Sharde Cole Email & Phone Number

Greater New Orleans Area

New York

Field Experience: Liberia, West Africa– Liaise with government agencies, various international organizations such as USAID, European Union and Gallup, and local, community-led grassroots organizations. Main responsibilities include but not limited to:o Proposal research and writing;o Development of training materials and organize training sessions;o Train enumeration staff based on clients’ data collection methodology.o Transcribe exit interviews conducted in the field;o Development and implementation of field strategy;o Coordinate field staff during project implementation;o Develop contracts for short and long term contractors;o Maintain budget for all project-related materials and services;o Coordinate project initiation meetings and subsequent check-in calls.Program Management:• Provide programmatic support for on-the-ground projects in West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia).• Coordinate and schedule web-based staff meetings from multiple countries.• Represent organization at networking events, global conferences, and government agency forums.• Manage social media marketing platforms (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn).Logistics & Operations:• Manage online systems;• Develop and maintain internal operations documents such as Employee, Workflow Procedures, and Operations manual• Write meeting minutes and deliver to clients.

Supervise juveniles in a secured facility settingProvide rehabilitative structure for residentsCoordinate reception office and process intakesMaintain youth behavior management reports Follow court orders as appointed by Judge and instructed by Probation OfficersBell Summer Program

Created lesson plans in English Literature, Reading Comprehension for students entering 5th grade level.Assisted in coordination of development programs including self-concept, academic performance, and social skills.Mentored students and coordinated college preparatory programs including tours and outreach programs. Facilitated discussion and interacted with students in a leadership role. Compiled data, summarized findings, and presented data at weekly project meetings.

Master Of Science (Msc), International Relations And Affairs, With Commendation

Thesis Topic: A different approach to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) policy: The Case of Sierra Leone Relevant.

Spanish, Spanish, 3.2

Semester Abroad Fall 2006 for Spanish language

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology, 3.0

Concentration in Child/Adolescent Psychology; Spanish minor. Semester abroad Fall 2006 Universidad de Granada for Spanish language.