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Arlington, Va, Us

• Managed financial, operational, and human resources to optimize performance and mitigate risk • Aligned organizational objectives with client's mission• Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions• Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision• Identified and mitigated operational risks to minimize potential negative impacts on organization• Collaborated with legal counsel, accountants, and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations• Developed and implemented solutions for expediency and process improvement• Identified, negotiated, and recovered $500,000 in open invoices for accounts receivable• Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits• Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals• Established and maintained strong relationships with client's customers, vendors, and strategic partners• Communicated business performance, forecasts, and strategies to CEO and Board members• Devised and presented business plans and financial forecasts to CEO and Board members

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

• Managed client through a merger. • Partnered with the CEO and collaborated with the executive team to bolster organizational structure and systems, manage staffing, budgeting, fundraising, DEI initiatives, and HR-related issues.• Drove organizational priorities through strategic planning and enhancing operational efficiency to maximize capacity and impact. • Ensured alignment on philanthropic and fundraising targets with strategic priorities. Built relationships with critical stakeholders to engage in collaborative efforts to achieve Turnaround’s strategic priorities. • Managed the Board of Directors, including drafting of communications, slide decks, meeting pre-reads, and meeting follow up and other business needs as they arise.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Drove strategic initiatives through strategic planning, project management, organizing and running team meetings. Ensured organizational strategies and goals were prioritized accordingly. Bolstered operational efficiency through innovative solutions and utilization of technology platforms.

Austin, Texas Area

Led projects to advance CACTX strategic policy initiatives. Built relationships with key stakeholders at the state and federal level, including legislators, prosecutors, district attorneys, law enforcement and mental health professionals. Monitored policy and legislation, and presented information to external stakeholders to advance strategic efforts on broad range of issues. Testified before legislature on potential impacts of proposed legislation.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Prepared international trade policy memos, conducted research, and prepared documents for Alcoa government affairs staff. Closely monitored White House trade policy, provided analysis and drafted memos for executive team members. Directly supported the Senior VP for Government & Corporate Affairs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed a policy portfolio containing telecommunications, science & technology, cybersecurity, energy, environment, natural resources, social issues; ​prepared analyses; led legislative initiatives and gathered bipartisan support; presented recommendations to complex policy issues; edited; negotiated; persuaded and recommended votes; engaged with local, state, and federal stakeholders; developed relationships with technical experts; engaged with the executive branch

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

Identified market trends and competitors; researched state and federal policies; provided quick, concise industry reports; helped clients understand the market space for their idea or product; and collaborated with entrepreneurs, business accelerators, incubators, and potential investors.

United States

Assigned 12 counties in the district where I spoke publicly to deliver legislative or policy updates; maintained relationships with elected officials, businesses and organizations such as Chambers of Commerce; traveled frequently; trained and supervised interns and staff assistants; helped recruit and interview applicants; directed Congressional programs, including the Service Academy Nominations and Congressional Arts Competition

Master Of Public Service & Administration, Public Policy Analysis

Activities and Societies: Titans of Investing XX, Graduate & Professional Student Council (Delegate), Alexander Hamilton Society

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Music

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Debate Team, Presidential Leadership Cabinet, Chamber Chorale, Concert Chorale, Music Theater.