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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

- Design, implement, and manage measurement, evaluation and impact assessment systems that ensure accurate and reliable information collection and reporting- Analyze patterns in intricate data to acquire trends and inform decision making - Frequent use of Microsoft applications, including advanced excel and Power BI to analysis and visualize large data sets - Coordinate and support monitoring and evaluation efforts in concept development, program design and program wrap-up- Build core competencies of M&E field teams through training and technical assistance

- Design, implement and manage measurement, evaluation and impact assessment systemsthat ensure accurate and reliable information collection and reporting- Collect and evaluate project data using various data collection and visualization tools- Coordinate and support monitoring and evaluation efforts in concept development, program design and program wrap-up- Build core competencies of M&E field teams through training and technical assistance

Waterloo, Ontario

- Research and assist in development of new business development and potential partnerships for MEDA- Monitor proposal opportunities and assist with writing concept notes and proposals - Conduct desk research on promising regions, industries, value chains and institutional donors keeping the organization informed on trending themes - Support field teams with interviews and data collection - Assist with coordinating, editing and writing quarterly reports for donors- Promote web presence by writing and uploading technical blogs and ensuring project webpages are updated

Waterloo, Ontario

- Apply proficient techniques to solve intricate data problems - Analyze patterns in data to acquire trends and improve fundraising performance- Track and investigate appeal campaigns to assist the marketing team in upcoming appeals- Issue tax receipts and send appropriate acknowledgement letters to donors- Frequent use of Microsoft applications, including advanced excel and mail merge techniques - Forecast prospect-giving opportunities using exceptional critical analysis - Able to apply big-picture thinking while looking ahead and prioritizing tasks- Manage business investments and track major gifts- Assemble and input all donations in a timely manner, ensuring a clean, accurate database

Kitchener, Canada Area

- Analyzed traffic studies to ensure traffic sustainability and lower transportation emissions- Communicated with external managers to ensure data is accurate and deadlines are met- Tested and improved company software for high quality results- Provided auditing duties to enhance the customer experience and identify errors - Trained and mentored staff while performing daily requirement gathering of tasks- Assisted in compiling operational guides- Frequently used Microsoft Excel to accurately evaluate data

Kitchener, Canada Area

- Take leadership in following a critical path of task coordination to implement a large public fundraising walk for international development- Provide administrative support through the use of social media, PowerPoint Presentations, and Excel spreadsheets - Collaborate with head office and regional volunteer team to keep goals aligned - Support core meetings on the regional and national level, taking meeting minute notes and following up with core team members to ensure successful execution of Canada’s largest fundraising event in a changing, fast-paced environment

Koforidua, Ghana

- Worked in partnership with the YMCA on community development through youth leadership - Introduced and educated over 1000 beneficiaries on how to use advocacy to ensure positive change in their communities - Encouraged active listening and improved over 1500 students' debating and presentation skills- Promoted gender equality by planning and implementing two training conferences, improving the leadership qualities of over 80 young women - Organized and executed a major World AIDS Day event for over 100 participants - Tracked and budgeted programming expenses on a daily basis - Created and put into place vital monitoring and evaluating duties- Provided capacity building workshops on proposal writing and fundraising techniques to key partnerships - Inspired and empowered youth to become active change makers in their communities

Toronto, Canada Area

- Helped gather donated instruments and safely pack them into crates for shipment to Zambia- Worked with airlines to ensure the safe and prompt delivery of over 5 crates filled with donated instruments - Conducted needs assessment with Zambian partners to develop project proposal - Acted as Event Coordinator for two essential fundraising concerts in the Toronto area to raise approximately $2,500 funds for HIV/AIDS awareness programs- Designed and produced event posters and tickets for various fundraising events

Daejeon, Korea

- Taught all primary school subjects in unique English immersion atmosphere- Worked with children ranging from the ages of three to twelve - Served as a role model and mentor to young elementary students - Worked independently in the classroom; demonstrated ability to produce creative and effective lesson plans- Accommodated young toddlers with their everyday needs, including bathroom assistance and feeding- Worked well with a variety of cultures in an educational environment

Accra, Ghana

- Worked on a variety of projects inside a Liberian Refugee Camp located in Ghana including Peace Cells and Elder’s Council- Helped growth of reconciliation within the camp through discussions and human rights awareness - Organized and facilitated weekly meetings within camp- Taught Basic English, Health and Peace Education to over 80 single Liberian mothers- Complied and wrote various documents on Buduburam’s progresses to be submitted to the UNHCR, TRC and Ghana Refugee Board

Ontario Postgraduate Certificate, International Development

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution