- Set and guide the strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate TrustAfrica’s mission. - Ensure that TrustAfrica is viewed as the primary source, disseminator, and conduit of information within its diverse network and constituent base. - Work closely with a senior peer group within the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives. - Develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications… Show more - Set and guide the strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate TrustAfrica’s mission. - Ensure that TrustAfrica is viewed as the primary source, disseminator, and conduit of information within its diverse network and constituent base. - Work closely with a senior peer group within the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives. - Develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications plan across the network’s discreet audiences in collaboration with the senior team. - Lead the generation of online content that engage audience segments and will lead to measurable action. - Decide who, where, how and when to disseminate. - Put communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness as well as to test the effectiveness of communications activities. - Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, and TrustAfrica’s website and social media platforms. Show less

Set and guide the strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate CODESRIA’s mission. Ensure that CODESRIA is viewed as the primary source, disseminator, and conduit of information within this diverse network and constituent base. Work closely with a senior peer group within the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.Develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications plan… Show more Set and guide the strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate CODESRIA’s mission. Ensure that CODESRIA is viewed as the primary source, disseminator, and conduit of information within this diverse network and constituent base. Work closely with a senior peer group within the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.Develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications plan across the network’s discreetaudiences in collaboration with the CODESRIA team. Lead the generation of online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action. Decide who, where, and when to disseminate. Put communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness as well as to test theeffectiveness of communications activities. Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, and CODESRIA’s website. Manage relations with press and journalists. Show less

Teach US culture and English for speakers of other languages to students enrolled in Adult Learning Center. Teach job readiness and professional development to diverse group of students. Implement innovative, results-driven lesson plans geared to comprehension level of students. Standardize coursework and learning programs in accordance with stated objectives and budgetary constraints. Coordinate classroom sessions and facilitate lessons. Plan and implement educational programs for adult… Show more Teach US culture and English for speakers of other languages to students enrolled in Adult Learning Center. Teach job readiness and professional development to diverse group of students. Implement innovative, results-driven lesson plans geared to comprehension level of students. Standardize coursework and learning programs in accordance with stated objectives and budgetary constraints. Coordinate classroom sessions and facilitate lessons. Plan and implement educational programs for adult learning. Show less

Career Advisor Coach and advise diverse population of jobseekers in job hunting, interview skills preparation and business communications – successfully trained 143 clients and placed 48 in employment in 2009. Analyze job market in the New York City area and advise clients in job search strategy. Give weekly informative presentation on CAMBA rules and procedures and determine client eligibility. Track client progress and update files for JTBO and Dislocated Workers… Show more Career Advisor Coach and advise diverse population of jobseekers in job hunting, interview skills preparation and business communications – successfully trained 143 clients and placed 48 in employment in 2009. Analyze job market in the New York City area and advise clients in job search strategy. Give weekly informative presentation on CAMBA rules and procedures and determine client eligibility. Track client progress and update files for JTBO and Dislocated Workers contracts. Prepare funding reports and manage client transportation budgets.Instructor at the Adult Learning Center Teach US culture and English for speakers of other languages to students enrolled in Adult Learning Center. Teach job readiness and professional development to diverse group of students. Implement innovative, results-driven lesson plans geared to comprehension level of students. Standardize coursework and learning programs in accordance with stated objectives and budgetary constraints. Coordinate classroom sessions and facilitate lessons. Plan and implement educational programs for adult learning. Show less

Coach and advise diverse population of jobseekers in job hunting, interview skills preparation and business communications - successfully trained 143 clients and placed 48 in employment in 2009. Analyze job market in the New York City area and advise clients in job search strategy. Give weekly informative presentation on CAMBA rules and procedures and determine client eligibility. Track client progress and update files for JTBO and Dislocated Workers contracts. Prepare funding reports and… Show more Coach and advise diverse population of jobseekers in job hunting, interview skills preparation and business communications - successfully trained 143 clients and placed 48 in employment in 2009. Analyze job market in the New York City area and advise clients in job search strategy. Give weekly informative presentation on CAMBA rules and procedures and determine client eligibility. Track client progress and update files for JTBO and Dislocated Workers contracts. Prepare funding reports and manage client transportation budgets. Show less

Coordinated and assisted in re-writing, editing and proofreading. Supervised and coordinated Society Stories Desk.Covered human interest as well as breaking political news. Arranged and conducted interviews with national and international politicians, union representatives, non-governmental organization leaders, activists and members of the general public on topics concerning politics, societies, welfare, and culture. Reported from the United States of America and South Africa on issues… Show more Coordinated and assisted in re-writing, editing and proofreading. Supervised and coordinated Society Stories Desk.Covered human interest as well as breaking political news. Arranged and conducted interviews with national and international politicians, union representatives, non-governmental organization leaders, activists and members of the general public on topics concerning politics, societies, welfare, and culture. Reported from the United States of America and South Africa on issues affecting West African communities. Composed brief and in-depth articles, and reviewed fiction and non-fiction books. Edited and proofed all articles, publishing on average 15-20 articles per month. Verified all stories by independent fact-checking. Helped developing the content of www.sudonline.sn. Responsible for ensuring that www.sudonline.sn is easy to navigate and that it addresses and contents are accurate. Show less

Coordinated and assisted in re-writing, editing and proofreading. Supervised and coordinated Society Stories Desk.Covered human interest as well as breaking political news. Arranged and conducted interviews with national and international politicians, union representatives, non-governmental organization leaders, activists and members of the general public on topics concerning politics, societies, welfare, and culture. Reported from the United States of America and South Africa on issues… Show more Coordinated and assisted in re-writing, editing and proofreading. Supervised and coordinated Society Stories Desk.Covered human interest as well as breaking political news. Arranged and conducted interviews with national and international politicians, union representatives, non-governmental organization leaders, activists and members of the general public on topics concerning politics, societies, welfare, and culture. Reported from the United States of America and South Africa on issues affecting West African communities. Composed brief and in-depth articles, and reviewed fiction and non-fiction books. Edited and proofed all articles, publishing on average 15-20 articles per month. Verified all stories by independent fact-checking. Helped developing the content of www.sudonline.sn. Responsible for ensuring that www.sudonline.sn is easy to navigate and that it addresses and contents are accurate. Show less

Advocated and spoke at college campuses on human rights and democracy in Mauritania and Sudan. Organized educational campaign and grassroots advocacy activities. Trained all technical staff and interns to ensure a consistent, unified approach to campaign activities. Coordinated and managed communications for the American Anti-Slavery Group, drafting recommendations, policy memos and press releases for the organization. Approached and targeted African governments and civil societies to stop… Show more Advocated and spoke at college campuses on human rights and democracy in Mauritania and Sudan. Organized educational campaign and grassroots advocacy activities. Trained all technical staff and interns to ensure a consistent, unified approach to campaign activities. Coordinated and managed communications for the American Anti-Slavery Group, drafting recommendations, policy memos and press releases for the organization. Approached and targeted African governments and civil societies to stop mass killing in Sudan. Drafted letters and peace agreement documents to encourage peace and democracy in Mauritania. Created PowerPoint slide shows that featured human trafficking with a focus on Sudan and Mauritania. Assisted with planning, coordinating, and execution of the Darfur Campaign. Coordinated and managed communications for RADDHO Show less

Assisted population of international refugees in defining employment and career goals once in the USA. Advised and assisted refugees in job search and job readiness skills. Helped corporations and businesses develop employment and on-the-job training opportunities for refugees. Established relationships with employers in order to ensure progress and evaluation of employees. Responsible for all aspects of location and placement of clients – added 10 employers to CCIRAP network

Assisted population of international refugees in defining employment and career goals once in the USA. Advised and assisted refugees in job search and job readiness skills. Helped corporations and businesses develop employment and on-the-job training opportunities for refugees. Established relationships with employers in order to ensure progress and evaluation of employees. Responsible for all aspects of location and placement of clients - added 10 employers to CCIRAP network

Technical support analyst. Helpdesk operations improving productivity computer hardware and software. Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting of system issues, documented help desk. Performed set-up, break-down, and transport of agency equipment on an as-needed basis

Advocated and spoke at college campuses on human rights and democracy in Mauritania and Sudan. Organized educational campaign and grassroots advocacy activities. Trained all technical staff and interns to ensure a consistent, unified approach to campaign activities. Coordinated and managed communications for the American Anti-Slavery Group, drafting recommendations, policy memos and press releases for the organization. Approached and targeted African governments and civil societies to stop… Show more Advocated and spoke at college campuses on human rights and democracy in Mauritania and Sudan. Organized educational campaign and grassroots advocacy activities. Trained all technical staff and interns to ensure a consistent, unified approach to campaign activities. Coordinated and managed communications for the American Anti-Slavery Group, drafting recommendations, policy memos and press releases for the organization. Approached and targeted African governments and civil societies to stop mass killing in Sudan. Drafted letters and peace agreement documents to encourage peace and democracy in Mauritania. Created PowerPoint slide shows that featured human trafficking with a focus on Sudan and Mauritania. Assisted with planning, coordinating, and execution of the Darfur Campaign. Coordinated and managed communications for RADDHO Show less

Helpdesk operations improving productivity computer hardware and software. Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting of system issues, documented help desk. Performed set-up, break-down, and transport of agency equipment on an as-needed basis

Directed Study Abroad Program in Senegal and South Africa. Managed all the technical aspects of the trip to Senegal and South Africa. Made all the arrangements for transport and field trips in Senegal. Assisted in teaching an intensive seminar (15 contact hours per week).

Advised and tutored groups of students in math, algebra and English as a Second Language (ESL). Helped with re-writing, editing and proofreading student papers. Coordinated and edited EOP Keep in Touch newsletter - reorganized to double circulation.

Maintained relations with Human Rights organizations located throughout Africa. Managed communications for organization including press releases and newsletters. Drafted memos, documents, and press releases for the Organization.