Ellen Klein
Manhattan Beach,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and mission-driven professional with experience across federal service, nonprofit support, and small business ownership. Proven ability to support executive leadership, manage data, coordinate large-scale events, and lead community outreach initiatives. Known for delivering high-quality work in fast-paced environments, with a strong foundation in organization, communication, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about education and deeply committed to supporting Manhattan Beach public schools through meaningful work.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Notary Public
Strand Notary Services
Los Angeles, CA
11.2019 - Current
- Provide professional, dependable, mobile notary services to businesses and individuals for important documents specializing in estate planning, real estate and legal document signings.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners, ensuring reliability and trust.
- Maintain comprehensive records, manage scheduling, customer communication, and documentation with precision and efficiency.
Senior Program Analyst
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Washington, DC
01.1991 - 12.2001
- Directed, coordinated, and wrote strategic and action plans.
- Provided guidance for the development of annual budget requests.
Investigative Operations Specialist
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Washington, DC
01.1991 - 12.2001
- Conducted national on-site field and special undercover operational reviews to ensure compliance with policy and recommended improvements of operations to include a $100 million money laundering investigation.
- Instructed training classes to field managers on operational policy and procedures.
Auditor
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Washington, DC
01.1991 - 12.2001
- Performed financial and program audits of bureaus of the Department and presented recommendations for program improvement and correction.
- Conducted complex, procurement fraud investigation involving multi-million-dollar contracts and international fugitives.
Special Assistant/Chief of Staff
Homeland Security Investigations
Los Angeles, CA
- Provided high-level support to executive leadership by serving as liaison between agency managers, field staff and outside entities while overseeing administrative operations, strategic initiatives, and internal communications across offices of 500+ staff.
- Managed donor-equivalent databases (fleet, personnel, budget), led special projects, and analyzed programs for recommended improvements.
- Wrote executive briefings, reports, and talking points; facilitated internal communications and coordinated large-scale meetings and trainings.
Special Assistant
Office of the Assistant Secretary
Washington, DC
- Provided strategic guidance on mission-critical programs with national scope and impact.
- Served as liaison to senior management, colleagues, and program officials to streamline communication and operations and represented senior agency officials in internal and external meetings, conveying official positions and priorities on their behalf.
Section Chief
Executive Information Division
Washington, DC
- Initiated concept, formulation and implementation of newly formed Division and directly managed ten employees.
- Managed and analyzed comprehensive data quality reviews and reports and supervised contractors providing technical support.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy -
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Washington, DCVolunteer Experience
- Volunteer, National Charity League, 01/01/21, present, Organization dedicated to philanthropy, leadership, and culture.
- PTA Board Member, Co-Chair, Manhattan Beach Middle School, 01/01/21, present, Social and Emotional Wellness Program.
- PTA Board Member, Ambassador, Meadows Elementary School, 01/01/18, 01/01/20, Promoted MBEF goals, tracked and solicited donations, organized events.
- Chair, Camp Expo, Meadows Elementary School, Coordinated fundraising event with over 50 camps, raised $20,000.
- Chair, Grades of Green, Meadows Elementary School, Community organization dedicated to educating and empowering students to act on the environment.
- Troop Treasurer, Girl Scouts of the USA, 01/01/15, 01/01/20, Maintained record keeping and troop funds.
- PTA Co-President, Growing Garden School, 01/01/13, 01/01/14, Chaired all parent/student events and annual fundraiser including live and silent auctions, seated dinner for over 200 guests, raised $50,000.
Professional Affiliations
- National Notary Association
Timeline
Owner, Notary Public
Strand Notary Services
11.2019 - Current
Senior Program Analyst
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
01.1991 - 12.2001
Investigative Operations Specialist
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
01.1991 - 12.2001
Auditor
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
01.1991 - 12.2001
Special Assistant/Chief of Staff
Homeland Security Investigations
Special Assistant
Office of the Assistant Secretary
Section Chief
Executive Information Division
Bachelor of Accountancy -
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY