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Covenant House CaliforniaConsultant
Jan. 2025
University of Cape TownMasters Candidate in Social Development
Jan. 2025City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Covenant House CaliforniaDirector of Strategic Initiatives
Sep. 2024 - Jan. 2025California, United States
Covenant House CaliforniaDirector of Santa Clara County Programs
Nov. 2020 - Sep. 2024Santa Clara, California, United StatesCovenant House California is a nonprofit youth shelter providing sanctuary and support to young people ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness and trafficking.
Covenant House CaliforniaCommunity Involvement Coordinator
Oct. 2019 - Nov. 2020Oakland, California
Alameda Point CollaborativeDevelopment and Volunteer Coordinator
Jul. 2018 - Sep. 2019Alameda, California- Manage all aspects of volunteer, intern and community engaged learning programs for over 2,500 people annually, increasing volunteer participation by 140% and matching federal funds by 109%
- Plan and execute volunteer events for corporate groups of up to 450 people e.g., Workday, Kaiser Permanente, Scribd, Ghirardelli, Wells Fargo, Apple, Google, VF Outdoor
- Raised over $55,000 in sponsorships for Annual Fundraiser
- Event and Project Management for groups up to 500 people
- Foster community relationships with corporate partners, schools, universities, and public/private investors
- Fundraising through standalone campaigns, event sponsorship and volunteer groups
- Identify agency wide and site specific grants, work collaboratively across organizational levels to complete necessary requirements and apply, utilizing volunteers and interns to assist where needed
- Overhauled and redesigned agency website, increasing traffic by 65%
Somali Family Service of San DiegoSite Coordinator
Jan. 2018 - May. 2018Greater San Diego AreaIn my role as a Site Coordinator with the Somali Family Service of San Diego, I served as an intermediary between the non-profit organization and the University of San Diego. My day to day responsibilities involved collaborating across multiple organizational levels to develop new course curriculum, establish community outreach activities, and promotion of career development opportunities for the LION youth group. In addition, I also executed grant proposals, coordinated fundraising initiatives, and aided in strategic planning of the annual youth summit.
Indeed.comClient Success Intern - Enterprise
Jun. 2017 - Jan. 2018San Mateo, CaliforniaSpearheaded a program for non-profit hiring needs in the San Mateo office, acting as the auditor to onboard accounts. Trained employees for the program, held bi-weekly meetings and worked closely with the director in our Connecticut office. - Consulted with Fortune 500 clients as a product expert - Diagnosed and solved technical problems
- Provided our Sales teams with technical and product support
- Evaluated key performance indicators and developed strategies to optimize client ROI
- Set up and managed campaigns and offered strategic recommendations to meet client’s goals Internship Projects
- Identified key hiring issues for employers through NPS data and surveys, developed innovative solutions for clients and presented my research
- Investigated 500+ accounts to determine account optimizations in regards to mobile-apply processes, applicant tracking systems, and conversion tracking
Wai & Connor, LLPLegal Assistant
Mar. 2017 - May. 2017San Diego, California- Transcribed lawyers dictations of formal letters, summaries of medical and legal records
- Clerical duties including client communication, faxing and mailing of legal documents
Organization for Aid to RefugeesLegal Intern
Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2016Prague, The Capital, Czech RepublicDuring the fall of 2016, I interned abroad with a non-profit organization in Prague. At this time, I acquired hands on training and working knowledge of asylum laws, country of origin, and systematic issues impacting asylum seekers. On one occasion, I authored general correspondence to the newspaper to increase local awareness of political alliances among countries interfering with the asylum process. Often times, I fully engaged in community outreach efforts by traveling to diverse communities to interview new clients. Additionally I actively administered the intake process, assessed critical needs of the client, and compiled affidavits for legal proceedings.
Alameda Point CollaborativeFarm2Market Internal Marketing/ Partnerships Assistant
May. 2016 - Aug. 2016Alameda, CaliforniaFor a short duration of time I served as a Marketing Assistant. This role encompassed steering project management and marketing strategies to achieve projected goals and organization objectives. I gained a wealth of experience promoting various outreach activities to enhance community development and recruiting. In fact, I was instrumental in securing a $500 donation for an outreach event I led in support of more than 400 residents. My efforts aided the organization with boosting community awareness and promoting new career opportunities. On a continuous basis, I presented agriculture products to key stakeholders to secure buy-in and financial support. I also leveraged marketing tools, including InDesign and Photoshop to advertise new products and services.
University of San Diego2016 Summer Micah Fellow
May. 2016 - Aug. 2016Alameda, CAThe MICAH Fellowship is sponsored by the University of San Diego and St. Mary's College of California. - Immersion program focused on social justice issues by living in transitional housing alongside hundreds of previously homeless individuals and families
- Engaged with this experience through constant dialogue, community building with the residents and the 11 other interns I lived with
- Worked a full-time position at Alameda Point Collaborative's Farm2Market alongside our residents.
Mission Valley YmcaYouth Leader I
Sep. 2015 - May. 2016Greater San Diego AreaAs a Youth Leader I, I was responsible for the safety, supervision, and engagement of Elementary and Middle School age youth in two different schools in San Diego. I was responsible for developing and implementing dynamic and engaging programming for youth in a before and after school program. This included creating lesson plans for STEM activities and Going Global lessons.
OmprakashAdministrative Intern for African Rural Community Shepherds in Uganda
May. 2015 - Jul. 2015Kyotera, UgandaDuring an eight week homestay in Uganda, I Interfaced directly with the local community, residents, and students. Although my time here was brief, I acquired additional knowledge in strategic planning and business processes required to establish non-profit organizations in a developing country. As a matter of fact, I project-managed initiatives to raise donations and grants for orphans and I taught English to school-aged children. Ultimately, I was praised for influencing improvements to students’ quality of life and cultivating a sense of fellowship.
African ImpactEducation and Community Development Assistant
May. 2014 - Jul. 2014Livingstone, ZambiaMuch earlier in my training and development, I interned with a non-profit organization in Zambia. While serving in this role, I effectively assisted and educated students from diverse cultural backgrounds. For the most part, I oversaw English and Math for sixth grade students, I communicated with other teachers and established rapport with the students. I quickly adapted to the lesson plans, fostered a sense of teamwork, and instituted a reading club for beginners. In summary, I successfully leveraged established relationships with the local high schools to create new lesson plans that would drive student engagement.
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