Deborah A. Severn

**** ***** ******** **** ****: 301-***-****

Owings, MD 20736 Office 202-***-**** Email: adgia7@r.postjobfree.com

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FEDERAL EXPERIENCE

Special Assistant to Deputy Assistant to the President for Strategic Planning and Special Assistant to the President for International Organizations and Aide

National Security Council Jan 2020 to Present

Supervisors: Kevin Harrington and Anny Vu

Reviewed incoming correspondence, reports, and inquiries to determine if material could be handled personally or needed to be assigned to a staff officer.

Ability to effectively work in diverse team environments, produce deliverables with short lead times, work independently with minimal supervision, and maintain confidentiality of information

Organized meetings with high ranking Government officials and civilians.

Organized secure telephone calls and SVTC’s and non-secure video conferences.

Prepare conference requests, and travel requests and travel authorizations and reimbursements.

Sent security clearances for travel and meetings.

Escorted VIP’s

Did physical clearances were received for appointments here on the compound.

Coordinated calendars for two DAP’s and 7 directors.

Experience with the office operations within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and the operations of safes for the handling and storage of classified information

Possess strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workloads in a business environment

A demonstrated attention to detail, strong analytical and organization skills

Worked closely with the National Security Advisors office.

Was the point person for computer problems between the NSC Help desk and the White House IT office.

Arranged the on-boarding and departing of staff.

In charge of ordering and maintaining office supplies and office furniture.

Maintained filing systems.

Special Assistant to Deputies Assistant to the President for Strategic Planning and Deputy Assistant to the President for Emerging Technologies

National Security Council March 2019 to Jan 2020

Supervisors: Kevin Harrington and Dr. Happerson

Reviewed incoming correspondence, reports, and inquiries to determine if material could be handled personally or needed to be assigned to a staff officer.

Ability to effectively work in diverse team environments, produce deliverables with short lead times, work independently with minimal supervision, and maintain confidentiality of information

Organized meetings with high ranking Government officials and civilians.

Possess strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workloads in a business environment

A demonstrated attention to detail, strong analytical and organization skills

Strong time management skills and flexible work approach to ensure deadlines are always met and expectations are always managed

Escorted VIP’s

Organized secure telephone calls and SVTC’s and non-secure video conferences.

Prepare conference requests, and travel requests and travel authorizations and reimbursements.

Sent security clearance for travel and meetings.

Did physical clearances were received for meetings here to enter the compound.

Experience with the office operations within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and the operations of safes for the handling and storage of classified information

Coordinated calendars for two DAP’s and 7 directors.

Organized PC and sub-PCC meetings.

Worked closely with the National Security Advisors office.

Arranged the on-boarding and departing of staff.

In charge of ordering and maintaining office supplies and office furniture.

Maintain filing systems

Special Assistant to Deputy Assistant to the President for Legal Affairs Jan 2017 to March 2019

National Security Council Supervisor: John Eisenberg

Reviewed incoming correspondence, reports, and inquiries to determine if material can be handled personally or assigned to the appropriate staff member.

Ability to effectively work in diverse team environments, produce deliverables with short lead times, work independently with minimal supervision, and maintain confidentiality of information

Possess strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workloads in a business environment

A demonstrated attention to detail, strong analytical and organization skills

Strong time management skills and flexible work approach to ensure deadlines are always met and expectations are always managed

Escorted VIP’s

Composed and prepared final form replies to correspondence and non-policy materials, for signature.

Reviewed all outgoing correspondence to ensure necessary information is attached and alerted of deviations to the attention of the appropriate action officer.

Set up secure teleconference videos.

Set up large meetings with outside entities and reserve conference rooms and do all the clearances.

Prepare conference requests, and travel requests and travel authorizations and reimbursements.

Sent clearance for travel and meetings.

Made sure clearances were received for meetings here.

Experience with the office operations within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and the operations of safes for the handling and storage of classified information

Coordinated calendars for one DAP and one SAP and 2 Senior Directors.

Reviewed Financial Disclosures for all directors and AP’s, DAP’s, and SAP’s that needed to submit.

Reviewed conference requests for basic information before going onto the final approval process

Did waves for large meetings

Worked closely with the Upper Suite and Oval and COS office for meetings with the DAP.

Arranged the on-boarding and departing of staff.

In charge of ordering and maintaining office supplies and furniture.

Maintain filing systems.

Special Assistant to Deputy Assistant to the President for Economic Affairs June 2016 to Jan 2017

National Security Council

Reviewed incoming correspondence, reports, and inquiries to determine if material can be handled personally or assigned to the appropriate staff member.

Ability to effectively work in diverse team environments, produce deliverables with short lead times, work independently with minimal supervision, and maintain confidentiality of information

Composed and prepared final form replies to correspondence and non-policy materials, for signature.

A demonstrated attention to detail, strong analytical and organization skills

Strong time management skills and flexible work approach to ensure deadlines are always met and expectations are

always managed

Reviewed all outgoing correspondence to ensure necessary information is attached and alerted of deviations to the attention of the appropriate action officer.

Possess strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workloads in a business environment

Escorted VIP’s

Set up secure teleconference videos.

Set up large meetings with outside entities and reserve conference rooms and do all the clearances.

Experience with the office operations within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and the operations of safes for the handling and storage of classified information

Prepare conference requests, and travel requests and travel authorizations and reimbursements.

Coordinated calendars for one SAP and 2 Senior Directors.

Arranged to on-boarding and departing of staff.

In charge of ordering and maintaining office supplies and furniture.

Maintain filing systems.

Special Assistant to Senior Director for Arms Control and Nonproliferation Nov 2015 to Jun 2016

National Security Council Supervisor: John Wolfsthal

Reviewed incoming correspondence, reports, and inquiries to determine if material can be handled personally or assigned to the appropriate staff member.

Ability to effectively work in diverse team environments, produce deliverables with short lead times, work independently with minimal supervision, and maintain confidentiality of information

Composed and prepared final form replies to correspondence and non-policy materials, for signature.

Reviewed all outgoing correspondence to ensure necessary information is attached and alerted of deviations to the attention of the appropriate action officer.

Possess strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workloads in a business environment

A demonstrated attention to detail, strong analytical and organization skills

Escorted VIP’s

Strong time management skills and flexible work approach to ensure deadlines are always met and expectations are always managed

Set up secure teleconference videos.

Set up large meetings with outside entities and reserve conference rooms.

Sent clearances for travel and meetings.

Experience with the office operations within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and the operations of safes for the handling and storage of classified information

Made sure clearances were received for meetings here.

Prepare conference requests, and travel requests and travel authorizations and reimbursements.

Coordinated calendars for the Senior Director and 5 staff members.

Arranged the on-boarding and departing of staff.

In charge of ordering and maintaining office supplies and furniture.

Maintain filing systems.

National Security Council, Executive Office of the President

Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary (GS-0303-12) Nov 2005 to Nov 2015

National Security Council, Office of the Executive Secretary Supervisor: Nate Tibbits

Review all incoming correspondence, reports, inquiries which are processed or screened by the Executive Secretary. Determine which items can be handled personally, forwarding the rest with all background material to appropriate staff for action.

Maintain the Executive Secretaries calendar, coordinating with the schedulers of the National Security Advisor, Deputy National Security Advisor, White House Chief of Staff, Vice President and the President.

Ability to effectively work in diverse team environments, produce deliverables with short lead times, work independently with minimal supervision, and maintain confidentiality of information

Escorted VIP’s

Possess strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workloads in a business environment

A demonstrated attention to detail, strong analytical and organization skills

Strong time management skills and flexible work approach to ensure deadlines are always met and expectations are always managed

Acted as liaison between the Executive Secretary and the National Security Council Staff

Coordinates the National Security Advisor’s Principal meetings and the President’s NSC meetings, arranging rsvps and seating charts.

Manages all military meetings with the President making sure clearances are in and escorting to and from the Oval Office..

Manages U.S. Ambassador Meetings with the President, making sure clearances are in and escorting to and from the Oval office.

Arrange meetings and ensure location, seating, and other details are covered. Arrange all travel details for foreign and domestic trips to accompany the President. Coordinate staff support on all Presidential travel.

Work with staff on full range of grievance issues to provide information and solutions to Executive Secretary and convey guidance to the staff in return.

Experience with the office operations within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and the operations of safes for the handling and storage of classified information

Experience organizing and hosting events with up to 100 people, including creating agendas, managing RSVPs, managing escorts and meals, and event scheduling

Maintains continual access to highly sensitive information and ensures complete confidentially and trust of the Executive Secretary.

Was principal lead on the official visit of the President of Afghanistan, arranged from invites and rsvps for POTUS meetings and press conference.

Prepared package requesting date with POTUS for departure photos of employees departing the NSC. Distributed POTUS farewell photos to any employee having photos taken.

Arranged a General Dempsey meeting of all military Generals and spouses meeting here at the White House. There were 48 generals and aides and spouses for a daylong meeting. Arranged a breakfast meet and greet, a meeting, lunch in the two conference rooms, meeting and departure photos for the entire day. Was on hand for any spur of the moment requests.

Sent clearances for travel and meetings for principals.

Did physical clearance were here for meetings at the White House.

Arranged the on-boarding and departing of staff.

In charge of ordering and maintaining office supplies and furniture.

Special Assistant to the Homeland Security Deputy Advisor June 2006 to 2015

National Security Council Supervisor: Heidi Avery

Supported Deputy the same time as Special Assistant for the Executive Secretary

Provide simultaneous support to two senior Presidential Appointees.

Acted as liaison between Deputy Director and Directors for assignments and workflow.

Ability to effectively work in diverse team environments, produce deliverables with short lead times, work independently with minimal supervision, and maintain confidentiality of information

Manage all support functions for the Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security.

Possess strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workloads in a business environment

Collect and reviewed all incoming correspondence.

Escorted VIP’s

Maintain calendar and all scheduling request.

Arrange domestic and foreign-coordinated with Cabinet officials offices, travel orders, reimbursement.

Arranged clearances were sent for meetings, and travel.

Made sure clearances were received for meetings here.

Prepare outgoing correspondence. Prepare nightly read ahead books.

Maintain calendar on all directors under supervision for rotation dates back to home agencies to ensure smooth functioning of staffing support level.

Worked closely with other Cabinet Officials offices on scheduling meetings and phone calls.

Arranged the on-boarding and departing of staff.

In charge of ordering and maintaining office supplies and furniture.

Administrative Support Specialist (GS-0303-11) Nov 2003 to Jan 2005

Senior Director for Asian Affairs Supervisor: Dennis Wilder

National Security Council

Reviewed incoming correspondence, reports, inquiries to determine if material can be handled personally or assigned to the appropriate staff member.

Composed and prepared final form replies to correspondence and non-policy materials, for signature.

Reviewed all outgoing correspondence to ensure necessary information is attached and alerted deviations to the attention of the appropriate action officer.

Escorted VIP’s

Coordinated calendars for the Special Assistant to the President and 8 staff members.

Arranged the on-boarding and departing of staff.

In charge of ordering and maintaining office supplies and furniture.

Administrative Support Specialist (GS-0303-9) Nov 2002 to Nov 2003

National Security Council, Office of the Executive Secretary Supervisor: Cathy Millison

Ensured timely coordination of issues with the Office Manager, the Executive Secretary, his Deputy and other staff members.

Followed security procedures for the safeguarding of classified materials and practices.

Maintained a Department of State cable book to ensure the correct National Security Council staff member had access to read or be read the cable for appropriate clearance and returned to Dept of State.

Proof read materials for the President and made grammatical edits before sending to the National Security Advisor and President.

Made factual edits following review by the National Security Advisor and his Deputy.

Secretary (GS-0318-6) Jun 2001 to Nov 2002

Director for Geology Suitland, MD

Census Bureau

Managed Director’s calendar, travel, training schedules and scheduled on-line conferences.

Scheduled contractor hire dates and assigned work stations.

Worked directly with Bureaus personnel office to ensure timely start and finish dates for contractors and with security office to ensure clearance packages were in order to begin work.

Maintained the Oracle portals for census geographic information.

Financial Assistant (GS-0503-7) Jul 1992 to Jun 2001

Budget Office Suitland, MD

Census Bureau

Reviewed spending reports, submitted corrections and made projections for annual budget.

Reviewed time and attendance cards, submitted information bi-weekly for 260 employees.

Managed 12 Memoranda of Understanding with other Federal and state government agencies.

Received checks from private companies purchasing Census maps. Deposited checks and directed the map office to proceed once funding was confirmed.

Arranged biannual conference to include state and local and Federal government representative information on how the Census affects them. Included securing venue, rooms and food for 150 participants. Set up venue and registered participants.

Prepared personnel actions as a back-up to the human resources staff.

Procurement Clerk (GS-1106-5) Nov 1991 to Jul 1992

Procurement Office Suitland, MD

Census Bureau

Maintained the Census Bureau’s automated procurement tracking system of purchase orders.

Prepared monthly reports, sent reports to auditor and entered adjustments after reconciliation.

Researched companies to ensure they met the requirements for receiving government contracts.

Prepared C.O.D. orders and cash fund purchases.

Financial Assistant (GS-0503-7) Jun 1990 to Nov 1991

Census Bureau Suitland, MD

Prepared project operating plans and budget planning documents and double checked calculations.

Updated operating plans as monthly review indicated.

Monitored and reconciled monthly expenses and distributed monthly and year end budget reports.

Clerk-Typist (GS-0318-5) Nov 1989 to Jun 1990

Census Bureau Suitland, MD

Performed general office duties, answered phones, scheduled meetings, and greeted visitors.

Input budget information into computer system and printed reports.

Office Manager and Bookkeeper Jun 1988 to Nov 1989

Berlitz Marina Deale, MD 20751

Responsible for daily reconciling of cash register in the Ship Store, the Parts Department and Boat Sales.

Processed all boat sale contracts to payoff boat, prepare paperwork for titling boat and trailers.

Processed payroll on a weekly basis.

Made federal and state tax and FICA payments for payroll.

Determined monthly sales tax to be paid from the business sales.

Interviewed personnel for ship store and boat cleaning positions, and r inform personnel when services where no longer needed.

Budget Assistant (GS-0561-6) Jun 1986 to Jun 1988

Naval Research Laboratory Washington, DC

Provided administrative support for work order cost accounting and reporting systems.

Corrected erroneous labor, material, procurement and travel charges against department.

Researched charges with no data to determine where charge should actually be assigned.

Worked independently to accomplish the tasks and achieving the anticipated goals.

Determined how to handle changing assignments to meet deadlines.

Assisted the budget officer in submissions of quarterly and yearly reporting and corrections.

Accounting Technician (GS-0525-6) Dec 1980 to Jun 1986

Naval Research Laboratory Washington, DC

Audited and paid invoices for material or services provided to the Naval Research Laboratory.

Worked directly with Procurement and Supply departments to ensure invoices were correctly billed.

Ensured the monies paid were in the correct fiscal year the funding was obligated in.

Reconciled contracts at year end to determine what was owed to companies or if funds should be released.

Clerk-Typist GS-0322-4 Jan 1978 to Dec 1980

Naval Research Laboratory Washington, DC

Collected time and attendance cards and input hours, leave and overtime for 95 staff.

Kept ledger of spending on supplies and equipment and contracts for division.

Performed general office duties, answering phones, typing, copying and other duties.

Clerk-Steno GS-0322-3 Jun 1977 to Dec 1977

National Air and Space Museum Washington, DC

Took dictation and transcribed from rough drafts.

Typed letters, technical materials, reports, procurement forms and purchase orders.

EDUCATION

A.A. in Accounting 1982

Prince George’s Community College Largo, MD

AWARDS AND HONORS

Performance Award: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Cash Awards: 2001

On-the-Spot Award: 2000

Special Act Award: 1996, 1999

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