Leigh H. Jones

• Manage and supervise a multi-sector USG portfolio with an annual budget of $160M and a total life of project budget of over $960M.
• Implement the U.S. Strategy to Address the Root Causes of Migration in Central America, an interagency response to migration led by the National Security Council.
• Work across various U.S. Government agencies to coordinate Civilian/Military cooperation, disease monitoring, disaster relief, and anti-international gang activities.
• Provide the strategic leadership in the planning and implementation of a development and humanitarian assistance portfolio of 93 awards.
• Supervise a diverse office of 20-30 American and foreign local staff, including establishing and monitoring of individual goals, developing training, and conducting performance reviews.
• Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.

• Produce and analyze short and long-term business plans to manage sales for over 500 client physicians in the Washington DC/Maryland area.
• Provide product-related pharmaceutical information to physicians and healthcare administrators.

• Completed TESOL certification and prepared and executed curriculum and lesson plan for elementary to mid-level English learners, while undergoing rigorous cultural immersion Arabic language study.
• Advised school administration on curriculum development initiatives focused on enhancing the effectiveness of foreign-language instruction across grade levels.
• Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.

• Regionally ranked number one, earning the Vice President's Award 2007, in sales for two products in a diverse product portfolio.

• Performed needs assessment for development partnerships and technical assistance and project evaluation.
• Researched and pursued partnership with foreign non-governmental organizations interested in capacity building with the State of Florida.

• Designed municipal plans to attract and grow small businesses.

• Prepared economic census and business analysis necessary for city council decision making.
• Enhanced sustainability of recreational areas by integrating green infrastructure and environmental considerations into planning decisions.
• Advocated for smart growth principles with city council and consulted with stakeholders to assess industry trends and economic potential.
• Created deliverable documents to clients with business development recommendations and program launch strategies.