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Prepared, reviewed, and audited application packages for completeness, accuracy, and USAID compliance with American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) and Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). Entered appropriate grant information into client’s assistance planning and financial systems and maintained and reconciled databases containing grant award information, status, and ownership. Granted Security Clearance for the role.A few highlights include:► Tracked, reviewed, and… Show more Prepared, reviewed, and audited application packages for completeness, accuracy, and USAID compliance with American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) and Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). Entered appropriate grant information into client’s assistance planning and financial systems and maintained and reconciled databases containing grant award information, status, and ownership. Granted Security Clearance for the role.A few highlights include:► Tracked, reviewed, and drafted the receipt of awardee modification requests for non-complex NGO grants and cooperative agreements, memorandum of negotiations, and Agreement Officer Representative (AOR) Delegation Letters for the Agreement Officers’ approval.► Coordinated with ASHA program staff and partners on award package issues, questions, and required corrections.► Disseminated grant documents to grantees.► Taught to enter award data into USAID/OFDA’s Abacus, GLAAS, ASIST and DocuSign systems. Show less

Remote

Hired as a steward of the organization’s grant portfolio (10 grantees) and coordinator of the grant-making lifecycle, from research and writing to disbursement and compliance. Over the past year, I've introduced multiple process automations, new tracking systems, and tools to maximize productivity, reduce redundancies, and minimize errors. I've published grants and proposals to new funders and presented grant docket materials to leaders including the Chief Operating Officer and grant committee.… Show more Hired as a steward of the organization’s grant portfolio (10 grantees) and coordinator of the grant-making lifecycle, from research and writing to disbursement and compliance. Over the past year, I've introduced multiple process automations, new tracking systems, and tools to maximize productivity, reduce redundancies, and minimize errors. I've published grants and proposals to new funders and presented grant docket materials to leaders including the Chief Operating Officer and grant committee. A few highlights include:► Researched and applied for 20 organizational and project-driven grants, securing $26K in funding. ► Pinpointed 100+ new funder opportunities with previously untapped grantmakers. ► Digitalized grantee proposal and grants submission procedures which automated submission notifications, converted applications to PDFs, and delivered “polished” final products for the grant-making community to review. Show less

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

I was promoted after 5 months to lead data collection and field activities for 53K assigned households across the Kansas City metro area for the 2020 decennial census. This included leading a team of 30 supervisors and a remote workforce of 200-300 employees. Additionally, I monitored field operations for quality, compliance, and progress while mitigating barriers towards on-time completion. Evaluated management and performance reports. A few highlights include:► Counted 99.9% of… Show more I was promoted after 5 months to lead data collection and field activities for 53K assigned households across the Kansas City metro area for the 2020 decennial census. This included leading a team of 30 supervisors and a remote workforce of 200-300 employees. Additionally, I monitored field operations for quality, compliance, and progress while mitigating barriers towards on-time completion. Evaluated management and performance reports. A few highlights include:► Counted 99.9% of the households assigned within 4 months despite continuous COVID-related disruptions. ► Designed and hosted 80 “drive-through” training sessions to onboard 1K supervisors and enumerators in 2 weeks.► Implemented a database to track the team’s progress and performance which received attention from the Texas Regional Manager and was considered for district-wide use. Show less

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Here, I supported field operations by overseeing office activities and a team of 15 clerks to achieve objectives relating to the 2020 Census. I streamlined daily procedures related to staff (hiring, training, and payroll) and assignments including database, quality control, and management of unresolved cases. A few highlights include:►Boosted local 2020 Census participation by 46% after partnering with 900+ regional organizations. ►Enumerated traditionally overlooked… Show more Here, I supported field operations by overseeing office activities and a team of 15 clerks to achieve objectives relating to the 2020 Census. I streamlined daily procedures related to staff (hiring, training, and payroll) and assignments including database, quality control, and management of unresolved cases. A few highlights include:►Boosted local 2020 Census participation by 46% after partnering with 900+ regional organizations. ►Enumerated traditionally overlooked populations (people living in hotels, hospitals, group homes, etc.) to ensure access to public services, resources, and programs. Show less

Remote

As a seasonal employee, I supported the camp’s mission to build community and leadership among 300+ Jewish youth (2nd-12th grade) each summer. I worked (on-site) across 11 countries in roles including program coordination and logistics, administration, donor management, office operations, and workforce management (150+ staff). Other positions held: Program Director, Office Manager, Program Specialist, Guest & Transportation Specialist, External Communications EditorA few… Show more As a seasonal employee, I supported the camp’s mission to build community and leadership among 300+ Jewish youth (2nd-12th grade) each summer. I worked (on-site) across 11 countries in roles including program coordination and logistics, administration, donor management, office operations, and workforce management (150+ staff). Other positions held: Program Director, Office Manager, Program Specialist, Guest & Transportation Specialist, External Communications EditorA few highlights include:► Streamlined recurring program selection processes for 200 campers (2x/month) reducing registration timelines 81% enabling staff to receive accurate camper sign-ups in real-time.► Devised new airport drop-off and pick-up procedures which allowed for smaller adult-to-camper ratios (from 3 staff for 50+ campers to 2 staff for 12 campers) as well as reduced transportation costs and delays. Show less

Olathe, Kansas

A few highlights include:► Researched applicable grants on Foundation Directory► Conducted outreach and collected data for different initiatives including the Great Lakes and domestic and international amicus briefs ► Supervised 5 volunteers located all over the world

Multiple Locations

I was promoted after 1 year to conduct this role across 10 countries. In this role, I coordinated logistics (travel, lodging, health, and safety, etc.) and a $170K to $320K annual program budget for an international immersion education program with cohorts of 25 students and 7 professors. I established relationships with program leaders across 10+ countries to serve as a liaison between university headquarters and administrators. I was also responsible for managing student employees including a… Show more I was promoted after 1 year to conduct this role across 10 countries. In this role, I coordinated logistics (travel, lodging, health, and safety, etc.) and a $170K to $320K annual program budget for an international immersion education program with cohorts of 25 students and 7 professors. I established relationships with program leaders across 10+ countries to serve as a liaison between university headquarters and administrators. I was also responsible for managing student employees including a student communications coordinator and 2 student representatives. A few highlights include:► Supervised several programs across Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey. ►Improved budget accuracy after automating the data recording process by eliminating time-consuming, error-prone, manual-inputting entries using Excel formulas. ►Designed and implemented a program budget and tracking spreadsheet that was recognized and adopted by programs in Australia, Costa Rica, China, India, Italy, and Spain. Show less

Luang Prabang, Laos

Family-owned restaurant located in Laos, South East Asia (Rated #1 by TripAdvisor at the time - now closed)A few highlights include:► Assisted management with restaurant day-to-day fiscal decisions and operations► Responsible for food and beverage purchasing management, customer service, and food service coordination► Trained and developed Lao staff in simple math and English skills, optimizing operations► Primary Lao and English translator/interpreter liaising internal… Show more Family-owned restaurant located in Laos, South East Asia (Rated #1 by TripAdvisor at the time - now closed)A few highlights include:► Assisted management with restaurant day-to-day fiscal decisions and operations► Responsible for food and beverage purchasing management, customer service, and food service coordination► Trained and developed Lao staff in simple math and English skills, optimizing operations► Primary Lao and English translator/interpreter liaising internal staff with external customers Show less

Luang Prabang, Laos

Transferred to Laos office after interning for 5 months in New York office to lead local 4-person team monitoring and evaluating remote regional operations. Designed and implemented processes, with consideration of partnering villagers’ input, to identify 7 new partner villages, conduct 35 site visits, and determine solutions to address 15 obstacles. While there, team findings led nonprofit to build and sustain 10 schools, and 3 female’s empowerment initiatives, and 4 health programs. A… Show more Transferred to Laos office after interning for 5 months in New York office to lead local 4-person team monitoring and evaluating remote regional operations. Designed and implemented processes, with consideration of partnering villagers’ input, to identify 7 new partner villages, conduct 35 site visits, and determine solutions to address 15 obstacles. While there, team findings led nonprofit to build and sustain 10 schools, and 3 female’s empowerment initiatives, and 4 health programs. A few highlights include:► Hired, trained, and managed regional 4-person program support team► Monitored and evaluated local team expansion efforts with self-designed metrics► Mentored employee into a management position for the External Communications team► Partnered with local & foreign organizations for organizational enhancement Show less

Greater New York City Area

American nongovernmental organization (NGO) building self-sustainable schools in developing nationsA few highlights include:► Sales and telemarketing experience with possible funders► Established the International Youth Council to better communicate with supporters worldwide ► Created Google microsite for the International Youth Council ► Created fundraising and awareness events► Conducted research to improve Pencils of Promise► Tracked and updated supporter… Show more American nongovernmental organization (NGO) building self-sustainable schools in developing nationsA few highlights include:► Sales and telemarketing experience with possible funders► Established the International Youth Council to better communicate with supporters worldwide ► Created Google microsite for the International Youth Council ► Created fundraising and awareness events► Conducted research to improve Pencils of Promise► Tracked and updated supporter database Show less

Master’S Degree, Sustainable International Development, 3.88/4.00

Master’s research paper titled: Finding the Lorax – Defining a Representative’s Criteria for Speaking on Nature’s Behalf

Master Of Environmental Law And Policy, Environmental Studies, 4.00/4.00

Currently on pause. Completed 2/3rd of the program thus far.

Bachelor Of Arts In Global Studies, Intercultural Communication And Comparative Religion, 3.65/4.00

Education included 3 1⁄2 years studying abroad (Latin America, East Asia, South East Asia, Europe, Eastern Africa, North America)..