As a strategic non-profit leader with expertise in global business environments, I lead cross-cultural teams in advancing business goals. Living on five different continents and traveling to over 40 countries gives me a unique understanding of the challenges many types of non-profit organizations and government institutions face. Most recently, I was the GM/CEO of the U.S. Embassy Employee Association in Kuwait, overseeing teams that managed diplomatic services for Americans living abroad. Despite the challenges faced during the COVID pandemic, I kept the association profitable and unlocked significant cost savings by improving operations. I excel in the following: ✔ Defining Vision✔ Global Partnerships✔ Program & Project Management✔ Events Planning✔ Strategic, Multi-Lingual Communications Snapshot of Successes:★ Awarded “2022 International Manager of the Year” by the U.S. State Dept.★ A once-in-a-decade detailed, full-scope OIG inspection of all embassy operations revealed no findings on AEWA operations.★ Conceptualized and executed events for up to 800 attendees on behalf of the U.N. and the U.S. Embassy. ★ Contracted with U.S. Embassy Dhaka on press briefing kit creation for POTUS delegation. ★ Drafted and edited program evaluations, grant applications, reports, performance evaluations, and speeches for the U.S. Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission.★ Completed 6-month Italian language program, as well as Russian language courses, at the Foreign Service Institute Core Strengths: Strategic Vision & Leadership | Business Development | Marketing | P&L Management | Public Speaking | Content Creation | Writing, Editing & Publishing | Training | Resource Management | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Team Building | Database Management | Financial Management | Compliance | Social Media Management | Public Relations | PR Strategy | Media Relations | Research & Reporting | Speechwriting While I enjoyed every minute of my overseas life, I recently returned to the U.S. to be closer to family. I welcome opportunities to connect! #OpentoOpportunties #OpentoWork
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