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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Administered client, subcontractor, and vendor contract processing and tracking. Supported executive staff by preparing monthly expense reimbursement and credit card reports.

Washington

Managed day-to-day operations by acting as a liaison with building management, maintaining inventory and orders for office supplies, answering phones, and greeting visitors.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Working with WIRFC to research and compare water quality markets and wetland mitigation banking, formally reporting findings to internal staff. Collaborating with EPA Regions and Environmental Finance Centers (EFCs). Helping with planning and logistics for the Affordability Event on Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Communities in Need. Assisting in the organization of a Funding and Finance Forum on Storm Water Financing (approx. 200-person attendance). Editing Public Private Partnerships (P3s) case studies that will be included in a report to be released in fall 2016.

Researched state lobbying regulations and theories about politician’s self-grandeur. Coordinated and organized class trip to Washington, DC where 20 students met congressional representatives, lobbyists, and NGOs. Assisted in designing and coordinating Master’s program promotional material for the Program Director. Completed nationwide state lobbying regulation project utilizing resources from the Council of State Governments and the National Council of State Legislatures, in addition to working directly with state ethics boards.

Raleigh, Nc

Conducted research for pending litigation, prepared legal documents for regulatory audits. Updated legal publications for multiple departments. Coordinated scheduling and addressed logistical needs for the legal department.

Raleigh, Nc

Conducted research for pending litigation, prepared legal documents for regulatory audits. Updated legal publications for multiple departments. Coordinated scheduling and addressed logistical needs for the legal department.

Raleigh, Nc

Worked with contractors to audit mortgage loan officer credentials in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry to ensure legal compliance.

Morrisville, Nc

Coached gymnasts, conducted parent consultations, supervised camp activities, and facilitated gym events. Organized and facilitated gymnastic meets—including the collection of entrance fees and timing of events.

Master’S Degree, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma AlphaConcentration in Environmental Politics and Policy Analysis

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Alpha Omicron PiMinor in Sustainable Development, magna cum laude