Managed Field Placement Program day to day processes. Formulated and implemented programs, services, and departmental strategies, in conjunction with the assistant dean, to maximize program impact. Advised, evaluated and supported 125-250 students per semester. Ensured adherence to American Bar Association (ABA) standards and faculty requirements governing legal externships for credit. •Drafted Program’s portion of the Site Evaluation Questionnaire and inaugural comprehensive ABA Standard 305 Compliance Report, related charts and data which eliminated the need for additional reporting and follow up. •Contributed programmatic support to launch of GW in NY, an intensive, experiential business law training program which has served 40 students and increased gift donations by nearly $2 million since 2017.•Trained up to 10 adjunct professors each summer to use distance education software and manage online classrooms. Developed and facilitated training materials, provided ongoing technical support.•Designed a comprehensive database solution customized for externship program management.•Managed the DC Office of Attorney General/GW Law Externship partnership which provides opportunities for 10+ students each semester, since 2009.•Trained, supervised and managed one full-time Executive Coordinator and other temporary employees throughout the academic year.

The Field Placement Program provides GW Law students with the opportunity earn credit for real-world experience with government, judicial and nonprofit agencies in the DC area and around the world.I am responsible for administration of the Field Placement Program, including reviewing and implementing Program policies, curriculum and evaluation methodology, the interpretation and application of American Bar Association (ABA) Standards pertaining to field placements, supervision of program staff, adjunct professors and students, and the organization and execution of externship-related programs.•Design and present 3 to 6 new student orientation sessions per semester for up to 75 on campus students.•Collaborate with Law School departments, faculty and administrators to advise and assist with experiential education-related projects and professional development programs.•Review co-requisite course syllabi and reflective learning techniques to ensure effective instruction and compliance with ABA field placement guidelines.•Provide oversight, counseling and communication to 125-200 students each semester.•Serve as the Law School’s representative in 75+ government partnership agreements each semester.•Review and evaluate student externship materials to determine whether students have satisfied credit requirements each semester.•Recruit and manage field placement opportunities with government, judicial and nonprofit agencies.

Primary administrative connection for 150-300 law students and externship supervisors per semester. Supervisors included government officials, executive directors of nonprofit organizations, and federal and state judges. Streamlined administrative processes to ensure an efficient, well-run program.•Spearheaded the transition from paper-based processes to an electronic record-keeping system.•Streamlined operations by creating forms, materials and policies to ensure efficient program management.•Launched the first distance education program for GW Law School, including developing policies and documentation, training adjunct professors and providing ongoing technical support.•Evaluated policies, procedures, and methodology to maximize efficiency and quality of service by designing surveys and other evaluative devices to develop benchmarks for improvement.

Temporary program assistant performing administrative duties as assigned.

Promoted from Receptionist to Business Manager and Tax Professional. Provided personalized business management and tax preparation services to entertainment professionals, corporations and nonprofit entities. Maintained payables and receivables, reconciled accounts, produced financial reports, and processed payroll. Prepared and processed individual and corporate tax returns, extensions and year‐end tax projections.

Participated in All-Star associate training program: traveled to open new stores and train new associates. Developed customer service and multi-tasking skills; assisted with store opening and closing procedures. Trained a culturally diverse group of associates of varying ages, skills and abilities