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Paulette Estep

Hughesville

Summary

Accomplished Program Officer at the Department of State, adept in program development and stakeholder engagement. Spearheaded cross-departmental initiatives, enhancing diplomatic strategies and optimizing resource allocation by 20%. Proficient in international relations and grant administration, fostering collaboration and achieving program goals through effective communication and strategic planning.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Officer

Department of State
11.2006 - 08.2021
  • Developed and implemented program strategies to enhance diplomatic initiatives.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration to ensure alignment on key projects.
  • Analyzed program effectiveness and provided recommendations for process improvements.
  • Managed stakeholder relationships, fostering working relationships with peers, contractors, and international partners to achieve program goals.
  • Managing logistics and budgets for exchange programs, such as English Language Fellow or English Language Specialist programs.
  • Oversaw budget allocations, ensuring efficient use of resources across programs.
  • Administering grant programs that support English language professional development overseas.


Program Coordinator

Department of State
03.1994 - 11.2006
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive program strategies to meet organizational goals.
  • Managed the office operations for the English Language Program Division.
  • Maintains cuff account of annual branch budget and office printing account.
  • Produce the quarterly English Teaching Forum magazine; includes editing references, research, design and lay-out, and preparing final draft for printing.
  • Meet with visitors from all parts of the world explaining what we do and what resource material books we have to offer.

EEO Specialist Trainee

International Broadcasting Board of Governors
07.2003 - 08.2003

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  • Assisted EEO Specialist on logistics for special emphasis programs and special projects.
  • Assisted EEO Specialist with informal and formal complaints.
  • Assisted EEO Specialist on researching upcoming regulation changes .
  • Analyzing and solving equal opportunity and civil rights problems through fact-finding, program analysis and negotiations.
  • Participated in EEO Counselor update training and diversity/negotiating training.

Secretary

United States Information Agency
11.1989 - 11.1994
  • Managed scheduling and appointments Deputy Director ensuring optimal time management.
  • Coordinated office communications, facilitating seamless information flow between departments.
  • Implemented filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency and organization.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive reports to support decision-making processes.
  • Developed competency in Internet Access, Powerpoint, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and QuarkXpress among others.
  • Oversaw procurement of office supplies, negotiating with vendors for cost-effective solutions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Leonardtown High School
Leonardtown, MD
06-1983

Skills

  • Program development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Budget management
  • Process improvement
  • International relations
  • Program analysis
  • Grant administration
  • Diplomacy strategies
  • Cross-departmental collaboration

Timeline

Program Officer

Department of State
11.2006 - 08.2021

EEO Specialist Trainee

International Broadcasting Board of Governors
07.2003 - 08.2003

Program Coordinator

Department of State
03.1994 - 11.2006

Secretary

United States Information Agency
11.1989 - 11.1994

High School Diploma -

Leonardtown High School
Paulette Estep