Conor O'Malley

Experience

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  George Mason University

  Jan 2009 - May 2012

  • Co-instructed University 100, a one-credit freshman transition course for an average of twenty students; ranging from standard classes to those specialized for first generation college students, foreign exchange students, and one focused on outdoor activities• Managed and oversaw 30 other Peer Advisers• Coordinated programs for all new students, not just those enrolled in the University 100 classes• Addressed specific concerns of students in and out of class, and served as a role model and mentor• Served as a liaison between the Transition Resource Center, faculty, and students by being a readily available and knowledgeable point of contact for George Mason resources and college life culture• Served as a referral source throughout the academic year to support George Mason’s faculty advising program and enhance student success to academic resources through the Transition Resource Center Show less

  • Senior Peer Advisor at Transition Resource Center

    Feb 2009 - May 2012

  • Student Worker at Office of Disabilities Services

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Administrative Assistant at Writing Center

    Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
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  Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2016

  • Analyzed and applied Council standards and requirements pertaining to annual and periodic reports submitted by institutions required to maintain their accreditation status• Prepared documentation, created reports related to quality assurance checks; researched and collected information from databases to determine if information gained from institutions was accurate. Recognized the nature and significance of any derogatory information.• Reviewed Council decision documentation against current standards to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with all rules, regulations and procedures• Collaborated with the public and member institutions to gather and/or explain complex information in compliance with detailed policies and procedures and used independent research and analysis to answer complex questions and liaised with database record holders and graduates to verify facts and obtain specific information• Applied Council requirements in assembling, acknowledging, coding, verifying, analyzing, and reporting institutional data to monitor the status of the Placement Verification Program which was in BETA phase• Coordinated, monitored, prepared, and presented findings to Senior Management from institutional submission of Campus Accountability Reports, Institutional Accountability Reports, Retention and Placement Improvement Plans, and Interim Accountability Reports• Utilized relevant regulations of the U.S. Department of Education regarding the disclosure of institution and program level statistics Show less • Acted as a public communication liaison between ASICS and the Department of Education and the Department of Homeland Security• Provided customer service to stakeholders and shareholders by directing calls, answering questions about the structure and mission of ACICS, and providing information regarding the current accreditation status of member institutions • Managed and maintained database changes, data entry for the office resource library which included accreditation criteria and other scholarly literature• Generated daily emails to office staff regarding daily activities, scheduled meetings, conferences, and conference room availability• Produced and maintained internal telephone, email, and additional staff directories• Maintained the interoffice resource library, and addressed special projects, such as the annual conference, as needed.• Created and designed newsletters for the tree annual board meetings in addition to drafting letters and correspondence for official inquiries made into schools or ACICS itself• Produced feedback reports from data gained from surveys for upper management• Received and processed parcels from delivery companies and couriers, maintained internal phone, email, and staff directories. Show less • Performed preliminary review of applications and databases, identifying information relevant to the application and give feedback to the institution as to if the application was approved, needed corrections, or was rejected• Interacted with applicants or institutions to deliver application decisions, ensure understanding of decision and/or the next steps in the application process • Reviewed institutional programs to ensure compliance with ACICS Board and Council requirements and regulations, including non-credit short term modules, change of name, change of location, and non-substantive changes submitted by schools• Maintained contact with persons at member institutions, the head of Accreditation and State Liaison for the U.S. Department of Education and other high-ranking members of School Participation Teams.• Attended week long council meetings, which occur three times annually, where content regarding new changes to policy, school deferment, revoking accreditation or other high level decisions and relayed relevant information to applicable membership institutions Show less

  • Institutional Data Analyst I

    Jan 2014 - Aug 2016

  • Administration Coordinator

    Dec 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Program Analyst I

    Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
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  Peace Corps

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2018

  Community Services Specialist

  •Conduct community outreach and needs assessments•Act as a catalyst for change and engage in defining my role in response to the needs of the community•Co-facilitate community development projects focused on education, youth development, health, environment, business, or a combination of these areas•Work in after-school programs or with out-of-school youth to develop activities, support youth in income-generating efforts and planning and facilitating non-formal education programs•Assist in local events which could include automobile safety awareness walks, international culture festivals, or act as a local guide for other visiting Peace Corps volunteers or expats Show less

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  American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

  May 2019 - Sept 2024

  •Act as Staff Lead for the PSX Conference Program Committee (CPC) including organizing, attending, and providing logistical support for meetings•Lead the CPC review and selection process of PSX conference program submissions via town hall meetings and online/written documentation•Lead PSX conference submission and review processes, session arranging, scheduling, and spear logistics for 40+ sessions and 80+ speakers annually•Work with Product Stewardship Society Staff Director to identify topics and speakers for future webinars•Collaborate with instructors, volunteers, and staff to define the learner objectives and the instructional approach needed to meet the objectives•Assist with AIHA's annual AIHce EXP and AIHA's Road Courses via notification processes, speaker coordination, and updating website content•Keep up to date with learning trends, technologies, and environments to think innovatively on how AIHA may be able to adopt them Show less •Develop production project plans and timelines•Review content to ensure consistency throughout manuals and documents and with previous volumes•Coordinate calls/meetings with external project leaders, contributors, and publishers.•Maintain dashboards, project plans, and web-pages•Support the Senior Project Manager to manage and support Body of Knowledge and content development projects•Keep committees and project teams on track for both timing and budget requirements•Coordinate output from various volunteer groups and collaboration•Develop a group of subject matter experts as references and to engage in working groups and committees for projects•Serve as the day-to-day staff liaison for the assigned program areas and provide administrative support to volunteer groups•Work with the Senior Project Manager to be an internal subject matter expert for AIHA regarding project management processes and implementation•Update and maintain department web-pages on the AIHA website Show less

  • Program Manager

    Jun 2021 - Sept 2024

  • Progam Administrator

    May 2019 - Jun 2021
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  U.S. Department of Transportation

  Oct 2024 - now

  Program Analyst

  Suspension and Debarment Legal Programs:• Perform intake activities for Suspension and Debarment case creation, including establishing electronic and hard copy case files. • Assist with drafting, editing, proofreading, and review of memoranda, notices, correspondence, briefings, program reports, and other documents as needed, to support the agency’s Suspension and Debarment decision-making process. • Track Suspension and Debarment cases; through analysis of program data and processes, make and implement recommendations to constantly improve the efficiency, productivity, and quality of the FHWA Suspension and Debarment program.Freedom of Information Act Requests:• Assist in processing or reviewing proposed responses to initial FOIA requests by applying the FOIA statute, regulations, procedures, and applicable case law to make judgments about the application of FOIA exemptions. • Perform FOIA administrative tasks such as handling the intake and tracking of FOIA requests and appeals, logging FOIA appeals into the FOIA database, and preparing procedurally required letters to requesters • Conduct legal research, analyze FOIA appeals in light of legal precedent and prior FHWA decisions and practices, and draft proposed responses to FOIA appeals. Show less