Education
Master of Public Administration in Management: George Mason University,
2007
Bachelor of Science in Political Science: Idaho State University, 2004
Professional Experience
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) 2008 - February 2013
Project Manager
Work as a SETA-Science and Engineering Technical Assistant for Dr. Mari
Maeda, DARPA I2O
Provided guidance and direct feedback to DARPA PM with recomendations for
personal and program direction
Served as project coordinator for technologies being developed and
delivered to US Army Soldiers.
Developed and conducted group trainings
Managed over 15 diverse teams in project coordination and completion
Served as liaison to build consensus among government agencies
Coordinated event planning
Proficient with Microsoft Office products
Highly experienced strategic and analytic planner
Strong communication and writing skills
Ample experience multi-tasking in fast-paced environment
Excellent, innovative problem solving skills
George Mason University 2006 - 2008
Research Assistant
Lead a team in creating and publishing numerous annual reports and
department publications
Conducted research projects that resulted in book chapters and professional
reports
Coordinated marketing and community outreach programs
Performed editing and proofreading on all professional documents
Organized social gatherings to raise awareness of our Departmen
Old Town Pocatello 2005
Executive Assistant
Planned and executed the Thanksgiving annual event
Assisted in grant applications and incorporation proceedings
Managed office and community relations
City Year New Hampshire 2004 - 2005
City Year Corps Member
Fulfilled a year of voluntary service for the Americorps program
Helped to raise over $50,000 in donations
Lead a team of six people to get over $5,000 worth of goods donated to aid
over 600 people
Managed program and planned events
Worked four days a week in an elementary school with refugee children
Organized large scale community service events and fundraising galas
Awards
Recognized by the GMU MPA program as an asset and a leader within the
program
Chosen to receive the Spirit of Service Award by my superiors and peers at
City Year for exemplary work ethic and dedication to public service in 2005
2003 National level merit scholar as awarded by the Harry S. Truman
foundation
Current Security Clearance
Top Secret
Additional References
Howard Rudat- Co Worker at DARPA
Doran Michels- DARPA PM