Karl Shepherd Email & Phone Number

Nioro Du Rip, Kaolack Region, Senegal

I am currently a Business Development Service Agent as part of the Community Economic Development (CED) program at Peace Corps Senegal. Aligned with priorities set by the government of Senegal, the CED program focuses on improving economic security and promoting upward mobility particularly for women and youth. We take on the role of a co-trainer and mentor to work in partnership with local organizations to foster entrepreneurial behaviors in women and youth who aspire to start their own businesses.- Executed a $2,585.69 grant to establish a cafeteria at the local high school where profits are used to finance a free meal program for 32 selected students- Graduated 14 students from a entrepreneurship course at the local women’s organization, where classes focused on developing the entrepreneurial capacity of women in Nioro- Engaged in cultural and information sessions with local government and NGOs to advance the Peace Corps mission in Senegal and advice on partnership strategies

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As the Political Finance and Compliance Coordinator, I oversaw the soft-money non-federal campaign finance operations for the Political Action Department through two election cycles.- Maintained and disbursed the political department’s eight figure soft money budget during the 2020 and 2020 election cycles- Trained and managed department clerical staff of two people in preparing paperwork, maintaining compliance records and timely payments to vendors- Researched roughly 24 different state campaign finance laws, rules and regulations for state and local-level campaign finance filings

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Produced monthly budget reports on the department’s political spending- Managed payments to vendors to support the organization’s political operations- Processed campaign contributions to various legislative organizations and state and local candidates across the country

Arlington, Va

-Worked with a team to produce political advertisements for candidates and PACs-Proofread documents to ensure no mistakes before sending to clients-Participated and lead meetings to assist in training of new hires

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Assessed international finance institutions for a delegation of Finnish companies-Identified roughly $41.5 million in investment opportunities in Africa-Participated in meetings with World Bank project managers