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Shannon Smith has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Shannon started their career as a Camp Counselor and Lifeguard at Mar-Lu-Ridge Summer Camp before working as a Nanny/Babysitter for an independent family. Shannon then gained administrative experience as an Administrative Assistant at Smith Financial Services, where they proofread correspondence, processed tax returns, and input financial data.

In their role as a Server at Outback Steakhouse International, Shannon provided customer service in a fast-paced environment. Shannon then transitioned to a role as a Metadata Librarian at Oklahoma State University, where they created metadata for a special library collection.

Shannon's international experience began with their service as a Community Economic Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps. During this time, they worked with artisan professional organizations and taught basic accounting and business management to entrepreneurs in a rural community.

Afterward, Shannon worked at Social Entrepreneur Corps as an intern, conducting audits for financial institutions in the Dominican Republic. Shannon also worked at Connexus Corporation, providing technical, contractual, and financial support to USAID-funded projects.

Next, they worked at Management Systems International as a Project Manager, overseeing the contractual and financial aspects of USAID-funded projects. Shannon developed budget trackers and grants trackers to improve monitoring.

Most recently, Shannon worked at DevTech Systems, Inc., first as a Data Analyst and then as a Senior Data Analyst. In these roles, they created data visualization dashboards, cleaned and processed data, and managed a large buy-in contract for the USAID Data Services project.

Overall, Shannon has a strong background in data analysis, project management, and international development, with experience in diverse roles across various sectors.

Shannon Smith's education history begins in 2006 when they attended the College of Charleston. They studied History, African Studies, and French and obtained a Bachelor of the Arts degree in 2010. Following this, Shannon pursued higher education and attended Oklahoma State University from 2011 to 2015. During this period, they focused on International/Global Studies and earned a Master of Science degree. Lastly, Shannon attended the University of Maryland from 2018 to 2020 and obtained a Master of Science degree in Applied Economics.