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Rome Area, Italy

Rome Area, Italy

Geneva, Switzerland

Montreal, Canada

Contribute to LPS Productions services and expertise in the management of and research on enterprises in the social economy and health sectors.

Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Banking for Health Equity Initiative

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Sub-contracted by lead consultants working for United Nations (UN), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and International Labour Office (ILO) to provide technical input (drafting) and advisory services, contribute to research, and validate data for the preparation of reports and surveys on cooperatives. Contributor to research publication on health cooperatives including authoring 20 country case studies. The publication which was presented at the International Summit of… Show more Sub-contracted by lead consultants working for United Nations (UN), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and International Labour Office (ILO) to provide technical input (drafting) and advisory services, contribute to research, and validate data for the preparation of reports and surveys on cooperatives. Contributor to research publication on health cooperatives including authoring 20 country case studies. The publication which was presented at the International Summit of Cooperatives in October 2014.- APEC publication: Enhancing the Competitiveness of SMEs through the innovative Cooperative Business Model (CBM) (http://publications.apec.org/publication-detail.php?pub_id=1520). - Grace & Associates publication: Measuring the Size and Scope of the Cooperative Economy: Results of the 2014 Global Census on Cooperatives (http://www.davegraceassociates.com/uploads/Global_Census_on_Cooperatives_-_Summary_Analysis.pdf)- LPS Production publication: Better Health & Social Care: How are Co-ops & Mutuals Boosting Innovation & Access Worldwide? An international survey of co-ops and mutuals at work in the health and social care sector (http://productionslps.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/International-survey-co_op-and-mutual-Health-and-social-care-CMHSC-14.pdf) Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Prepared study on the economic and social benefits of apprenticeships in Ghana based on desk research and in-country interviews with government entities, social partners, and enterprises.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

- Acted as ILO focal point for International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2012- Identifed, developed and maintained partnerships with cooperative experts, ILO constituents, governmental and research institutions, academia, UN agencies, international organizations, NGOs and the private sector- Contributed to and supervised the preparation of studies, reports, training manuals, and research-based advocacy materials on cooperatives; organized expert groups meetings- Represented the ILO… Show more - Acted as ILO focal point for International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2012- Identifed, developed and maintained partnerships with cooperative experts, ILO constituents, governmental and research institutions, academia, UN agencies, international organizations, NGOs and the private sector- Contributed to and supervised the preparation of studies, reports, training manuals, and research-based advocacy materials on cooperatives; organized expert groups meetings- Represented the ILO at national, regional and international fora;- Maintained up-to-date information on initiatives for the Year including statistical data on cooperative enterprises and their contribution to employment, income generation and poverty reduction. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

- Further developed and implemented strategic direction of the cooperative enterprise programme -Integrated aspects related to cooperatives into the assessment tools, policy briefs and advisory services concerning an enabling environment for sustainable enterprise. - Collaborated with other units to address cross-cutting themes including youth employment, upgrading the informal economy, tourism, environmental sustainability and the promotion of gender equality, by incorporating these… Show more - Further developed and implemented strategic direction of the cooperative enterprise programme -Integrated aspects related to cooperatives into the assessment tools, policy briefs and advisory services concerning an enabling environment for sustainable enterprise. - Collaborated with other units to address cross-cutting themes including youth employment, upgrading the informal economy, tourism, environmental sustainability and the promotion of gender equality, by incorporating these into cooperative business models, management practices and governance. - Led the development, testing and dissemination of policy guidelines, tool kits, manuals, training programmes, etc. in the area of cooperative development, rural employment and the wider social economy.- Provided technical support to constituents and the ILO field structure - Developed and maintained linkages with external partners active in the field of cooperative enterprise development. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Responsible for organizational and financial management of joint UN-NGO committee, including oversight and coordination of activities and policy initiatives among members; organizational governance, research and drafting reports, event and website management.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Assisted the Director-General with overall operational oversight of the administrative, political management of the organization with specific responsibilities with for external relations and governance.Positions held with the International Co-operative Alliance included: - Acting Director-General (2001-2002)- Director of United Nations / NGO Relations- Director of Communications- Director of Membership- United Nations and Non-Governmental Organization Liaison… Show more Assisted the Director-General with overall operational oversight of the administrative, political management of the organization with specific responsibilities with for external relations and governance.Positions held with the International Co-operative Alliance included: - Acting Director-General (2001-2002)- Director of United Nations / NGO Relations- Director of Communications- Director of Membership- United Nations and Non-Governmental Organization Liaison Officer - Documentalist - Assistant to International Data Exchange Centre for Co-operative Products and Services - IT Network Administrator- Secretary, ICA Gender Equality Committee- Secretary, ICA Governance Committee- Secretary, ICA Legislative Committee Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

- Office management including public relations and communications. - Prepared the first European Credit Union Resource Directory of present and potential partners in development

Rome, Italy

- Authored Cooperative Country Information Note No 42: Chile- Prepared Directory of Food Aid Agencies for International Symposium on Food Aid and Cooperatives - Contributed to research for COPAC publications on a wide range of thematic areas including fisheries, youth, and cooperatives of the disabled.

Graduate Course Certificate

Graduate Certificate

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

High School Diploma