Program Analyst

Cole S. Kochanowski

Washington, DC

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Synchron LLC, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations N81, Program Analyst Jan 2024 – Present

Assist with task management, maintaining standard operating procedures for the office.

Facilitate the completion of over 40 study one-pagers for N81’s distribution to various DoD and Navy stakeholders that have led to operation and policy changes throughout the Department.

Prepare talking points, read ahead materials, and briefs for Navy senior leadership

Streamlined the N81 correspondence routing process, implementing a new tracking system to enhance document flow and ensure timely responses to Navy staff taskers and congressional inquiries.

Provide support for a 2-star Admiral and Senior Executive Service members of the Navy Great American Restaurant Group, Server/Bartender/Dining Room Support Manager Aug 2022 – Dec 2023

Manage basic logistics and scheduling requirements in support of day-to-day operations

Oversaw a team of 40, ensuring seamless service, and maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction

Worked within a large team environment with colleagues and constituents of all backgrounds

Deliver all requests on deadline and work to ensure fast turnaround times on every order PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American Councils for International Education, Dushanbe, Tajikistan Jun 2022 – Aug 2022

Completed an immersion program abroad with a focus on international study and diplomacy

Achieved an Intermediate-Low level language competency through intensive Persian language study

Supported the college applications process of Afghan refugees throughout Tajikistan

Amassed data and tested metrics for educational policy and general teaching methods Federal Emergency Management Agency, Policy Intern Jul 2021 – Aug 2021

Staffed the FEMA CBRN Operation Branch to support training and education policy

Worked with organization leadership to educate FEMA officers on CBRN rapid response

Managed all other duties as directed by FEMA executive management to hit target deadlines COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE

University of New Haven, Residence Hall Advisor Mar 2021 – May 2022

Supported students throughout the university across a wide range of questions and concerns

Organized and programed budget of $90,000 for the university across a number of stake holders. University of New Haven, Center for Prevention Project Lead Aug 2021 – Dec 2021

Lead a team in conducting a Department of Homeland Security initiative focused on domestic terrorism policy

Used quantitative analysis and statical methods to analyze potential legislative opportunities VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

American Space – Afghan Refugee College Applications Volunteer Habitat for Humanity – Affordable Housing Volunteer EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, National Security Studies, University of New Haven, Class of 2022 CREDENTIALS, HONORS & AWARDS

Top-Secret Clearance Fulbright Scholar B1 - Farsi/Tajik

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