Dr. Rhonda Dula, PhD http://www.RhondaDula.com
***** ********** ****, ***** #**** - Houston, Texas 77024
International Mobile Contact# 818/510-2519, Email: **********@*****.***
US Citizen looking for employment opportunity, willing to relocate
LEADING CHANGE, LEADING PEOPLE and BUILDING COALITIONS
Former US Diplomat, experienced in international affairs, best of all having US federal government work experience including honorable military service; Strong work ethics, ability to multitask, and excellent interpersonal skills. Understand the importance of giving outstanding service focusing on satisfaction, along with excellent management activities, security/safety measures, organizational development; extensive background in church administration, financial/budget, labor law, human resource management, labor relations, change management, education/training, risk management and contract acquisitions.
WORK EXPERIENCE HISTORY
US Department of Commerce - Economic Statistical Data Administration - Texas Regional HQS, Office Field Operations Supervisor, Temp. US Government Contract, 11/2019 – PRESENT: Conduct and maintain professional business integrity under, time constraints, limited personnel and various multicultural diverse backgrounds while managing multiple assignments, settings deadlines and overseeing challenging situations while remaining flexible and effective. Texas Regional HQS, Office Field Operations Supervisor for CFM - Census Field Managers, CFS - Census Field Supervisors and Field Operations Enumerators collecting economic statistical data; temporary full-time w/US Department of Commerce, every ten years for, US Economic Development Statistical Data Administration – Census Bureau.
US Department of Homeland Security - DHS, Office of International Affairs - OIA US American Regional Embassy Asia APO, AP 96546 US Diplomat, Human Resource Training Operations Management, 01/2011 – 10/2019: Knowledge of current US theory and practice in teaching and learning, with special emphasis on training, including knowledge of professional organizations in the US and abroad/Ability to prioritize among competing demands simultaneously managed multiple projects, deal with short time lines and adapted to changing priorities:
- Experienced in building Training and Educational Programs.
- Experienced with International training.
- Understand the breadth and diversity of education and training.
Knowledge of educational management environment including leadership; knowledge of management of educational concepts and technically oriented activities; In the following elements:
a. Worked with diverse cultures and foreign establishments.
b. Worked effectively with a wide range of key internal and external offices from industry, and international training partners.
c. Responded to relevant requirements (operational and user).
d. Integrated activities/programs and other government agencies.
e. Partnered with industry and academia.
US Department of Commerce - Economic Statistical Data Administration – California Regional HQS/Texas Regional HQS, Partnership Coordinator/Field Supervisor, Temp. US Government Contract, 03/2008 –12/2010: (Partnership Coordinator) – Harnessed EEO partnerships and developed business organizations through community service activities in preparations within their prospective communities. With the usage of contract services/logistics, oral communications and in writing, effectively reached public interest through meetings/group activities (such as festivals, workshops, seminars, concerts, school events senior events, hospitals, churches businesses, organizations, institutions and all level of government offices). Conducted and maintained professional business integrity under, time constraints, limited personnel and various multicultural diverse backgrounds while managing multiple assignments, settings deadlines and overseeing challenging situations while remaining flexible and effective. Transferred from California Regional HQS to Texas Regional HQS, District Field Supervisor for Field Enumerators collecting economic statistical data; temporary full-time work experience within the US Department of Commerce, every ten years for, Economic Statistical Data Administration.
US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of International Affairs (OIA) - US American Regional Embassy Asia APO, AP 96546 US Diplomat/Management Operations and Project Management Development, 11/2003 – 03/2008
Responsible for coordination/formulation/review/execution of regional budgets/finance, organizational development, evaluated/recommended management program objectives, served as diplomatic adviser, facilitated office environment IT security/country travel clearance liaison. Project Manager for reconstruction and consolidation for (DHS)(OIA) Asia Region, successfully opened several new field office operations including an International Law Enforcement Training Academy (ILEA); Thailand, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Philippines, India & Pretoria, South Africa. Provided guidance to Foreign Service Nationals (FSN's) regarding continued security procedures within the foreign government(s) service agreements for each assigned location, facilitated and coordinated all diplomatic contracts/services and logistical liaison activities. Prepared and presented reports documenting victim witness issues and results. Completed Victim Witness Program tasks/projects; provided law enforcement activity of conformance.
US Department of Treasury, US Customs Service San Diego Regional District, US Treasury Law Enforcement Officer, 9/1995 – 11/2003: Reviewed documentation to identity patterns of violations and/or contraband smuggling, prepared enforcement activity reports including search/arrest/seizures reports and memorandum of information received. Responsible for collecting/protecting revenue due to the United States, responsible for facilitating legitimate international trade traffic, served as Immigration Inspector, including inspection activities/immigration status/declarations/legally determines admissibility into the United States. ERT - Enforcement Rotation Team, working as Team Leader @ San Diego County/Imperial County/Riverside County, airports, seaports, land borders, Intel-center operations, commercial operations, north bound/south bound border operations, railways, cruise liners, import/export, Custom warehouse(s), FP&F (Fines Penalties & Forfeitures) and evidence transfers/transport.
US Army - California Military Academy - (CMA), Counter Drug
Task Force Grizzly - (TFG), Supervisory Field Administrator, 2/1981 – 9/1995:
Responsible for supervisory duties and field support operations, supervised forty-four personnel in three regional field office locations, developed, implemented policies, procedures and operational instructions regarding law enforcement joint task force counter drug operations, military, federal/local law enforcement agency activities and operations. Experienced in the Human Resource Community of Practice, effectively worked with all levels of staff. Administered and communicated programs, policies and procedures, evaluated present programs through research, surveys, and trend analysis. Provided Recruiting and Performance Management processes across the organization. Evaluated factors such as job experience, education and training, skills, knowledge and abilities, qualifications and other data pertinent to classification, selection and referral. Written comprehensive position descriptions and supporting documentation. Provided problem resolution. Provided HR Records Management: Implemented and maintained information and related policies and procedures to obtain records and process information. Provided retrieval ability to produce information for analysis and decision-making, statistical data and other related reports as required. Demonstrated proficiency with accuracy and organizational skills. Performed a variety of operation support services in the areas of: meetings, events, conference planning, correspondence, time reporting, budget reporting, work schedules, facilities, procurement, travel, security and so forth. Served as Executive Administrator, ability to multitask in a fast-paced office while providing superior service to multiple senior executives, technical managers and professional staff with day-to-day operational matters. Provided backup support for other operational services outside primary duties. Experienced in the following areas assets of: EEO, labor relations, services relations, risk management, change management, professional development, manpower administration management and other operational developmental management needs. Worldwide Assignments: US Territories, NATO assignments – Europe/ Africa/ Asia.
EDUCATION – Oaklands University – Scholarship Fellowship Honors Program, (NATO) – North Atlantic Treaty Organization
PhD Project Management Organizational Development - Oaklands University, 211 Semester Hours GPA – 3.8, 6/2003: Organizational communications, Legal considerations in Project Management, Group Development and Organizational Behavior, Project planning, Strategic Management, Leadership and Decision-Making. Leadership skills, Advanced Project Management, Project Planning and Execution, Operations Management, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
MA - Human Resource Management Development - Oaklands University, 280 Semester Hours GPA – 3.9, 5/2001: Employment Law, Labor Relations, Human Resource Management Analysis & Problems, Public Relations, Human Resource Management, Health & Safety in the Workforce, Economic Development, Interviewing for Managers, Managerial Economics, Performance Appraisal I, Environmental & Resource Policy, Career Management, Microcomputer Applications, Performance Appraisal II, Quantitative Business Analysis, Team Building & Leadership, Training & Development Skills/Organization Structure & Design, Gender & Ethnicity, Work/Thesis
BA - Business Administration Management Oaklands University, 444 Semester Hours GPA – 4.0, 6/1999: Business Mathematics, Calculus I, Principles of Accounting I-III, Cost Accounting I-II, Principle of Marketing I-III, Fundamentals of Economics, Auditing Financial Information, Principles of Financial Reporting and Investments, English I-II, Fundamentals of Earth Science, Intro to Biology, Intro to Astronomy, Intro to Psychology, Sociological Theory, World Civilization to 1500's, US Government up to 1900's, Project Management, Management Concepts I-II, Advertising I-II, Small Business Management, Business Presentations, Early Greek Philosophers, Public Speaking, Accounting Systems, Europeans 19 Century, Comparative Religions, Personnel & Human Resource Management, US Government from 1900's, World Civilization from the 1500's, Financial Management, Federal & State Income Tax, and Internship.
KSA’s – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Performed liaison duties in support of an organizational program planning process; participated in developing and implementing long-and-short-range plans, procedures, and policies relating to the organization’s needs: Prepared and performed duties as document comptroller and established the ability to interpret and write reports, schedules, letters and technical proposal activities. Compiled collective data and furnish management information in written concise comprehensive regulatory reports, research, developed and established systemic guidelines and checklist to ensure efficient use of business contracting practices, proposals and procedures utilized and coordinated. Maintained and prepared staff reports, charts graphs and directive in organizing complied data to develop a variety of check and balance systems in contract procedural business activity proposals. Utilized management tools in controlling and coordination of quality control assurances by the use of reference data library to write concise and comprehensive reports. Developed and maintained records, established management reports, special technical reports, business communication program documents and related materials. Initiated and conducted analytically and technical assistance supported by maintaining overall effective application of guidelines in meeting priorities. Provided and promote efficient and economical operations providing quality and quantity of any given workload. Established the tactful ability to deal with and gain the cooperation of others in given situations, independently gain purpose to obtain facts or clarify information in any objective. Provided and promote efficient and economical operations providing quality and quantity of a given workload. Provided information, advice, and recommendations to managers regarding organizational design and position management within labor relations.
SKILLS
Top Secret (SCI) clearance, Foreign Service liaison skills as well as facilitating functional intelligence data activities and US International/ diplomatic relations, expert ability to understand administrative concepts and practices such as human resource management, project management, change management, risk management, finance, budget, logistics, property management, fleet management, procurement, contract services administration, acquisition management and law enforcement activities. Expert skills in applied established policies and/or procedures, establishing new practices and procedures to meet unique and special situations, and expert ability to plan, organize, coordinate to meet deadlines, develop, identify and analyze functional solutions.
AWARDS/SPECIAL INTEREST
US Presidential National Physical Fitness Lifetime Achievement Award
Disabled Veterans of America Lifetime Member,
Armed Forces Humanitarian Award
(BIG) - Blacks in Government Lifetime Achievement Award http://www.bignet.org
Booker T. Washington US National Merit Service Award,
Rosa Parks US National Tolerance Award,
(NAFE) - National Association of Female Executives Lifetime Achievement Award
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