ALETHIA MARBLE
Chestertown, Maryland 21620
Retired Career Federal Employee
240-***-**** (c)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Geothermal Technology
Program Support Specialist/Executive Assistant
GS-301-13
2004/July 31, 2023
Assists in the allocation of budget for the Geothermal Technologies Program including entering information into CPS.
Ensure that Financial Opportunity Announcements and dated information is executed on a timely basis and in accordance with EE guidelines.
Develop communications products that will reach out to other appropriate agencies, stakeholders, and industry to help advance the Geothermal Technologies Program (GTP) mission.
Update the website with the most current information and served as website coordinator.
Identify events and conferences to be attended by staff and communications team members.
Provides support in the preparation of documentation related to the Program’s budget allocation.
Directs the education and outreach activities for the Geothermal Technologies Program, including working with the Golden field office to develop and compile accomplishments for the fiscal year in CD format.
Prepare slide presentations for briefing the Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Managed, monitored, and developed Congressional budget requests, spend plans, and provided support for planning and budgeting efforts focused on budget execution, program, and project status data for tracking control.
Responsible for HR functions within the Geothermal Office, preparing paperwork for new employees, maintaining employee paperwork, performance appraisals, etc.
Responsible for administrative functions supporting daily office functions including reviewing the work of contractors assigned to the geothermal office.
Updated and redesigned Geothermal Program’s booth and helped redesign the website.
Help direct the transfer of program results to stakeholders to meet their needs and facilitate the adoption of new technologies.
Work with the Golden office on program issues, including the development of an outreach strategy document for Enhanced Geothermal Systems.
Communications contact for the Office of Geothermal Technology as well as the scheduler for the Director.
Managed EERE records management process as well as daily correspondence in the EERE tracker, SharePoint, and e-workflow systems.
Experience working in the Secretary’s Office for over 10 years with at least seven Energy Secretaries.
Performed Scheduling and traveling tasks for the Deputy Secretary as well as other senior staff within the front office for at least seven or more years.
Assist in education and outreach activities for the Geothermal Technologies Program and submit items for EERE weekly report.
Worked in EERE front office scheduling for Assistant Secretary.
Lead, organize, and participate in organizational meetings.
Routinely establish and maintain professional working relations with Geothermal Energy Association and other organizations.
Develop and manage GTP’s Communication and Outreach budget.
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of the Secretary
Program Support Specialist for
Deputy Secretary- GS-301-13
2002-2004
Planned itineraries and schedules for domestic as well as foreign travel for the Deputy Secretary.
Served as the primary point of contact and liaison with offices within the Department on a wide range of issues.
Assisted in developing responses for the Deputy Secretary and other senior staff to inquiries from legislators and other policymakers.
Coordinated and maintained the Deputy Secretary’s daily calendar and managed his daily activities including meetings with the Secretary and other high-level officials.
Screened and prioritized phone calls, e-mails, external and internal correspondence.
Scheduled daily meetings and maintained testimony and legislative Q&As from congressional committee hearings in the tracking database.
Assisted in developing responses for the Secretary and other senior staff in answering inquiries received from legislators and other policymakers as well as inquiries on a variety of energy-related.
Planned and created a travel itinerary for the Deputy Secretary as well as working with the Chief of Staff to research and create on-site opportunities to advance the Department of Energy’s mission and message.
Point of contact for submission of time and attendance.
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of the Secretary
Program Support Specialist for
Chief of Staff – GS-301-11
1989-2002
Responsible for managing the daily schedule for the Chief of Staff
Worked with other senior-level staff within the Office of the Secretary and program field offices of the Department of Energy to provide support, advice, and service regarding activities of the Office of the Secretary.
Provided a professional, customer-oriented approach when dealing with the public, members of Congress, and other senior-level officials.
Skilled in communicating travel requirements and itineraries to senior-level officials.
SKILLS:
Proven reliability, communication, management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.
Direct experience in conference planning, event management, and marketing services
Proficient with Internet/Intranet, Novell Office System, Microsoft Outlook, Red Dot, and CONCUR travel -- Knowledgeable in preparing travel documentation and working with the department’s Ad Trav travel office to establish airline flights and documentation relating to travel.
Provided staff support and program management assistance for the office/Program Director, including planning, organizing, and carrying out various projects.
Education
Associate degree from Prince George’s Community College
Certificate - Chamber Executive Professional Training
References:
Christine Bing
Program Analyst
U.S. Department of Energy
Jay Nathwani
Geothermal Engineer
U.S. Department of Energy
Tiffany Davis
Human Resources Specialist