ANDREW PERNICIARO
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
******.**********@*****.***
Skills:
. Experienced with internet-based, library-based, government document
and legal regulation research
. Exceptional written communication
. Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities
. Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork
. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
. Experience in Enterprise Architecture, Program Management, and
Business Process Modeling
Professional Experience:
Financial Program Specialist, Business Transformation Division (2009 -
Present)
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Revenue
Collections - Washington, DC
. Authored and edited data analysis, research, and position documents
used by senior management
. Worked across business units to develop and improve business
architecture
. Performed exceptional research into Bureau performance and
processes
. Interfaced regularly with external stakeholders, including the
Federal Reserve and commercial financial institutions
. Coordinated review and updates of regulatory statutes
. Co-led a workgroup on selection and oversight of financial agents
. Participated in the development of a new web-based content
management system for regulations
. Engaged in outreach efforts to a wide variety of government
agencies
. Participated in archival search, review, and redaction for FOIA
responses
. Regularly compiled status reports, dashboards, and other tracking
materials
. Combined Federal Campaign keyworker, 2011
. Employee of the Month, March 2010
Staff Accountant (2009)
Kahn CPA, LLC - Alexandria, VA
. Managed accounts of several small business clients
. Handled confidential client financial files
. Prepared tax returns and other financial materials
Internship Experience:
Intern, Market Access and Compliance - Office of Europe (2007)
US Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration - Washington,
DC
. Researched and wrote content for a new website on trade agreements
. Created briefing and presentation materials for senior officials
. Participated in daily briefings for the Deputy Assistant Secretary
Project Officer (2007)
Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy - Arlington, VA
. Authored a $29,000 grant proposal for conflict resolution program
in Nepal
. Wrote new website content
. Participated in daily briefings for Institute leadership
Educational Background:
USDA Graduate School (2009-2010)
Washington, DC
Introductory Arabic I-IV
. Covered full Introductory Arabic curriculum in two semesters of
accelerated classes
. Studied Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) reading, writing,
listening, and speaking
. Included cultural and historical instruction from native speaker
New College of Florida (2004 -2008)
Sarasota, FL
Bachelor of the Arts, Political Science/International and Area Studies
. New College is the honors college of the Florida public system
. Non-traditional academic system focused on self-motivated learning
. Academic contracts and narrative evaluation - no grades or GPAs
. Research intensive curriculum, including qualitative and quantitative
methods
. Successful defense of 90+ page thesis, "Civil Conflict Outcomes and
Recurrence"
. Well reviewed coursework including international and domestic
politics, history, micro- and macro-economics, philosophy, and
sociology
. Elected member of the Student Academic Council and International
Studies Committee, 2007-2008
Mainland Regional High School (2000 -2004)
Linwood, NJ
Graduated 12 of 386, GPA 5.1 weighted
. National Blue Ribbon public school
. Captain of the Academic Team, 2003-2004
. National Merit Scholarship Commendation
. National AP Scholar Commendation