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Improve Agriculture supply chains in America.

Formulate trade policy positions to improve U.S. export outcomes, specifically in conformity assessments. Interpret and present U.S. trade policy stances in multilateral and bilateral meetings covering Trade Facilitation, certification of products, and registration globally. Devise strategies for negotiations on trade issues. Act as a Lead Coordinator for World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) within Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of USDA. Organize training… Show more Formulate trade policy positions to improve U.S. export outcomes, specifically in conformity assessments. Interpret and present U.S. trade policy stances in multilateral and bilateral meetings covering Trade Facilitation, certification of products, and registration globally. Devise strategies for negotiations on trade issues. Act as a Lead Coordinator for World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) within Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of USDA. Organize training sessions on new trade agreements for an agency of 900+ employees. Carried out comprehensive research and analysis of policy changes in order to provide action items for senior officials.•Coordinated with U.S. government agencies in drafting official letters to mitigate trade issues; resulting in an official letter from the United States, Australia, and Canada to stop a new regulation from entering into force in the EU.•Recognized as the first responder to U.S. exporters to eradicate barriers of immobilized processed products at ports.•Spearheaded technical assistance project of value $17M in Paraguay. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Executed an all-encompassing research program based on impact analysis findings. Chaired an International Food Security Conference for 300+ attendees. Produced and published export guide for U.S. exporters to obtain access and export commodities to Iceland market based on USDA trade data. Analyzed agricultural programs, primarily scientific fellowship programs. Acquired substantial knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems across an office of 300+ staff.•Improved cacao production… Show more Executed an all-encompassing research program based on impact analysis findings. Chaired an International Food Security Conference for 300+ attendees. Produced and published export guide for U.S. exporters to obtain access and export commodities to Iceland market based on USDA trade data. Analyzed agricultural programs, primarily scientific fellowship programs. Acquired substantial knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems across an office of 300+ staff.•Improved cacao production in South East Asia, West Africa, and South America by planning and implementing scientific exchange programs. •Conducted a workshop on meeting and in person survey facilitation at the American Evaluators Association Conference.•Executed surveys and set up standard indicators for FAS technical assistance programs. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Identified and resolved complex issues of overseas USDA offices to ease access for program participants from high-risk countries to improve trade relations and outcomes. Instigated ‘Feed the Future’ initiative to address global hunger and food insecurity. Gathered data from multiple sources to showcase effects of FAS technical assistance programs. Liaised with sister agencies, government departments, non-profit organizations, and private institutions to roll out capacity building programs… Show more Identified and resolved complex issues of overseas USDA offices to ease access for program participants from high-risk countries to improve trade relations and outcomes. Instigated ‘Feed the Future’ initiative to address global hunger and food insecurity. Gathered data from multiple sources to showcase effects of FAS technical assistance programs. Liaised with sister agencies, government departments, non-profit organizations, and private institutions to roll out capacity building programs. Created reports and provided recommendations to understand increased trade capacity of partner countries. •Negotiated new agreement terms to mitigate mutual financial, legal, and operational risks.•Contributed to enhance agricultural production worldwide by instituting agricultural development programs.•Reduced overhead costs by managing budgets and monitoring program burn rate. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Drafted decision memorandums and meeting agendas for senior management covering program processes and trade negotiations. Devised and presented program progress report to senior management. Participated actively in enhancement of developing country’s agricultural capacity and trade contribution in the global market by assisting in international exchange programs implementation.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Scrutinized exchange programs and delivered recommendations to senior management for constant improvement. Developed and initiated a 10-years assessment plan of an international program from multiple data sources. Inscribed talking points regarding agency’s contribution to ‘Feed the Future Presidential Initiative’ for senior management to reference during both private meetings and public speeches.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Researched outside healthcare models to find best practices to foster improved efficiency. This research produced a need to measure effectiveness employee training. •Built business models in order to improve communication and project execution.

U.S. Census Bureau

Arranged and attended meetings with 50 individual branches and departments to inquire about data collection practices. Designed frameworks for Privacy Act compliance to protect and appropriately utilize organizational, employees, and customers’ information. Educated employees on encrypting data verbally without supervision. Guaranteed processing of public requests for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) within 20 days. Partaken in Privacy Policy Training annual conference organized by… Show more Arranged and attended meetings with 50 individual branches and departments to inquire about data collection practices. Designed frameworks for Privacy Act compliance to protect and appropriately utilize organizational, employees, and customers’ information. Educated employees on encrypting data verbally without supervision. Guaranteed processing of public requests for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) within 20 days. Partaken in Privacy Policy Training annual conference organized by International Association of Privacy Professionals. Show less

Fairfax

•Researched academic databases and identified articles related to medical practices to lower recidivism rates. Provided 10-15 written summaries weekly for professor review. As a team, relevant material was discussed to include into a meta-analysis.

Masters International Development Policy, Development Economics And International Development

Bachelor Of Arts, Government And International Politics, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Lambda - Treasurer Alpha Phi Omega - Community Service Fraternity Campus Ministry - Fellowship.