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Maryland, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Raised over $2 million, increasing the organization’s operating budget by 72%, through the creation and implementation of a robust fund development program. Developed relationships with community members to authentically share their stories and life experiences with external stakeholders, and collaborated across teams to ensure the integrity and consistency of messaging in all written content.

Stamford, Ct

Led the strategy, planning, and day-to-day execution of $250,000 innovation program to unleash talent, solve problems, and create a culture of innovation across two regions and three departments. We delivered high quality solutions through human-centered design to internal business partners.

Multiple Locations

In addition to managing client projects, I led Konektid’s digital marketing strategy and implementation. A few of my projects included: (1) analyzing USAID procurement data for a prime implementing partner in Washington D.C., using the Mission Forecast and Congressional Budget Justification to identify strategic funding opportunities for various technical areas, including Economic Growth and Trade; and (2) conducting market research for a foreign client seeking to enter the U.S. international… Show more In addition to managing client projects, I led Konektid’s digital marketing strategy and implementation. A few of my projects included: (1) analyzing USAID procurement data for a prime implementing partner in Washington D.C., using the Mission Forecast and Congressional Budget Justification to identify strategic funding opportunities for various technical areas, including Economic Growth and Trade; and (2) conducting market research for a foreign client seeking to enter the U.S. international development market as a sub-contractor. Show less

Washington, D.C.

My work at PSI centered on managing our diverse portfolio of health products. I developed an understanding of our target audience, helped define what product best met their needs, and worked to ensure the product was delivered in a place and at a price accessible to our customer. I worked collaboratively to identify opportunities that maximized marketing and procurement efficiencies, driving revenue and ensuring our customer gets the health products she needs.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

To gain insight into the target audience, I interviewed education program participants and conducted research using Google Analytics and Trends. I worked with the executive leadership team to craft a message that reached their target audiences online, and optimized promotional materials to broaden and diversify their applicant base.

Denver, Co

I worked primarily with constituents advocating for relatives seeking to immigrate to the United States. I listened attentively to understand constituent's needs, worked with federal agencies to ensure their case moved swiftly through the system, and managed constituent's expectations. In addition, my role involved a great deal of writing on behalf of the Senator. I drafted congressional inquiries, letters to constituents, and even a letter to President in support of a committee candidate.

Broomfield, Co

I achieved and exceeded monthly sales quotas by focusing on my time management skills and developing product knowledge. I managed customer relations by listening attentively, establishing trust, and overcoming hesitations.

M.B.A. And M.A. In International Development, Marketing And Global Health

Activities and Societies: Diversity and Inclusive Excellence, Graduate Asssistant

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Affairs

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations