Manager

• Oct 2017 - Present

Compliance and coordination of state and federal reviews for the California Local Educational Agancies. Coordinating statewide trainings for School Food Authorities. Leading a team of analysts responsible for federal and state reviews and validations.

Associate Government Program Analyst

• May 2015 - Sep 2017

Secretary and Communications Coordinator

• Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

Managed project coordination (organized festivals, fundraisers, local events);Analyzed relations - set up analyst inquiries;Used existing assets to create unique content for social platforms and social media campaigns;Supported online community campaigns/events;Analyzed of the documents related to international affairs and history (History and Social Science Framework for Educators in California);Built stronger ties between the Polish diaspora in California and State institutions through frequent communication with partner agencies;Organized and developed relevant creative ideas that live in the appropriate digital outlets; Coordinated projects and conducted research in a timely manner as assigned;Organized symposiums for diverse communities across California;Managed communication between 5 different organizations and the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs;Responsible for directing and routing hard mail and some email communication; printing and submitting correspondence for daily meetings; drafting, proofreading, scanning, and duplicating correspondence;Worked independently to reconcile and update the correspondence database and pending files to indicate when issues have been completed;Traveled to attend meetings and conferences in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento.

Freelance Business Consultant, Researcher and Analyst for Central Europe

• Sep 2013 - Mar 2016

Investigated Polish-Korean political and economic relationship;Performed quantitative research to develop and improve financial trading strategies;Examined documents from the governmental sources and non-governmental organizations;Built a network of researchers for the future relationship between Gyeongsangbuk-Do;Promoted products and solutions through PR initiatives and launches;Contributed to the conceptual and practical organization of conferences, workshops, and meetings designed to inform the development process of the report;Analyzed and translation of articles regarding economic development in Central Europe;Worked with sales team to identify customer needs and PR opportunities;Compare media databases and identify patterns;Collected editorial staff information and verified print and broadcast media outlets;Supported social media campaigns – Twitter, FB, LinkedIn;Prepare briefs, notes and background documents for the headquarters in South Korea;Contributed to the preparation of communications materials;Analyzed of the data linked with economic exchange between Poland and its neighbors.

Ph.D. Research Scholar and Lecturer

• Jan 2011 - Nov 2014

Designed syllabi for the Political Science and History students;Built and presented lectures nation building in Europe and Eurasia;Led seminars for international students at Plymouth University;Mentored students and built inclusive sessions for groups of students from across the world; Presented research discussing nation construction at conferences across Europe;Appraised portfolios, graded assignments, and exams;Presented papers on research methods in Social Sciences and Arts;Collaborated with researchers from the School of Management, Business School, and School of Government at Plymouth University;Compile data, process analysis, and write reports to Directors on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis;Read and interpreted complex documents such as official Acts and constitutional laws;Designed program and framework for tutoring sessions and seminars;Performed accurate data entry of collected editorial staff information in a timely manner;Cooperated and produced academic papers with the researchers from the War and Displacement Research Group; Met all master goals and research deadlines as reflected by the research schedule;Lead a team, identified implement trainings and continued education opportunities for the team;Reviewed technologies, maintain knowledge of latest developments in the field, influence acquisition of new journals and books required by students and staff;Held weekly office hours and extracurricular sessions.

Researcher and Mentor

• Sep 2009 - Dec 2010

Worked as a researcher and tutor in the School of Humanities and Performing Arts;Provided substantive support to the Lead Author in areas of work on regional security; Analyzed complex measurements and data;Drafted and led seminars for students and staff;Developed the ability to analyse large amounts of data and identify relevant materials;Researched methods in Arts and Social Sciences;Trained students in various concepts related to a professional research in history;Wrote articles discussing South-Eastern European and East-Central European Politics;Developed organisational skills to manage time effectively;Mentored international students;Invigilated exams.

English Teacher

• Sep 2002 - May 2004

Designed teaching program;Created a framework for English teachers according to the available curriculum;Taught classes and led workshops;Communicated effectively and respectfully with students;Led meetings with students and their parents;Marked essays and other assignments; Managed regional educational projects related to the European Union grants;Lead extracurricular sessions and projects for students;Designed teaching curriculum for learning foreign languages in Middle Schools and High Schools.

Tour pilot and translator

• Jul 1999 - Aug 2003

Worked as a tour guide, pilot and a translator. My job involved contacting hotels and hostels via letters, emails and by phone in order to book accommodation for groups 25-40 people. I was also responsible for planning routes and taking groups of people to different European cities;Communications specialist;Establishing and maintaining a relationship with travel organizations in Spain, Germany, Italy, and France;Designed programs for tours across Europe;Drafted budgets for month-long trips;Managed a wide range of travel programs;Planned coach routes across Europe;Organized day and evening activities for group members;Arranged accommodation and campsites for groups 20+;Translated documents and letters into English and German;Worked as an interpreter.