Ella_Berishev_Sept_2016_Resume
Posted on: 2016-09-04
Ella R. Berishev
(360) 430-6585
Education
09/2012- 03/2015 Western Washington University-Bellingham, Washington
Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies
- A. in International Relations with a focus on Russian and Eurasian Studies
- Semester Abroad in St. Petersburg Russia with CIEE Jan-May 2014
09/2010- 12/2012 Lower Columbia College- Longview, Washington
-Associate’s Degree
Experience
03/2016- Present U.S. Agency for International Development-Washington, DC
Executive Assistant for Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Food for Peace
Duties:
- Created and organize director’s daily schedule
- Managed travel authorizations and vouchers for FFP personnel departing to emergency food aid assignments, including Disaster Assistance Response Teams in Ethiopia and Jordan in accordance with USAID guidelines and procedures
- Oversaw the time and attendance for approx. 80 personnel and perform payroll audits when tasked
- Monitored the disbursements and obligations of Operating Expenditures (OE) funds, including the need for pipeline analysis for each quarter
- Provided administrative services in support of various functions and hiring mechanisms in Food for Peace
05/2015- 03/2016 U.S. Department of State- Foreign Service Institute- Arlington, VA
Training Assistant for Diplomacy at High Threat Post (DHTP) and Afghanistan Familiarization and Foreign Affairs Counter Threat training courses
Duties:
- Prepared course materials using Microsoft excel and word
- Created course schedules and invited speakers from various government agencies
- Calculated and typed up course evaluations to generate reports on the effectiveness of the courses
- Assisted OMS with front desk duties
- Facilitated course quizzes for approx. 25 students per session
01/2013- 03/2015 Western Washington University Libraries- Bellingham, WA
Research Assistant
Duties:
- Answered phone calls and questions about the office and/or school
- Gave directions and support to patrons and community members
- Provided research assistance, checked out books and entered new materials into book documenting program
- Shelved books according to the Library of Congress system
09/2014- 01/2015 U.S. Department of State- Virtual Student Foreign Service
Ukrainian-Russian Coordination Team Intern
Duties:
- Stayed updated on Ukrainian conflict
- Monitored Ukrainian elections and wrote up reports of results
- Wrote short biographies on key actors in Eastern Ukraine
09/2014- 01/2015 U.S. Department of State- Virtual Student Foreign Service
Russian Access Program Intern
Duties:
- Skyped with Russian students weekly to promote English language learning
06-09/2014 Addus Healthcare- Longview, WA
Office assistant and Home Care Aide
Duties:
- Supported supervisors in the office with administrative tasks
- Organized and file payroll
- Created file folders and new employee information packets
- Reorganized office furniture and helped order new supplies
- Provided daily assistance to our clients through transportation and buying groceries.
07-09/2013 U.S. Department of State- Foreign Service Institute- Arlington, VA
School of Professional and Area Studies (SPAS) Eurasia Region-Intern
Duties:
- Assisted instructor of the Eurasian Area Studies seminars
- Created and edited schedule and syllabi for classes offered in SPAS
- Researched and prepared reading for seminars on Eurasia
- Scheduled appointments with speakers and organized a class business lunch
- Administered pre and post testing to our diplomats going overseas
Skills
Language: Native Russian speaker –2 years of University Russian language study
Computer: Proficiency in Microsoft office programs, E2 government travel, Phoenix financial systems,
Misc.: Grant Writing
Certifications:
Secret Security Clearance (active) from U.S. Department of Defense