Knowledge Management Personal Statement

As a first generation college student and recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Management with a concentration in Human Resources, I am extremely interested in gaining real-world experience as a Foreign Service Office Management Specialist. The classes I have pursued for my undergraduate degree, such as Business Communications and Managing Organizational Change and Development, has grounded me with a concrete foundation in the areas of human resources, administrative support, and office management. Undertaking a full-time role as a Foreign Service Office Management Specialist will allow me the opportunity to apply this knowledge in a business setting, work alongside and learn from astute federal government officials, and successfully carry out the duties and functions …show more content…
I am responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of various projects for Knowledge Management and Employee Development Programs. These include, but are not limited to, maintaining the Knowledge Management/Employee Development SharePoint site and organizing various professional development training opportunities for approximately 200 employees. I have implemented opportunities such as a two-day Microsoft Excel training, a field trip to the Port of Baltimore, and I began the first ever book club for my unit. With these implementations, I used my proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel to disseminate information on the initiatives, send event invitations, and create sign-in sheets track the participant’s attendance. I also used my skills in SharePoint skills and abilities to create and conduct feedback surveys after each training and professional development opportunity and to create a SharePoint page for the PHP Book