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Serve as IT program manager/analyst in charge of network integration of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) legislation. Monitor daily testing operations of 13 projects, mitigate technical issues and coordinate required IT resources to meet target deployment schedules.

Participating in job training program to build on existing work skills in preparation to re-enter the job market better qualified.

Served as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Office Manager and Legislative Assistant for Health Care issues. Served as liaison to the White House and several inter-Governmental Affairs offices. Provided resources and support to district organizations to identify and access health related funding opportunities. Managed the Washington, DC office of seven employees, three Congressional Fellows, and several interns.Recommended office equipment for purchase and processed requisitions and invoices. Processed account payables, equipment invoices, and coordinated deliveries of all equipment and services.

Served as the Chief of Staff and Legislative Assistant for Science & Technology, Internet, and Telecommunication issues. Liaison for Majority Leadership for the coordination of three Katrina CODELs to the Gulf Coast regions. Managed the operation of three Congressional offices of 17 employees and several interns. Served as liaison for inter-Governmental Affairs offices. Managed the Washington, DC office of 15 employees, three Congressional Fellows, and several interns. Recommended office equipment for purchase and processed requisitions and invoices. Processed account payables, equipment invoices, and coordinated deliveries of all equipment and services.Reviewed, processed, verified and pre-approved office attendance and travel reports. Monitored project data, reconciled all office expenses and expense reports, made travel arrangements, and use of conference-related software.

Assisted Associate General Counsel with legal contracts, memoranda's and non-disclosure reports.

Provided daily input and advised the Director of Technology on office structure, staffing needs and the requirements for the office. Served as liaison for vendors on contracts and deliverables. Provided administrative support on proposals, deliverables of equipment and correspondence to technology and health care clients.

Managed Automated Data Processing Procurement/Inventory needs for a Federal Call Center with over 150 employees.Maintained, developed, and implemented policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of multiple computer databases. Resolved database performance and capacity issues, replication, and other distributed data issues. Performed analysis and troubleshooting of queries, and provided recommendations for performance and improvement of network systems. Designed, implemented, and maintained government and private sector databases.