Paul A Sherman Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Support proposal development processes, including costing, recruitment of personnel, identification and outreach to partners, and coordination of partner inputs. Contribute to elements of proposal research and technical writing. Support quality control and ensures compliance with all relevant solicitation requirements. Coordinate with DI colleagues, consultants, subcontractors, subgrantees, and identified personnel to manage and troubleshoot logistics for information gathering and inputs, set guidelines and timelines, and produce relevant proposal requirements. Conduct research on program implementation logistics such as country-specific registration requirements, benefits, and other potential implementation considerations/issues. Conduct/support training for staff and new hires on business development systems and procedures. Review opportunity websites for new opportunities relevant to DI's strategic business objectives and channels opportunities through designated team points of contact. Contribute to, and in some cases lead, the development of DI internal trainings related to the above based on topic and need. Provide support and guidance to interns.

Photograph various events around the Washington, DC area (i.e., portraits, conferences, receptions, US collegiate sporting events, etc.). Edit all photos after each event.

Spearheaded a company-wide, two-year strategic plan with executive-level staff and board members. Create workshops for local partners in developing countries to grow their work with US government entities (USAID). Facilitate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) activities with executive-level board members. Train new SID-US staff regarding programming and co-chair hiring procedures.

Washington, District De Columbia, États-Unis

Streamlined staff efforts to produce a two-year strategic plan, ranging from programming and membership to DEIA goals. Designed a FY21 programming plan, which maintained event activity at pre-COVID-19 levels. Produced new virtual workshops, podcasts, and membership activities while working with sponsors to increase event revenue. Created a new workgroup to address race, ethnicity, and diversity issues in international development.

Washington, District De Columbia, États-Unis

Transitioned all SID-US in-person programming to online platforms in three weeks at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Developed receptions and workshops to create new event and membership revenue streams. Coordinated with sponsors to plan and track budgets for SID-US’s events that range from 10-800 attendees. Recruited for and advised on full-time hiring decisions.

Washington, District De Columbia, États-Unis

Increased the total number events per year from 54 in 2018 to 63 in 2019. Supervised and hired 30+ (volunteer) senior-level co-chairs across 17 international development programs. Created and monitored systems to track event attendance data and co-chair information, such as term end-dates. Published 16 annual reports for SID-US’s workgroups and networks, relaunching the project after a four-year hiatus.

Washington, District De Columbia, États-Unis

Increased the total number events per year from 45 in 2017 to 54 in 2018. Managed Independent Consultants Network, Young Professionals in Development Network, and 15 other programs. Edited and posted event summaries on SID-US’s website; photographed events for promotional purposes. Oversaw relevant components of the organization’s website using CiviCRM and Drupal CMS.

Washington, District De Columbia, États-Unis

Executed international aid-related events for the SID-US workgroups and networks (averaging 45 events per year). Implemented a re-organization of SID-US workgroups and networks, consolidating from 22 to 17 programs. Launched a young professionals’ network, providing inexperienced members networking and skill-building opportunities. Co-led social media – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter – and event-related publicity including email invitations. Produced SID-US’s weekly newsletter for an audience of over 12,000 readers. Recruited, trained, and managed nine interns annually while providing professional development advice.

Région De Washington D.C. Metro, États-Unis

Executed events on issues such as transatlantic relations and the refugee crisis for the Global Europe Program. Managed and updated databases and social media; edited and proofread copy for publications and articles. Attended conferences, forums, and lectures in DC and wrote briefing memoranda for staff members. Researched global issues related to the Balkans, Middle East, Africa, and climate change for visiting scholars. Helped recruit for the Center’s internship program through presentations to college students.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Led photo staff for UM’s newspaper (and Ann Arbor’s main print news source) and managed a $5000 budget. Worked with marketing and business staffs to develop multimedia content to attract new users. Photographed cultural, political and sports events at UM and throughout the Midwest. Served on Editorial Board and wrote editorials/op-eds about student life at UM and national politics.

Région De Paris, France

Planned, implemented, and attended outreach events with the French Open and the Tanner Lecture Series. Wrote speeches/press releases for Ambassador Rivkin on cultural/political events hosted by the Embassy. Prepared and tracked grant and other financial information for programs such as the Fulbright Program. Researched France’s relationship with Tunisia and other issues related to Franco-American relations. Applied French language skills and political/cultural knowledge in various professional settings.

Région De Washington D.C. Metro, États-Unis

Led tours for Washington State constituents and hosted visitor information sessions. Wrote briefing memos on hearings regarding Syria, Egypt, Iraq, and the future of the Eurozone. Researched and prepared a report on drone usage by the Obama Administration. Corresponded with constituents using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Intranet Quorum.

Master Of Arts - Ma, European Studies

Concentration: Diversity & Inclusion in Europe. Relevant Coursework: Diversity and Inclusion in Conflict Resolution and Development.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Michigan Journal of International Affairs (Online Journal Editor and Writer), Comité Francophone, UM Mentorship.