Programs Manager
Bethesda, Md
Accomplishments• Increased office focus on environmental practices by becoming the primary climate change researcher• Manage all media requests and organize the interview process leading to an increase in published articles• Organize all office research processed for Mr. Rifkin’s policy briefings and upcoming book which lead to increased efficiency and improved record keeping• Assumed responsibility for the office intern program, establishing new intern policies and managing the interview process and intern responsibilitiesResearch and Editing: • Responsible for working with Mr. Rifkin to organize, develop, compose, and implement sustainable infrastructure economic development plans for various cities, regions, and countries.• Conduct qualitative research on a variety of environmental topics• Maintain organization of all research materials• Oversee the archiving and digitizing of historical records• Draft, transcribe and edit reports and articles for national and international governments and mediaCommunication:• Handle general inquiries, including general information requests, office correspondence, telephone, mail, and other administrative duties.• Coordinate mass mailings, marketing and media campaigns.• Manage the President's daily schedule, travel arrangements, and appointments.Administration and Office Management:• Organize and schedule the President's speaking engagements, lectures, presentations, meetings and appointments, including travel and logistics.• Perform daily administrative functions such as drafting correspondence on behalf of the President, transcription, knowledge management, database management, and other administrative duties
