Curriculum Vitae
My Resume and Curriculum Vitae
CAREER PHILOSOPHY
My career philosophy is based on the Japanese concept of Ikigai, or the "reason for being". It arises from having a deeper understanding of what you love, what you are good at, what you can be paid for and what the world needs.
EDUCATION
University of Maryland
Global Campus
Master of Science in Management​
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Concentration in Project Management
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science​
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Minor in Statistics
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Minor in Sociology
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Certificate of International Relations
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Graduated Cum Laude in Spring 2022
with a concentration in international development, trade & political economy
ORGANIZATIONS
Currently an Active Member of:
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The Project Management Institute
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Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance
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The Association of Latino Professionals of America
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Young Procurement Professionals
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National Institute of Government Procurement
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Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials
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National Contract Management Association
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HONORS & AWARDS
Awarded the following Honors:​
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Graduated with Honors Distinction from the University of Florida
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Certificate of Distinction from the UF International Scholars Program
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President's Honor Roll Spring 2021
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Dean's List Recipient for the following semesters: Fall 2018, Spring 2020, Fall 2021, & Spring 2021
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NOTABLE SKILLS
Communication - Data Analysis - Procurement - Contract Compliance - SmartSheet - Research - Tableau
Problem Solving - Statistical Analysis - Logistics - Translation - SharePoint - Microsoft Office - Team Management
Customer Management Systems - Fraud Investigation - Time Management - Media Planning - Web Consulting
Event Coordination - Web Content Writing - Front End Web Development - Business Strategy - Supply Management
Policy Analysis - Administrative Assistance - Quantitative Research - Copywriting - Organizational Effectiveness
Cross-team Communication - Trade Compliance - Human Logistics Planning - Writing - Presenting - Public Speaking
Public Correspondence - Records Management - Monetary Reconcilliation - General Accounting - P-Card Management
Process Automation - Qualitative Research Analysis - Microsoft Excel
EXPERIENCE
Sarasota County Government
Sarasota, FL
June 2022 - Present
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
Washington, D.C.
June 2021 - December 2021
Global Peace Foundation
Washington, D.C.
May 2021 - December 2021
UF Election Science
Working Group
Gainesville, FL
January 2021 - May 2022
University of Florida
Department of Political Science
Gainesville, FL
January 2021 - April 2021
Wengay Newton Campaign for Mayor of
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
April 2021 - August 2021
Adam Christensen Campaign for Congress
Gainesville, FL
April 2021 - August 2021
United States Presidential Campaign
Gainesville, FL
August 2020 - November 2020
Harn Museum of Art
Gainesville, FL
August 2019 - May 2020
Procurement Operations Associate
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Reviewed, processed, and closed over 2,500 contracts in the government’s administrative CMS system, ensuring financial and legal compliance and timely close out
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Acted as lead procurement liaison for the county, facilitating timely contract execution and resolving interdepartmental communication challenges on a case-by-case basis
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Completely overhauled procurement spreadsheet system, managing the seamless transition from Microsoft Excel to Smartsheet with automated notification systems
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Spearheaded the creation of multiple special projects; including workflow process and training guides to clarify organizational operations and improve projected outcomes
Procurement & Contracts Specialist
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Reviewed, processed, and closed over 1,000 contracts in the government’s administrative CMS system, ensuring financial and legal compliance and timely close out
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Competitively procured over $40,000 in supplies for the procurement department, ensuring timely arrival of quality products and services within budgetary constraints
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Reconciled over $725,000 worth of purchasing card receipts, enabling financial accountability and supervised a group of 45 cardholders with an average of $30,000 in monthly purchases
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Developed and successfully executed a solicitation records retention and disposal project, categorizing and archiving over 1,000 files and coordinating their disposition in accordance with state guidelines and regulations
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Handled the archival retrieval and timely disclosure of over 250 public records requests and steered the interdepartmental coordination of large-scale document transfers
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Directed a team of analysts in the collection of quantitative datasets to create an external presentation of the department’s accomplishments, resulting in successfully acquiring a national award for procurement excellence
MTU Compliance Intern
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Managed a monthly accounting assessment partner bank financial budgets and updated a tracking database with the operational and monetary status of active projects
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Reviewed and prepared financial claims on development loans and archived bank claims in a database to ensure compliance with U.S. federal laws and regulations
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Processed over 740 financial recovery requests with USAID partner banks and financial institutions in English and Spanish using Microsoft Excel and an administrative CMS system
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Conducted an investigative research and analysis project into fraud and money laundering across multiple banks, reviewing over 400 documents and creating a detailed findings report
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Created an interactive publicly accessible Tableau data visualization presentation of organizational goals and project accomplishments since the agency’s founding
Special Assistant to the Vice President
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Managed special projects for the vice president, including creating the redevelopment plan for the charitable foundation’s website
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Identified qualified internship candidates, conducted background checks and led 5 interns in three development events and projects
Front End Web Developer
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Managed Developed website format and content plan, conducted background research and edited written content
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Supervised a team of five inters tasked with content development and retrieval for the website
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Devised long-term management plan of website operation and website launch plan for official website coders
Global Engagement Coordinator
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Conducted investigative background research event content planning for guest speakers and visiting organizations for bi-annual global convention event with an attendance of over 2,000 guests per plenary session
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Successfully personally invited and coordinated the logistical needs within a 24-hour response time for 6 high-level guest speakers for bi-annual global convention from organizations including CATO Institute and Pew Research Center for global convention event
Data Analyst & Researcher
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Operated the development of state-wide quantitative data collection project with advanced use of Microsoft Excel and other software to create data visualization dashboards for the easy retrieval of information and conclusions on election data
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Successfully conducted extensive research and data retrieval project using government databases and public records archives
Research Fellow
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Conducted large-scale internationally focused quantitative and qualitative data collection project using public, press and government databases, coded data with advanced use of Microsoft Excel and completed written analysis briefs of source data
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Managed joint archive information database in cooperation with interstate collegiate research team of professors and students
Front End Web Developer
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Completely redesigned official campaign website, implementing SEO capabilities and developing performance improvements
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Optimized user accessibility, created new website layout, developed new and edited existing written content, modified and integrated interactive features including content forms, surveys and fundraising applications
Canvasser, Phone Banker & Writer
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Successfully operated as a phone banker, convincing constituents to vote for the candidates in both Spanish and English
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Operated as a canvasser, successfully influencing individuals and families to vote for the candidates in the general election
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Advised and created campaign handouts, canvassing and phone banking statements to be read verbatim
Canvasser & Phone Banker
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Successfully operated as a phone banker, convincing constituents to vote for the presidential candidate in both Spanish and English
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Operated as a canvasser, effectively influencing individuals and families to vote for the candidate in the general election
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Assisted in the improvement editing of the phone banking statements meant to be read verbatim
Security Guard & Event Production Assistant
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Assisted in the operation and coordination of several educational and professional museum events with over 300 guests
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Managed, filed and catalogued emergency and curatorial paperwork for museum’s education department
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Led a team of 3 new security guards responsible for securing over 1,500 pieces of art and antiquities
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Trained new security guards in security protocols and duties, additionally advised on technological security improvements
Alluvionic, Inc.
Melbourne, FL
August 2017 - November 2022
Project Management Intern
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Operated eight quantitative data collection and analysis projects and formulated written analysis for documentation
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Assisted executive managers in reorganizing datasets and computer data collection system using Microsoft Excel pivot tables
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Successfully formulated and implemented new organizational computer filing system and resolved daily scheduling matters
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Created mechanical drawings with AutoCAD systems software to develop functional solutions in water conservation projects
UNIVERSITY COURSES
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American Federal Government
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Comparative Politics
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Comparative Elections
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Introduction to International Relations
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East European Politics
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African politics
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GD and International Relations
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International Relations Undergraduate Research
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International Migration
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International Relations of Art & War
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Statistics I
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Statistics II
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Regression Statistics
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Law and Literature
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Intercollegiate Forensics
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Principles of Sociology
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Urban Sociology
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Marriage and Family Sociology
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Sociology of Population
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European International Relations
A SELECTION OF COURSES FROM MY CONTINUED LEARNING EXPERIENCE
LINKEDIN COURSES
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Writing White Papers
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Consulting Foundations (Introductory Course)
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Business Intelligence for Consultants
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Consulting Foundations: Building your brand
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Consulting Foundations: Client Management and Relationships
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Consulting Foundations: The Concept of Value
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Statistics Foundations: The Basics
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Executive Influence
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The Data Science of Government and Political Science
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Learning Personal Branding
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Smart Thinking: Overcoming Complexity
PROCUREMENT COURSES
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101 Foundations of Public Procurement
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102 Introduction to Market Research
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103 Introduction to Request for Proposals
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104 Introduction to Negotiation
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105 Introduction to Terms and Conditions
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106 Introduction to Sole Source Contracts
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107 Introduction to Service Contracts
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108 Introduction to Cooperative Purchases
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109 Introduction to Ethical Procurement
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110 Introduction to Bid Protests
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111 Introduction to Sustainability in the Procurement Process
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Supply Chain Procurement Basics
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Introduction to Strategic Agility
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Supply Chain Logistics
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Suppliers and Purchasing