Alexandra Caudill Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

New York, Ny

New York, Ny

New York, Ny

• Reviewed and evaluated discretionary grant applications for ORR’s 2021 & 2022 Refugee Career Pathways Program by writing objective, comprehensive, evaluative comments and scoring applications on various criteria.• Chaired panel of three reviewers to ensure evaluation of applications is consistent with funding opportunity announcement goals and evaluation criteria.*Temporary consultant contract positions in July 2021 and August 2022.

Silver Spring, Md

ECDC is one of nine United States refugee resettlement agencies; since 1991, its national network has resettled over 50,000 refugees and SIVs. ECDC provides services to assist newcomers in becoming self-sufficient and productive members of their communities.• Oversaw administration of six federal and state programs providing employment services, cash assistance, elder services, youth services and extended case management to over 300 refugee clients annually.• Supervised five full-time staff members directly; as senior manager of the agency’s Maryland office, led all-staff training & meetings for ten staff members, as well as intern onboarding.• Tracked and analyzed program data to submit monthly invoice and semi-annual quantitative & narrative reports; contributed on an annual basis to new and renewal grant proposals.• Conducted monitoring and evaluation to ensure exceptional service provision and program compliance to federal and state contracts; oversaw nine successful program monitoring visits by federal and state funders.• Managed program budgets and authorized fund requests/expenditures for staff and direct client assistance.• Performed outreach to local service providers to maintain and create new partnerships to benefit refugee clients.• Represented agency at regular state refugee stakeholder meetings and task forces.• Launched two COVID-19 emergency financial assistance programs in under one month by developing and overseeing assessment, fund distribution and evaluation procedures, resulting in financial, technology and PPE assistance provided to over 100 refugee families.• Maintained duties of Employment Programs Manager (as described below).

Silver Spring, Md

• Oversaw implementation of three programs (Matching Grant, RSS Employment Services & RCA) providing employment services and cash assistance to an average of 200 refugee clients annually.• Supervised and supported two full-time employment specialists’ provision of pre-employment, job search and case management services to job-seeking clients.• Launched new business engagement initiative to engage local employers in hiring of refugee job-seekers; designed and implemented new internal employer database and communications system.

Silver Spring, Md

• Launched new agency program promoting DC-area refugee civic engagement and social integration.• Provided individualized case management for 60 refugee clients by conducting intakes to establish goals, making targeted referrals to resources and maintaining clear and frequent communication. • Developed workshops and ongoing educational initiatives, including a three-month civic engagement/ leadership training program and a monthly social support group for refugee/SIV women. • Provided training and oversight for nine interns.

Mezezo, North Shoa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Peace Corps has served in Ethiopia since 1962, with current projects focused on the development of English Education, Community Health and Agriculture. • Designed and facilitated 5 weekly extracurricular programs for over 250 students, resulting in increased knowledge about gender inequality/girls’ health and improved English communication skills.• Collaborated with colleagues to implement 3 weeklong youth leadership camps for over 70 youths.• Maintained documentation to evaluate projects and submit reports to local government and Peace Corps staff.• Taught English to 55 high school students by modifying state curriculum to create interactive lesson plans.• Selected by peers to be a member of Peer Support Network. Provided empathetic emotional support to volunteers through peer counseling and by organizing regional meetings.

Hamilton, Ny

• Co-developed orientation curriculum (online written/audiovisual modules & discussion sessions) for 778 first-year students aimed at providing knowledge and expectations to enhance undergraduates’ personal accountability. Succeeded in achieving 47% student participation.• Researched and formulated curriculum content by collaborating with team members.• Independently created and edited written and audiovisual curriculum. • Oversaw program website and analyzed user data to monitor and evaluate program impact. • Devised intra-university marketing strategy.

Hamilton, Ny

• Revitalized undergraduate psychology tutoring program (serving 300 students) by establishing and facilitating a weekly 2-hour study group for 80 low-achieving students, resulting in improved exam scores among attendees.• Supervised 5 undergraduate peer tutors and evaluated effectiveness of undergraduate tutoring program for two course sections of introduction to Psychology.• Supported faculty by performing assessments and providing feedback & tutoring to undergraduate students in 3 sections of Research Methods courses (55 students).• Conducted original and independent experimental research on avian social behavior, utilizing thorough scientific literature reviews and Excel knowledge for behavioral tracking and data analyses, resulting in statistically significant results.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), High Honors In Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, Gpa: 3.81/4.0

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Psi Chi National Honor Society, Phi Sigma Eta Honor Society, Let's Get Ready SAT.

Psychology

Attended for one semester as part of a Colgate University International Study Group.

Regents Diploma With Honors, Valedictorian, Gpa: 98.5/100

Activities and Societies: Key Club President, National Honor Society Vice President, Lambda Pi Math Honor Society, Varsity Softball.