Ashley Lynn Kula

2130 P Street NW Apt. 927, Washington, DC 20037

703-965-5213 / ashleylynnkula510@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. Department of State, Office of U.S. Foreign Assistance Resources
Washington, DC
Program Assistant
Dec 2013-Present
Prepares materials and coordinates briefings for staff on managing and allocating foreign assistance funds
Facilitates internal and external training/education events, advances external relationships with stakeholders and
other federal agencies, and coordinates and implements the bureaus strategic plan for future involvement with
various programs and systems
Performs administrative and executive duties for Director/Deputy Director and up to 40 staff, including screening
calls, managing calendars, coordinating travel, and drafting memos and briefing materials
Rock Recovery
Arlington, VA
Community Relations and Development Specialist
Jun 2013-Present
Assists Director of Development and Community Programs to identify priorities, execute programs, and provide
team-wide support
Manages the creation of communications, educational and marketing materials to support the program
Cultivates creative partnerships with other small businesses and advocacy groups to engage them in efforts to
support community engagement opportunities, to include speaking engagements, fundraising events, and panels
Federation for American Immigration Reform
Washington, DC
Research Intern
Jun 2013-Dec 2013
Conducted research for comprehensive reports on trends in immigration policy
Specialized in methods for improving border security, preventing illegal immigration, and neutralizing
immigration levels
Assisted in the coordination of the annual conference; helping with logistics and managing catering staff
OTHER EXPERIENCES
AMIDEAST
Administration Intern
American University
Administration Intern
United States Department of State
Intern, Office of U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia
United States Department of Justice
Intern, Office of International Affairs
Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P.
Electronic Processing Legal Administrative Assistant
FOCOPE
Strategy Analyst Assistant
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Global Affairs (Est. May 2015)
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
Specialization in Governance and Management

Washington, DC
Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
Washington, DC
Aug 2009 Dec 2012
Washington, DC
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Washington, DC
Jan 2012 - May 2012
Washington, DC
Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
Brussels, Belgium
Jan 2011 - May 2011

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (December 2012)

American University, Washington, DC
Specialization in United States Foreign Policy

SKILLS
Technical: Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Mac applications
Languages: Spanish- Intermediate verbal knowledge, advanced written and reading knowledge

2130 P Street NW Apt. 927, Washington, DC 20037 (703)965-5213 ashleylynnkula510@gmail.com