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Somerville, Ma, Us

Somerville, Ma, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

As Grants Manager, I support the implementation and oversight of DBEDC's current grants and contracts in the areas of real estate, community engagement, small business, and workforce development. I also work to form partnerships with donors and identify new opportunities for funding for DBEDC's community development and engagement efforts.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Led the backstopping of five U.S. Government-fund projects across Latin America promoting workers’ rights; human rights; gender equity; government-capacity building; and anti-child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking efforts; supervised a Program Officer, providing daily guidance, support, and oversight, ensuring the efficient and equitable delegation of tasks and responsibilities; served as the primary point of contact between field offices and headquarters, working in English and… Show more Led the backstopping of five U.S. Government-fund projects across Latin America promoting workers’ rights; human rights; gender equity; government-capacity building; and anti-child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking efforts; supervised a Program Officer, providing daily guidance, support, and oversight, ensuring the efficient and equitable delegation of tasks and responsibilities; served as the primary point of contact between field offices and headquarters, working in English and Spanish to facilitate efficient and collaborative communication, supervise project management, and ensure compliance with donor and government standards and requirements; facilitated collaboration- both administrative and technical- with local implementing organizations to ensure mitigation of risks and timely completion of deliverables through providing training and oversight of financial and technical reporting; led the development of eight bids for Funding Opportunity Announcements for human and labor rights-related projects funded by the U.S. Departments of Labor and State; contributed to the development of technical theories of change, project strategy and activity design, and budgetary proposals and narratives.; led the development of both technical and financial reports through revision, compliance checks, and translation between English and Spanish; assisted the monitoring and evaluation of project performance in accordance with donor standards and indicators; travelled to field offices to work directly with international staff in the development and execution of project goals and activities and to hold meetings and trainings with key project stakeholders. Show less

Virtual

Worked remotely to assist office employees with transition to work-from-home arrangement. Cultivated positive customer experiences by answering calls, proactively responding to questions and concerns, and connecting customers to the appropriate individuals and departments in an efficient and friendly manner.Updated the company’s filing system from paper to virtual to facilitate efficient teleworking and knowledge sharing.Developed skills in customer service, organizing and… Show more Worked remotely to assist office employees with transition to work-from-home arrangement. Cultivated positive customer experiences by answering calls, proactively responding to questions and concerns, and connecting customers to the appropriate individuals and departments in an efficient and friendly manner.Updated the company’s filing system from paper to virtual to facilitate efficient teleworking and knowledge sharing.Developed skills in customer service, organizing and updating internal databases and information-sharing systems Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Began working as a part-time hostess and was quickly promoted to a full time-server (and occasionally helped as a bartender). Called and answered calls from guests to make reservations and answer any questions or concerns.Greeted guests as the entered and ensured their visit began with a pleasant and professional interaction.Organized a seating plan daily; used "down time" to assist servers by bussing tables, running food/drinks, completing guest payments, or anything else they… Show more Began working as a part-time hostess and was quickly promoted to a full time-server (and occasionally helped as a bartender). Called and answered calls from guests to make reservations and answer any questions or concerns.Greeted guests as the entered and ensured their visit began with a pleasant and professional interaction.Organized a seating plan daily; used "down time" to assist servers by bussing tables, running food/drinks, completing guest payments, or anything else they may have needed in order to facilitate a smooth service.Performed opening and closing task such as cleaning, restocking, moving kegs and other shipments, and preparing for the next day's shift.Quickly learned an extensive beverage program (over 500 rotating beers and frequently changing house cocktails).Memorized three separate food menus, including all ingredients and allergens in every dish.Provided friendly, professional, and efficient service to all guests, including by offering them suggestions on food and beverage choicesDeveloped skills in reception; reservation making/coordination; multitasking in a fast-paced environment; professional and friendly customer service; learning and discussing an extensive, unique food and beverage program with guests to create a unique and enjoyable experience Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Full-time intern for STADV's MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) team. The team organized borough-wide monthly meetings between different agencies and public services (such as police, Child Protective Services, healthcare providers, and housing services) to create and execute action plans to help victims of domestic violence. I completed an independent project of compiling resources for future team members to educate them on domestic violence and familiarize them with the… Show more Full-time intern for STADV's MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) team. The team organized borough-wide monthly meetings between different agencies and public services (such as police, Child Protective Services, healthcare providers, and housing services) to create and execute action plans to help victims of domestic violence. I completed an independent project of compiling resources for future team members to educate them on domestic violence and familiarize them with the MARAC processes Coordinated and attended MARAC meetings. Conducted research and disseminated information to participants to facilitate productive and efficient problem solving. Followed-up with participants to monitor and support completion of task-based action plans. Assisted with planning and running training. for members of organizations that attended MARAC meetings. Developed activities and informative materials to prepare those members to better support victims.Processed and updated case information for use at future meetings .Assisted with data entry and analysis for quarterly reports. Supported colleagues with any additional tasks or projects.Developed skills in data entry and analysis; coordinating and running training sessions; communication and coordination between various partner organizations and services; conducting research and preparing informative memos Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Part-time intern for the development department of Women for Women International. The team worked to find and build relationships with donors who supported the organization's mission of providing vocational training and financial support to women in war-torn countries. I completed an independent project on the expected impacts on new tax policy on donor trends and potential response strategies for the organizationContacted donors, sponsors, and corporate social responsibility… Show more Part-time intern for the development department of Women for Women International. The team worked to find and build relationships with donors who supported the organization's mission of providing vocational training and financial support to women in war-torn countries. I completed an independent project on the expected impacts on new tax policy on donor trends and potential response strategies for the organizationContacted donors, sponsors, and corporate social responsibility representatives to discuss the organization's mission to secure funding for programs.Assisted with the development of fundraising strategies before important meetings and events, including the organization's largest annual fundraiser on International Women's Day.Wrote personalized communications and thank you notes to donors and members of the Sponsor a Sister programDeveloped skills in teamwork and collaboration; strategy development; monitoring and evaluation; professional research and presentation; professional and productive communication with a variety of donors, partners, and stakeholders; use of SalesForce and Excel for business development Show less

Colebrook, Connecticut, United States

Summer camp counselor from June through August of the summers of 2015, 2016 and 2016. Worked with kids ages 5-15, both "day campers" and "overnight campers"Demonstrated and taught campers about the YMCA core values of caring, honestly, respect, and responsibility.Supervised and prioritized the safety of up to 15 kids at once.Created fun and educational activities for kids of all ages focused primarily on character development and team-building.Taught clinics on guitar… Show more Summer camp counselor from June through August of the summers of 2015, 2016 and 2016. Worked with kids ages 5-15, both "day campers" and "overnight campers"Demonstrated and taught campers about the YMCA core values of caring, honestly, respect, and responsibility.Supervised and prioritized the safety of up to 15 kids at once.Created fun and educational activities for kids of all ages focused primarily on character development and team-building.Taught clinics on guitar, arts & crafts, and hiking/nature walking.Took kids on overnight camping trips, taught basic camping skills including fire-building and campsite preparation.Supported campers through personal and emotional challenges including homesickness, family issues, and self-confidence.Reached out to parents/families to discuss their children's experiences and any concerns/issues that arise.Assisted with various tasks around camp property including cleaning, maintenance, dish-washing, caring for animals, and administrative dutiesDeveloped skills in first aid and crisis response; mandatory reporting; planning educational and fun activities for children ages 5-15; fostering a positive and supportive environment for kids from diverse backgrounds; productively coordinating with parents to ensure their child is happy and healthy Show less

Master Of Science - Msc, Gender, Development, And Globalisation

Activities and Societies: LSE Rowing Society; Organized annual 24 hour Row-a-thon to raise money for Doctors Without Borders Graduated.

Bachelor'S Degree, International Affairs And Latin American & Hemispheric Studies

Activities and Societies: Varsity Women's Rowing; Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service; GW Impacto (Spanish Department volunteer program.