Rachael Shaffer

About Rachael Shaffer

Accomplished, dedicated, and driven professional with years of practical experience in providing the following expertise to meet the business objectives of an organization.*Project Management*Data Analysis*Office Administration*Research Analysis and Documentation

Experience

1. Research Assistant

   U.S. Naval War College

   Nov 2016 — Present · Newport, RI, US

   U.S. Naval War College develops strategic and operational leaders, help the Chief of Naval Operations define the future Navy, strengthen maritime security and build strategic and cultural perspective and enhancing the capability to advise senior leaders and policy-makers.Strategic and Operational Research Department (SORD)-• Identifies and documents effective and technical data collection to prepare research deliverable for the department chair and faculty• Oversees the overall roll-out of a research project including providing subject-matter expertise, assisting with design, project development, facilitation, adjudication, and analysis of the order of battle and map development• Manages multiple cross-functional projects at the direction of the department chair, including the development of the U.S Navy’s annual Key Strategic Issues List• Organized and coordinated over 20 events locally, domestically, and internationally to inform national security decision-makers

Education

• Roger Williams University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Skills

• Policy Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Communication
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• International Relations
• Teamwork
• Political Science
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• English
• Facebook
• Event Planning
• Management
• Adobe Photoshop
• Time Management
• Spanish
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Social Media
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word