Alexandra Greaves
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Results-oriented management professional with a proven track record of leading complex programs and initiatives. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and diplomacy. Experienced in navigating diverse cultural contexts, building strong partnerships, and achieving organizational goals. Passionate about advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives and promoting American values worldwide.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
<p>Foreign Assistance Program Officer</p> <p></p>
Bureau of Europe and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State
2 2019 - Current
- Managed a Multi-Million Dollar Portfolio: Oversaw a foreign assistance funding portfolio exceeding $38 million allocated to Public Diplomacy efforts across Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia
- Spearheaded Public Diplomacy Funding Allocation: Analyzed Public Diplomacy Section budget spending and ensured efficient allocation of foreign assistance and public diplomacy funds across 49 missions within the Europe and Eurasia region
- Influenced Policy Decisions: Championed U.S. foreign policy objectives by defending and presenting arguments related to countering disinformation in funding proposals worth over $100 million
- Streamlined Communication: Established consistent communication protocols for Public Diplomacy Sections in Europe and Eurasia by offering insights and consultations on foreign assistance funds during budget reviews and quarterly reports
- Forged Strategic Partnerships: Cultivated collaborative relationships with bureau colleagues, international entities, and NGOs while representing the office at key meetings to ensure clear communication on foreign assistance funding. Emphasizes your diplomatic expertise and ability to build strong partnerships.
<p>Small and Rural Business Development Adviser</p>
United States Peace Corps, Republic of Moldova
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Empowered Local Entrepreneurs: Strengthened the capacity of local entrepreneurs, community members, and youth by co-organizing 12 seminars on business start-ups, marketing, and business plan writing, resulting in a 45% increase in youth entrepreneurship
- Boosted Business Incubator Success: Designed and distributed monthly newsletters, brochures, social media posts, and other marketing materials, leading to an 87% increase in business resident occupancy
- Cultivated Entrepreneurial Culture: Co-developed and executed a $3,000 youth entrepreneurship project, increasing awareness and skill capacity of 200 youth and women from rural Moldovan districts
- Facilitated Project Design and Capacity Building: Initiated professional skill development meetings to improve business English language capacity, critical thinking, and writing skills of youth and women
- Supported Sustainable Business Growth: Enhanced the development of 18 sustainable rural startups by providing technical assistance in marketing, feasibility assessments, translation, strategic planning, project management, and grant writing
<p>Financial Program Specialist</p> <p></p>
Bureau of the Fiscal Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury
07.2010 - 05.2016
- Led Strategic Initiatives: Spearheaded two significant outreach efforts, developing and executing marketing strategies that included educational brochures, publications, and other marketing materials
- Enhanced Financial Management: Analyzed agency revenue cash flow of over $80M and consumer trends, utilizing qualitative and quantitative sources to inform and enhance agency business practices
- Forged Strong Partnerships: Cultivated and facilitated over 30 agency webinars, agency customer events, conference calls, site visits, and focus groups to determine customer needs and strengthen partnerships with over 22 agencies
- Improved Customer Engagement: Designed and administered Revenue Collections Management Agency forums for audiences of over 90, realizing an increase of over 50% in customer participation
- Innovated and Optimized Processes: Co-designed innovative concepts and mobile strategies for the use of e-commerce at the Treasury, receiving a team award for contributions to a multi-industry team selected by the Bureau Assistant Commissioner.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Trinity Washington University,
Washington, DC 09.2008 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 01.2006 - 05.2008
Graduate Certification - Managerial Development Organization Effectiveness
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 03.2011 - 09.2011
Skills
Program Management
Financial Management
Policy Analysis
Diplomatic Skills
Cross-Cultural Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Team Leadership
Timeline
<p>Small and Rural Business Development Adviser</p>
United States Peace Corps, Republic of Moldova
06.2016 - 07.2018
Graduate Certification - Managerial Development Organization Effectiveness
George Mason University
03.2011 - 09.2011
<p>Financial Program Specialist</p> <p></p>
Bureau of the Fiscal Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury
07.2010 - 05.2016
MBA - Business Administration
Trinity Washington University,
09.2008 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
University of Maryland
01.2006 - 05.2008
<p>Foreign Assistance Program Officer</p> <p></p>
Bureau of Europe and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State
2 2019 - Current
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