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-Solidified the campaign’s messaging, outreach strategy, and policy positions in Nevada Congressional District 2 through cold call solicitation and stakeholder endorsements.-Hired, trained, and managed campaign staff with campaign software-Crafted and maintaining the campaign’s budget and scheduled events-Oversaw the campaign’s voter outreach, fundraising, and other activities-Ensured the campaign follows all relevant local, state, or federal campaign finance laws-Collaborated with internal team members to leverage knowledge and expertise-Provided accurate technical information to stakeholders-Managed a large volume of emails and ensuring timely follow-up-Made daily follow-up calls to inquiries to enhance customer experience-Displayed high level of professionalism and diplomacy in communication with internal and external stakeholders-Demonstrated strong attention to detail and focus on knowing audience demographics-Dedicated to delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and supporting Nevada initiatives.

Fundraising and development staffer for the Northern Nevada International Center.

Program Manager - Nigeria Customs Service, AGIS (Abuja Geographic Information Systems)

• Researched, drafted and edited report briefs to senior EWI staff stemming from multiple sources of information e.g. Congressional members, legislation, policy reports, media releases and track two diplomatic conferences organized by the EastWest Institute.• Communicate, advocate, and network with U.S. foreign policy professionals and congressional members/staffers and on issues concerning from EastWest foreign policy based research initiatives particularly U.S. – Russia relations.

Director of the Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program; Fulbright Seminar Programs for International Education Administrators and Professionals; and the Fulbright New Century Scholars Program.

• Directed Grant caseload management for 11 Fulbright Scholar programs within the unit, coordinated internal unit support and outreach needs with Director of Global Programs and Communications teams. • Directed grants and application platform development and grant communication for the program unit, supervision for direct and independent reports, allocated work responsibilities and assignments within the unit; and established a team approach to work within the unit and within CIES.• Monitored appropriate compliance controls, communication and outreach policies, and assessed opportunities for ongoing improvements in the program related business processes. • Incubated, researched and developed budgets, timelines, and program structure for new Fulbright Scholar Programs at CIES.• Established priorities for recruitment of U.S. and visiting scholars and participating institutions and identified and created synergies between Fulbright programs.• Communicated and represented CIES and its programs to the U.S. Department of State, CIES clients and professional associations in both written and verbal methods.• Coordinated, budgeted and oversaw two Fulbright Scholar Conferences in April 2010.

As a Program Manager, I assisted the Professional and Global Exchange Division in designing and administering short term international professional exchanges for mid- career level program nominees. Michael’s regional expertise is Northern Africa and the Near East. His professional knowledge lies in U.S. Foreign Policy, Law Enforcement, Money Laundering and Gaming, and Environmental and Renewable Energy related exchange programs

• Coordinated, budgeted and implemented grant-based professional international exchange programs for over 50 international delegations for 240 delegates under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development in an intense and dynamic office environment.• Assisted executive director with managing 10 staff members and three organizational departments; supervised 6 interns while executing daily organizational initiatives.• Implemented an intense grant proposal writing campaign leading to a 200% increase in number of international visitor programs received by organization.

Hospitality/VIP Management. Food and beverage. VIP Transportation and Valet supervisor, logistics off site coordinator and event management for VIP company events regional.