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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Global Service Manager Managed a team of 3 full-time staff and 10 part-time advisors throughout the United States to support international and domestic program initiatives. Successfully designed, developed, implemented, and managed all program components, including setting objectives, milestones, scheduling, IT systems, facilitation, training as well as.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As a member of a consulting team, established a Program Management Office (PMO) for the Navy's Smart Grid Pilot (SGP) at Naval District Washington. Assessed state of project management practices and developed a Program Plan that included implementation milestones and analysis of return-on-investment. Integrated the disparate information of security.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)Developed stakeholder-driven process and managed requirements gathering from public safety leaders across the state of California to create the state's first radio communications pocket guide for first responders to use in field operations. Coordinated with technical subject matter experts and.

U.S. Air Force, Nuclear Operations Directorate: Responsible for engaging stakeholders in the development of Concept of Operations and other strategic documents. Implemented the initiatives of the Air Force Scientist Career Field Advocacy Team whose mission it was to promote career progression of Air Force scientists.

Hurricane Katrina Project: Performed quality assurance, conducted event logistics for program meetings and coordinated the maintenance of a library of essential documents that acted as the primary sources for the Lessons Learned Report.

Washington D.C.

Conducted research on project issues such as transatlantic approaches to reform in Morocco. Contributed research and writing for E-Bulletins and country reports. Drafted summary reports of meetings, forums, and conferences. Provided dedicated staff support to high-level European Distinguished Visitors. Coordinated event logistics for program meetings.

Brussels, Belgium

Performed complex studies to provide a holistic view and understanding of the Operation Active Endeavor and NATO-EU cooperation. Represented Division at International Staff working meetings and monitored/tracked assigned topics.

Brussels, Belgium

Coordinated with FCS representatives from EU countries; provided training sessions; set up and manned US FCS booth in support of CeBIT 2004, the world's largest annual trade show for information and telecommunications technology; reviewed, edited and contributed FCS reports and articles.

London, United Kingdom

Managed content for and contributed articles to the Embassy's daily classified website report; conducted research for the 2003 Human Rights Report; provided logistical support for President Bush's November 2003 state visit to the UK.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Relations And Affairs

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Government