Connor Donovan Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Lead a team in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating short-term exchanges for U.S. Department of State projects, ranging in size from 1-25 participants from every region of the world, on a wide range of domestic and foreign policy topics, of which include:— Prosecuting Cybercrime and Online Terrorism— Youth and Civic Engagement— STEAM Education— Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development— Combating Trafficking in Persons— Rule of Law and the U.S. Judicial System— Early Childhood Education— Human and Civil Rights for Marginalized Communities— Sustainable Fisheries Management— Countering Vector-Borne Diseases in the Mekong— The Role of Museums in Promoting Reconciliation— Women Leaders: Promoting Peace and Security— Countering Holocaust Distortion and Denial• Research, design, and evaluate customized observational study tours, virtual exchanges, and hybrid programs that meet the objectives of all stakeholders;• Plan, arrange, and facilitate meetings for Washington, DC program segments; Oversee development of program segments in U.S. cities in conjunction with local partner organizations; Manage 3-8 DOS liaisons per project;• Authorize, monitor, and reconcile the accurate disbursement of more than $1 million in project funds to date in compliance with World Learning and State Department financial management guidelines;• Supervise the coordination of all project logistics including air and ground travel, hotels, meeting venues, virtual meetings, and interpretation;• Conduct project briefings with participants, provide guidance on cultural matters, and moderate virtual and in-person program sessions;• Draft and edit correspondence and program materials, including program books, agendas/itineraries, and reports;• Supervise Program Associate and interns, support their professional training and development, and conduct performance reviews;

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

• Leading all aspects of development and strategy for a social enterprise startup that provides schools with PaaS technology and other resources to help them build and sustain effective mentorship programs for their students• Leverage industry best practices and innovative content management systems, such as WordPress, to build virtual mentorship platforms for partner institutions tailored to their and their students’ diverse needs• Hiring, coordinating, and managing executive team members and domestic and internationally-based independent contractors as needed, including more than 20 contractors to date, to achieve company developmental goals related to platform UX/design, legal policy creation, marketing materials, etc.• Building symbiotic community partnerships with educational institutions and other organizations to augment our services, to co-create initiatives, and to further our social mission• Establishing and overseeing data collection and monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure desired goals are met and outcomes reached related to business development, DEI initiatives, and our social mission• Completed 1 grant application, 2 angel/private investment applications, and 6 startup incubator/accelerator applications to qualify business for funding and other developmental support; accepted into 1 incubator and received 1 federal grant• Design digital marketing materials and curate content for social media, e-mail, and other marketing channels to generate leads, expand into new markets, and execute networking and engagement strategies.• Developing company Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and other internal policies in collaboration with attorneys and other independent contractors• Researching and following global policy and trends related to higher education, apprenticeships, certifications, trades, and other career-ed fields and pathways to guide Me.Mentor development and to include in resources for mentors, students, and young adults

TOMODACHI MetLife Women’s Leadership Program1-hour workshop entitled “Know Your Story"March 16, 2022 - Virtual• Workshop designed to help mentees explore their stories to identify strengths and passions, and to develop their personal elevator pitches for relationship-building and procuring career-ed opportunities of interest• Attended by more than 50 U.S.- and Japan-based mentors, mentees, and program representativesSeminole Middle School Leadership Academy1-hour presentationOctober 21, 2021 - Virtual• Motivational presentation using my personal story, as well as additional content integrated from the Leadership Academy’s assigned reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey, to convey several tips for navigating personal, academic, and early-career development• Attended by approximately 300 6th, 7th, and 8th grade studentsGlobal Ties – Arkansas's Speaker Series1-hour presentationMay 19, 2021 - Virtual• Presented on my Arkansas-based social enterprise startup, Me.Mentor, and on the need and opportunities for expanded access to mentorship• Attended by 312 professionals across the U.S.ASBTDC's Build-Your-Own-Business Series1-hour presentation entitled “Student Startup Story: Connor Donovan & Me.Mentor”April 20, 2021 - Virtual• Provided university students interested in entrepreneurship with advice for developing their own startups• Attended by 15 students from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock501(c)3 Arkansas Capital Campaign Conference50-minute panel discussion entitled “Capitalize Your Capitals: Clinton School Alumni Experiences” August 12, 2020 - Virtual• Offered insight into the importance of knowing and leveraging the 6 forms of capital when running a business/non-profit, and offered additional thoughts into social entrepreneurship and its potential for positive growth in Arkansas• Attended by 50+ representatives of Arkansas-based organizations

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Developed all supply chain and operational infrastructure for an e-commerce, subscription-based fashion company built through Shopify;• Researched, communicated and entered into contractual agreements with 5+ organizations to handle product payments, development, shipping, fulfillment, and returns for customers across the United States;• Established and oversaw implementation of policies related to company terms of use, user privacy, and affiliate partnerships;

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

• Fulfilled and organized approximately 80 orders per day at a rate of more than 54 items per hour to ensure customer delivery process is efficient and accurate• Ensured accurate documentation applied to packages for error-free shipping to domestic customers• Utilized the Movexx Power Industrial Truck (PIT) and other material-handling equipment to safely and efficiently receive and transport product to storage and staging locations

• Providing exemplary rideshare services for passengers/patrons, exhibited by having achieved a Platinum Uber Pro rating (450+ total trips; 4.9+ average star rating over 270 reviews; 16 "Excellent Service" commendations)• Analyzing local market in order to identify target driving locations and peek operating days and hours, as well as to predict and respond to future market trends• Independently managing work schedule, maintaining equipment, and tracking financials related to business operations

Arkansas, United States

• Collaborating with education consulting firm Eduswag, Inc. as subcontractor to service a school in need of curricular development and ongoing employee training and support services• Created 3 custom project management, employee assessment, and developmental advisory tools for implementation by client administration• Conducted best practices research into client areas of interest and then led related trainings for staff over 2.5 day employee orientation period

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

• Conducted market research on interventional cardiovascular procedures and other percutaneous procedures involving the use of a guidewire and medical torque device• Completed applications for grants, domestic and international business competitions, and statewide, industry-specific tax incentives; gained acceptance into Get Started Medical pitch competition and received the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Targeted Business Discretionary tax credit• Prepared and presented pitch decks and supplemental information to potential investors• Provided additional support in the forms of website development and maintenance, business insurance procurement, and other research-related projects

Little Rock, Arkansas

• Developed and facilitated programming for a $10 million-dollar summer educational project for at-risk youth designed to aid in their transition to college without the need for remediation• Managed and prepared professional development opportunities for a staff of 18 program mentors/teaching assistants working the CWDSA summer Bridge program• Created a daily character development curriculum and an online professionalism course for students using Pathwright course-building software• Negotiated contracts and logistics for Bridge program events• Enhanced curriculum for teaching assistants to build synergy between them, faculty, and students in the classroom setting• Resolved conflicts and managed crises that arose among staff and students throughout the course of the Bridge program

Beijing, China

• Utilized knowledge of Mandarin language to analyze Chinese state-owned enterprises and other Chinese businesses, and to collect information for use in U.S. Department of Commerce countervailing duty investigations • Drafted, edited, and revised a proposal requesting grant funding from the United States Trade and Development Agency to host a reverse trade mission for U.S. exporters and Chinese companies in the fire protection industry pursuing investments in the U.S.

Angoulême, France

• Conducted best practices research and formulated a business plan with CESi and community leaders to develop Angoulême’s new technology park• Created international recruitment materials for CESi’s new Pre-Engineering Diploma program• Organized matchmaking opportunities between CESi and potential partner colleges and universities in the United States• Served as a mentor and final project judge for first- and second-year students taking English and/or business planning courses

Little Rock, Arkansas

• Worked with the educational non-profit, ForwARd Arkansas, and a team of fellow graduate students to assess the feasibility of implementing a school-community partnership model of education at the Little Rock School District's (LRSD) middle school level• Created a tailored, school-community partnership toolkit for use by the LRSD to facilitate the creation of school-community partnerships• Conducted best-practices research related to pedagogical theory and attempted school-community partnerships around the United States• Wrote protocols and conducted interviews with 25+ teachers, principals, and other stakeholders to assess the true needs of each middle school in the LRSD• Scheduled, lead/facilitated, and followed up on all stakeholder interviews and other meetings

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

• Authored a now-published procurement e-book on the government contracting process for small businesses.• Researched and compiled lists of 30+ funding opportunities across 4 states for businesses based on firm location, industry, and funding series.• Performed market research and synthesized data for ASBTDC consultants and clients using Neoserra customer relationship management (CRM) software.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

• Organized university wide activities and events independently and in partnership with other campus and community entities - including the BeTheMatch Bone Marrow Drive, the university's homecoming week and tailgating activities, the UA Little Rock football team petition and feasibility study, and the Arkansas Association of Student's annual conference.• Executed the $40,000 SGA budget efficiently to carry out SGA initiatives - including the implementation of the university's first ever Student Organization Leadership Retreat, the organization and hosting of open President's Council Dinners semesterly for students to advise SGA and university administration, the organization and sponsorship of Student Appreciation Day, and the sponsorship of the campus's Military Student Success Center.• Found strategic solutions to issues addressed by Student Body - including holding a panel discussion with executives of the school's food provider and ultimately having meal plan prices reduced in favor of students, changing the homecoming structure to be more inclusive of students across the gender spectrum, as well as working with university administration to procure new signage for NPHC Greek organizations after theirs was removed• Helped senators compose legislation that adhered to the SGA Constitution, conduct and review surveys and other measurement tools to assess student needs, and implement initiatives designed to benefit the university’s diverse student body• Served on university committees like - the Strategic Planning Committee, Homecoming Planning Committee, and several hiring committees - and spoke at university functions as official student body representative• Advised and helped represent students initiating appeals of grades and academic offenses, and sat on ad-hoc committees designed to address complaints brought by student organizations against the university• Managed 6 executive team members, including the newly formed Maroon Mob President position

GS2

Hernando, Mississippi

Master Of Public Service, Focus Areas In International Relations, Economic Development, & Education

Bachelor Of Business Administration In International Business, International Business And Mandarin Chinese Language, Summa Cum Laude; Selected As University'S Top Graduating Senior

Activities and Societies: - Student in UALR's Donaghey Scholars Program - Student Government Association: President, Vice President.

Chinese Studies

I studied abroad for six months in Chéngdū, China, (中国四川成都) focusing on the Mandarin Chinese language, while also taking courses.

Education record

Took a summer class as an Honor's Student in the College of Business.

High-School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Future Business Leaders of America, International Thespian Society

Education record

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, National Society of High School.