Administrative Assistant Data Entry
Resume:
Mark A. Richards Jr.
San Antonio, TX *****
******@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a position where I can not only hone skills and knowledge acquired from my education, volunteer, and organization memberships, but also thoroughly apply experience and knowledge in attempts to be in a position to grow and effect change (whether inside or outside the company).
Skills
30 Project Management Professional Development Units in pursuit of PMP
Knowledge of Federal Investigative Procedures & Practices, Laws of Evidence
AML knowledge
Lean Six Sigma (currently working on online certification)
Computer: Microsoft Excel (ie, pivot tables, nested formulae and knowledge of less common but powerful worksheet functions), Access, Word ( ie, mailmerge, cross-references and ability to troubleshoot formatting in existing documents), Publisher, Outlook, Project and PowerPoint; ArcGIS, various specialized databases for research, data entry, retrieval, including SPSS, SAS CT Summation and other law software(Relativity, Lexis and Westlaw). Typing speed: 50 wpm
Written Language: Construct clear, precise, audience specific reports and summaries, memos, and other forms of correspondence
Public Speaking: Experience speaking to groups ranging in size from 6-75.
Leadership: Regularly use interpersonal skills to relate to and motivate others toward desired goals.
Experience leading those of different races, nationalities, sex, and culture due to my emergence from a multi-racial background, and the exact nature of my major (Global Affairs), which put me in close proximity with those from varying backgrounds
Experience with AutoCAD technologies and programs
Proficient with Adobe media software ranging from Photoshop through the rest of the Adobe Creative suite
Technical & Legal writing and report generation experience
Sharepoint Experience & Database Management
Monitoring & Evaluation Experience
Proficient in Spanish and native English-speaking capabilities
Knowledge of telematics and its use on fleet/container/vehicle deployment
Current Secret Clearance-
Education: Fairfax, VA.
Bachelor of Arts in, Global Economics and Management
Minor in Latin American Studies
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA May 2014
GPA: 3.82
Professional Experience:
Program Analyst Dec 2018-current
QI2/AETC San Antonio, TX
Analyzed and maintained budget for all Program Initiatives, led innovation council meetings, tracked and maintained data for subsequent analysis, invented processes to aid with information flow, and assisted in any other programmatic duties,
Provided Programmatic support the US Air Force’s Air Education & Training Command
Yellow Ribbon Reserve Coordinator (ARNG) Sept 2017-current
IGH / Dept of Defense Arlington Hall, VA
provide programmatic support and assistance with preparing briefs, data collection, analysis, surveys, and FEPP’s web-based scheduling tool
Acted in a liaison role between the Army National Guard and the Department of Defense
Created a framework for monitoring and evaluating the execution of DoD YRRP programs
Supply chain management of the ESGR store in order to provide materials needed for YRRP events across the 54 states and territories
Use statistical packages to track and analyze data trends in deployment rates, funding, etc.
Assist Event Coordinators in identifying and addressing any concerns that may arise in their respective geographic territories
Program Analyst Dec 2016-June 2017
BlueForce, INC/ Dept of State (INL Bureau) Washington, DC
Provided programmatic, contractual, logistical, and administrative support to the INL/WHP Caribbean team.
Aided in the management of international grants, projects, and programs
Responsible for the implementation of re-formatting internal SharePoint site
Assist the team with information management (compiling, reviewing, and synthesizing reporting on Caribbean Basin programs and updating and maintaining SharePoint and reference documents) and will serve as the main point of contact for some Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) country programs or projects.
Organize and attend meetings and provide other general administrative and programmatic support to help the Caribbean team implement their programs.
Undertake research projects to track trends in law enforcement, counternarcotics, and other rule of law issues in the region.
Created Program Scope and Work Plans
Managed Sharepoint site (managed the sharepoint site to include a calendar with dates & events, pages detailing different projects taking place in the division, incorporated images & links to laws and forms
Responsible for the troubleshooting the sharepoint site and its maintenance (quality control of links and information)
Created INL’s first research repository, compiling and creating trend analysis on counternarcotics flows
Assist Lead FOIA Analyst with responses to FOIA requests
Paralegal Specialist Nov 2014-Dec 2016
US Dept of Justice Washington, DC
Had a Public Trust Clearance for position
Assisted 20+ federal attorneys with their Federal cases, primarily responsible for litigation support tasks such as drafting and finalizing official memoranda, subpoenas, managing productions, handling confidential documents, and maintenance of archived information
Conducted / facilitated interviews for depositions
Responsible for searching databases (ie, Summation, Relativity, CaseMap, NextLP) for evidence pertaining to fraud & antitrust cases
Trial Preparation Tasks which included, but is not limited to, compilation of trial exhibits, witness notebooks and general attorney assistance with witness and expert preparation for trial.
Helped Paralegal Team roll out new software (Updates, new programs, etc)
Researched, identified and analyzed market and industry data & trends
Helped to closeout FOIA Requests
Scan FOIA support documents related to cases assigned into the FOIA database
Redact documents in accordance with agency/entity FOIA protocols which include annotating appropriate FOIA exemptions on records.
Researching Federal statues & laws for evidence gathering, and formulation of case theory
Staff Assistant July 2014-Jan 2016
FEMA Engineering Library Alexandria, VA
Part of a team that evaluated flooding around the United States, responsible for compiling, Part of FEMA’s Flood Insurance Mapping Program Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) Program evaluated scientific and technical data to FEMA's standards to determine mandatory flood insurance purchase requirement for properties
Primarily responsible for responsible for compiling, securing GIS information and using database manipulation and entry skills to update information
Reviewed the previous mapping system, archived, stored and removed for its subsequent digitization
Administrative Assistant Sept 2010- May 2014
George Mason University Public & Int’l Affairs Dept. Fairfax, VA
Solely responsible for compiling, securing, and organizing confidential and sensitive student records.
Responsible for Managing and responding to Department clerical needs, including copying, filing, document formatting and collation, proofreading and ordering of supplies.
Responsible for handling and redirecting, as appropriate, incoming and outgoing calls, mail, and fax, and maintain Government Affairs Department email account and digital fax account
Assisted with coordination of events and activities.
Responsible for working independently and resolving problems within an assigned area of responsibility. Responsible for possessing strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills and have the ability to multi-task. Also responsible for acquiring knowledge of government procedures and policies in support of acquisition, logistics, and fielding activities.
Responsible for in person inquiry, technology quality assurance, archiving and cataloging
Drafting, reviewing correspondence
Assisted in the roll out of new office software and updates
Student Account Reconciliation
Leadership and Activities
Member of Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society; Apr 2013-Current
George Mason University Intramural Football Team Captain; Aug 2010-May 2014
Member of the Society for International Development; Oct 2012-Present
Member of the Golden Key Honor Society Apr 2012-Present
Recipient of the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; Dec 2010
Invitation to join Phi Beta Kappa (will be accepting) Honor Society ; April 2014
Relative Coursework
-International Economic Policy -African Economic Development
-Economic Development in Latin America -Managing in a Global Economy
-International Relation Theories -Globalization and Culture
-Global Conflict Analysis&Resolution -Environmental Policy -making in Developing Countries
-Marketing in a Global Economy -Managing Information in a Global Economy
-Revolution and Politics in Latin America -Intro to Global Affairs
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