Experience

JSI

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Officer

  • Mar 2019 - Present

• Finance and Admin Coordinator

  • Jul 2017 - Present



Population Services International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  · Supports 18 different programs funded by a wide range of donors, including USAID, DFID, Gates Foundation, Global Fund, and the Department of Defense · Review Activity Spending Reports, using Lawson Accounting Software, in order to identify instances of budget variance and instances of potential overspending. · Processes invoices for Subawards and vendors for programs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. · Reviewed contracts from multiple donors for key reporting deadlines and deliverables schedules. · Developed an internal trackers and databases to monitor program activities across the DRC.



Chemonics International

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern, Libya Transition Initiative

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Conducted phone interviews, reference checks, and salary calculations for candidates for various field positions in our offices in Libya • Processed expense reports, arranged international and domestic travel, and provided information on USAID allowances to various members of LTI’s field staff. • Drafted Approval Requests for international travel, work week extensions, and the hiring of field staff. These Approval requests were reviewed and approved by our USAID Contracting Officer Representative (COR) • Processed payment requests for subcontractors. • Reviewed and made corrections to draft invoices that were then submitted to USAID. • Processed payment requests for subcontractors and field staff expenses • Updated the LTI budget monitor and grants tracker each month based on invoices received from the finance department • Procured equipment and resources for field staff in compliance with USAID regulations • Took advantage of professional development classes focused on USAID procurement procedures, Allowances policies, and overall USAID practices and procedures.



International Tax and Investment Center

• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  • Drafted and managed budgets for major overseas conferences, workshops, and lectures • Assisted in the coordination of flights for international delegates. • Archived and managed hundreds of e-mails for both the President and the main office e-mail • Processed the shipments of documents for overseas events, • Kept minutes of international organizing teleconferences. • Coordinated multiple administrative tasks, including the set up of office computers, telephone systems, and the mailings of office bills. • Negotiated contracts with hotels and event planning companies for major workshops and projects • Assisted with the coordination of various Visa applications for international participants. • Assisted in the production of conference materials and documentation.



American Institutes for Research

• United States
• Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Research Assistant

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Utilized Machine Constructed Scoring Reponse (MCSR) Systems to implement, write, and score online standardized tests for students in grades 3-12 • Researched age appropriate visual and audio stimuli as reference for various reading and comprehension questions • Ensured standardized tests complied with client specifications. • Utilized Machine Constructed Scoring Reponse (MCSR) Systems to implement, write, and score online standardized tests for students in grades 3-12 • Researched age appropriate visual and audio stimuli as reference for various reading and comprehension questions • Ensured standardized tests complied with client specifications.



The Brookings Institution

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Communications Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  • Researched Prominent media outlets for Op-Eds focused on International Affairs and Foreign Policy.Distributed daily Op-Ed Summary for Brookings Scholars • Drafted and distributed the Weekly Impact report, a report on the various projects at the Foreign Policy Program, to all Foreign Policy Staff. • Researched contact information for the distribution of key Brookings publications and promotional material, using the leadership database program. • Edited and proofread final drafts of reports by Senior Scholars. • Assisted with the planning and execution of key Brookings events.



Hunt Alternatives Fund

• Washington DC

• Intern

  • Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

  • Prepared Briefing Documents and Welcome Packets for the Gender Symposium. Assisted with planning and implementation of event logistics and registration. • Assisted in the development of events and projects for the Middle East Program by conducting research and advocacy • Assisted the Sudan Program by updating and managing contact databases through Raiser’s Edge • Attended and reported on events of interest at various DC institutions, such as Brookings and the Carnegie Endowment • Conducted extensive research on the role of women in the revolutions and protests in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, and Syria • Conducted initial research into grant opportunities for the Pakistan and Palestine programs. Assisted with desk research on Sudan projects that had received funding. • Wrote video transcripts of clips and interviews for future translations



Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa

• Washington DC

• Intern

  • Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

  •Editing Submissions for the Journal of the Middle East and Africa •Soliciting paper proposals from professors for our upcoming academic conference, as well as recording submissions in our paper proposal database •Researching university departments for outreach opportunities. •Updating contact information in the Journal of the Middle East and Africa Subscriber database. •Editing Submissions for the Journal of the Middle East and Africa •Soliciting paper proposals from professors for our upcoming academic conference, as well as recording submissions in our paper proposal database •Researching university departments for outreach opportunities. •Updating contact information in the Journal of the Middle East and Africa Subscriber database.



Office of U.S. Senator John Kerry

• Legislative Intern

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Researched civil rights, environmental issues, and healthcare issues for Legislative Aides and Correspondents Attended briefings and drafted summary memos Responded to constituent letters on potential legislation Researched civil rights, environmental issues, and healthcare issues for Legislative Aides and Correspondents Attended briefings and drafted summary memos Responded to constituent letters on potential legislation



OneVoice Movement

• Intern

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Researched potential grant opportunities and drafted project proposals Drafted letters to Congress and assisted in planning project initiatives Drafted "Lessons from AU" document: an advisory document on leading a OneVoice College Chapter Planned and organized networking events for local DC interns Researched potential grant opportunities and drafted project proposals Drafted letters to Congress and assisted in planning project initiatives Drafted "Lessons from AU" document: an advisory document on leading a OneVoice College Chapter Planned and organized networking events for local DC interns



J Street

• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Programming Committee Member

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Student Programming Committee Designed Dinner and Dialogue program on campus dynamics and student group alliances Created a ready to go program on campus partisanship and the effectiveness of public protest Reviewed past J Street programs on their effectiveness and potential application at American University; maintained web-based content on ATFP website Created media mentions for articles quoting American Task Force on Palestine and its Board of Directors Researched UN reports and Security Council resolutions relevant to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Maintained financial sales reporting for the 2009 ATFP Gala silent auction



American Task Force on Palestine

• Intern

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  • maintained web-based content on ATFP website • Created media mentions for articles quoting American Task Force on Palestine and its Board of Directors • Researched UN reports and Security Council resolutions relevant to Israeli-Palestinian conflict • Maintained financial sales reporting for the 2009 ATFP Gala silent auction • maintained web-based content on ATFP website • Created media mentions for articles quoting American Task Force on Palestine and its Board of Directors • Researched UN reports and Security Council resolutions relevant to Israeli-Palestinian conflict • Maintained financial sales reporting for the 2009 ATFP Gala silent auction



Council for the National Interest

• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Feb 2009 - May 2009

  Designed presentations and fliers for Congressional hearings Researched US Foreign Military Sales using the Congressional Research Service Drafted appeals to Congress on bills and did legislative research with the THOMAS research engine Maintained donor information using FilmakerPro Ver. 10 and Groundspring Designed presentations and fliers for Congressional hearings Researched US Foreign Military Sales using the Congressional Research Service Drafted appeals to Congress on bills and did legislative research with the THOMAS research engine Maintained donor information using FilmakerPro Ver. 10 and Groundspring



Christopher's Haven

• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jul 2008 - Sep 2008

  Maintained donor database using Microsoft Excel and Constant Contact Collected donor information from multiple sources. Standardized input information and produced statistical analysis Increased donor database from 50 to 1,000 donor names Maintained donor database using Microsoft Excel and Constant Contact Collected donor information from multiple sources. Standardized input information and produced statistical analysis Increased donor database from 50 to 1,000 donor names



CVS/Pharmacy

• customer service representative and cashier

  • Nov 2006 - Aug 2007

  Developed strong inter-personal skills and customer focus Operated retail cash registers including balancing end-of-day cash position SKILLS Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Constant Contact Experience in creating and editing web-based documents Developed strong inter-personal skills and customer focus Operated retail cash registers including balancing end-of-day cash position SKILLS Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Constant Contact Experience in creating and editing web-based documents