JULIE WOOD
Washington,DC
Summary
Accomplished federal employee with 20+ years of experience across government and private sectors. Extensive interagency coordination, international affairs, and congressional engagement experience. Robust background in fostering effective communication between departments and stakeholders. Successfully facilitated numerous cross-functional projects, ensuring seamless coordination and goal alignment. Demonstrated expertise in conflict resolution and negotiation, consistently enhancing team productivity and achieving strategic objectives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Country Desk Officer
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
01.2004 - Current
- - Serve as the primary liaison between USAID/Washington and Missions in Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Great Lakes Region.
- - Manage portfolios with budgets exceeding $300M; advise senior leadership on strategy, policy, and program implementation.
- - Represent USAID in interagency coordination with State Department, National Security Staff, IMF, World Bank, and other stakeholders.
- - Draft congressional testimony and develop briefing materials for the Administrator, Assistant Administrators, and high-level U.S. officials.
- - Served as Acting Office Director and Team Leader on over 50 occasions, supervising teams of 3–10 staff (GS-13s/14s).
- - Selected for FEI Adaptive Leadership and Emerging Leaders Programs.
- GS-14 | Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Management Analyst
USAID — Office of Inspector General
01.2001 - 01.2004
- - Designed and implemented office-wide reporting and document systems.
- - Led publication of the Semiannual Report to Congress.
- - Participated in audits reviewing USAID's global contracting practices.
Manager, ERP Implementation
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young (formerly Ernst & Young, LLP)
01.1998 - 01.2001
- - Led system implementation teams across finance and operations modules for Fortune 500 clients.
- - Directed cross-functional teams through data migration, training, and post-launch support.
- - Managed project work plans and delivered executive-level status reporting.
Senior Consultant
HCm, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1998
- - Provided account management and financial consulting to healthcare clients.
- - Supervised consultants and managed service delivery for 50+ accounts.
Operations Analyst
Housecall Home Healthcare, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1996
- - Supported regional budget analysis and system implementation for home healthcare operations.
Education
M.H.A., Master of Health Care Administration -
GPA: Magna Cum Laude
B.A., English - Writing Concentration, Minor in Business
GPA: Magna Cum Laude
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Policy Development
- Interagency & Congressional Liaison
- Program & Operations Management
- Executive-Level Communications & Briefings
- Document management
- Meeting coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
- ERP & Systems Implementation
Certification
- Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
- USAID Meritorious & Superior Group Awards
- USAID On-the-Spot Awards (Annual)
- Federal Executive Leadership Program (2011)
- Senior Leadership Seminar Series (2016)
Timeline
Country Desk Officer - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
01.2004 - Current
Management Analyst - USAID — Office of Inspector General
01.2001 - 01.2004
Manager, ERP Implementation - Cap Gemini Ernst & Young (formerly Ernst & Young, LLP)
01.1998 - 01.2001
Senior Consultant - HCm, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1998
Operations Analyst - Housecall Home Healthcare, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1996
Xavier University - M.H.A., Master of Health Care Administration,
University of South Carolina, Honors College - B.A., English, Writing Concentration, Minor in Business
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