Dema Al-Kakhan Email & Phone Number

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Servicing clients across multiple industries, including human resources, coaching and wellness, events management.
• Conduct market research to understand market, competitive landscape and potential growth opportunities.
• Advise small businesses through strategy, operations, and programming.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Manage day-to-day operations on-site during Farmer’s Markets season at two locations.
• Co-lead on product distribution in local markets increasing product presence in the DMV.
• Research new business prospects, follow up on leads, conduct sales calls, and set up partnership meetings.
• Build and develop client relations leading to increasing sales and client retention.
• Conduct product demonstrations to potential buyers and clients.
• Deliver exceptional and detail oriented customer service.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Served as an event specialist for large and small scale events for Washington Parks & People at their primary venue, The Josephine Butler Parks Center.
• Liaised with clients to identify their needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Handled and meticulously coordinated all day of event logistics.
• Implemented compliance with insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations.
• Oversaw operations with vendors to deliver an efficient and smooth event.
• Supervised event preparation activities.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Self-management for on-site catering and in-house events including preparation work, building and creating elaborate cheeseboards.
• Managed client relationships and provided excellent customer service.
• Coordinated events with management and clients.
• Led Cheeseboard Building classes and events to groups of people up to 30.
• Adhered to all food safety and personal safety requirements and procedures.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Worked with the Executive Director and Development Team to oversee grant and fundraising management and OCU communication strategies.
• Secured over $2 million in annual and organizational funding from diverse sources including foundation, government, and corporate funding.
• Co-wrote and/or developed successful grant applications and proposals for the United Way, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH), Office of the State Superintendent.
• Utilized Salesforce to create sustainable funding pipeline, forecast future revenue, generate leads, manage donor and volunteer database.
• Established and cultivated partnerships with over 70 local foundations and businesses.
• Researched and analyzed new business opportunities that led to donor and sponsorship expansion.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Managed and coordinated a 40 person staff at two upscale boutique yoga studios.
• Analyzed marketing information and developed strategic plans for client growth in a small business model with over 500 clients.
• Recruited, hired, and trained new staff and instructors.
• Created and implemented a new operations guidebook and training manual.
• Delivered prompt solutions to internal and external client and staff conflicts using mediation skills, one-on-one meetings, and quarterly reviews.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Served as an Administrative Assistant and Program Facilitator for By Peaceful Means, a non-profit organization with a mission to interrupt physical and structural violence by empowering youth through peace education.
• Performed key administrative tasks such as registration, enrollment, safety administration, and budgeting.
• Supported grant writing and fundraising efforts.
• Built local partnerships with teaching artists and other organizations in line with the organization’s mission of social justice and change.
• On Planning Committee for fundraising events bringing in 200-300 people.
• Designed and led programming for 100 campers between the ages of 7-15 focused on peace building and conflict resolution skills, racial justice, and environmental stewardship.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Served as a Research Assistant in the Middle East Program Department focusing on US-Middle East foreign policy, economic relations, and public-private partnerships.
• Created content for briefing books, presentations, and memos.
• Edited, fact checked, proofread documents prior to publication.
• Curated social media, Facebook and Twitter, content increasing MEP's online presence by 25%.
• Coordinated large and small scale events for partners and constituents.
• Analyzed and conducted research to support development initiatives for the Partners for a New Beginning program in Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and Pakistan.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Served as an Administrative Assistant to the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution (CRDC) under the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution Graduate Program.
• Assisted in coordinating logistics and securing funding for overseas seminars and classes in the Middle East.
• Recruited and liaised directly with ideal undergraduate candidates for overseas peace-building and cross-cultural programs.
• Created and developed a social media strategy.
• Researched and analyzed conflicts and development strategies in the Middle East for scholarly articles.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution

Education record

Master Of Arts - Ma, Middle East And Islamic Studies