A writer
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MARGARET “MEG” ORMISTON
ARLINGTON, VA. 22202
703-***-**** (HOME)
**********@*******.***
EXPERIENCE
NETSTAR-1, McLean, VA
MANAGEMENT ANALYST, Washington, DC
Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS): Program Management Support
Feb. 2009-present
• Issue reports for processing done with inbound requests for change management.
• Expert analyst and advisor evaluating the effectiveness of programs and operations, the productivity and efficiency of management.
• Implement and oversee complex management programs impacting agency activities.
• Plan and conduct broad and/or in-depth special studies to develop or evaluate policies in areas of responsibility.
• Design and coordinate planning activities; develop, implement, or monitor sophisticated management information systems.
• Preparing and/or providing briefings and presentations on analytical findings and recommendations.
• Direct the development of new and/or changes to existing issuances and directives.
• Determine the applicability and effect of new or proposed executive orders, agency directives, and other inter-agency decisions on organizational operations, managerial programs and requirements; and representing the organization at meetings and conferences.
PERFROMANCE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, Washington, DC
EXECUTIVE CONTRACTOR DHS ICE/OCIO Director: T. Queen (Atlas PMO) Detail for Office of Corporate Information Officer, L. McCormack, Deputy R. Foster
February 2008-Jan. 2009
• Edit required documents: one pager, statements of work, standards operating procedures.
• Obtained Department of Homeland Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of the Chief Information Officer Security Clearance for Atlas Program Office contract.
• Managerial administrative support to client(s). Screens, routes telephone calls, maintains appointment 4 calendars, establish reconcile and maintain organized, complete and accurate files and documentation systems.
• Compose routine correspondence to clients and vendors or appropriate personnel for review and approval.
• Performs research, prepares charts, tables and reports using word processing and desktop publishing software to assist with special events, presentations and meetings.
• Establish meetings and conference calls-attend meetings as requested.
• Prepares and distributes agenda, as needed, takes minutes/notes on meetings' activities, and distributes minutes to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate transportation and accommodations and/or off-site meeting facilities, training, deployments.
• Conduct office administrative duties, to include acquisition and maintenance of office furnishings, telephones.
• Screen and distribute mail, rosters, and telephone lists. Order business cards.
• Contribute and participates in agency operations and information management.
CONGRESSMAN FRANK LUCAS, D-3 OKLAHOMA, US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WASHINGTON, DC.
August 2007-Jan. 2008
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
• Make computer corrections to bills, amendments, and digests
• Perform general and legal research
• Perform editorial work relating to publications
• Proofread bills, amendments, and statutory materials
• Make copies of bills, amendments for a team, legislator(s), lobbyists, or the public
• Deliver bills and amendments
• Contact legislators and lobbyists to obtain information relating to bills and amendments
• Conduct computer searches
WASHINGTON CENTER For INTERNSHIPS & ACADEMIC SEMINARS
April 2005-August 2007
PROGRAM MANAGER/CONTRACTING OFFICER TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE/PROFFESSOR
• Edited applications for changes in online system for registering students
• Worked directly with university students placement providing internships
• Coordinated housing for students on USCG bases or surrounding areas
• Enrollment determination for positions in the students’ core competency through
application process
• Supervised undergraduate and graduate students for semester scholastic internship.
• Advised students of availability of positions corresponding with course work through curriculum development for worksite assignments
• Serving as a subject matter expert on contract vehicles
• Assist in the determination of program needs (requiring contract support)
• Suggest potential methods of procurement
• Prepare procurement request packages
• Participating in post award orientation conferences
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, Washington, DC OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND MEDIA RELATIONS
Oct. 2004-Dec. 2004
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
• Edited the 550,000 page website being reformatted with Dreamweaver
• Wrote letters of correspondence for public complaints public relations division
• Interviewed subject matter experts for issues of concern within office
• Assisted colleague with language translation/barrier issues within office
AMERICAS MOST WANTED News Room, Washington, DC September 2004
Intern. Assisted online with reporting, researching and editing stories
KFOR NYT News Room, Oklahoma City, OK
July 2005
Overnight Writer. Wrote from the AP wire and other contributors for local news broadcasts at 9:00/4:00/5:00 pm CST.
HOPE IN OKLAHOMA, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center August 2003-Jan. 2004
EDUCATION
Master of Liberal Arts, Petree College of Arts and Sciences, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK 2005
Bachelor of Science in Management, College of Education, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK 1995
SKILLS ¬¬¬
• Excellent communicator, in writing and orally with senior personnel.
• Ability to research conducting detailed analysis of technical data.
• Ability to read and interpret Federal Acquisition policy, regulations and directives.
• Ability to conduct and document Quality Management review and compliance with organizational policies, procedures and other internal requirements.
• Median proficiency with Spanish.
CERTIFICATES
Technical Writing, 2009. EEI Communications Arlington, VA
Easiest Ways to Break Into Print, 12 hrs. 2003 Francis Tuttle Technical Institute Oklahoma City, OK
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