Program Manager for Pacific Forum International, Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Program; providing planning and logistical support to Pacific Forum’s WPS projects, research activities and international events organization on women and health security, cybersecurity, climate security, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, preventing and countering violent extremism, and maritime environmental security, with a focus on the promotion of women’s participation in peace and security policy at international levels in dialogues, policies, and peace processes in the Indo-Pacific area.Accomplishments:Successfully collaborated with the US Indo-Pacific Command Office of Women, Peace and Security and organized and conducted seven in-person events in 5 Asian cities in 18 months, that included participants and speakers from eight countries in Asia Pacific, as well as four virtual events on Women Peace and Security topics. Arranged travel for 50+ people from different countries to Manila and Bali, Indonesia. Managed a 1.4-million-dollar budget from the US Department of Defense.

Worked as a contractor in project support to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), Partnerships and Innovation Directorate (PI). Worked directly with the PI Directorate’s Operations Lead to help formulate informed annual budget plans for partnership activities. Monitored current-year projects and programs for compliance with fiscal requirements and thresholds. Managed relationship between the Public Affairs Office and the PI Directorate.

Served as a Foreign Operations Specialist for the Western Hemisphere and Africa and Middle East regions with the Foreign Affairs program area. Conducted program management of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) offices which included training management, budget management, and personnel management. Advised the Foreign Affairs Office (FA) Regional Directors and senior management at headquarters on operational, personnel and administrative projects. Performed as editor and distributor of the FAS weekly newsletter. Provided guidance and management services to support the development and evaluation of FA operating programs globally. Served as Locally Employed Staff (LES) Support Program Coordinator, which includes the organization of professional activities and conferences is support of FAS LES.Accomplishments:Commended by FAS senior leadership for excellence and scoring in the top 10% performance in the Foreign Service Trainee course AG-100, as well as obtaining an outstanding rating in the 2017, 2018 and 2019 annual performance reviews. Selected above peers to serve at the Office of Agricultural Affairs/ U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan on its International Career Development Program. Multiple Impact and Excellence Awards for the organization of the annual Global Attaché Conferences in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Spanish instruction for adults. All levels instructed, grammar, comprehension, writing and immersion

Instruct diplomats and foreign area officers in the Spanish language, Latin American and Spanish culture, politics and economy; conversation and comprehension. All levels of Spanish are instructed.

Regional Security Studies Internship (40 hours per week). Responsibilities included: conducting and assisting professors on research projects related to security in the Asia Pacific region which entailed space and cyber security, Pakistan and India border security, terrorism in Latin America, Women’s role in development, South Korea’s economic success and its security implications. Assisted faculty lead seminars attended by international security professionals; conducted lesson planning and instruction; directed topic discussions; assisted high level officials from across the Asia-Pacific; and translated, edited and published peer review articles on the Center’s different social media websites. Participated in three courses offered by the Center: Asia Pacific Orientation Course; Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism Course; Advance Security Cooperation Course.

Management of the different programs related to the promotion of American wood products overseas as well as supporting and tracking the financial and program operations of eight overseas offices in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, UK and Mexico, including compliance with the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) program's rules and procedures. Administered the funds granted yearly to AF&PA-WPI by USDA and assisted senior management on preparation of the annual strategic plan document submitted to FAS. Identified new international market opportunities for association members. Represented AF&PA at overseas events, trade shows, trade missions, and conferences. Prepared program clarification memos, amendments, and other official program documentation.

Executive Assistant to the Minister Counselor for Agricultural Affairs. Full time (40 hours per week). Responsibilities: Served as personal assistant to the MC, managed his agenda, arranged high-level meetings for the MC and between the US and Mexican officials, diplomatic visits, travel arrangements and meeting commitments. Prepared monthly, quarterly and yearly financial and administrative reports for submission to the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Office in Washington D.C. Reviewed, translated and edited memorandums of understanding, and bilateral agreements in English and Spanish.

Promotion of American poultry products through strategic marketing and promotional activities in Mexico and Latin America, initiating and following relationships with Mexican importers and industry representatives. Provided market research, import-export regulation information, and advisement on critical trade policies to council members. Planned and conducted trade missions to the US to enhance the understanding of business opportunities and poultry industry trends.