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ASSOCIATES OF THE AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE WORLDWIDE (AAFSW)Board Secretary
Jun. 2025Provides administrative and organizational support to the AAFSW Board of Directors, ensuring accurate documentation of meetings, maintenance of official records, and effective communication among board members. Supports AAFSW’s mission to assist Foreign Service families by coordinating initiatives, promoting transparency, and upholding governance best practices.
Lewis Global Business Solutions LLCSmall Business Owner
Mar. 2025Rockville, Maryland, United StatesLewis Global Business Solutions LLC provides notarial, administrative, and business support services to legal, real estate, healthcare, and government clients. Our services include mobile and remote notarization (RON), loan signings, document preparation, Section 508 accessibility remediation, and virtual administrative support. Drawing on 22+ years of federal government experience, I help clients navigate critical business transactions with professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality.
DataAnnotationAI Model Evaluator
Mar. 2025RemoteProvide ongoing evaluation and feedback on AI-generated content to improve language model performance and user experience. Assess text outputs for clarity, accuracy, and relevance based on project guidelines. Apply critical thinking to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for refinement. Contribute to the development of AI systems used in public-facing and professional applications. Manage tasks independently while meeting quality and deadline requirements.
U.S. Department of StateForeign Service Officer
Feb. 2025 - Apr. 2025Washington DC
U.S. Department of StateWatch Officer
Oct. 2024 - Feb. 2025Washington, District of Columbia, United States- Monitored and facilitated 24/7 direct communications with foreign governments to ensure U.S. compliance with international arms control treaties and agreements.
- Oversaw the exchange of arms control and security-building notifications, including inspections and missile launches, across six international communication systems.
- Supported the implementation of 14 different treaties and agreements involving over 55 foreign countries.
- Provided official U.S. Government translations in Russian, French, German and Spanish, ensuring accuracy and adherence to treaty requirements.
- Maintained operational readiness and crisis response capabilities in a high-stakes, time-sensitive environment.
- Coordinated with interagency and international counterparts to ensure timely and accurate treaty compliance.
U.S. Department of StateRussian Language Student, Foreign Service Institute
Aug. 2023 - Oct. 2024Arlington, Virginia, United States
U.S. Department of StateManagement Officer, U.S. Consulate General Matamoros
Oct. 2019 - Jul. 2023Matamoros Municipality, Tamaulipas, MexicoLed daily business operations, ensuring seamless execution of HR, procurement, IT, security, and financial functions while managing a $250K procurement authority. Served as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on budget planning, talent management, and operational improvements. Drove diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives, co-chairing councils and leading leadership development programs to foster an inclusive and high-performing workplace. Facilitated cross-cultural training and discussions, improving employee engagement, team cohesion, and workplace morale. Developed and delivered training programs on management best practices, crisis response, and leadership development for employees at all levels.
U.S. Department of StatePolitical Officer, U.S. Embassy Singapore
Aug. 2016 - Oct. 2019SingaporeLed human rights and political affairs initiatives, driving research, analysis, and policy recommendations on key human rights issues. Produced high-impact reports for government stakeholders, synthesizing complex data to inform decision-making and policy development. Managed risk and compliance processes through oversight of the Leahy Vetting program, ensuring adherence to regulatory and ethical standards. Planned and coordinated high-profile executive visits, facilitating logistics for Presidential and congressional delegations to support diplomatic engagement. Championed diversity and inclusion efforts, serving as a founding member of an organizational working group to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.
U.S. Department of StateManagement Officer, Near Eastern Affairs Bureau
Jul. 2014 - Jul. 2016Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesLed high-stakes negotiations with senior executives and other stakeholders to advance key initiatives, including reopening an overseas American school and restoring family assignments to a previously restricted location. Advised senior leadership on strategic operational decisions, delivering high-impact briefings to top executives, including the Under Secretary for Management and U.S. Ambassadors. Developed data-driven business cases to support the continuation of operations in a high-threat location, leveraging analytics to influence decision-making at the highest levels.
U.S. Department of StateManagement Officer, U.S. Consulate General Hamilton
Dec. 2011 - Jun. 2014Hamilton, BermudaOversaw business operations, managing HR, procurement, IT, security, facilities, and financial functions to ensure seamless daily operations. Managed a $3M budget and a $250K procurement authority, optimizing vendor contracts, reducing costs, and improving purchasing efficiency. Developed and implemented policies and workflows to improve operational efficiency, compliance, and security. Streamlined administrative processes, enhancing team productivity and support services for employees and stakeholders.
U.S. Department of StateTraining, Foreign Service Institute
Jul. 2011 - Dec. 2011Arlington, Virginia, United States
U.S. Department of StateVice Consul, U.S. Embassy Manila
Jun. 2009 - Jun. 2011Manila, Philippines- Adjudicated thousands of non-immigrant visa applications, ensuring compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and U.S. immigration policies.
- Conducted in-depth visa interviews to assess applicants’ eligibility, detecting fraud, misrepresentation, and potential security risks.
- Processed and adjudicated family-based, employment-based, and diversity visa applications, ensuring adherence to U.S. immigration law.
- Evaluated cases involving waivers, inadmissibility grounds, and consular returns, providing recommendations to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
- Worked closely with the National Visa Center (NVC), USCIS, and DHS agencies to facilitate visa issuance for eligible applicants.
- Provided emergency and routine assistance to U.S. citizens abroad, including passport issuance, welfare checks, and crisis response.
U.S. Department of StateForeign Service Officer
Jul. 2008 - Jun. 2009Arlington, VA
U.S. Department of StateOffice Management Specialist, U.S. Embassy Mexico City
Aug. 2007 - Jun. 2008Mexico City Area, Mexico- Managed administrative tasks in a classified environment, such as document preparation, record keeping, and data entry, accurately and efficiently.
- Oversaw correspondence, including drafting and editing professional emails, letters, and reports.
- Maintained organized filing systems (both digital and physical), ensuring easy retrieval of important information.
- Supported senior staff by preparing meeting materials, agendas, and presentations.
- Handled phone and email communications, in English and Spanish, providing timely and professional responses to inquiries.
U.S. Department of StateOffice Management Specialist, U.S. Embassy New Delhi
Aug. 2006 - Jul. 2007New Delhi Area, India- Managed administrative tasks in a classified environment, such as document preparation, record keeping, and data entry, accurately and efficiently.
- Oversaw correspondence, including drafting and editing professional emails, letters, and reports.
- Maintained organized filing systems (both digital and physical), ensuring easy retrieval of important information.
- Supported senior staff by preparing meeting materials, agendas, and presentations.
- Handled phone and email communications, providing timely and professional responses to inquiries.
U.S. Embassy India Rover Secretary
Oct. 2004 - Jun. 2006New Delhi, Delhi, India
U.S. Embassy Lisbon, PortugalHR Rover
Jan. 2004 - Jun. 2004Lisbon Area, Portugal
Wirthlin WorldwideSenior Project Director
Jul. 2000 - Aug. 2002McLean, Virginia, United StatesProject manager for 2002 David Olgilvy award winning research program for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation project, Covering Kids Initiative. Managed the research process in order to meet client objectives and corporate financial objectives. Responsibilities included: moderating focus groups, designing questionnaires, writing topline and final reports, designing presentations, obtaining field service bids, and managing fieldwork.
e-SatisfyMeasurement Manager
Aug. 1999 - Jul. 2000Arlington, Virginia, United StatesManaged custom research projects utilizing various methodologies, including Internet, telephone, and mail. Moderated focus groups and Web site usability labs. Responsibilities included: designing questionnaires, developing sampling plans, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, producing research reports and management briefings, presenting research results, writing proposals and maintaining client relationships.
American Society for Training and DevelopmentResearch Associate
Aug. 1997 - Aug. 1999Alexandria, Virginia, United StatesManaged the production of the annual benchmarking report for the ASTD Benchmarking Forum (BMF). Conducted monthly surveys of the BMF membership. Edited "Industry Insights: Trends" reports. Conducted customized benchmarking studies. Responsibilities included: questionnaire design, data collection, statistical analysis, report writing, development of annual trends strategy/agenda, and monitoring industry trends.
U.S. Office of Personnel ManagementPersonnel Research Psychologist
Jun. 1995 - Aug. 1997Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesProvided support on research projects, including organizational climate assessments, job analyses, and program evaluations. Responsibilities included data analysis and data entry. Facilitated focus groups. Managed the Organizational Assessment Survey (OAS) data archive. Collaborated on analysis plans, sampling plans, research reports and briefing presentations.
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