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Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Virginia Beach, Va, Us

Project Manager for several large University events from cradle to grave including formal ceremony for full body of Graduates, Faculty, Executives and Chancellor. Developed, facilitated and managed a camp for 36 students to visit military and government sites including 13 individual site visits and guest speakers with Concluding Banquet. Researched Federal guidelines on Constitution to ensure University compliance for funding. Project Management and Creative Problem Solving Training. Retained in rarely-granted remote position for on-boarding of incumbent due to relocation.

Provides extensive in-depth research for new government contract opportunities, competitor analysis, client background and infrastructure and other Business Development strategies for Senior Management; End-to-end responsibilities for planning and executing frequent meetings and company-wide events in-house and off-site, ensuring proper protocol and security requirements are observed; includes site arrangements, catering, AV rental, staff coordination, contracts, and special requests for niche events; Performs, coordinates and oversees office administrative support across all departments and practice areas, including Executive Team, including high-level public and staff interface; Develops and coordinates office procedures including staff onboarding, reorganization, phone system management, creation of print media in various forms, etc. for an optimum functioning workplace for staff of over forty; Assists with all facility management responsibilities including ordering all supplies, managing maintenance calls, selecting and ordering new office décor, acting as liaison with property management company; Wrote Standard Operating Practices (SOP) for the Department as a guide for future administrative staff to adhere; Assisted with obtaining Top Secret Security Clearances for multiple staff simultaneously by coordinating with Contractor on time-sensitive process with intricate sensitive details

Phoenix, Az, Us

Chosen to develop and manage a New Department from inception to staff of 50; Managed team of 16 Quality Assurance Specialists; Represented Department philosophy and trained in system usage to all levels of Management; Managed HR process from creation of job description through candidate selection, staff development, and performance reviews; Collaborated with colleagues for Department development and implementation of new programs

Phoenix, Az, Us

Counseled team of 150+ adult college students on discipline, time management, educational options and perseverance to degree completion; Coordinated with Enrollment and Finance Counselors to advise students from Enrollment through degree completion; Created reports to monitor student retention

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Semester Abroad, Psychology And British Culture