Kobina

A job that I can apply my years of education and experience to help achieve the company goal

7/2009 - FedConsulting Inc.; Department of State (Government Contract)
Present Program Analyst
• Coordinates Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests and provide guidance and advice to management, staff, and the public regarding disclosure of agency records under the Act, as well as exemptions from full or partial disclosure, confidential business information, appeals of denials, and fee waivers.
• Responds to complex FOIA requests involving multiple programs and offices and review incoming requests for clarity and reasonableness, and contact the requester to discuss document availability as appropriate.
• Conducts organizational assessments on issues such as methods by which to improve or streamline the FOIA/Privacy Act process and potential impact of FOIA activities on program operations.
• Research requests, identify legal issues, and determine through analysis whether there is a basis in FOIA to assert an exemption to disclosure.
• Provide advice and guidance for issues that require interpretation pertaining to the FOIA and Privacy Act.

2/2007 - JHT Inc.; DoD Office of Hearings and Appeals (Government Contract)
7/2009 Administrative Specialist
• Reviews various databases such as DOHA system, NISPOM, EQIP and JPAS, relative to current and potential agency employees to determine suitability for employment.
• Monitoring and coordinating administrative and processing work of subordinate elements through a system of internal procedures, controls, production, and progress reporting to insure the efficient operation of an organization.
• Managed office administrative duties that included responsibility for directing a variety of support services such as typing, mail processing, purchase of supplies and equipment, etc.
• Performs research and analysis on specific issues, as required, and independently prepares non-routine letters and/or reports, which may be highly sensitive and confidential in nature.
• Reviews, analyzes, and identifies information provided by applicants on personnel security forms and makes recommendations to security specialists for clearing or conducting additional investigations.
• Maintains security clearance records and processes security clearance documents for personnel requiring access under multiple government contracts and subcontracts.

• Bachelor of Science in International Business; Strayer University, Washington DC
Concentration: International Finance and Banking, Global Management, International Economics, Export and Import Management, International Marketing and International business