Elba Salvador
Embassy of Malaysia Agriculture Counselor's Office
Silver Spring,MD
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Government Relations AssociateForeign Service Officer
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
Silver Spring, MDWashington, DC
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$50000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time off
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented administrative and data professional with experience in reporting, briefing note preparation, budget monitoring, and policy research. Supports diplomatic coordination, stakeholder communication, and international program logistics while maintaining accurate records, compliant financial administration, and reliable day-to-day operations.
Work History
Executive Assistant
2 Years 11 Months- Facilitated stakeholder communication and coordinated diplomatic outreach to strengthen relationships.
- Monitored budgets, handled financial administration, and supported compliance tasks.
- Provided protocol support and assisted international program coordination.
- Coordinated research visits for Malaysian delegations to the United States, connecting government representatives with relevant U.S. institutions to facilitate knowledge exchange, international collaboration, and professional development
- Supported international trade promotion, business networking, and event coordination.
- Prepared reporting materials, analyzed information, and drafted briefing notes.
- Conducted policy research related to international economic affairs.
- Participated in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Peru as part of the Malaysian delegation, gaining first-hand insight into multilateral cooperation, international agricultural discussion, and regional economic engagement.
Data Analyst
2 Years 5 Months- Analyzed data using statistical methods, maintained databases, and collected data from primary and secondary sources to enhance data-driven decision-making.
- Generated reports and acquired data to inform analytics on key performance and operational metrics, driving actionable insights.
- Develop and implement data analysis and collection systems that improve statistical efficiency and data quality.
- Supported advancements in information technology, systems, and security to ensure delivery of reliable services and improved data integrity.
- Provide information technology solutions and management consulting to SFIOD, supporting HUD financial services operations that collect MIP.
Account Manager
6 Months- Collaborated with sales and advertising teams to help define, guide, and grow client brands.
- Reviewed sales and campaign performance and linked efforts to brand perception, audience growth, and other KPIs.
- Developed marketing communications by creating strategies, drafting creative briefs, and executing topical promotions and campaigns.
- Worked with research team to review target audience findings and support key decisions for brand promise and consumer advertising.
- Built and launched incentive programs for sales and marketing teams, helping increase revenue, keep branch ranked number one nationwide, and retain lifetime clients.
- Assisted account director in tracking revenue and managing administrative tasks to ensure compliance and support customer generation.
- Trained, coached, and monitored new distributors to maintain branch standards and policy guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
- Spring, 2026 - Dean's List
- 4.0 GPA
Associate of Arts - International Affairs
- 2020-2025 - Dean's List
High School Diploma
- Awards and Honors: Honor Roll, Spanish honor society, National Technical honor society, National honor society, Math honor society, Presidential award, Certificate of Merit
- GPA: 3.9
Skills
Stakeholder engagement
Budget administration
Financial reporting
Data analysis
Report development
Policy research
Protocol management
Administrative management
Presentation delivery
Critical thinking
Leadership
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Certification
- FEMA IS-100.c Certificate
- FEMA IS-700.b Certificate
- FEMA IS-800.d Certificate
- FEMA IS-909 Certificate
Timeline
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