Experience

Chevo Consulting, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Project Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Senior Consultant III

  • Jul 2018 - Dec 2022

  Program Manager/Lead technical writer currently supporting the U.S. Coast Guard


R3 Government Solutions
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Consultant

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2018


USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Congressional and Communications Outreach Specialist

  • May 2015 - Oct 2016

  -Congressional and Outreach Specialist within the Africa Ebola Unit, AFR Bureau-Backstopped the Global Health Ebola Team with a focus on mission priorities and assistance to missions -Provided technical and programmatic oversight of survivor activities during start-up phase while working with inter-agency to ensure coordination -In-depth knowledge of all activities operating in each country, including implementation (keeping to timelines, successes and challenges) and obligations/disbursement tracking; as such, worked directly with C/AORs and jointly communicated with implicated implementing partners-Served as lead organizer and facilitator for country-specific quarterly monitoring visits-Identified and developed AEU communications and outreach strategy with 3 person team -Worked on public engagement efforts to ensure ongoing outreach to relevant stakeholders including but not limited to other USG agencies, International Finance institutions, host countries, the private sector, diaspora, Congress, non-Governmental Organizations, and think tanks. -Provided coordination with USAID field missions, Country Development Officers, and other headquarters staff on ongoing engagement with governments, international and local stakeholders. -Developed, wrote, edited, and disseminated content that furthered strategic priorities and messages, including speeches, talking points, statements, website content, briefers, and other materials. -Developed, wrote, edited, and disseminated Congressional outreach materials including Congressional testimony, correspondence, fact sheets, talking points, QFRs, and congressional notifications-Captured success stories of Ebola Recovery work via photos, interviews, and blog posts to disseminate to stakeholders-Developed and maintained relevant relationships with internal and external communications stakeholders -Supervised AEU interns providing direction, support, and feedback Show less

• Special Assistant

  • Feb 2013 - May 2015

  -Special Assistant to the Executive Director of the U.S. Global Development Lab, USAID (Detailed to Ebola Taskforce Winter 2015)-Acted as liaison with the Agency’s Front Office for Taskers/Briefers/Requests tasked to The Lab and general communication; drafted, edited, and reviewed key documentation for Director approval, including speeches and talking points-Overhauled the Lab clearance process and provided direction and supervisorial support to administrative assistants-Worked across multiple sectors of The Lab to provide operational and strategic support, specifically to Director and Senior Leadership team, ensuring quality documents and information were available-Worked on a five-person Leadership Effective Team and Strategic Planning Core Team as part of the Lab’s Organizational Health effort-Developed and facilitated a training program for new hires, successfully onboarding over 100 staff -Provided strategic support and advised the Mission Engagement Team-Interacted daily with multiple offices both within USAID and with other Agencies to schedule meetings, prepare documents, and other duties as assigned-Worked with Director of Engagement and Communications and team on production, event planning, and overall Lab communications, successfully assisting in the public unveiling of the Lab in New York City with Secretary Clinton-Worked with Executive Assistant to ensure Executive Director had proper coverage and fully briefed on events-Provided support and Lab direction for the Mission Director Conference in Spring 2014, successfully introducing the Lab to over 80 Mission Directors-Worked with the Inter-American Development Bank and the Blum Center to develop and schedule a multi-day conference that focuses on innovations and science in Latin America and the Caribbean-Provided executive administrative and programmatic support to the Director of the Office of Science & Technology, USAID until his December 2013 departure Show less



Orbis Operations, LLC

• United States
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  -Provided operational support for two programs that supported Independent Contractors in support of DoS and DoD entities -Reviewed deliverables prepared before passing to client -Effectively applied Orbis methodology and enforced project standards -Prepared invoices to Prime Contractors; created Purchase Orders for Independent Contractors -Ensured project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately -Ensured timely and accurate invoicing, and monitored receivables for programs -Assisted in the development and execution of other Orbis programs as requested by management Show less



CentralCare, Inc.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Program Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Aug 2012

  -Served as Deputy Program Manager in providing contractual support as required for all projects assigned to the Program Manager (PM) on Dental and Medical Contracts in support of US Military -Worked with the VP on various Business Development and Strategic Plan tasks -Assisted the Proposal Manager and CEO with drafting documents for purposes of bidding on multiple CONUS and OCONUS contracts -Assesses risk and provides management support and direction for daily contract operations -Developed management plans in coordination with PM regarding new contracts -Worked closely with human resources, recruiting and credentialing staff to ensure timely placement of hired staff -Updated staff and kept all interested parties in the project informed of progress and any issues which may arise; ensures a solution is identified and presented to the PM and approved prior to execution -Acted as a secondary and when assigned as the primary point of contact for all field employees -Created ad-hoc reporting as required by PM, company customer, or senior management -Ensured implementation and delivery of all contractual requirements -Assisted recruiting department with actively filling positions for Dental contracts Show less



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Assistant, Government Contractor

  • May 2009 - Dec 2011

  -Prepared monthly report for $8 million dollar budget for high profile division administering training for all government employees assigned to Iraq and Afghanistan. Budget includes a monthly snapshot, detailed cuff records, and a narrative -Served as liaison between Budget and Management office, Office of Acquisitions and the Stability Operations Division -Worked with Iraq team members, Near East Asia Bureau, and Embassy Baghdad to update and develop courses and material -Responded to other bureau’s and agencies’ inquires regarding classes, finances, and development of future classes -Developed financial tracking system for each class -Drafted and edited statements of work as directed by division leadership -Developed cost estimates for new courses -Served as point of contact for contractors regarding invoicing and financial questions and concerns and process invoices for payment -Created new fiscal year budget during months leading up to October -Tracked the division’s complicated budget and maintain meticulous records of spending Show less



Thomas B. Fordham Foundation

• Staff Assistant

  • Apr 2008 - Jan 2009

  -Managed schedules, correspondence, travel for President and Vice Presidents as well as front desk reception -Maintained meticulous finance files regarding contracts and grants to support grant recording and reporting -Coordinated logistics and preparation with event manager for education events -Assisted lead accountant with office financials and handled all accounts payable -Managed schedules, correspondence, travel for President and Vice Presidents as well as front desk reception -Maintained meticulous finance files regarding contracts and grants to support grant recording and reporting -Coordinated logistics and preparation with event manager for education events -Assisted lead accountant with office financials and handled all accounts payable



US Customs and Border Protection

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Financial Security Analyst/Accounting/Government Contractor

  • May 2007 - Apr 2008

  -Corresponded with the Federal Reserve Bank to set up, maintain, and monitor CBP (Customs and Border Protection) accounts throughout the FRB and Customs systems -Completed inquiry and call logs for government tracking and problem resolution through automated systems -Trained staff at ports of entry on the installation, set up, and use of Paper Check Conversion Over the Counter (PCCOTC) system and created and monitored accounts for online PCCOTC site -Processed refunds for CBP and simultaneously updated information for Automated Collection System Show less



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  -Assisted senior staff in legislative research, proofread and edited Extension of Remarks and media releases -Compiled summary reports based on Congressional hearings, presented updates to media -Handled constituents concerns and conducted Capitol tours to visiting constituents -Supervised high school interns in daily office operations -Assisted senior staff in legislative research, proofread and edited Extension of Remarks and media releases -Compiled summary reports based on Congressional hearings, presented updates to media -Handled constituents concerns and conducted Capitol tours to visiting constituents -Supervised high school interns in daily office operations