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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Manages administrative and financial duties related to a portfolio of subawards to research teams based in the United States and Egypt.
• Oversees implementation of communications strategy, including a quarterly newsletter, managing social media accounts, and modernizing the program website.
• Represents the U.S.-Egypt S&T Joint Fund within and outside the National Academies. Collaborates with experts and sponsors from USAID, the U.S. Department of State, ministries within the Government of the Arab Republic.
• Serves as lead on development and implementation of new programs for early career researchers.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Spearheaded conception and management of creative and media-related projects including supervision of contracted creative teams, maintenance of timelines, administration of finances, and communication with stakeholders.
• Collaborated across teams and departments to craft communication, marketing, branding, and social media strategies to highlight programs, communicate impact, and engage with both domestic and international audiences.
• Administered budgets, procurement, and contracts for federal grant programs
• Liaised with and between government agencies, local nonprofit partners, contractors, international program alumni, embassies, and vendors.
• Provided support for operation and media coverage of virtual, hybrid, and in-person flagship events.
• Wrote and maintained project updates and materials to inform teammates and partners, including participants, of objectives, project progress, and impacts

• Drafts posts for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook highlighting various IVLP programs and alumni.
• Creates gifs, videos, and other graphic designs for social media promotion.
• Collaborates with larger communications team within my organization and across the network.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed administrative and logistical arrangements for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the premier international exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
• Coordinated with network of community-based organizations to build diverse, effective, and relevant programs for hundreds of international visitors annually.
• Oversaw proper accounting and disbursal of over $400,000 in government funding.
• Successfully organized overlapping projects while meeting deadlines, managing communication across the network, and fulfilling program objectives.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Trained new baristas on proper brewing fundamentals and Compass methods.- Practiced teamwork and collaboration in fast-paced, customer service environment.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Support primary projects and assist OPATS staff members. Staff members provide clear, detailed, and specific instructions for needed tasks. -Development and production of training materials-Organization, cleaning, and analysis of Peace Corps project data-Editing and standards checking of publications-Editing evaluations and publications to meet ADA.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Elected by the American University student body, I oversee all programming and event planning efforts of the Student Government including a budget of around $500,000. I manage a cabinet of programmers organizing the following organizations: - Kennedy Political Union, the non-partisan, student-run, student-funded, lecture series- Student Union Board.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked closely with Executive Director to research and secure new funding opportunities as well as maintain relationships with current donors.

Trujillo Province, Peru

Worked closely with community members on development projects such as updating water delivery systems, improving sanitation, and constructing a community center.

American Canyon

Helped plan activities for a camp of 100+ kids and served as an intermediate communicator between camp administration and parents.

Bachelor’S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: Mentor in the School of International Service Mentorship Program, Treasurer of School of International Service.

High School