1. FELICIA FETTE
Email: felicia.fette@gmail.com; Phone: (573) 239-2244
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KEY SKILL SETS
 Strategic Planning  Advising and Support
 Project Management  Research and Analysis
 Messaging and Outreach  Evaluation and Oversight
FEDERAL EXPERIENCE
9/2014 to Program Analyst—at the U.S. Department of Transportation; Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
Present Established innovative solutions to communications and outreach challenges faced by senior government officials
 Served as Project Manager for the development of the White House’s Open Innovation website
 Led the creation and implementation of the OCFO’s Professional Development Initiative and the biannual CFO
Academy
 Redesigned the OCFO’s external website, SharePoint site, and the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and
Innovation Act program’s (TIFIA) website
 Authored the Department’s Guidebook for New Financial and Budget Analysts and revamped the TIFIA bi-
annual report to Congress
4/2012 to Presidential Management Fellowship—at various locations (outlined below)
9/2014 Engaged in a series of developmental assignments within the Executive and Legislative branches of government
3/2014 to Congressional Aide—at U.S. Senate; Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee
9/2014 Evaluated various government programs and practices to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of Federal resources
 Designed, executed, and analyzed an extensive analytical survey to college campuses across the nation
 Wrote prep documents for U.S. Senator McCaskill (D-MO) to use at press conferences and roundtable
discussions
 Investigated and evaluated such issues as financial management at federally funded research centers, civil
forfeiture practices, potential violations of federal labor law provisions, sole source contracting disputes,
modifications to U.S. coinage system, small agency IG consolidation, and sexual assaults on college campuses
10/2013 to Special Assistant to CFO—at the U.S. Department of Transportation; OCFO
3/2014 Served as key advisor and liaison to the CFO of DOT
 Informed the CFO on a range of complex issues affecting the Department’s more than $70 billion budget
 Communicated on behalf of the CFO to senior officials, finance and budget staff, and external stakeholders
 Developed series of Standard Operating Procedure manuals for management
 Managed the CFO’s priorities and schedule, organized numerous training and networking events for staff
2/2013 to Strategic Communications Analyst—at the U.S. Department of Energy; Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy
10/2013 Developed research-based strategic messaging for the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Office
 Synthesized a vast amount of survey data to inform EERE leadership on effective public engagement strategies
 Translated convoluted technical jargon into concise and compelling informational materials for lay audiences
 Taught 90-minute webinars for DOE staff regarding public opinion on energy and environmental issues
 Wrote and edited web pages, talking points, speeches, leadership blogs, Congressional briefing materials, etc.
4/2012 to Budget and Program Analyst—at the U.S. Department of Transportation; OCFO
2/2013 Conducted budgetary analysis and oversight to ensure responsible stewardship over departmental resources
 Served as primary Budget Analyst for $283 million PHMSA and $33 million SLSDC budgets
 Authored numerous analytical documents at the behest of senior officials to inform their decision-making
 Edited various DOT documents (e.g. Strategic Plan, Budget Highlights, Congressional Justifications, etc.)

2. FELICIA FETTE
Email: felicia.fette@gmail.com; Phone: (573) 239-2244
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NON-FEDERAL EXPERIENCE
1/2008 to Research and Teaching Assistant—at the University of Missouri, St. Louis
5/2010 Served as primary aide to the Director of the Public Policy Administration(PPA) Department
 Provided crucial assistance to the Director during the accreditation process
 Created “sense of community” by initiating a marketing plan and coordinating numerous PPA events
 Authored the PPA Department Factbook and revised the official Student Handbook
 Taught FOIA seminar for National Association of County Clerks, Treasurers, and Finance Officers
 Tutored graduate students in statistical research, regression analysis, and government budgeting
EDUCATION
2011 Master of Public Policy Administration—University of Missouri, St. Louis
 Emphasis area: Research and Analysis
 Honors: Presidential Management Fellowship, Pi Alpha Alpha honor society, full scholarship
2003 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)—University of Missouri, Columbia
 Minor: Spanish
 Honors: Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Dean’s List, multiple scholarships, Society of Professional Journalists
PUBLICATIONS
 Editor—Global Journalist
 Contributing Writer—Vox Magazine
 Staff Reporter—Columbia Missourian
LANGUAGES
 Spanish—Proficient
 French—Basic
REFERENCES
Sylvia Garcia—U.S. Department of Transportation, CFO (2012-2015)
Phone: 313-585-2837
Email: sylvia.garcia@gmail.com
Margaret Daum—U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, Minority Staff Director and Chief
Counsel, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
Phone: 202-224-7155
Email: Margaret_Daum@hsgac.senate.gov
Brady Baybeck—Wayne State University, Associate Professor & MPA Director of Political Science
Phone: 313-577-2630
Email: brady.baybeck@wayne.edu
Jimmi Nassar—National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, Advisor to Executive Director
Phone: 202-366-9824
Email: jimmi.nassar@dot.gov