agency leadership, establishing a cohesive and collaborative structure for dialogue.• Coordinated and maintained an effective social and office sponsorship program for incoming personnel, helping to enculturate 30+ individuals and families to embassy life in Central Africa. Show less

I collaborated daily with a 20-person team to align general education curricula with individualized education plans (IEP) for 80+ special needs high-school students.• Recorded and analyzed daily behavioral and academic data for 36 students, validating accuracy of accommodations designed to help students achieve quarterly individualized educational and behavioral goals.• Facilitated and implemented educational changes from in-person learning to an online platform between 2019-2021 due to… Show more I collaborated daily with a 20-person team to align general education curricula with individualized education plans (IEP) for 80+ special needs high-school students.• Recorded and analyzed daily behavioral and academic data for 36 students, validating accuracy of accommodations designed to help students achieve quarterly individualized educational and behavioral goals.• Facilitated and implemented educational changes from in-person learning to an online platform between 2019-2021 due to the global COVID pandemic. Individual efforts allowed 36 students to still achieve academic success in an unfamiliar and restrictive learning environment. • Reinforced classroom de-escalation strategies for students experiencing behavioral or educational crises, which resulted in fewer incidents of lesson disruption and increased student productivity. Show less

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

I managed a staff of 12 local national employees and coordinated with a Board of Directors to facilitate operations and vet annual contracts worth more than $155,000.• Developed Excel spreadsheets to organize data resulting in accurate accounting of goods and services and generating a 15% increase in revenue totaling over $300,000.• Oversaw monthly payroll and financial records valued at $4,000, maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Principles and Practices of business… Show more I managed a staff of 12 local national employees and coordinated with a Board of Directors to facilitate operations and vet annual contracts worth more than $155,000.• Developed Excel spreadsheets to organize data resulting in accurate accounting of goods and services and generating a 15% increase in revenue totaling over $300,000.• Oversaw monthly payroll and financial records valued at $4,000, maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Principles and Practices of business. • Collaborated efforts with the Human Resources, Financial Management, and Facilities and Maintenance Departments to purchase updated cafeteria furniture, kitchen equipment, and appliances through local vendors, with a one-time budget of $40,000. Activities resulted in a renovated dining facility that serviced the embassy staff of 300+ personnel.• Synchronized efforts with the Regional Security Office to ensure all 12 AERA staff members adhered to security protocols including yearly facility access rebadging, Smith System Driver Improvement Institute training, fire prevention and response training, and weekly communication radio checks. Show less

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

I supervised 9 local national employees consisting of 6 drivers and 3 bus monitors. Established bus schedules for 70+ students attending 5 different international schools with over 20 pick-up times, which made drop-off and home delivery times more predictable in a chaotic traffic environment.• Prepared and distributed yearly contracts between AERA Club and embassy personnel, resulting in workforce retention of skilled employees.• Developed effective correspondence between AERA… Show more I supervised 9 local national employees consisting of 6 drivers and 3 bus monitors. Established bus schedules for 70+ students attending 5 different international schools with over 20 pick-up times, which made drop-off and home delivery times more predictable in a chaotic traffic environment.• Prepared and distributed yearly contracts between AERA Club and embassy personnel, resulting in workforce retention of skilled employees.• Developed effective correspondence between AERA management and embassy personnel through emails, phone, and personal conversations, allowing workers to provide products and services in line with customers’ needs. Show less