Mackenzie Knowling Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, DC

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Collaborate with senior management to improve Peace Corps programming through human-centered design and innovative problem-solving methods
• Analyze and manage a language learning program for 450 Peace Corps Invitees using the Duolingo Dashboard resulting in an 8% increase in participation and a 20% increase in invitees’ feeling of preparedness to serve.
• Co-manage a network of 100 virtual college interns nationwide who are planning Success in Service events… Show more
• Co-manage a network of 100 virtual college interns nationwide who are planning Success in Service events (TED-style events featuring RPCV speakers) on their campus
• Consult with Volunteer Recruitment and Selection on applicant experience improvement strategies - re-designing correspondence, website design, and applicant related materials Show less

Zefine, Gamo Gofa, Ethiopia

• Oversaw the growth of the agriculture program from 488 households to 2700 households, and from 3 cooperatives to 14 cooperatives within one year, covering approximately 4600 acres of farm land
• Supported the creation and managed an annual budget of $500,000 including the acquisition of 300,000 pounds of seed and fertilizer
• Managed the project design and implementation for all aspects of Nuru Ethiopia’s Agriculture program including developing integration strategies with Financial… Show more
• Managed the project design and implementation for all aspects of Nuru Ethiopia’s Agriculture program including developing integration strategies with Financial Inclusion, Healthcare and Education programs
• Liaised between Nuru Ethiopia field staff and key Nuru International stateside staff; government officials and other NGOs to maximize impact
• Coordinated with Woreda government officials to ensure trainings promote food security and secure livelihoods in accordance with government regulations

Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Coordinated all recruiting activities at the University of Michigan, including 8 monthly information sessions and scheduling applicant in-person interviews
• Compiled and maintained applicant filing system; managed the office’s applicant case load, and submitted monthly and yearly quantitative and qualitative recruiting reports
• Managed University of Michigan’s Peace Corps presence on social media and established and maintained relationship with 1500 potential applicants and 500… Show more
• Managed University of Michigan’s Peace Corps presence on social media and established and maintained relationship with 1500 potential applicants and 500 Returned Peace Corps Volunteers through monthly communication.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Evaluated 65+ applicants per year; built rapport with applicants to counsel about qualifications and how to become more competitive
• Collaborated with Chicago Regional Office, the International Center, and 10+ campus organizations to provide workshops to educate and inform prospective applicants

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Coordinated with UNDP, UNICEF, and the Ethiopian Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs to conduct an assessment of women’s political participation, leadership and decision-making status in Ethiopia
• Reviewed proposals to ensure compliance with UN Women and UNDP regulations
• Researched and presented recommendations for Phase II of the Joint Programme, identifying gaps in programming and providing a list of potential partner organizations
• Consulted with the Ministry of… Show more
• Consulted with the Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs on gender policy training manuals to be used to train executives in ministries of the Ethiopian government Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Prepared and presented weekly oral case updates in addition to monthly written reports
• Trained new paralegals on office systems, document review, and case management
• Managed daily administrative support for teams of 5-20 attorneys – scheduled interviews, depositions and court reporters; organized and managed case documents, and interview notes; prepared travel arrangements, and.
• Ensured compliance with USG rules and regulations for Part III… Show more
• Ensured compliance with USG rules and regulations for Part III Administrative anti-trust hearings
• Supervised a team of 4 paralegals during 9-month investigation, litigation, and Part III administrative hearing process– liaised between paralegals and attorneys, delegated assignments, edited motions, orders and.

San Martin Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, Guatemala

• Facilitated the formation and establishment of a local grower-owned coffee cooperative with over 40 founding members, including 9 indigenous Mayan women
• Created a process to identify strategic opportunities for partnerships, increasing income, market access, and improved agriculture techniques
• Designed and led capacity-building workshops focused on fostering improved community organization skills in 25 communities
• Directed the creation and implementation of a marketing and… Show more
• Directed the creation and implementation of a marketing and sales plan for the cooperative resulting in a 30% profit increase for members
• Designed a business practice curriculum and trained 800 rural coffee farmers Coordinated HIV/AIDS workshops for a USAID-funded Gender and Development project Show less

Evanston, IL

• Managed the development of the marketing plan, including researching new markets and market trends, and the completion of women-owned business certification
• Conducted daily administrative duties including meeting planning, conference calls, organization of visual product prototypes, data organization, and client management

Lake Forest, IL

• Assisted in the planning and implementation of the Annual Economic History Association meeting with over 250 participants
• Organized and coordinated book exhibit with over 50 participating publishers and 300 books, graduate poster session with 15 participants and the pre-registration of over 250 participants
• Created and designed the six-page brochure and 45-page meeting program which included schedules, abstracts, and advertisements

Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest, IL

• Worked with Dr. Carolyn Tuttle on her forthcoming book about the Mexican maquiladora industry
• Translated, entered and analyzed 600 Spanish surveys of Mexican maquiladora workers in Microsoft Excel; prepared bar graphs, pie charts and frequency tables
• Read and summarized NAFTA and CAFTA for policy-oriented section in forthcoming book
• Analyzed effects of border factories on the Mexican and United States economies and labor markets

Master Of Public Policy - Mpp, Public Policy

Activities and Societies: China Policy Program participant, Ginsberg Service Award, Peace Corps Fellowship, Ford School Fellowship.

Ba, Economics, International Relations

Activities and Societies: Senior Thesis Honors and Distinction, Kappa Alpha Theta, Student Government Executive Board member, Student.