Worked as an intern in the DC Office of Public Advocay for the leading trade association for the information technology industry. I worked in the legislative areas of Small Business Advocacy, Cybersecurity, the Smart Grid, Green IT, and Health IT specifically focussing the meaningful use clause in the ARRA.

A non-partisan website devoted to creating a better, more creative, more efficient, and smarter government and aims to build a news and information site about government that is both interesting and fun to read.

Contracted position working at international headquarters of a real estate association in the Department of Finance and Administration. I processed incoming credit card and check payments using in-house accounting system and interacted directly with association members to determine any changes to account information.

Contracted position working in the Office of Alumni Relations and Development at large academic institution with broad-based responsibilities for conceptualizing, writing and editing clear, positive messages about the university. I drafted gift acknowledgement and other stewardship correspondence to major donors on behalf of the University Presidentl. identified and recruited appropriate administrators, faculty members, alumni, and donor as information providers and interview subjects, consulted with officers and deans to develop materials for fund-raising priorities, and resolved any questions or conflicts that arose.

Contracted position proofreading advance copy of American Bar Association’s publication Legal Practice. Utilized APA guidelines to edit, correct and proof advance copy, adhered to strict deadlines an dcontributed input toward alternative content when content was unclear.

Maintained sole responsibility for the coordination, distribution and submission of all necessary materials for new cancer center clinical trials to be submitted to the Internal Review Board (IRB)Translated complex medical terminology and procedures into layman terms for IRB forms. Interacted with clinicians, department chairs, and hospital executives to obtain approval signatures and materials. Worked closely with clinical coordinators, grants administrators and IRB staff to ensure compliance is met. Maintained detailed records and database on status of up to 75 submitted clinical trial applications.

Worked in transitional position that provided support for various departments within the Cancer Center including Grants Administration, Public Affairs, and Facilities Management as well as coordinating a major laboratory move; Assisted with federal grant submissions providing support to grants and contract administrators. Coordinated all aspects of nanotechnology mini-symposium for 200 attendees including speaker contact, procuring symposium venue, advertisement, budget administration, A/V needs and attendee registration. Acted as day-to-day liaison between research laboratories and Cancer Center administration during transition of administrative offices of Cancer Center research facility. Organized large cross-country move of research laboratory including monitoring budget, facilitating physical move of equipment, equipment distribution and removal, and chemical waste removal.