Angel Gonzalez

Experience

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  Arctic and Mountain Regional Development Institute

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Research Assistant

  Researched and analyzed agricultural sustainability in South American countries, synthesizing findings into professional reports that informed organizational strategies. Facilitated partnerships between nonprofit sustainable products and local businesses, fostering community connections. Evaluated and grants from donors and institutions to further sustainable initiatives.

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  U.S. Department of State

  May 2017 - Jul 2019

  Fully funded U.S.-German Government scholarship to Germany, undergoing 2 months of language school, 4 months of university, and 6 months of internship. Researched and authored briefs on Angolan economics, resource dependency, and renewable energy potential to inform the U.S. government on emerging security and business concerns. Organized U.S. congressional visits and provided briefings to representatives on Angolan politics to support informed policy-making. Completed three-week training in leadership and government operations led by senior State Department officials prior to interning at Department of State headquarters and the U.S. Embassy in Luanda, Angola Monitored and evaluated the efficiency of partnering organizations through surveys and interviews, which guided fund allocations. Additionally, organized orientations for over 300 international and U.S. exchange students, and compiled grant packages worth over $200,000 for ten partnering organizations during FY2018-19.

  • Fellowship: Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) / Parlamentarisches Patenschafts-Programm (PPP)

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Political and Economic Intern

    May 2018 - Jul 2018

  • Foreign Service Trainee - U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program

    May 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Youth Programs Division Intern

    May 2017 - Aug 2017
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  Young Invincibles

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2018

  Advocate Fellow

  Conducted policy analysis, advocacy, and community organizing, including collaboration on a non-income-discriminatory housing policy in Denver. Activities included surveying affected groups, researching policies, and advocating for economic opportunities and awareness. Lobbying topics: economic development, equitable healthcare, and higher education accessibility.

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  Western Union, Headquarters (WU)

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  Fraud Risk Management Intern

  Selected for WU's Women in Leadership internship, focusing on inspiring and supporting women in finance and compliance. Researched fraudulent money transfer patterns, analyzed West African socio-political factors influencing fraud, and presented findings to the Vice President of Fraud Investigation. Reviewed investigative procedures to propose enhancements for more effective fraud mitigation strategies.

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  Lecturio Medical

  Feb 2019 - May 2020

  Led international business projects focusing on market research, competitive analysis, and data-driven strategies to develop a 5-year market penetration plan for 11 priority countries. Presented findings to the CEO, evaluated strategic partnerships to enhance ambassador marketing efforts, managed strategy implementation across five regions, and initiated a charitable program with the UNHCR to provide products to refugees.

  • Buisness Development Manager

    May 2019 - May 2020

  • Entrepreneurship Intern

    Feb 2019 - May 2019
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  City and County of Denver

  May 2020 - Jul 2020

  Emergency Shelter Operations Coordinator

  Managed operations at a COVID-positive respite site for homeless individuals in collaboration with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and U.S. National Guard. Implemented streamlined processes and compliance measures, coordinated services for over 100 guests with diverse needs, trained new staff, and ensured confidentiality of sensitive medical information.

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  U.S. Census Bureau

  Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

  Current Population Survey, Operations

  Managed operational logistics during the COVID-19 pandemic and US Presidential Election to support over 430 surveyors and 5 regional managers. Developed streamlined onboarding processes for 44 new government employees, coordinated the shipment of government technologies, and assisted in clearing a backlog of 30,000+ data correspondence points across surveys.

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  DaVita Kidney Care

  Jun 2021 - Feb 2025

  Data Analysis: Spearheaded a comprehensive data analysis project using 3,000 survey data points to uncover compliance issues, driving targeted investigations and showcasing strong analytical skills.Business Intelligence: Improved dashboard efficiency by addressing data extraction issues, proposing redesigns, and testing solutions, resulting in significant time savings.Stakeholder Collaboration: Enhancing operational efficiency through aligned stakeholder engagement and the development of training materials during company outsourcing. Conducted monthly meetings to foster team collaboration and provided training for 7 new hires. Show less

  • Senior Consulting Analyst

    Jan 2023 - Feb 2025

  • Consulting (Redwoods) Analyst

    Aug 2022 - Feb 2025

  • Analyst

    Jun 2021 - Dec 2022