Tasha Blount

About Tasha Blount

As an Administrative Officer at USAID-Africa Bureau, I leverage my MBA and project management skills to support the development and implementation of administrative policies and requirements. I have over 5 years of experience in this role, where I review and interpret regulations, agency and government-wide policies and directive materials, and initiate appropriate actions to ensure compliance. I also provide expert advisory and operational support to staff and program assistants, managing time and workloads efficiently and fairly. Furthermore, strategic operations and program management leader with a 9+ years of experience driving strategic initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, and delivering data-informed strategies in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Brings deep expertise in building inclusive cultures, enhancing employee engagement, and leading high-impact programs that align people strategy with business goals. Previously, I worked as an Operational Specialist at USAID -Bureau for Economic Growth, Education, and Environment (E3), where I identified opportunities to improve office-wide systems and processes, and trained employees on administrative support and coordination tasks. I am passionate about applying my skills and knowledge to contribute to the mission and goals of USAID and its partners.

Experience

1. Administrative Officer

   USAID

   Jul 2020 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   USAIDWASHINGTON D.C. 07/2020- 9/2/2025Administrative Management Officer 40 hours/weekSupervisor’s name: Kimberly Sais; 20••••••45 PROGRAM COORDINATION: Serves as an expert and subject matter resource on the development and implementation of administrative policies and requirements to support major agency organization. Reviews and interpret regulations, agency and government-wide policies and directive materials, and initiate the appropriate actions necessary to implement new or revised policies or procedures to ensure the organization’s compliance. Providesexpert advisory, consultative, and technical services to employees, agency program line supervisors and managers on a broad range of human resources issues that involve complex and controversial issues. LEADERSHIP: Prioritizes and organizes work while maintaining flexibility to accommodate unplanned and high-priority items. Furthermore, I effectively complete multiple assignments, often with short deadlines and ensures that projects are finished timely. CORRESPONDENCE MANAGEMENT: Effectively manages and coordinating a variety of personnel functions, including Foreign Service and Civil Service position management, staffing action preparation and coordination; performance evaluation coordination; awards recognition, employee training programs, and other areas. BUDGET MANAGEMENT: Tracks, analyzes, and maintains a wide range of financial management and budget information pertaining to obligations and expenditures, procurement, financial projections, and interagency and multi-year funding sources to identify issues concerning the adequacy/accuracy of data. Also, serves as a COR or serve on Also, provides guidance in USAID systems such as GLASS, Phoenix, etc.

Education

• Jack Welch Management Institute

  Master’s degree, Master of Science in Management with a Concentration in Leadership

  2015 — 2017

• Capella University

  Bachelors of Science Degree, Business Administration

  2009 — 2011

• Copiah-Lincoln Community College

  Associate of Arts Degree, Business Management

  2006 — 2008

• Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF

  Certificate , Project Management

• Strayer University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Digital entrepreneurship

  2017 — 2019

Skills

• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• Administration
• Microsoft Word
• Training
• Management
• Invoicing
• Administrative Assistance
• Research