Univ of Pgh Osher Lifelong Learning Institute student and member of Curriculum and Membership committees. IRS certified volunteer tax preparer and Doors Open Pittsburgh volunteer and evaluator of post-event surveys. Scrabble player.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Managed and produced high-quality, high-utility survey research reports for a national professional membership association of more than 2,000 grantmaking foundations and corporations. Developed and maintained online databases to answer 450 requests for information annually. Managed special studies on evaluation and investment management and performance. Developed RFPs and selected and managed consultants.VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT: Staffed the 16-member Research Committee and ad hoc working groups that developed evaluation and investment resources, workshops, and conference sessions and events. Activities included membership recruitment and facilitation, meeting planning and facilitation and strategic planning.PLANNING, BUDGETING, AND SUPERVISION: Hired, coached, reviewed and supervised a staff of between two and four. Developed and managed an annual plan and budget.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Led transition from 3rd generation database software supported on a mini-computer to a 4th generation database software supported by a LAN. Subsequently led successful migration to an online data collection and benchmarking system (Peerfocus).

Located at:1075 Thomas Jefferson Street NWWashington, DC 20007(202) 337-0900Formerly (during my tenure) the Georgetown Dutch Inn

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: Developed sampling frames and selected samples for association responsible for collecting and distributing royalties; evaluated cost effectiveness of skills training programs; provided litigation support to attorneys and their clients in coal, corrugated products, and titanium products industries; designed and directed feasibility and waterborne transportation cost studies. Included extensive travel in the United States, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Lesotho.PROPOSAL WRITING / NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Managed and prepared technical and cost proposals for domestic and international government and funding agencies, attorneys, and corporations. Established and maintained joint venture relationships.PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION: Recruited, screened, and engaged the services of entry-level consultants. Responded to job inquiries and provided informational interviews. Oriented new employees to office policies and procedures. Conducted seminars. Represented company at local job fair. Updated employee handbook.

Specializing in international law and the economic development of offshore territories of the United States.