DOËG R. JOSEPH
Strategist
Washington,USA
Summary
Diligent strategist with solid background in compliance, enterprise risk management, along with policy,portfolio & analytics. Providing strategic advice and support to non-profits, campaigns, and government programs. A Proven track record of implementing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in government industries, program & project management, and agenda setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Advisor to the Chief Risk Officer
Department of Commerce (DOC), CHIPS Program Office (CPO)
Washington, D.C.
03.2023 - Current
- Implemented agile project management methodologies to manage daily operations and multi-stakeholder projects as CPO transitions from loan origination to monitoring
- Reported annual assurance statement to National Institute of Science & Technology (NIST) including fraud, improper payments, and entity-level internal control to ensure integrity of $52.7B bipartisan investment
- Researched and compiled data for industry watchlists submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting requirements
- Created guidance for risk rating and monitored the ERM Risk register by incorporating feedback across seven silos working with the research and development team to incentive $13.2B bipartisan investment
- Led an organization-wide consolidation initiative that achieved nearly seven figures in cost savings, successfully eliminating the organization's budget deficit and restoring financial stability
Law and Policy Fellow
The Foster Institute
Washington, D.C.
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted legal and policy research on urban development, and land use regulations to support multi-stakeholder campaigns and publications
- Analyzed statutory language, administrative codes, and zoning ordinances to assess their impact on historically underserved communities
- Conducted comprehensive legal and policy research which explores public-private partnership as a solution to curb recidivism and maternal mortality
- Developed actionable policy recommendations based on comprehensive research and analysis of social welfare programs
Graduate Correspondence Intern
White House, Office of the Vice President - Kamala Harris
Washington, D.C.
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Refined the efficiency of correspondence systems and performed data entry for constituents nationwide
- Inaugural cohort of paid interns, processed over 100,000 units of correspondence backlogs and managed personnel gifts
Policy Intern
Urban League, Center for Advocacy & Social Justice
Jacksonville, FL
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Recommended how 4.85M should be dispersed for pilot program HB 1381 to improve maternal health in the local community
- Researched public health and social justice disparities to inform the local community of issues pertinent to their socio-graphic market segmentation health
Grassroots Advocate
Indivisible, national non-profit organization
Huntsville, AL
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with coalition partners to strategize policy advocacy efforts and legislative priorities
- Established clear and meaningful criteria for effective performance of elected offices on the Board of Education
- Developed service-learning programs to inform the community about electoral processes, policies, and how to qualify for public office
Special Assistant to the President
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed communication with stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and information flow across departments
- Managed the President’s travel itinerary and implemented new processes to improve administrative support systems
- Aided two executive assistants with scheduling, advance & event coordination, financial recordkeeping, and service contracts using Jenzabar
Pre-Law Scholars Enrichment Program
Howard University School of Law
Washington, D.C.
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative research on litigation procedures using Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Refined analytical and logical reasoning skills by briefs analyzing landmark US Supreme Court decisions
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration and Policy
American University, School of Public Affairs
Washington, DCBachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in Correctional Sciences
Oakwood University
Huntsville, ALSkills
- Analytical thinking & Critical thinking
- Written & verbal communication
- Time management & Strategic planning
- Public and Community engagement
- Intranet Quorum
- SPSS, R, Python
Timeline
Special Advisor to the Chief Risk Officer
Department of Commerce (DOC), CHIPS Program Office (CPO)
03.2023 - Current
Law and Policy Fellow
The Foster Institute
08.2022 - 08.2023
Graduate Correspondence Intern
White House, Office of the Vice President - Kamala Harris
06.2022 - 08.2022
Policy Intern
Urban League, Center for Advocacy & Social Justice
01.2022 - 05.2022
Grassroots Advocate
Indivisible, national non-profit organization
01.2019 - 05.2020
Pre-Law Scholars Enrichment Program
Howard University School of Law
05.2018 - 06.2018
Special Assistant to the President
Oakwood University
01.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Public Administration and Policy
American University, School of Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in Correctional Sciences
Oakwood University