Chaniqua D. Nelson (202) 423-4848 • [email protected] • https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaniqua-nelson-13a28a9/ ​ ​ ​ PROFILE Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellow with 10 years of domestic and global federal government experience at the U.S. Department of State. Capable of preparing briefing books, preparing and editing talking points for high level officials and administratively managing offices. Documented record of assisting to reduce the Freedom of Information backlog at the Department of State. Elementary proficiency in Mandarin. EXPERIENCE U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C Government Information Specialist (Litigation Case Analyst) 9/18-Present 1/15-12/15 • Supported the Information Programs and Services (IPS)’ mission of enhancing information management and access in support of U.S. Diplomacy. • Assisted in the coordination and processing of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) that were the subject of litigation against the Department. • Handled and processed referrals and consultations sent to the Department from other agencies for cases that are in litigation. • Prepared formal reports, including status updates, declarations, and official memorandums, to address areas of concern and to be in compliance with the court. Including, but not limited to, drafting letters and other correspondence for the Coordinator’s signature. • Trained new litigation case officers on the duties and policies of the office. U.S. Department of State Belmopan, Belize Rangel Fellow – U.S. Embassy Belmopan 6/19-8/19 • Drafted the Chargè d’Affaires (CDA)’s Independence Day Celebration and the U.S. Department of State’s 230th Anniversary remarks. • Supported the CDA as his control officer for his trip to the Northern Border of Belize. • Served as one of the official note takers for high level meetings. • Drafted action memorandums and diplomatic cables. • Assisted in coordinating all logistical arrangements for the Political/Economic/International Narcotics and th Law Enforcement offsite, U.S. Embassy Belmopan’s 230 ​ Anniversary Town Hall, and U.S. Embassy ​ Belmopan’s Trivia Day events. • Served as the moderator for U.S. Embassy Belmopan’s FY 2018 Central America Regional Security Initiative Economic Support Funds (CARSI-ESF) grants panel. • Supported the Public Affairs Section as needed by drafting Facebook posts and other duties as assigned. U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. Legislative Fellow - Office of Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee 5/18-8/18 ​ ​ • Analyzed data and news to draft special order statements, floor statements, talking points, memorandums, letters, and an op-ed on behalf of the Congresswoman. • Conducted legal and legislative research to ensure all written correspondence were factually correct and current. 1 • Attended relevant bill hearings, caucus briefings, committee meetings and prepared detailed briefing materials for the Congresswoman. U.S. Department of State Beijing, China Overseas Development Program – Office Management Specialist Washington, D.C. 1/16-8/18 • Provided daily support to the Minister Counselor for Public Affairs by managing his or her calendar and ​ taking phone calls or messages on his or her behalf. • Supported the Public Affairs Section by updating phone lists, processing time and attendance, ordering supplies, coordinating travel and meeting arrangements, and editing the weekly report. • Handled all logistical arrangements for the Annual China Public Affairs Officer Conference. • Ensured that records are managed properly by maintaining tasking and other document tracking systems, biographic data, files, and other electronic record systems as needed. • Supported the Executive Office as needed, serving as a Staff Assistant; worked directly with the ​ Ambassador and the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission by managing the flow of paper from Embassy sections and the Consulates. U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Program Analyst 10/13-12/14 • Analyzed routine activities related to Executive Order (E.O) 13526 implementation within Department of ​ State (DOS) for compliance with laws, regulations and policies, including responses to specific requests, reviews of documents for possible declassification or for upgrading, and preparation of various reports for the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), as directed. • Assisted in making DOS employees aware of current DOS policies, statutory requirements and standards ​ for classification, relevant external guidance from the ISOO; and how to apply them in a uniform and consistent manner, as directed. • Supported the E.O 13526 team with providing access to information generated by former Presidential ​ appointees and historical researchers for their books. o Acknowledged by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in her latest bestselling book, Hard ​ Choices. ​ EDUCATION The George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs Washington, D.C. ​ Master of Arts Candidate, Global Communication, May 2020 Howard University Washington, D.C. Master of Arts, Political Science Graduation Date: May 2013 Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Washington, D.C. Graduation Date: May 2011 CLEARANCE Top Secret Security Clearance (S3) SKILLS ● Foreign Language: Mandarin – Spoken: 1+, Reading/Comprehension: 1 2 ● Computer: Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook. ● Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 3 .