• Established and fostered relationships with key external partners including various UN agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as well as clients in both the private sector and academia—taking on the planning, development, and management of proposals, presentations, and activities that optimize cluster operations and bolster support for key projects• Served in both a leadership and support capacity including stepping into an Acting Project Manager position that required managing budgets, strategic planning, project design, donor relations, task prioritization, and team building on behalf of a humanitarian logistics and environmental sustainability initiative.•Using Lean Management principles, lead the coordination of WREC project activities, $2.4mil budget, collaboration with interagency partners and donors (including USAID/BHA, ECHO, UPS Foundation), and provided information management on behalf of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and Chair, and the GLC ST. • Monitored financial performance of the project (WREC) and overall partnership contributions to the GLC, ensuring teams are adequately staffed and roles are well defined (via clear RACI matrices), ToR development, and support to WFP HR unit for the development of unique secondment agreements which are required for the coalition partnership. • Developed the project Partnership Agreement, Activity Plan, Budget, Project Team Structure, and Communications Playbook, all approved by the Project Steering Committee. In line with the PMBOK best practices, ensured that all relevant and required documentation was completed before each major milestone.• Coordinated large information sessions with over 130 participants from 55 organizations as well as represented the WREC to USAID’s BHA, DG ECHO, and UPS Foundation.

• Spearheaded the management of a $30M aid portfolio that required overseeing theroll-out and implementation of a new ERP system (grants, finance, human resources, supplychain management, information technology), facilitating 25 external donor audits, andoverseeing internal code of conduct investigations across Ethiopia and Djibouti (DRC)• Served as a member of the senior management team responsible for directing strategicinitiatives, making key operational decisions, and maintaining full accountability forthe management of finance, human resources, administration, information technology,logistics, safety, code of conduct, compliance, and procurement• Drafted compliant grants for donors, ensuring implementation and reporting weremanaged in adherence to regulations and DRC’s obligations to its beneficiaries• Managed, trained, and supervised all in-country staff regarding ERP systemimplementation and optimization—providing change management oversight to aid inthe transition and proper utilization of new resources and frameworks

* Specialist in supply chain and operations deployed as a first responder to emergencies to provide critical support during the initial phases of operational setup. * Deployed as Supply Chain Specialist in Bangladesh (Oct 2017 - Jan 2018)* Deployed as Supply Chain Specialist in Uganda (April 2018 - July 2018)

• Act as the internal and external focal point in Djibouti for all Logistics Cluster related operations. • Lead the identification/assessment and prioritization of key logistics bottlenecks and gaps impeding delivery of essential assistance by the humanitarian community. • Track all upstream and downstream cargo movements through a dedicated software tool and act as the point of contact to all agencies requesting tracking and operational updates. • Management and shipment of cold chain medical supplies for Yemen operations on behalf of WHO and partners.

• Design and Implement a global, programme/project based Communications Strategy to support the roll out of a new Enterprise Resource Planning Programme.• Develop all communications products and packages/tools for dissemination to a variety of stakeholders. • Integral member of an organizational change management programme team supporting the implementation of the ERP for a large international NGO.

• Supervise and ensure compliance with donor procurement regulations and timelines.• Monitor the burn rate of procurement spending lines, in coordination with Head of Finance, and liaise with program teams to ensure spending is on schedule. • Implement systems of tracking and monitoring of procurement and logistics functions.• Provide guidance and training to both operations and program staff, emphasizing the importance of procurement planning in line with the project development process. • Ensure purchases and contract files are managed and archived in preparation for internal/external audits. • Actively participate in the audit process ensuring that all assets and purchases are in line with donor regulations and any deviation from standard processes has received proper authorization. • Set and monitor IT database support project achievements and ensure archiving in line with donor and organizational requirements.

• With the overall responsibility for logistics and procurement in South Sudan, supervise and ensure compliance with donor regulations and ensure delivery to field sites for project implementation. • Implement systems of tracking and monitoring of procurement and logistics functions across eight field sites. • Communicate effectively with non-technical staff on procurement and logistics functions, roles, responsibilities and expectations; provide relevant training to program and support staff; enforce criticality of procurement planning for project implementation. • Responsible for management of all Country Office and field level procurement and logistics staff and provide technical oversight to Team Leaders and SMT on procurement and logistics rules and regulations. • Participate as member of the Senior Management Team and provide guidance on strategic planning. • Ensure pipeline information is tracked and adequate transport and warehousing are resourced and available to avoid delays or disruptions to the supply chain/programme implementation.

• Develop the overall internal and external communications strategy for project visibility and create databases to enhance efficiency and translate technical information for an external audience. • Provide technical expertise and produce information management and public information products related to tracking metrics of the project and highlight significant achievements and challenges of implementation.• Research and follow the humanitarian response strategy and produce strategic planning documents which are used to guide decision making at the National Ebola Response Committee. • Disseminate information on the overall response situation and identify gaps and bottlenecks; propose solutions during coordination meetings. • Provide updated information on operational data which affects the response by publishing situation updates, meeting minutes, snapshots, flash news, and briefings.

• Represented the Logistics Cluster in information working groups, inter-sector meetings; served as alternate to Coordinator when necessary with donors, senior level Country Office management, and partners. • Provided technical leadership to colleagues in various sectors regarding collection and analysis of information utilizing data collected from multiple NGO, UN, government, and donor sources. • Monitored the Logistics Cluster program and developed strategies for visibility and engagement with international donors, regional bureau, and headquarters to advance the program development. • Produced and published all Logistics Cluster products/reports in line with internal standards. • Wrote all donor related materials in line with deadlines and formats required. • Managed and tracked a database of logistics and humanitarian information which was critical to the crisis response in Iraq.

*Act as the primary Cluster focal point in key field sites where major Cluster activities are taking place. Includes, but not limited to, organizing and chairing field level Cluster meetings. Delegated responsibility to make management level decisions at such locations on behalf of the Logistics Cluster. *Whenever new emergency operations/hot spots emerge on a state level, immediately deploy to be the Cluster focal point on the ground. Including making a rapid assessment and drafting a “mini” Concept of Operations, to meet the needs and fill the gaps of the humanitarian community who are on the ground to respond to the crisis.*Recommend to partners standard operating procedures, alternative logistics solutions, and a cost/benefit analysis for each solution.*Where necessary, identify and mobilize resources (i.e. financial, HR, assets) for the services to be provided under the coordination of Logistics Cluster or other Cluster participating organizations. *When requested, assist WFP Logistics with on-the-ground, technical logistics support. *Gather information on the overall logistics situation in the crisis area, including comprehensive data on logistics procedures and bottlenecks from the various Logistics Cluster participants and national authorities. *Produce Mission Reports and Meeting Minutes for field based work in Logistics Cluster format or specific formats as required within the operation, in cooperation with the Coordinator and the IM Officer. *Prepare operational overview, briefings and snapshots on the logistics operation for donors, IASC Country Team, Office of the Humanitarian Coordinator and other stakeholders as requested. Consolidate and share key logistics information and procedures, such as Concept of Operations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensuring they are regularly revised/updated if required. Inform relevant stakeholders on commodity tracking reporting procedures.

•Gather information on the overall logistics situation in the crisis area, including comprehensive data on logistics procedures and bottlenecks from the various Logistics Cluster participants and national authorities. •Produce Logistics Cluster products/reports in Logistics Cluster product formats or specific formats as required within the operation. Key products include: sitreps, bulletins, snapshots, flash news, briefings, road matrix, and area overview. •Consolidate and share key logistics information and procedures, such as Concept of Operations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensuring they are regularly revised/updated if required. Inform relevant stakeholders on commodity tracking reporting procedures. •Manage content of Logistics Cluster country operations page – in close coordination with Global Logistics Cluster Support Cell in Rome.

• Liaised with South Sudan Ministry officials and USAID Government Officials in carrying out government policy specifically related to field evaluations, trainings, project development, and meetings. Hosted VIP visitors both from US Government and South Sudan Government. • Wrote Scopes of Work, Request for Quotations, Quarterly/Annual Reports, Task Order Proposals and budget justification documents as required. • Managed multiple USAID Task Order Plans and budgets for large and small events and logistical field needs simultaneously. • Coordinated with Logistics Cluster and UNHAS regarding field travel, safety, access constraints, and road conditions.• Arranged all logistics regarding field advances, accommodation, equipment kits, transportation, and security for over 400 field visits by USAID, South Sudan Government Officials, and MSI consultants.

• Created and managed a special events budget of over $250,000. Led a 25 person team in carrying out special events focused on branding, development, and external/public affairs missions at several national venues. • Integral member of a small working group focused on the expansion and development of the organization. • Targeted and solicited Executive-level support from Government and NGO officials. Served as an on-the-record spokesperson in meetings and to the press. • Developed an organizational expansion program designed to increase funding and visibility of the organization with a five year scope and budget of over $25 million. • Presented jointly, with the CEO, the operational plans to major donors across the US and increased revenue generation for the expansion project.

• Advised Executive Board members on their election and general media strategy.• Directed all media related activities including interviews, press releases, television ads, and literature.• Elected as the VA NOW PAC’s Vice President of Media Relations; interviewing candidates, submitting interviewmaterials to the Executive Board, and making suggestions for endorsement.• Elected as the Co-Chair of Executive Planning Committee for the 2007 and 2008 VA NOW State Conference

• Served as an integral member of an organizational development team designated to set procedures and operationalguidelines (i.e. best practices) in the area of international grant-making and funding.• Attended senior strategy meetings with Executive Director and external actors leading to an outreach platform forthe expansion of the organization, took minutes and followed up with attendees accordingly.• Managed all communications activities and responded to all incoming inquiries.

• Managed a volunteer canvassing effort for 2006 election in Philadelphia, PA; recruited over 500 college-agedvolunteers and managed the get-out-the-vote activities.• Created the organization’s campaign literature including, national and state press releases, brochures, telephoneand canvass scripts, event invitations, and fundraising letters.• Helped manage and support a team of Directors and communications staff members across five states.• Led weekly meetings with state level Communications Directors to strengthen their communications strategy.

• Organized and announced community events including fundraisers for the Delegate, promotions of localdevelopment projects, introduction of local initiatives, and other regional charity events.• Consulted with Legislative Services regarding current and proposed legislation; sought out clarification andchanges to legislative language.• Represented the Member to lobbyists, other Members, and constituents regularly.