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Michelle Bucher

Tampa

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Services Associate

Stephen Ng Financial Group
09.2024 - Current
  • Serve as primary point of contact for high-net worth clients, addressing inquiries and providing account information
  • Support financial advisors by preparing client reports, account documentations, investment proposals, and meeting materials
  • Proactively support business development efforts, helping to win new clients and contributing to over $1M in AUM growth through referral cultivation, client engagement, and seamless onboarding
  • Process account transaction such as money movements, transfers, trade requests, and account maintenance with a focus on risk mitigation and compliance
  • Maintain CRM and client records with notes, documentations and communication logs to ensure data integrity
  • Assist on marketing, operations, and collaborate with investment teams to streamline service workflows and ensure exceptional client experience

Senior Program Associate

Chemonics International Inc
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provide program management support on two US Agency for International Development projects in Bosnia & Herzegovina focused on economic growth & trade and in Kyrgyz Republic focused on agriculture sector development with a total contract value of $26 million USD.
  • Liaise directly with relevant support departments, human resources and compliance, to ensure project compliance with rules, regulations, and corporate policy
  • Conduct financial budget forecasts and reporting, including financial trackers for local and international subcontractors, strategic partners, and stakeholders.
  • Manage procurement tasks related to negotiation on purchase order requests and subcontractor agreements
  • Participate in new business proposals development, including recruitment on technical key personnel
  • Coordinate recruitment and onboarding of international short-term consultants, including travel and field office assignment logistics
  • Train new employees on company policies and procedures, resulting in improved performance and customer satisfaction

Program Assistant

Jefferson Consulting Group
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Provided operational support to the Operations Director and Project Director on 4 US Agency for International Development projects
  • Researched acquisition and assistance regulations and USAID policies to support contract and grant administration actions
  • Developed effective business relationships by working directly with the procurement department in processing and reconciling invoices and quarterly billings
  • Coordinated and facilitated security clearances for staff members and international short-term consultants
  • Maintained budget trackers and forecasts to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational goals
  • Organized meetings and conferences including travel arrangements, hotel bookings, and catering services

Junior Contract Specialist

Stafford Consulting Group
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Supported General Services Administration client on $1 Billion USD Task Order on Virtual, Interactive, and Multimedia, System Engineering services on 5-year cost-plus-fixed-fee contract
  • Conducted all facets of contract manage delivery (drafting, organizing, maintaining, etc.).
  • Assisted in preparing pre-award and award documentation for acquisitions, with an emphasis on service contracting
  • Administered technical contracts from award through through point of close-out or termination
  • Provided contract management support to Senior Contracting Officer on findings relative to third party contractor's compliance with applicable US federal and state regulations

Customer Services Representative

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
06.2019 - 09.2020
  • Reported to the regional Operations Manager while completing operational tasks providing excellent service delivery to internal external clients and stakeholders
  • Managed and resolved all customer, sales and partnerships cases (call or email) within defined KPI's (SLA, Quality and Customer Satisfaction)
  • Identified and resolved system procedures to create more efficient workflow, and overall business growth
  • Developed sales opportunities by researching and identifying potential accounts in the assigned territory

Education

Bachelor - International Relations and Affairs, Minor in Business Administration

Florida International University
01.2018

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders
  • Strong track record of successful project implementation, coordination, and management
  • Collaborative team player with ability to work independently and lead teams to achieve company objectives

LANGUAGE

Languages: English(native), Spanish (Fluent), German (Intermediate)

Timeline

Client Services Associate

Stephen Ng Financial Group
09.2024 - Current

Senior Program Associate

Chemonics International Inc
09.2022 - 08.2024

Program Assistant

Jefferson Consulting Group
11.2021 - 09.2022

Junior Contract Specialist

Stafford Consulting Group
11.2020 - 11.2021

Customer Services Representative

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
06.2019 - 09.2020

Bachelor - International Relations and Affairs, Minor in Business Administration

Florida International University
Michelle Bucher