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Amazon Web Services (AWS)Executive Assistant I
Dec. 2020Virginia, United StatesAWS Professional Services organization supporting Global Security & Infrastructure and Global Application Migration & Modernization Teams
NexusExecutive Assistant to the CEO
Jul. 2018 - Jul. 2020 Manages and maintains the schedule and day to day functionality of the office of the CEO. Coordinates travel for the CEO and other senior leadership employees, while assisting all employees with our travel management software. Plans, coordinates, and executes events hosted by the CEO for the company, as well as the Young President's Organization. Provides high-level administrative support to CEO and senior leadership including, but not limited to, expense reimbursement and reconciliation, project support, document creation, editing, board meetings, office supply sourcing, and event coordination.
Circinus, LLCDirector Program Management Office
Nov. 2017 - Apr. 2018Drive prioritization of programs and projects based on alignment with enterprise and/or departmental objectives. Manages the enterprise project portfolio, schedule, milestones, resources, and dependencies. Collaborates with stakeholders in estimating project work effort and resources. Secures and allocates project resources from across the organization. Regularly conducts reviews of progress toward completion of projects within the portfolio. Acts in the capacity of project manager for certain initiatives, fulfilling all required responsibilities of the position. Participates in strategic planning sessions. Understands organizational and departmental objectives and how those align to the organization’s long-term strategy. Works collaboratively with departments to launch and support appropriate projects. Provides consultation/mentoring regarding project management best practices required for successful project implementations to project managers, business sponsors, and project stakeholders. Owns the content creation and continuous development of the enterprise project management methodology. Develop guidelines and templates for project documentation, controls, and business cases. Maintains focus on emerging project management trends and best practices and incorporates appropriate findings into the enterprise project management methodology
Circinus, LLCDirector of Operations
Jan. 2017 - Nov. 2017Fredericksburg, VAManaged and maintained daily corporate operational functions. Assisted in the drafting of contract proposals. Prepares language, edits, formats, and finalizes proposal documents. Updated current policies, drafted new policies, and implemented Standard Operating Procedures according to industry best practices. Served as the head of Human Resources. Actively recruited, hired, and retained competent, qualified personnel. Maintained all personnel files. Resolved disputes and handled all routine issues, while ensuring issues are elevated as appropriate to the Executive Vice President. Produced reports and informational memos as requested by senior staff members. Assistant Project Manager for existing and potential Federal contracts. Prepared business development proposals for both domestic and international corporate clients
Broidy Capital Management LLCExecutive Assistant to CEO
Nov. 2015 - Dec. 2016Los AngelesPersonal and Executive Assistant to Mr. Elliott Broidy, President and CEO of Broidy Capital Management. Maintained Mr. Broidy’s personal and professional calendars, coordinating with office and household staff as necessary to prevent overlap. Arranged all travel for BCM employees, as well as the Executive Staff of several subsidiary companies. Maintained the office space to Mr. Broidy’s specifications and preferences. Ordered and organized all office supplies, from the copy room to the employee break room/kitchen. Ensured the offices were clean and appropriately set up for various meetings. Implemented and utilized efficient internal records management systems following industry best practices and ensuring compliance with all state, local, and federal laws and regulations. Drafted agendas, meeting notes, and informational memos designed to ensure that Mr. Broidy was fully informed of all relevant details prior to each of his meetings. Project manager for the development of a proprietary data analytics software solution. Acted as Senior Advisor to a team of University of Southern California graduate students as they studied the software solution with the goal of demonstrating that the system removed Implicit Bias from its analytical products. Of Broidy Capital Management’s portfolio of some 50 companies, acted as a Special Assistant to Mr. Broidy advising him on the management, operations, and strategic goals of his top three priority companies. Assisted in marketing and management of Gamma Labs, producers of GFUEL. Provided strategic and research support to Event Solutions International, to include brainstorming and designing new and innovative programs. Promoted by Mr. Broidy to serve as the Director of Operations for Circinus, LLC, after providing extensive programmatic and strategic support to that company
Savvee Consulting, Inc.Analyst
Nov. 2014 - Jul. 2015Rosslyn, VAHigh-level support staff to DHS NPPD CS&C (Cybersecurity and Communications) - spent tenure on detail to NPPD's Executive Secretariat, focusing on processes and procedures, assisting in efficient workflow practices, and helping standardize best practices, while owning portfolios ranging from Secretary-level taskers to CS&C reports to ensure compliance and quality regulations across the Directorate.
The Brookings InstitutionExecutive Assistant (temporary)
Sep. 2014 - Oct. 2014Washington, DCSpent a month as the temporary Executive Assistant to Ambassador Martin Indyk, the Vice President and Director of the Foreign Policy program at Brookings. Arranged meetings and travel, coordinated schedules, ensured planned travel was executed properly, as well as setting up and organizing several small events and important meetings for the Ambassador.
SAVVEE Consulting, Inc.Analyst
Nov. 2012 - May. 2014Washington, DCServed as the Executive Assistant to the Senior Director (Acting DAS) of the Screening Coordination Office within the Office of Policy, scheduling and organizing meetings and travel, preparing and maintaining materials as requested, compiling information as required. Assisted in preparation of briefing materials, and prepare witnesses to testify before Congress. Maintained general office order and organization, assist staff in day to day tasks, general research and IT troubleshooting, as well as serving as correspondence analyst, maintaining and transmitting all requests to and from the Office of Policy Executive Secretariat.
Aveshka, IncAnalyst
Mar. 2012 - Oct. 2012Washington, DCOn-site contractor with the Department of Homeland Security Office of Policy, executive assistant and administrative specialist with the Screening Coordination Office
US Department of Homeland SecurityExecutive Assistant
Nov. 2011 - Jun. 2014Washington, DCOn contract from Savvee Consulting, Inc. Serve as the Executive Assistant to the Senior Director (Acting DAS) of the Screening Coordination Office within the Office of Policy, scheduling and organizing meetings and travel, preparing and maintaining materials as requested, compiling information as required. Assist in preparation of briefing materials, and prepare witnesses to testify before Congress. Maintain general office order and organization, assist staff in day to day tasks, general research and IT troubleshooting, as well as serving as correspondence analyst, maintaining and transmitting all requests to and from the Office of Policy Executive Secretariat.
Civitas Group, llcAssociate
Nov. 2011 - Mar. 2012Washington, DC
Islanders for the National Conservation Area (INCA)Volunteer - Endorsements Committee
Jun. 2011 - Mar. 2013Lopez Island, WAVolunteer position assisting a local group working to protect lands held in the San Juan Islands by the Bureau of Land Management by creating a national conservation area or National Monument, involved primarily in outreach and publicity, helped to draft legislation, learned first-hand how communities can protect environmentally fragile and unique ecosystems – National Monument designation signed by President Obama in March, 2013
Progress Network USAFinance Intern
May. 2010 - Aug. 2010Researched potential donors, drafted informational and solicitation letters, participated in organizing events, became familiar with the fundraising and campaign tool 'National Geographical & Political Software'
Kanof Mobility SolutionsExecutive Assistant
Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2010Assistant to the CEO of a startup transportation solutions firm located in Washington, DC
The Office of Congressman Jim McDermottAdministrative Intern
Sep. 2009 - Nov. 2009Maintained, organized and helped draft constituent correspondence, performed research for legislative assistants, assisted the front desk with scheduling and telephone correspondence, answered questions and explained the Congressman's position on the healthcare bill
Georgetown UniversityStudent
Aug. 2007 - May. 2011
Ledger Investments, LLCAdministrative Assistant
Sep. 2003 - Jan. 2011Acted as general administrative and office assistant to my parents in their capacity as small business owners, created and maintained databases, helped provide maintenance to various buildings owned by the company, as well as providing clerical and editorial assistance as needed
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