JENITA ARSHAD
************@*****.***
Ashburn, Virginia 20148
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
• Over four years of experience involving many aspects of organizational development, strategic planning, management support, and analytical and technical support.
• Broad knowledge and familiarity with public policy development, implementation, and review, and inner-workings of the Federal Government.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
International Monetary Fund
July 2010 – December 2010
Washington, DC
Research Department Assistant
• Researched and analyzed qualitative and quantitative information, and performed word processing for the IMF World Economic Outlook publication.
• Created, maintained, and updated databases for the Research Department.
• Proofread and edited correspondences, research papers, and reports.
• Coordinated logistics for staff missions, and organized meetings at headquarters, overseas, and also via videoconferences.
Management Analysis Inc.
February 2007 – July 2010
Vienna, VA
Management Analyst
• Performed post-competition accountability review for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Gathered data and developed quarterly quality assurance and cost reports for four studies. Set standards for quality control and recommended cost saving methods to clients.
• Supported with the development of real property management for the National Institute of Health (NIH). Worked as a member of an independent review team, performed inventory verification of electrical and mechanical equipment, conducted data analysis, and presented management with reports and recommendations for efficient organizational development.
• Helped to develop the Public Access Policy and Program for the National Institute of Health (NIH). Performed strategic and operational planning, provided support to management, created implementation and evaluation methods, drafted communication products, staffed workgroups, developed website, refined and reviewed policy, and budgeted for all policy related programs.
• Provided consulting services to the government of the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI), regarding their economic development projects being considered for maximum economic, social, environmental and public welfare benefits. Gathered data through on-site interviews and public hearings, developed project ranking methodology and funding sources, and created presentations and made recommendations to the government.
• Created private sector cost estimates for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Interpreted workload requirements, conducted market research, compiled various factors to create cost estimates, and presented reports with recommendations to management.
• Developed case studies for the National Public Private Partnership (NPPP), United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and Asian Development Bank (ADB). Conducted research and created case studies based on data analysis. Some of the case studies were published on UNDP website to provide guidelines to various countries to build effective partnerships.
• Performed baseline cost estimate for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Assisted with the development of the baseline, performed data entry and analysis through COMPARE software, conducted quality control reviews, and drafted reports for management.
• Supported Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), by conducting background reference checks on applicants and provided a timely detailed report back to the agency.
Office of Congressman Frank Wolf
September 2006 - December 2006
Herndon, VA
Congressional Intern
• Helped constituents with federal and local government issues; non-immigrant problems, citizenship delays, federal employment, security clearances, grant opportunities, and award nominations.
• Generated letters for federal grants, nominations, awards, acknowledgement of constituent problems, immigration updates, and final response from federal agencies or foreign embassies.
• Acted as a liaison between foreign embassies, federal agencies, and constituents.
• Performed administrative tasks, created and maintained constituent files, resolved complaints or concerns, and performed research work for constituent inquiries.
Office Team Temporary Staffing Agency
January 2005 - July 2006
Reston, VA
Administrative Assistant
• Managed and processed federal employee personnel records. Analyzed and manifested data for HR records.
• Generated PTO applications, patent documents and missing part packets for patent office and clients. Maintained client and PTO files.
• Performed administrative tasks such as filing and monitoring records, scheduled meetings with clients, and made travel arrangements.
Vista Technology Services
February 2004 - December 2004
Herndon, VA
Human Resource Assistant / Events Coordinator
• Performed administrative tasks, coordinated company events, made travel arrangements, scheduled meetings, maintained office supply inventory, and acted as liaison between vendors and employees.
• Provided assistance with recruitment, set up interviews and orientations for new hires, processed expense and payroll reports (ADP system), and monitored timesheet completion.
• Maintained personnel records, administered benefit enrollments and changes, processed security clearances, prepared visit requests, and managed security files.
EDUCATION:
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA – May 2007
B.A. in Government and International Politics
Minor in Economics
Concentration in International Comparative Politics
Dean’s Honors List
SKILLS:
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Bengali, conversational ability in Hindi and Urdu, and basic knowledge of Spanish.
• Proficient in Office XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe Elements, Compare, and SPSS. Overall knowledge of hardware, software and Internet research.
AWARDS:
• NIH Director’s Merit Award 2009 - In recognition of sustained leadership and competence in developing a new Public Access Policy.
CLEARANCE:
• Secret 2008