SARA R. VOGLER

**** *********** ***, ** ********** DC 20008 - 661-***-**** - ac1n7j@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Experienced and Motivated Program Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Event Management, Community Outreach, and Public Speaking. Strong operations professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in International Relations and Political Science from California State University, Sacramento.

Employment History

US Department of Health and Human Services- Administration for Community Living

Office on Healthcare Information and Counseling, Washington DC

Program Analyst (April 2015 – present)

Oversee, and support assigned 13 Senior Medicare Patrol, State Health Insurance Assistance Program and MIPPA grantees.

oProvide them continued and ongoing any technical assistance and general support as the grantees work to accomplish the requirements of the respective programs.

oEnsuring that grantees are operating per requirements of the respective programs by conducting monthly check ins and providing technical support on a as needed basis

Create an open communication and partnership with grantees that allows for the free flow of communication between ACL and the grantees.

Completed three grantee site visits and site visit write ups, as assigned by OHIC leadership.

Reviewed all grantee-submitted reports in a timely fashion to ensure the grantee is making the necessary progress on their project.

Facilitated the administration of OHIC programs and as assigned by OHIC leadership:

Assisted in the planning the SMP/SHIP National Conference

Led and facilitated an agency wide presentation on Disability Etiquette

Enter your specific assignments (e.g., handle SMP cases, plan the national conference)

US Department of Health and Human Services- Administration for Community Living

Immediate Office of the Administrator, Washington DC

Executive Assistant (January 2013- April 2015)

Maintains travel and speech calendar as well as scheduling and coordinating invitations with outside stakeholders

Makes travel arrangements using Govtrip, the automated system, and prepares related travel vouchers and reports.

Responsible for the collection, assembly and dissemination of substantive briefing materials; works with other staff to accumulate information and prepare necessary background information for use by supervisor in such activities.

Prepares and secures appropriate paperwork clearances and associated documents to ensure timely disposition of all products

Researches and synthesizes information to be used in response to written products and telephone requests for information from other offices, agencies, federal departments and the public.

Serves as the backup to the full-time Executive Secretary staff

Analyzed and reviewed Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) grants for four states.

Drafted anniversary blogs on behalf of the Administrator.

Analyzed and reviewed Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) grants for six states

Drafted 10 different types of talking points for the Administrator for use at speaking engagements

Prepares several types of greeting letters and thank you letters written responses for senior staff

Composes replies of a limited technical nature for a variety of correspondence

Keeps supervisors and staff informed of administrative issues and developments.

Works effectively with staff in responding to questions and resolving problems.

Responds to inquiries from management staff regarding administrative policies and procedures.

Provides personal briefings to Administrator and Deputy Administrator for speaking engagements in regards to logistical arrangements.

George Washington University Radio (GW)

HodgePodge - Washington, DC

Creator/Host (May 2013 – May 2015 )

Hosted a local weekly nightly radio show that reached 50 listeners

Topics included: popular culture, social justice, and disability culture

Utilized mixed multimedia like Adobe Audition and Windows Media Player to stream music online

US Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Community Living

President’s Committee on People with Intellectual Disabilities

Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Washington DC

Administrative Support Assistant (September 2012 – January 2013)

Worked with Senior Advisor on technology needs as related to blackberry, computer, and other office technologies

Attended International Briefing with Near East Nations to discuss disability policy abroad

Took initiative to review documents weekly on F Drive in order to reorganize documents on a as needed.

Developed PCPID Contribution to AIDD Weekly Report for the Assistant Secretary/Administrator.

Reviewed, transposed, and edited official transcript of the PCPID October meeting into minutes.

US Department of Labor - Office of Disability Employment Policy

Washington, DC

Policy, Communications, and Outreach & Youth Policy Intern – (May 2012 - September 2012)

Managed the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) database to register over 300 schools

Disseminated short papers for staff review on multiple topics such as disability, youth, and employment

Followed up with 35 employers on Soft Skills manuals to better understand the use of the initiative

Designed the website structure of Add Us In, a multi-million dollar initiative to increase employment in small businesses

YourStoryMatters

Santa Clarita, CA

Founder - (August 2011 – Present)

Communicated with 5 organizations on the message of anti-bullying and self-esteem to students and professionals

Networked with multi-community groups to collaborate efforts for speaking events with SCV Junior Chambers

KSSU HodgePodge

Sacramento, CA

Creator/Host - (September 2009 - May 2012)

Hosted a local weekly nightly radio show that reached 50 listeners

Topics included: popular culture, social justice, and disability culture

Engaged with local bands and students on music and current events

Utilized mixed multimedia like Adobe Audition and Windows Media Player to stream music online

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

Sacramento, CA

Assistant Youth Organizer - (May 2010 - August 2011)

Responsible for leading the implementation of a strategic plan for the California Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities (YLF)

Linked with nonprofit organizations and private sectors about funding sources to make sure that YLF was viable for future generations

Held monthly conference calls with 15 alumni to discuss the future of the project

Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the UC Davis MIND Institute

Davis, CA

Public Speaker - (January 2010-December 2011)

Led self-improvement workshops on success and ability to small groups of 5 youth

Spoke on motivational topics such as leadership and adversity

Facilitated set goals for a group of 5 youth such as achieving success after college at leadership summits

Office of Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi

Sacramento, CA

Communications Assistant - (Aug 2009-Dec 2009)

Drafted press releases and responded to constituents’ correspondence

Attended press briefings on behalf of the press secretary; reported back summary at staff meetings

Edited proclamations

Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

Sacramento, CA

Executive Writer Assistant - (Jan 2009-May 2009)

Responded to 900 letters from diverse community groups

Capital Unity Council

Sacramento, CA

Researcher – (August 2008-December 2008)

Developed a social model promoting the association

Researched community issues

Tracked monetary donations to the organization

Education Bachelor of Arts, International Relations/Political Science

California State University, Sacramento, 2011

Sacramento, CA

Associate of Arts, Transfer Studies-CSU

California Community College, 2008

Valencia, CA

Certificate - Humanities

Jagiellonian University, 2005

Krakow, Poland

Volunteer Experience

Tour Guide, Kennedy Center

September 2016 – March 2017

Skills

Multilingual: English, Polish (Fluent) Hebrew, and Spanish (reading/writing)

Technology: Blogger, Tumblr, Adobe Audition, SPSS

Community Activity

Member, Kennedy Center VSA Knowledge Group

Washington, DC

June 2012

Member, National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)

Washington, DC

January 2013

Member, TASH – Washington DC

January 2013

Awards

Community award – Multicultural Center – Sacramento State - May 2011

Community award – Multicultural Center – Sacramento State - May 2010

Professional Development

Dragon Naturally Speaking training for students – Sacramento State

August 2010 – May 2011

Taught faculty workshop – Student Success - College of the Canyons

November 2011

Taught student workshop – Sharing Your Story - Girl Scouts DC

July 2013

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