Mesq'al Kebra - Co-Founder | Virtual Assistant, Portals of Samadhi

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Work Background

Sierra Leone Foundation for New DemocracyProject Coordinator

Jun. 2021 - Nov. 2021Coordinated outreach efforts to support resource acquisition for a 520 mile walk to raise awareness about Rape Culture and Gender Based Violence in Sierra Leone, providing marketing advice to develop a long term strategy to raise awareness about projects and set SMART goals. Updated website to begin to reframe the work more intentionally in order to highlight the amazing efforts of the founder and his team, while helping relaunch newsletter to begin engaging previous connections from their network. Supported fundraising efforts which resulted in 60% of their goal being achieved.

Renaissance Entrepreneurship CenterProgram Assistant

Mar. 2020 - Oct. 2020San Francisco Bay AreaLead the design and implementation of the Fillmore Mini Grant Program, Personal Protective Equipment Distribution Program, and Black Renaissance, while consulting the participants of the Fillmore Women's Entrepreneurship program on how to structure their business pitch ahead of the SharkTank Style Business Pitching Contest. Below is some feedback given by the winner of the pitch contest. Additionally provided technical assistance to clients, staff, & executive body, especially as it related to support with digital platforms. Planed marketing and outreach campaigns for all of office's programs, informed by social media and email marketing data, increasing partner engagement by 40%, and email marketing click rate by at least 5% Developed internal processes and SOPs for the office in response to shift to offering services remotely after Shelter In Place went into effect in SF. These processes were used to track projects’ success, accounting for spending, employee time spent & more with G Suite, when sharing files, and Microsoft Office for private files. Also managed data entry and analyzed monthly reports to assess the success of client engagement via VistaShare.

Infinite Vortex of LightEnglish Second Language Instructor

Jul. 2019 - Dec. 2019Lalibela, EthiopiaSupported students English classes by providing a local English Class focused on developing English speaking skills. I met with the local high school to better understand the English needs in the area.

Simien Land ToursExecutive Assistant and Office Manager

Oct. 2018 - Feb. 2019Gondar, EthiopiaHandled the affairs, advised, and supported the planning of logistics for CEO. Created marketing strategies that included scheduling social media posts using Hootsuite, managing the web presence on sites like Trip Advisor, and researching relevant tags for posting to social sites. Scheduled client's itineraries, coordinating services with company partners locally and internationally, also designed & implemented the use of a more visually appealing and detailed itinerary using Microsoft Office. Negotiated vendor prices and services, researching competitive brands, and ensuring the highest quality of services for clients

Open Source WellnessFreelance Vegan Chef, Health Consultant, Angel

Mar. 2017 - Oct. 2017Oakland, CAPlanned, sourced, and prepped weekly menu according to forecasted number of participants. Increased interest and attendance to weekly program with unique/exotic vegan dishes. Educated participants on how to sustain a healthy and balanced vegan diet. Sourced organic, locally farmed ingredients.

Mills CollegePresident of Associated Students of Mills College

May. 2016 - Apr. 2017Oakland• Oversaw 15+ clubs and organizations managing boards, while managing 9 executive projects using GSuite • Established representation for Graduate students in governing system • Resolved over-expenditures in $100,000+ budget by working with organizations to identify inefficiencies in budgeting practices • Increased participation through successful recruitment & visibility campaigns while improving communications between Administrators and Students • On boarded & trained new members, facilitated team building retreats to improve work habits, and time management

Mandela Grocery Worker-Owned CooperativeWorker-Owner

Feb. 2016 - Oct. 20171430 7th StreetDeveloped marketing techniques for products in the store that didn't move well that successfully resulted in waste reduction by 35%, while also organizing, after initiating and eco-friendly waste removal program, that started regular recycling pick-ups from the city, and compost deliveries to urban farmers. Carefully monitored inventory levels with ECRS POS to increase precision in orders from UNFI, Dove Distribution, & other distribution companies, improved communication channels internally and externally, establishing task management systems while running successful promotional campaigns. Researched new vendors and improved sales for existing vendors through in-store promotion, demos, and assisted in hosting a bi-monthly event for vendors to table at.

Mills CollegeNote Taker and Transcriber

Jan. 2016 - May. 2016Oakland, CaliforniaTranscribed daily lessons and delivered them to Student registered with 'Services for Students with Disabilities' Offered detailed explanations on subject topics Met with student regularly to ensure quality of notes

Mills College Advising, Career, and Global LearningOffice Assistant

Apr. 2015 - Aug. 2016Mills CollegeAnswered and placed calls for office, responded to emails on behalf of office Sustained steady engagement with university community for office through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Pinterest Planned for and organized guest speakers for using GSuite Completed research projects analyzing data on alumnae using Microsoft Excel Attracted diverse audiences with unique advertising material promoting professional events on and offline

Covered CAOutreach Assistant

Oct. 2014 - Apr. 2015Health & Human Resource Education Center (HHREC)Assisted with outreach helping organize literature Provided information to community members about health care in California Tabled at various events within Oakland community

Mills CollegeGraduate Admission Ambassador Summer Worker

Jun. 2014 - Aug. 2014Oakland CAMaintained a tidy and organized reception desk Managed advertising materials, ensuring the proper level of stock on front and back end Organized and hosted daily campus tours with individuals and groups Kept up to date info on applicant status’ in “Banner” individual identification system

Downtown TAYIntern & Peer Leader

Jan. 2014 - Aug. 2016Health & Human Resource Education Center (HHREC)Supported recruitment process in a team of up to 4 people, retaining ~10 members through active engagement in and out of youth center Introduced Youth Toxic Stress Indicators to Health Care Professionals at Alternatives Conference Counseled peers in confidence, helping shift their perspective on wellness

Mills CollegeCirculation Assistant

Aug. 2013 - Jul. 2016F. W. Olin LibraryChecked books in and out to patrons Performed sweeps of library, keeping the shelves tidy and all books in their place Set up reserves for university professors using electronic filing system Aided students in finding books Supported the maintenance of the strict members-only entrance policy

Jerry McNerney CampaignIntern

Aug. 2012 - Nov. 2012Stockton, California AreaRecruited and led other interns on foot campaigning in the Stockton California Area Logged 100's of calls collecting information on voters positions Organized campaigning material Accomplished odd tasks for campaign leadership.

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