Susan Lester Email & Phone Number

• Manage day-to-day operations of association services and ensure a seamless delivery of membership benefits• Develop and implement of new member services to increase member engagement• Coordinate and participate in development of advocacy efforts on behalf of the association, representing members’ interests with policymakers and industry stakeholders• Plan, coordinate and execute virtual and in-person annual meetings and conferences for association members, external attendees, industry stakeholders and policymakers• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including Secretaries, board members, committee chairs, event sponsors, and external partners to foster collaboration and support for association initiatives• Develop, implement and manage social media strategy, website and educational webinar series

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Prepare reports, coordinate follow up, and engage organizational leadership in next steps on monitored activities related to Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), International Dairy Federation (IDF), and the World Trade Organization (WTO)• Participate in government and industry sector meetings and provide analysis of potential adverse implications and issues of potential concern or interest• Review and provide analysis of meeting materials, meeting minutes, statements, relevant media reports, public comments, industry statements, key messages, scientific papers and projects • Research, write and edit fact sheets, briefing memos, and official correspondence for senior official use

Washington, District Of Columbia

Spearhead of a new program to decrease correspondence timeline by 70% through streamlining and consolidating the workflow process from intake to output. Author sensitive correspondence in collaboration with senior advisors in a way that maximized their time and to ensure rapid and consistent messaging from the department. Manages correspondence systems. Works closely with administrative leadership to address short and long-term programmatic needs in a dynamic and high-paced environment in order to streamline a complex correspondence system.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Serving diverse roles to support high level international trade issues through writing, editing, researching, analysis, administrative duties, and project management.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

M.S. Terrorism and Homeland Security Policy

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed a research team to provide leadership accurate, succinct and timely information regarding national security and international relations. Gathered, analyzed and synthesized data and conducted research regarding international relationships, foreign policy, and US policy. Analyzed and wrote briefing material on major national and foreign policy topics. Provided administrative support for a new online Master’s program. Led a research teams investigating the sunset provisions of the the Patriot Act and policies on transnational terrorism.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Develop engaging SEO content and site copyWrite, edit, and proofread marketing materialsAssist staff with office management and other administrative activities

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Attended and prepared memoranda on hearings on Homeland Security Attended and prepared memoranda for hearings on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management Assisted in editing and formatting of documents Researched nation-wide social and legal events for compiling the “Federal Fumbles” Performed legal and legislative research GAO Training on how to read and analyze the federal budget

Edmond, Oklahoma

Took part in research projects Provided litigation support Provided support in discovery, including e-Discovery Wrote analyses of client data Edited, formatted briefs and other legal documents Compiled and produced documents used in trial Created and maintained databases for discovery Assisted in mediations and depositionsDiscoveryPreparing witness and exhibit listsCase ResearchIndexing Files

Edmond, Oklahoma

Instructor of record for two English Composition sections of 24 students per semester Designed course content and structure Performed all classroom, grading and administrative duties per section

Edmond, Oklahoma

Tutoring English Literature and writing for the students in the Learning Community on the University of Central Oklahoma campus.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Aided in research for Oklahoma’s Commission on School Security post-Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings Wrote, edited, and revised documents for Chief of Staff and Lieutenant Governor Planned and helped host the 2014 National Lieutenant Governor’s Association Conference

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Tutored student athletes in Freshman Composition and other courses that made use of written English (i.e. Sociology, Philosophy, Geography, Speech Writing, and Literature) Taught listening and memory skills

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters

Activities and Societies: Alpha Omicron Pi Colony Class Alpha Omicron Pi Academic ChairBA English Literature

Master Of Science - Ms, Terrorism And Homeland Security Policy

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters 20Th & 21St Century

Activities and Societies: Instructor of Record with UCO English Department UCO Language and Linguistics Student Conference 2014 UCO.