Snezhana S. Conway

Current

• Realtor (VA and DC) at Weichert, Realtors

Past

• Contracts Analyst at PSI (Population Services International)
• Finance Performance Manager/Contracts Associate at PA Consulting Group/Hagler Bailly Consulting
• Contracts Associate at PA Consulting Group

• Contracts Associate at Hagler Bailly Services

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Education

• George Mason University
• The George Washington University - School of Business
• The George Washington University Law School

• Kyiv National Linguistics University

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Recommended

3 people have recommended Snezhana S.

Connections

84 connections

Industry

Real Estate

Websites

• My Website

Snezhana S. Conway’s Summary

 Fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, English, Serbian (Croatian), French, intermediate Spanish language; experience in consecutive translation of the languages.
 Five years of practical, hands-on professional experience administering multiple government and donor projects and overseeing personnel of widely diverse backgrounds in demanding operational environments.
 Proficiency in various aspects of the development and execution of government-funded contracts.
 Proficiency in government regulations addressing contracts and procurement.
 Diverse skills in administration, recruitment, project management, strategic planning, budget tracking, and logistics.
 Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office programs, information, computers, and mass media. Excellent Internet research skills.
 Highly skilled in real estate sales, investment, and construction.

Snezhana S. Conway’s Specialties:

Non-profits, contracts management, international commerce, policy, foreign languages, cultural awareness, real estate, upscale renovations.

Snezhana S. Conway’s Experience

• Realtor (VA and DC)

  Weichert, Realtors

  (Real Estate industry)

  September 2006 — Present (1 year 11 months)

  Real Estate Agent and Consultant
  
  Specialize in real estate investing, by purchasing residential real estate, remodeling, and reselling. Using personal experience, provide clients with up-to-date information and assistance regarding property prices, purchasing and sale, contract terms and conditions, proposal evaluations, negotiation, and information about the housing market in general.

• Contracts Analyst

  PSI (Population Services International)

  (Non-Profit; International Affairs industry)

  August 2003 — December 2004 (1 year 5 months)

  Conducted administration of USAID & foreign government bilateral and multilateral grants and contracts, as well as foundation grants. Monitored contract performance and compliance, review and approval of all donor budgets, executing contract actions, establishment of contract deliverables. Dissemination of contract information, contract and regulations interpretation, advice and guidance during initial donor negotiations, project startup and implementation. Performed actions such as amendments, terminations, resolved discrepancies in contract performance. Developed and administered subcontracts and consultant contracts, using French language skills. On company contract department’s behalf traveled to Marrakech, Morocco, to participate in company-wide Africa field offices retreat, and to deliver presentation in French on USAID rules and regulations.

• Finance Performance Manager/Contracts Associate

  PA Consulting Group/Hagler Bailly Consulting

  (Management Consulting industry)

  December 1999 — July 2003 (3 years 8 months)

  Conducted post award administration & coordination of USAID-sponsored projects in Ukraine, Central Asia, Bosnia. Monitored contracts’ compliance, prepared subcontracts/consultant/PO agreements. Assistance in fin & admin issues on proposals for USAID & World Bank. Responsible for contract compliance monitoring, research & performance of procurement activities for project offices, budget tracking & labor utilization, processing of subcontractors’ invoices. Traveled to field offices to provide training, conduct file & property audits, coordinate project closeouts.
  
  In 05/2000, 01/2001 worked in company project office in Kiev, Ukraine, to provide contractual assistance & support to the Chief of Party. In 06/2001 traveled on a business assignment to start a USAID project in Sarajevo (Bosnia), to open a local field office, to hire & train local personnel. In 2002 worked in the project office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on contractual issues, training of local personnel.

• Contracts Associate

  PA Consulting Group

  (Management Consulting industry)

  2000 — 2003 (3 years)

• Contracts Associate

  Hagler Bailly Services

  (Management Consulting industry)

  1999 — 2001 (2 years)

Snezhana S. Conway’s Education

• George Mason University

  MA, International Commerce and Policy, 2000 — 2002

  GPA 3.62/4.00
  
  Certificate in Global Trade and Digital Economy Program, Oxford University, St. Peter’s College, Oxford, UK, 2001
  
  Discussions and courses with world renowned business leaders and academic faculty on issues pertaining to the WTO, digital economy, trade policy, intellectual property rights and globalization. Seminars offered by ambassadors and director-generals of international organizations, such as the WTO, the US mission to the UN, UNCTAD, ITU, WIPO, and ISO in Geneva, Switzerland.
  
  Study Abroad: spring 2002. EU Government and Integration (Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands)

  Activities and Societies:

  International Commerce and Policy, study abroad

• The George Washington University - School of Business

  Certificate, Operating Practices in Contracts Administration, 2001 — 2001

• The George Washington University Law School

  Certificate, Advanced Contracts Administration, 2000 — 2000

• Kyiv National Linguistics University

  MA, French and English linguistics, Teaching, 1991 — 1996

  GPA 3.83/4.00

  Activities and Societies:

  Volleyball team

Additional Information

Snezhana S. Conway’s Websites:

• My Website

Snezhana S. Conway’s Interests:

real estate renovations and rehab, foreign languages, vacation, travel

Snezhana S. Conway’s Groups:

National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR)
Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR)
Greater Capital Association of Realtors (GCAAR)
MRIS

•    Russian American Professional Association member

Snezhana S. Conway’s Honors:

2007 Weichert Executive Club Member (sales of over $3.5mln)

Snezhana S. Conway’s Contact Settings

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