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Supports the U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service Institute Distance Learning Division's course delivery and adoption of FSILearn. Collaborates with clients and internal teams to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards. Interacts with stakeholders to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives. Prepares comprehensive action plans for projects, including tasks, resources, and time frames.

Acted as lead project manager for 4 – 5 projects for both the Navy and Veteran’s Affairs; managed the project life cycle from conceptualization to actualization. Supervised 25+ staff deployed throughout the US and overseas; provided project assignment, facilitated technical oversight, and fostered career development. Interviewed potential staff for ongoing contracts and potential new contracts. Assisted the Vice President of Engineering with successfully transitioning and integrating to a new project management platform, Procore. Created project schedules, updated project inputs, trained staff, and provided advice about keeping projects up – to – date.

Provided administrative support to deployed staff of the Engineering and Planning Division. Drafted correspondence, base access documents, and cost estimates; developed SharePoint for the Engineering Division, and managed payroll for approximately 40 deployed and contract staff worldwide. Attended recruiting events in North Carolina, driving business growth and brand management. Identified, analyzed, assessed, and resolved problems and issues; made decisions in managerial and administrative functional areas, supporting the organization and functions to coordinate office services.

Provided editing services for the entire company. Reviewed, revised, and made recommendations to improve content; created, planned, and published information on the company website and internal publications. Reviewed data and identified abnormalities and inconsistencies in a quick and efficient manner; developed editorial content strategies and prioritized projects with a constantly evolving workflow.

Provided a full range of administrative, logistical, and research support for the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM). Served as Post Language Officer coordinating language courses for Department of State direct hire personnel and their family members. Liaised with a local language learning institute and stakeholders within the embassy. Improved, updated, and drafted several management instructions; administered several broad assessments of a variety of topics to brief the DCM on internal embassy structures. Supervised logistics for the Embassy’s election monitoring teams during the 2016 Moldovan Presidential elections. Managed electronic and paper archives of embassy files and assisted in the implementation of a records email policy; collaborated with State Department Archives to retire over 7,000 records over a 25 – year period.

Provide the full range of administrative support for the entire Front Office during an extended period without a permanent Ambassador’s OMS. Supervised the two staff members of the Protocol Section. Oversaw the operations at both the Ambassador and DCM’s residence including representational events and community events, and staff time and attendance. Managed the paper flow of the Front Office. Ensured briefing documents and cables are appropriately format ted and cleared by the DCM for passage to the Ambassador. Managed all administrative paperwork including: time and attendance, travel authorizations and vouchers, official residence expenses and vouchers, conference room calendar, and other items that may arise.

Supported one Dean and two Associate Deans who supervised 11 divisions who teach professional courses to a myriad of U.S. Government Employees. Worked with the Associate Deans on technical details to overhaul the internal SPAS website to correlate with the wider revamp of all FSI websites, but also improve usability. Prepared all briefing documents for the Deans and scheduled course observations in cooperation with Stability Operations for the flag ship course, Diplomacy at High Threat Posts. Crafted the SPAS Front Office standard operating procedure for future staff.

Oversaw the administrative operations of the office and provide comprehensive administrative support to all staff. Supervised the quarterly intern program, including leading the selection process, design of curriculum, division orientation and drafting the final evaluations. Coordinated and monitored division travel. Prepared quarterly travel plans and travel plan addenda as necessary. Revamped the entire office electronic shared drive to become more uniform, user friendly, and accurately record office practices.

Managed the day-to-day security activities for an Embassy community of over 1000 staff spread over 35 compounds. Worked as logistical coordinator of Diplomatic Security's Anti-Terrorism Assistance program ensuring the hotel and travel arrangements were made for instructors, inform appropriate Nigerian governmental entities, track training materials, and manage Leahy vetting. Scheduled all security briefings for new coming permanent change of station and temporary duty personnel, maintained and updated all contact information, and answered routine security questions. Assisted the Regional Security Officers in investigations for security clearances and background investigation.