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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

Independent anti-trafficking & slavery advocateSocial good strategy consultant & advisor

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

• Developed and drove local and global advocacy, communications, and rebranding strategy to reposition among governments and funders as the leading expert and solution provider on cross-border trafficking, modern slavery, smuggling, and irregular migration of Vietnamese • Developed and managed annual local and global multi-channel fundraising strategies and budgets; increased and diversified donor base/donations to $3+ million in less than four years from governments, private sector… Show more • Developed and drove local and global advocacy, communications, and rebranding strategy to reposition among governments and funders as the leading expert and solution provider on cross-border trafficking, modern slavery, smuggling, and irregular migration of Vietnamese • Developed and managed annual local and global multi-channel fundraising strategies and budgets; increased and diversified donor base/donations to $3+ million in less than four years from governments, private sector, foundations, and individuals• Led strategic expansion into UK and Europe and created pan-European network of NGO and law enforcement first responders• Wrote grant proposals, securing $1+ million in grants and partnerships• Secured public-private partnerships with companies and Vietnamese govt. to promote trafficking prevention in supply chain programs and help Vietnam meet SDGs 9, 16, and 17• Identified new needs based on Vietnam’s National Plan of Action and trafficking trends, develop solutions with program team, and secure local and international partners and donors• Worked with program team and evaluators to monitor budgets and progress, maximize resources, achieve goals, and host high-level project visits • Acted as spokesperson and victim advocate, secure top-tier press coverage with local and international media, and present at regional and international meetings and conferences• Created and managed trafficking prevention football campaign; secured funding and pro bono partnerships with football players and creative/media agencies• Conducted research on Vietnamese trafficking trends and routes with law enforcement, NGOs, and migrants in detention centers and transit camps, and write official reports• Conducted bilingual trainings for local Vietnamese and Asia region law enforcement in collaboration with Hanoi People’s Police Academy, AUS Federal Police, Bali Process, and Dept. of Homeland Security on victim-centric care, investigations, and civil society cooperation Show less

Singapore

• Led the creation of ACF; tasks included developing vision and mission statement, charter, board of directors, activities, business and fundraising plans, branding, membership procurement, registration, and official launch • Built relationships with influential industry players and sponsors in New York City, Asia, and Europe markets• Created and implemented marketing and advocacy plan to raise awareness and brand recognition of ACF among key supporters and influencers in multiple… Show more • Led the creation of ACF; tasks included developing vision and mission statement, charter, board of directors, activities, business and fundraising plans, branding, membership procurement, registration, and official launch • Built relationships with influential industry players and sponsors in New York City, Asia, and Europe markets• Created and implemented marketing and advocacy plan to raise awareness and brand recognition of ACF among key supporters and influencers in multiple countries/markets Show less

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

• Reporting to Executive Director, established program strategy, budgets, and long-term vision to position VCF as the partner of choice for children’s health among corporate, NGO, government, and local Vietnamese communities; increased donor base from 50 donors to over 600 • Developed fundraising plan and grant proposals; increased donations from $250,000 to $1+ million in 18 months• Managed team of six staff and rotating pool of volunteers, consultants, and interns; created work plans,… Show more • Reporting to Executive Director, established program strategy, budgets, and long-term vision to position VCF as the partner of choice for children’s health among corporate, NGO, government, and local Vietnamese communities; increased donor base from 50 donors to over 600 • Developed fundraising plan and grant proposals; increased donations from $250,000 to $1+ million in 18 months• Managed team of six staff and rotating pool of volunteers, consultants, and interns; created work plans, conducted performance reviews, and managed budgets • Managed all public relations and rebranding efforts in Vietnam and overseas, raising organizational visibility with international recognition and top-of-mind recall as a reputable and effective pediatric healthcare development organization that could help Vietnam meet Millennium Development Goals 4, 5, and 8 • Liaised with press and government officials to publicize and recognize efforts of corporate partners; organized special events to showcase specific programs with top-tier celebrity ambassadors• Established partnerships with corporate donors and designed and organized employee volunteer and community programs to highlight CSR and employee altruism while strengthening government relations • Developed all English-language communications materials and media, including annual reports, press releases, articles, and newsletters; managed VCF website redesign and administration as well as social media channels Show less

• Reporting to Director of Development, cultivated and managed individual and private sector donors in Vietnam and Southeast Asia• Developed employee volunteer programs for corporate donors to help fulfill CSR efforts and improve employee morale and community cohesion• Collaborated closely and conducted regular field visits with water/sanitation, infrastructure, education, and healthcare program teams to ensure both program and donor goals were achieved• Created and implemented… Show more • Reporting to Director of Development, cultivated and managed individual and private sector donors in Vietnam and Southeast Asia• Developed employee volunteer programs for corporate donors to help fulfill CSR efforts and improve employee morale and community cohesion• Collaborated closely and conducted regular field visits with water/sanitation, infrastructure, education, and healthcare program teams to ensure both program and donor goals were achieved• Created and implemented strategic media plan to raise the profiles of EMW and its donors in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, particularly among government officials and the local community • Managed special events staff and organized activities, including galas, donor celebrations, and project tours Show less

• Researched and wrote grant proposals to fund the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) public health projects, securing private funding for a variety of pilot health programs• Organized cultivation events for donors from private and public sectors and raised the FPHNY profile • Served as program and funding liaison between the FPHNY, DOHMH and donors

• Created and wrote press campaigns and press releases for charitable initiatives, including Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, CFDA-Vogue/New York City AIDS Fund, and Fashion for America• Organized regular and special events with industry VIPs and dignitaries such as the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer launch, and press conferences• Acted as the media liaison between the CFDA and public relations offices of corporate sponsors, international foundations, and… Show more • Created and wrote press campaigns and press releases for charitable initiatives, including Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, CFDA-Vogue/New York City AIDS Fund, and Fashion for America• Organized regular and special events with industry VIPs and dignitaries such as the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer launch, and press conferences• Acted as the media liaison between the CFDA and public relations offices of corporate sponsors, international foundations, and designers• Strategized and coordinated media involvement in press production conferences and fundraisers• Wrote corporate sponsorship proposals and created promotional kits Show less

Montgeron, France

• Conducted English courses to a variety of high school levels • Prepared lesson plans, tests, and handouts • Mentored students of various racial, intellectual, and economic backgrounds

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, International Public & Nonprofit Policy

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Literature And French