Benjamin Willis
Washington
Summary
Experienced professional with a proven track record of success. Specialized in international security and nuclear nonproliferation. Adept at leading multifaceted projects from inception to completion, as well as taking over at-risk projects and navigating them to success. Experienced in fast-paced international work environments with strict deadlines and deliverables. Takes pride in managing high-impact programs that promote peace and prosperity through science and innovation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Project Associate
CRDF Global
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Planned, executed and controlled assigned projects as a member of a team, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
- Point of contact in bi-weekly meetings with the State Department to discuss project goals.
- Developed and oversaw organizational plans in implementing projects related to emerging technologies, international security, nonproliferation, and global health.
- Contributed significantly to proposal development and writing, including conducting research and communicating with outside partners and experts.
- Responsible for ensuring productive collaboration with international partners from various cultural and regional backgrounds.
Scheduler
US Global Leadership Coalition
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted outreach to members of Congress.
- Planned, approved, and scheduled meetings between clients and Congressional staff.
- Represented company at functions hosted for Congressional VIPs.
- Thrived in a fast-paced and deadline oriented setting.
Education
Boren Fellowship - Critical Languages
National Security Education Program
01-2024
Master of Arts - US Foreign Policy and National Security
American University
Washington, DC12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Asheville
Asheville, North CarolinaSkills
- MS Office and MS Project Mastery
- Editing and Proofreading
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Efficient Multitasker
- Highly Organized
- Consensus Builder
- Budgeting, Forecasting, and Monitoring
Languages
Korean
Intermediate
B1
Awards
- The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Graduate Fellowship
- American University's School of International Service Dean's Award
Timeline
Project Associate
CRDF Global
07.2022 - 08.2023
Scheduler
US Global Leadership Coalition
06.2022 - 07.2022
Boren Fellowship - Critical Languages
National Security Education Program
Master of Arts - US Foreign Policy and National Security
American University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Asheville
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