Karissa Jackson Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Contributed to the management, implementation, and assessment of program activities in Ukraine, Moldova, and closing societies in support of human rights and civil society initiatives
• Managed relationships with partners and monitor subgrant activities
• Coordinated procurement process and drafted contract and subgrant language
• Tracked grant expenditures and provide budget projections and analysis for senior staff
• Conducted desk research for proposals and assisted in writing donor reports

Bloomington, Indiana Area

• Manage and organize community outreach events for the Institute to promote the learning and understanding of Russian and East European culture
• Provide technical assistance, arrange accommodations, and design advertisements for events
• Assist visiting scholars with the logistics of their stay in Bloomington, including registration, translation, transportation, and general accommodations
• Maintain the media database for the Institute, including purchasing new materials, updating inventory through Microsoft Access, and corresponding with domestic and international patrons
• Track outreach expenditures for grant reporting purposes
• Manage administrative tasks such as responding to inquiries, preparing and delivering materials for organizations supported by the Institute, and handling incoming mail for the Institute

Comrat, Moldova

• Taught classes focused on communication and English culture for university students
• Collaborated with the Department of Foreign Languages to manage official procedure
• Organized cultural events for the community at the university, local lyceums, and an art gallery
• Wrote, won, and oversaw grants to purchase technical equipment for the Department of Foreign Languages and financially support cultural field trips for students
• Facilitated English clubs for the community at the university and local lyceums, promoting language acquisition and fostering cross-cultural understanding
• Presented at the First International Conference for Advancement of Social Work in Countries with Transition Economies on teaching social work concepts in international settings

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Worked closely with staff to coordinate the annual compensation survey published on Labor Day
• Communicated independently with administrative departments in each state to collect data and compile the information through Microsoft Excel
• Analyzed salary trends across the country on the compensation of 45 job titles
• Organized materials and prepared logistical information for staff focused on national and international labor movements and various social justice issues

Served as a student representative on the advisory committee for policies and procedures involving learning resources and facilities as well as anything related to technology.

Represented the Class of 2014 by participating in the decision-making process on the requirements of independent organizations, what kind of events the campus would host, and where funds should be directed. Specifically served on the Information Technology committee and developed the foundation of the first mobile phone application for the College.

Designed events and advertisements to promote the honorary society. Maintained webpage and corresponded with other public affairs officers in the area to share ideas, continue to improve the position, and spread awareness in the organization.

Det 290

Prepared to serve the United States as an officer in the Air Force by engaging in leadership classes, character building exercises, and various service projects to the community. Honorably discharged in 2011.

Master’S Degree, Russian And East European Area Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, Russian Studies (Self-Designed) And International Studies

Activities and Societies: SCAC Softball, Student Government Association Relevant Coursework: Cultural Anthropology; Introduction to.

Russian Language And Literature

Education record

Relevant Coursework: Elementary Russian I, Elementary Russian II, Advanced Intermediate Russian I, Advanced Intermediate Russian II

Russian

Activities and Societies: AFROTC

High School

Activities and Societies: Salutatorian; JROTC (Battalion Commander 2009-2010, Battalion Executive Officer 2008-2009); Class President.