Anna Groves

Experience

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  Handley Regional Library System

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2010

  Youth Services Aide

  Developed and executed children's programs, provided customer service and reference support, solely responsible for all public visual displays in the children's department, assisted with the development and execution of mini-conference for local home school community, managed volunteers, assisted with collection development and weeding, staffed circulation desk

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  Samuels Public Library

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Youth Services Assistant

  Staffed reference desk and provided customer service and reference support, developed and executed regular children's programs, designed and published promotional and institutional materials, supervised volunteers, designed and installed visual displays, assisted with collection development and weeding, conducted fundraising, assisted with special events, performed editing and cataloguing duties, conducted classes for ESL students and high school students

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  Strasburg Community Library

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

  Youth Literacy & Community Outreach Programming Director

  - Planned, managed, and executed 8 weeks of youth literacy programs and events - Designed reading data tracking system - Managed budget - Conducted community fundraising & spoke at various community functions to promote community support - Coordinated and managed volunteer support - Hired and manged performers & vendors - Purchased supplies- Designed and published promotional materials - Wrote and distributed press releases- Wrote after-action report

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  USO

  Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

  USO Warrior & Family Care Program Support

  - Data processing to correlate programmatic survey results,- Data entry to track and report programmatic performance measures, - Drafted After Action Reports for all events, - Assisted with event logistics including set up and break down- Created event specific flyers and distribution materialsPrograms affiliated with include:- USO Warrior and Family Care- Families of the Fallen Support- USO Holiday Boxes- Mobile Entertainment Gaming System (MEGS)- USO in a Box- Pro vs. GI Joe- Operation USO Care Package Show less

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Legislative History Research Assistant - Office of the House Historian

  - Legislative history research - Oral history transcript review- Distribution of educational materials to schools- Collection of archival materials- Assisted with website content production, creating digital exhibitions, and managing a social media presence

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  The Eisenhower School - National Defense University

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Defense Industry Studies Support

  - Managed web component of academic course on Congress & Defense Acquisition over 4 months for 10 government executives and senior military officers- Led hospitality team and arranged logistics for classes, meetings, conferences, and receptions - Led the team in charge of organizing a reception for a delegation of 30 international officers, including securing funding, catering, and location- Assisted three senior faculty members in researching curriculum content at the premier U.S. Department of Defense executive leadership development college - Supported research and analysis on national security policy, economics, defense strategy and resourcing, procurement policy, the global industrial base, and strategic leadership Show less

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  Congressional Research Service

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Defense Acquisition Research Assistant

  - Organized four internal and external events to cultivate organizational relationships and maintain contact with external clients, including panel discussion on space technology and related issues- Quickly developed proficiency in proprietary software and trained internal clients- Conducted extensive non-partisan policy research projects assisting with drafting and proof reading two CRS reports on national defense and defense acquisition - Led a project to compile the only existing comprehensive archive of DoD 5000 Regulation documents Show less

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  Congressional Research Service

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Knowledge Services Research & Support

  - Assisted Library of Congress leadership in hosting a conference for the International Federation of Library Associations- Designed & conducted digital survey of over 150 international delegates resulting in improved services and customer satisfaction- Coordinated 50 speaker schedules and stage appearances for high-profile international conference - Generated consistent social media content over 4 week period resulting in increased client engagement and awareness

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  Congressional Research Service

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2022

  Congressional Relations & Public Affairs Specialist

  ● Coordinated Congressional Orientation: Managed key program facets for 60 members of Congress during the 116th Congress Orientation, handling schedules, stage setups, and travel for VIPs like Madeleine Albright and General Joseph Dunford● Supported International Delegates Conference: Oversaw essential program elements for 50 VIP international delegates at a Library of Congress event, ensuring smooth speaker schedules and travel logistics● Pioneered Digital Platform Development: Led the creation of a digital platform for the Congressional Orientation Conference. Defined user needs, designed wireframes, collaborated with agile developers, and facilitated user testing, resulting in a platform coordinating 100+ speakers and staff● Launched Marketing Campaign: Rolled out a marketing campaign with 100% reach to the 116th Congress's newly elected members. Coordinated staffing, managed schedules, and executed 90 in-person congressional meetings● Organized Virtual Event Management: Curated 25 virtual events for congressional staff, boosting attendance and accommodating 200+ attendees, showcasing adaptability in a remote work setting● Established Data Analysis for CLE: Set up a process to track congressional staff attendance for CLE credits, issuing 185 tailored CLE certificates to meet diverse state bar requirements● Initiated International Delegate Survey: Launched a digital survey for 150+ international legislative delegates, refining service offerings based on feedback● Conducted Consultations: Held 4-5 daily consultations with congressional staff, totaling 2000 annually, aiding in research requests and informed decision-making● Delivered Monthly Briefings: Presented monthly updates to congressional staff on products, services, and policies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals● Compiled Congressional Profiles: Assembled detailed congressional profiles, enhancing outreach, messaging campaigns, and responses to congressional hearing testimony requests Show less

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  National Science Foundation (NSF)

  Feb 2022 - Nov 2023

  Program Support Specialist

  NCSES is a principal statistical agency located within the NSF. In my role, I support the team that performs statistical analysis and writes several congressionally mandated reports, including the Science and Engineering Indicators Report. My role includes the following duties:● Executive Support: Provide operational support to a senior program director, ensuring confidentiality, showcasing judgment, and resolving challenges with agility.● Calendar Management: Expertly juggle the director's calendar in a dynamic setting, negotiating deadlines with both internal and external stakeholders.● Task Automation: Crafted a tailored Excel tool with macros for task tracking, boosting efficiency in task management and archiving.● Meeting Management: Lead preparations for 6-8 weekly meetings, from agenda setting to minute recording and action item tracking.● Federal Contract Support: Provided administrative support for 8-10 federal contracts end-to-end, from funding deadlines to liaising with CORs and document submissions.● Policy Development: Spearheaded a working group to devise records management policies. Helping to pilot a project, author a report, and brief senior leaders.● Reporting: Compile and distill data into weekly and monthly leadership reports, aiding strategic decision-making.● Recruitment & Onboarding: Play a central role in hiring, from interview scheduling to executive introductions and resume evaluations.● Digital Organization: Revamped Microsoft Teams and SharePoint structures for the section, optimizing file systems and access permissions.● Strategic Communication: Craft presentations and communications for strategic planning on behalf of the senior program director.● Event Coordination: Orchestrate both virtual and in-person staff events, enhancing team unity.● Budget Management: Oversee section budgeting and cost tracking, prepping the director for monthly leadership meetings and ensuring fiscal responsibility. Show less

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  Stand Together

  Nov 2023 - Jul 2024

  Executive Assistant
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  AMS Group, Inc.

  Jul 2024 - now

  Digital Humanities & Archives Project Manager