• Advocates the Legion’s legislative priorities on matters of veteran education, employment opportunities, small business, and homelessness to congressional members and staff, particularly those serving on committees of jurisdiction and key caucuses• Participates in the organization’s federal advocacy efforts through policy analysis, research, preparation of written testimony and statements for the record, grassroots activities, and maintain relationships with congressional offices and other key agencies and organizations • Monitors, tracks, and reports the legislative status of critical issues in federal laws, policies to internal and external stakeholders• Develops legislative strategies, schedule and attend meetings with congressional members and staff, and prepare documents for internal and external use• Serves as a liaison with veterans/military service organizations and other groups who support veterans, service members, and their families• Drafts original legislation in collaboration with policy staff, developing and implementing advocacy campaign strategies

• Served as a Congressional caseworker in the National Guard Bureau’s Congressional Inquiry Division by providing factual, coordinated, and timely replies to written and telephone inquiries from the White House, Members of Congress, their committees and staff• Conducted legislative research and tracking of congressional actions and legislation relating to the National Guard and other related agencies• Ensured that all inquiries were properly vetted and assigned to the appropriate action officer to ensure the most accurate and up to date information is transmitted on behalf of the senior leadership at the Bureau• Coordinated sensitive information inquiries between the National Guard, DoD, and other executive agencies• Provides interim responses every 30 calendar days to the inquiring official until the final response is drafted.

• Produce accurate, time-sensitive news media research/analysis products as needed to support the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and their ability to provide the President of the United States with best military advice• Assist the Chairman’s Joint Staff Public Affairs Office with researching media personal and agencies and tracking critical domestic and world events• Analyze media coverage of the Chairman and the Pentagon • Areas of Expertise: US national security and defense policy, international relations, geopolitical and media trends, defense industry acquisition and modernization

• Develop after action/media impact reports from DCFPC briefings• Review media narratives and conduct media analysis • Conduct research on policy priorities for potential programs and briefings, to support the strategic goals of the Department of State• Support in person briefings, by interacting with journalists on arrival and departure• Compose policy memos regarding subject matter that is of concern to the FPC

• Researching and developing social media posts for the park and the NPS International Affairs Office• Provided excellent customer service to park visitors, VIPs, and partners with all requests and inquiries • Managed all vehicle records, maintenance, and upkeep for government vehicles assigned to the Interpretation Division• Planned and managed several school field trips and VIP trips to the park• Representative of the Rock Creek Park Safety Committee on behalf of the Interpretation Division.• Subject matter expert who educated guests on historical and natural subjects relating to Rock Creek Park and the Washington, DC area• Collaborated with the National Park Service Office of International Affairs on research for international park candidates for the National Park Service Sister Park Program• Trained onboarding employees to the division on duties and responsibilities of a park guide

• Prepare specialized orders for patients, concerning a wide range of health requirements, and personal choices.• Maintains cleanliness of preparation and serving areas in accordance with sanitation standards• Ensuring that all food is cooked and maintained in accordance with HACCP regulations

• Generate news proposals for the legislation being introduced into Congress• Collaborate with congressional staff in the research and tracking of legislation and other related materials• Wrote and edit constituents’ letters• Notetaker at congressional and other politically relevant hearings, briefings, and meetings• Track and log constituent phone calls• Research constituent issues in policy and regulations to develop formal congressional inquiry• Research legislation being proposed by members of the House of Representatives

• Researching and tracking of legislation relating to veteran affairs• Wrote congratulatory and condolence citations for veterans and their families• Notetaker at committee’s hearings and meeting• Point of contact for constituents • Perform administrative duties assigned by the chairpersons and clerk

• Research on a variety of topics to support Public Affairs and Consul General events, activities, grants, and visits• Support VIP visits to the Consulate• Social media producer for official Consulate social media sites• Event planning for official consulate public affair events• Assist the Public Affairs Officer and Consul General at official public events and meetings• Primary point of contact for school visits

• Prepare specialized orders for patients, concerning a wide range of health requirements, and personal choices• Maintains cleanliness of preparation and serving areas in accordance with sanitation standards• Ensuring that all food is cooked and maintained in accordance with HACCP regulations

• Manage the kitchen and dining facilities and the preparation of entrées, specialty dishes, and desserts for a crew of approximately 130 onboard a US Naval Submarine• Ensure optimal equipment maintenance and sanitation of kitchen facilities• Commended for the delivery of thriving cuisines for U.S. government officials, and foreign dignitaries• Manage inventory control and processes to ensure timely supply and execution• Monitor cost-saving initiatives for food/labor costs and waste • Train junior personnel in responsibilities and duties as a culinary specialist