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Victoria, BC, CA

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

• Provided administrative, communications, and analytical services to the Forest Science, Planning and Practices Branch within the BC Ministry of Forests
• Managed redesign and updates to internal website and data files accessed by staff throughout the province
• Coordinated the branch office's annual province-wide conference; led transition to a new, hybrid format that facilitated stronger participation by government staff, industry, First Nations, and non-industry stakeholders
• Served as a Qualified Receiver to manage contracted services
• Developed a training plan for district offices across the province; reviewed training materials and tested training platforms

Denver Metropolitan Area

• Advised exchange and education programs staff on applications, implementation, and program close-out
• Assisted with annual budget development

Denver Metropolitan Area

• Oversaw education and exchange programs, including the World Affairs Challenge, virtual exchanges, International Visitor Leadership Program, and fee-for-service/ contracted exchange programs. Managed strategy.
• Increased visitor volume by 32% while decreasing workload by 8%, resulting in $160,000 more in grant funding over six years
• Increased annual contracted exchange program funding by 54% despite pandemic restrictions that limited exchange program travel
• Led application effort for a 2-year grant of $255,000 for a new virtual exchange program; WorldDenver was the smallest organization to receive a grant from the funder in that funding cycle, and it was the largest grant.
• Increased student enrollment in the World Affairs Challenge by 720%, the highest participation numbers in its 30-year history

Denver Metropolitan Area

• Managed all operational aspects of the organization, including finance and budgeting, human resources, information technology, staff training, facility management, and administration; provided oversight for.
• Managed the acquisition process to absorb another nonprofit
• Standardized financial coding and reporting process
• Reduced effective overhead rate from 27% to 7% of annual expenses
• Managed intern program that provided more than $100,000 of value in volunteer time annually
• Increased intern support hours by 45%

Denver, Colorado, United States

Co-designed and taught State Department Tradecraft course focused on skill development in a foreign affairs setting, including public speaking, negotiation, management, security, and cultural diplomacy

Rio De Janeiro Area, Brazil

Primary caregiver to a very energetic and adventurous toddler. Tutored students, provided career coaching services, recorded voice-overs, designed promotional materials, learned Portuguese, and volunteered with the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Burundi

Developed a curriculum for and taught business communication courses.

Burundi

As the Public Affairs Officer for the US Embassy in Bujumbura, I advocated U.S. foreign policy and explained American society and values to the public. Supervised 12 local employees and interns, managed a budget and programs worth over $750,000, cultivated relationships with local media, and organized several international exchange programs.Major.

El Salvador

As a Vice Consul at the US Embassy in San Salvador, I adjudicated immigrant and non-immigrant (visitor) visas based on in-person interviews, applying US immigration law.My most significant contribution during this tour was the creation of a public outreach program that allowed the Salvadoran public to chat with consular officers live immediately following.

Papua New Guinea

As the General Services Officer at the US Embassy in Port Moresby, I supervised a staff of 35 employees handling operations for an embassy with $3 million annual budget. Oversaw the real estate portfolio, drafted and negotiated contracts, handled VIP visits and events, supervised facilities maintenance and vehicle fleet operations, and managed purchasing.

Palm Desert, CA

Proofread, edited, and formatted the organization's triennial community health assessment, including layout design and data verification.

Mauritania

• Managed two community child nutrition centers, taught basic health lessons, participated in vaccination campaigns, and conducted training programs for community health workers.
• Drafted project proposals, managed projects, and reported on results.
• Spearheaded the transition of Community Health Volunteers from a focus on water and sanitation issues to health education and structured training programs to reflect that change.
• As the Administrative Coordinator for the 2006 Pre-Service Training, managed more than $50,000 for the program over the course of three months, tracked and reported expenses, and made payments to vendors, PST staff.
• As the Small Projects Assistance Coordinator, helped volunteers write project proposals, requested funding for projects, reviewed project completion reports for accuracy, oversaw transmission of more than $35,000 in.

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

Taught GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and ACT preparatory courses and administered private tutoring.

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

• I held various part-time positions while completing my BFA at the University of Tulsa:Student Manager – University Inn
• Responsible for daily operations of a small hotel, preparing rooms, and guest relations.Student Manager – Allen Chapman Activity Center
• Managed all aspects of operating the center at night and on weekends, performed security checks, answered calls, posted event schedules, ensured that room setups were correct, worked with clients to meet their specific.
• Attended weekly rehearsals, sang in weekly church services, and performed in a yearly concert.Orientation Leader – New Student Orientation
• Employed for three years at the beginning of each fall term, responsible for taking approximately 60 new students on white-water rafting trips for two years, and to a week-long camp the third year.Alumni Outreach.
• Telephoned university alumni to update them on current events and solicit donations.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa)

Relevant courses: Leadership, Management, Ethics Government and Governance Economics for Policy Analysis Strategic Planning and.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Graphic Design & Printmaking, 3.7 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, University Ambassadors, New Student Orientation, Sharp Chapel Octet, TU Chorale, &.

Education record

Studied French and Health Education in preparation for Peace Corps Service.

International Relations And Affairs

General Training: Advanced Security Overseas Seminar Creating and Maintaining a Positive Work Environment Foreign Affairs Counter Threat.