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U.S. Department of StateRegional Public Engagement Specialist
Jan. 2023Nairobi County, KenyaSupervises four Local employed Staff at U.S. Embassy Nairobi, and oversee American Spaces across 11 East African countries(Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania) Advises Department officials and other stakeholders in Washington, D.C. on American Spaces program environments. Advises overseas posts on American Spaces programming and operations; monitors trends; reports on the impact of American spaces; and files consultation reports. Manages over $1 million in Public Diplomacy resources serving as Grants Officer, coordinates with interagency partners, and helps lead implementation of public engagement strategy at the embassy. Grant officer duties include grant planning, identifying prospective grantees, reviewing and responding to proposals and developing strategic rationales for funding. Completing the full cycle of grant management with grantees. And more! :)
U.S. Department of StateCommunication Officer
Apr. 2017 - Jan. 2023Washington D.C. Metro AreaDevelops and executes the strategic communications goals of the Department’s Chief Information Officer Develop and disseminate unified messages and marketing campaigns to both internal and external customers of the Department by drafting memos, Department Notices, articles, social media, and mass emails for users about the Department’s technological advancement and IT initiatives with a 24 hour to 4 week deliverable turn around Develop and disseminate on average 28 monthly email messages to 100,000 internal and external customers of the Department about the latest Information Technology Develops and execute MOU between office and bureau offices for communication procedures and guidelines Design, plan, and execute quarterly Bureau Town Halls, bi-annual Department IT Vendor Day, annual Take Your Child To Work Day 2019 Annual Global Information Manager Workshop logistical committee- Location: Budapest, Hungry Project Manager supervising a team of three for IRM webinar content domestic and abroad including strategic development, recruitment of speakers, briefing materials, and talking points for webinars and CIO Vlog Analyze and track communications resulting in daily reports and weekly in-person team stand -up meetings to Managing Director focused on progress with formal communications and strategic initiatives Build, maintain, and strengthen bureau partnerships monthly that align with marketing campaigns to discuss IT initiatives around the Department
U.S. Department of StateProgram Analyst
Jul. 2016 - Apr. 2017* Analyst within the Bureau of Information Resource Management ((IRM) Directorate of Information Assurance (IA) *Government oversight for Managing State Projects-Information Technology (IT) documentation, process, and system lifecycle *Developed MSP-IT documentation for the initiation & planning control gate: Concept Review, Concept Review Presentation, Project Charter Review, Project Plan Review, Project Plan Review Presentation, Training Plan, Tailoring Matrix, Communications Plan *Oral Presentations and Briefings for Senior Management(i.e. IRM Executive/Steering Committees) *Provide Office of Inspector General (OIG) recommendations for OIG inspections *Plan, organize, and execute team building activities for Compliance and Reporting staff *Developed memo for President- Elect Trump Transition (PETT) team on Mandatory Cybersecurity Training for Department employees
Sonship InspirationsCEO
May. 2016 - Aug. 2019Washington D.C. Metro AreaWe are an inspirational and positivity driven organization. We aim to inspire and be a champion all things Christ! 📲[email protected] Visit us at www.sonshipinspirations.com
American UniversityGraduate Assistant
Aug. 2015 - Aug. 2016Washington D.C. Metro Area
Hard Rock Cafe DCHostess
Aug. 2014 - Dec. 2015Washington D.C. Metro Area•Greets guests, escorts them to tables, and provides menus. •Quote-accurate wait times to guests and coordinates activities of dining room personnel to ensure prompt and courteous service to patrons. •Inspects dining room tables for neatness and cleanliness, and requisitions table settings and other dining room supplies for tables and serving stations. •Communicates with customers, staff, and managers regarding
Bank of AmericaBank Teller
Jul. 2014 - Jun. 20162001 Pennsylvania AvenueReceive checking and savings deposits: verify cash and endorsements, receive proper identification for cash back, and issue receipts of deposit. Examine checks deposited and determine proper funds availability based on regulation requirements and complete Hold Notices. Cash checks: verify endorsement, receive proper identification, and ensure validity. Answer basic customer inquiries regarding interest rates, service charges, and account histories while complying with disclosure requirements, regulations and consumer privacy policies. Cross-sell bank products and services. Refer customers to the proper department for issues that cannot be resolved at the teller line. Buy and sell currency from the vault as necessary, ensuring that teller drawer cash limits are not exceeded. Balance drawer daily, including periodic batching of cashed checks. Follow all bank policies and procedures. Excellent verbal and listening skills that cater to all customer needs
SensisAccount Service Specialist
Feb. 2014 - May. 2014*Currently gaining the fundamental skills in a digitally integrated agency *Creating and assisting with client meetings, projects, research, e-mails, and brainstorming sessions *Assisting the Account Executives and Directors with projects to help elevate and uplift clients, while maintaining a positive attitude
Howard University Office of CommunicationsMedia Relations Specialist
Sep. 2013 - Dec. 2013*Protect and create a positive image of Howard University's brand to the students, faculty and public *Compose press releases, news stories, and social media content *Conduct proper protocol for interviews and assist press around campus *Assist with administrative assistant duties and detailed research
MDB CommunicationsAccount Service Intern
May. 2013 - Aug. 2013*Gained fundamental skills in the account and creative departments of a full-service ad agency *Created and assisted with client meetings, press releases, brain storming sessions, proofreading, social media content and administrative assistant duties
Pride Communications Inc.Entrepreneur Camp Leader
Jun. 2012 - Aug. 2012*Acted as a Camp Leader for their entrepreneur camp program *Assisted grant research and various administrative assistant tasks
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