K.W. (Chantilly, VA)

• 20+ years of experience in training and facilitation, recruiting and marketing, and project coordination in education and federal government contracting settings. After 6 years working in education, seeking to transition back to a business environment utilizing training/facilitation, recruiting or marketing skills.
• Worked for small federal government contractor from 2013-2017 and was promoted twice in 5 years to Recruiter and Marketing Director and then to Trainer and Business Development Director. Accomplishments include developing and delivering 10 workshops in 8 weeks for 60+ scientists and engineers; facilitating training for AT&T’s and Frontier Communications’ unionized teams; successfully recruiting for 40+ administrative and project management roles; closing a $7M NASA contract; and developing marketing presentations for Fairfax County Public Schools and the International Monetary Fund.
• ​​​​Current and prior experience working in academic settings as an Instructional Aide and GED Instructor. Developed a youth character education program that helped decrease recidivism by 50% in one year. Currently delivering a curriculum and teaching method to adult learner GED students that led 99% to achieve statewide writing contest recognition.
• As volunteer for a theater company, planned, managed, and directed over 30 actors and crew members within budget and on schedule, doubling attendance post-performance. Received public recognition and cash award for production results.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite. TESOL (Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages) certification in progress.
• M.B.A., Marketing, University of Pittsburgh.  B.S., Physical Science, Michigan State University.

L.S. (Bethesda, MD)

• Former attorney with policy and trial experience eager to return to work after a career break in a non-attorney capacity utilizing strong research, communications and operations skills.

• Currently co-chair of local synagogue’s Refugee Committee and serves as executive board member of women’s group with responsibility for developing internal and external communication strategies.  Also completed a two-year term as PTA President.

• Five years of varied legal experience at the Department of Justice (1995-2000).  Prosecuted criminal cases in federal and D.C. courts, including two felony jury trials.  Promoted after two years from counsel to chief of staff of the policy office with responsibility for providing daily briefings to the Attorney General.

• Three years of experience as a policy analyst, advising the chairman of a House of Representatives subcommittee.

• Proficient in MS Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and Sheets).

• J.D., Yale Law School; B.A. in Economics with Highest Distinction, University of Michigan.

• Administrative and Office Operations professional with experience in program coordination, office management, customer service, budgeting and bookkeeping, and vendor management. Seeking office management or project coordination role following a 19-year career in aviation and corporate environments.
• Recently serving as Independent Contractor providing organization, bookkeeping, and project assistance services on part-time basis.
• In corporate aviation, provided program and office management, finance, inflight program management, record administration and reporting, and corporate aircraft scheduling.  As a Safety Officer, managed the Safety Management System and successfully led the Aviation Department to achieve a Stage II industry certification.
• Prior executive assistant experience includes supporting the Chairman and CEO of an international cruise line and the President & CEO of a local non-profit organization as well as serving as Aviation Scheduler/Executive Assistant for a flight department.
• Active community leadership and volunteer experience, including Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team, Golden Retriever Rescue, Cub Scouts fundraising coordinator, swim team volunteer coordinator, and school room parent.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (including intermediate Excel), Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat XI Pro, and flight scheduling software.  Experience with travel and expense programs, accounting software (QuickBooks, Quicken, ACCPAC, Sage), and Workboard OKR/KPI/project management software.
• B.S., Public Administration, George Mason University.

• More than 8 years of experience in varied customer service, international shipping, and  office administration roles, including internationally at U.S. embassies. Passion for providing superb service and policy compliance.
• Managed Diplomatic Pouch and Mail Room Unit at U.S. Embassy overseas  (2021-2022), coordinating dispatching of shipments with cargo airlines, customs, and  brokers.
• Worked overseas in the Non-Immigrant Visa Section (2018-2019), providing timely  customer service to support resolution of visa adjudication issues.
• Managed make-ready inspections (2016-2017) for residential overseas housing programs.
• Responsible for customer service assistance to American citizens resident overseas  (2015-2016) in the areas of Social Security and other federal benefit units. Received,  reviewed, and processed passport applications, Certificate of Birth Abroad (CRBA)  applications, notarial documents, and spotted potential fraud indicators in preparation for officer adjudication.
• Association coordinator (2012-2014) and managed registration at corporate events for various clients, including email marketing, onsite event management, website  maintenance, social media, managing registrations, processing payments, membership  renewals, and other administrative tasks.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, Sharepoint and social media.

• Graphic Designer and visual communications professional with over 15 years of experience in both digital and print design, branding and team management.

• Expertise in developing and implementing company branding and with large document design and formatting (90 plus page) in deadline driven environments.

• Currently Freelance Graphic designer working with small businesses to develop logo and branding identity.

• Graphic Designer at Montgomery County Government (2015-2019). Designed and developed all marketing materials including Recreation’s quarterly course offering catalog, posters, flyers, brochures, social and website graphics. Led a responsive website redesign for the department.

• Served as the Marketing Director for Greysteel (2012-2014) and oversaw production of all corporate and client communications materials. Developed concepts and style guidelines for company branding.

• Advanced Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), Acrobat, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, numerous CMS systems. Proficient in HTML/CSS. Experience with creating 508 compliant websites and PDF documents.

• B.F.A., Studio Art with a Concentration in Graphic Design from James Madison University.

• Human Resources professional with 12+ years of experience in employee engagement, conflict resolution, and change management. Proven ability to collaborate with executive management on HR strategic planning and successfully engage employees through targeted recruitment and retention efforts.

• Expertise in jumpstarting HR departments for small to medium sized companies.

• Successfully implemented company-wide employee wellness and team building programs, resulting in a 15% increase in employee satisfaction.

• Partnered with senior leadership to identify, plan, and implement critical strategic objectives in alignment with organizational priorities, with a focus on employee relations, diversity and inclusion, and staff experience.

• Led a team of HR personnel, including a payroll specialist, an office manager, and an HR assistant. Developed and revised HR policies to improve compliance and efficiency

• Successfully resolved over 95% of employee conflicts through effective mediation and communication technique.s.

• Masters in International Business, EAE Business School, Madrid, Spain and BBA Human Resources, University of North Texas.

• Experience with HRIS systems including Workday, APD, BambooHR, Kronos and Paychex

• Business analyst and project management professional with experience in process creation and improvement, root cause and gap analysis, and training creation.
• Currently employed in the education and training directorate of a government agency (military), managing the creation of online training courses and orientation and onboarding programs. Conduct market analysis to identify enterprise wide gaps. including causes and develop suitable solutions. Support the development of annual training plans aligned to Joint Commission standards as well as professional development training.
• Received letters of appreciation for work on the development and launch of two computer-based training programs used to train military service members worldwide.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (including intermediate experience with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Google Suite, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Connect, Zoom, and Qualtrics.
• B.S. in Business Administration with Human Resource Management concentration from Ithaca College

• 35+ years of domestic and international Human Resources experience, including M&A, Policy & Procedures, Benefits,  Compensation, Systems, and Employee Relations. Skilled at aligning HR initiatives, values, and strategic direction with the organization’s mission and goals.

• Eager to return to work in a part time capacity as an individual contributor addressing tactical daily operational and strategic concerns, bringing prior director- and manager-level experience to the role.

• Experience as a trusted Business Partner to executives including President, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Professional Service Officer, and Chief Customer Officer. Skilled at guiding executives on business, strategic activities, succession, and global performance planning .

• Lead the creation of North American organization’s interactive HR Intranet – an employee and manager self-service portal. Developed Employee and Manager Policy & Procedure Manuals and Ethics Policy and instituted compliance training programs.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Ceridian/ADP HR-Payroll systems, and various ATS and HRIS systems.

• M.B.A. and B.S in Management (HR Concentration) from SUNY Buffalo.

• Dedicated, client- focused accounting and administrative assistant with experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and office management. Eager to support the operations of a growing company after a career break where she was an active volunteer in leadership roles.

• 3+ years of accounts payable and receivables experience at property management firm, including coding and processing invoices into accounting software, reconciling discrepancies on general ledger, and performing monthly closing procedures.

• Over 20+ years of experience in providing excellent customer service and resolving complex customer inquiries. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); MS SharePoint; and Yardi and MRI accounting software.

• B.A., Sociology, Norfolk State University.

• 20 years of public relations, marketing communications, and public policy experience with strong writing and event/project management experience.
• Currently International Multimedia Journalist for an international broadcasting company, where she produces news and feature content for use in broadcasts, web, and social media. In addition, translates content produced in English into Turkish.
• Marketing Manager for a U.S. subsidiary of a leading global furniture company, where she executed strategic public relations and marketing plans.
• Held two Associate Director positions at the U.S. Chamber from 2007-2015. Developed and launched the U.S.-Turkey Business Council and served as its day-to-day manager. Oversaw a $1M program budget and led fundraising efforts. Planned and executed events featuring senior U.S. and foreign officials and corporate executives.
• Proficient in social media management, MS Suite, and Google Suite. Fluent in Turkish and English.
• M.A. in International Commerce and Policy and B.A. in International Politics from George Mason University.