Michelle Fusco Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto:• Responsible for recruiting 8+ International Development professionals to complete 3+ month internships in Kathmandu, Nepal at Diyaalo's international implementing partners • Coordinated with all Nepal NGO's to create suitable job descriptions for each intern, applicable to their Post-graduate degree in International Development Studies• Interviewed and assisted with selection process of all interns • Main liaison between Diyaalo and each intern for all pre-departure support; facilitated all communication between each intern and Diyaalo Founder; responded to all concerns, questions, and inquiries pre-departure• Designed template and managed all signing formalities of the Official Placement Contracts between each intern and DiyaaloNepal:• Travelled to Kathmandu, Nepal with interns for 2 weeks to provide in-country support to each intern, ensuring a smooth transition into each placement • Assisted Nepalese NGO HimRights, contributing to Ford Foundations Letter of Intent and assisting the Finance Officer comprehend and translate finance documents• Recruited new local NGO's to form official partnerships with Diyaalo, increasing our reach and allowing us to host more interns in 2016

Toronto, Ontario

• Led individual emotional support and play therapy sessions with youth patients, helping them to better cope emotionally and express themselves in a safe place

Toronto, Ontario

• Facilitated a therapeutic support group for 10 children (ages 4-12) living with cancer or who have family members impacted by cancer• Created a safe space for children to celebrate themselves and learn relaxation methods• Utilized a variety of engaging games and art activities, children were able to ask questions, express difficult feelings and share common experiences, helping them better cope with the impact that cancer and death has had on their lives

Richmond Hill, Ontario

• Efficiently coordinated appointments for all Sales Representatives with home buyers and agents from other Brokerages • Coordinated efficient and quick communication between all office members including sales representative and office managers, strengthening the overall efficiency of our team • Utilized my strong navigation of Microsoft Excel to produce Comparative Marketing Analyses (CMA’s) in order to assist Brokers with listing presentations

Toronto, Ontario

• Facilitated a social skills group in collaboration with my colleagues for 25 youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)• The programs our team led created a fun and structured environment where each child improved their self-awareness, self-esteem and engaged in positive social interactions with their peers

Thornhill, Ontario

• Worked as a one-on-one counselor for camp attendees with ASD, utilizing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) techniques to ensure a positive and social experience for each child • Collaborated with family members to develop the most effective plan for their children with an emphasis on teaching practical skills to be utilized at home

Honours Bachelor Of Arts, Global Studies And Communication Studies

Post Graduate Certificate, International Development

Activities and Societies: Representative for International NGO Street Kids International at Humber's Innovation & Impact Fair 2014•.

Postgraduate Degree, Development Economics And International Development