Sloane Keller, M.A.
Cultural Industries Project Manager at Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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I Know Gender: An Introduction to Gender Equality for UN Staff
United NationsFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Different Needs - Equal Opportunities: Increasing Effectiveness of Humanitarian Action for Women, Girls, Boys and Men
IASCJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Mediator
NCRCJan, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cultural Industries Project Manager
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Dec 2019 - Present
Supports and manages project planning, implementation, logistical and budget management, and documentation of cultural sustainability projects and initiatives, particularly focused on the Smithsonian Artisan Initiative as well as cultural heritage tourism initiatives. Leads project coordination, evaluation, procurement, budget administration, business development, and research and technical activities within an ever-expanding project portfolio that includes Armenia, Bhutan, Tibet, Kazakhstan, Senegal, Georgia, Colombia, and the US. Show less
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URC
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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400 - 500 Employee
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Project Coordinator
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Feb 2019 - Nov 2019
Manages the portfolios of the Dominican Republic, Peru, Paraguay, and Nicaragua for the USAID ASSIST- Zika Project. Provides backstopping support for the USAID-PEPFAR PrevenSida project in Nicaragua. ASSIST and PrevenSida project coordination activities include: tracking and monitoring project expenses, reviewing and processing monthly field reports (financial and narrative), preparing and analyzing quarterly financial reports, and assisting in preparing, monitoring, and realigning budgets. Additionally, tracking and overseeing project activities, providing technical assistance on quality improvement strategies, and coordinating administrative and financial communications with field staff, subcontractors, collaborating organizations, and HQ. Two recent key activities have included coordinating and assisting in the planning, logistics, and execution of the three-day USAID Care and Support for Infants, Mothers, and Families Affected by Zika Workshop in Panama City, Panama for 100 representatives from 18 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. The second key activity has been assisting in the development of a first-of-its-kind, adaptable Sustainability and Transition Guide to be utilized for ASSIST project close-out and future USAID projects at project start, including a facilitation guide for conducting high-level Ministry of Health policy discussions and planning sessions for key interventions' sustainability after technical assistance ends. The guide is being piloted in Paraguay and the Dominican Republic in two, week-long sessions with field staff, Chiefs of Party, and government officials. Show less
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World Sindhi Congress
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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Human Rights Research Analyst
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2019
Conducted extensive research projects on complex and sensitive human rights issues affecting the Sindhi population in Pakistan. Authored reports, memos, presentations, and submissions to the UN on topics such as enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, forced conversions, and women and girls’ rights. Work products have been presented at UN Human Rights Council Sessions and to policy makers and government officials in the US, UK, Canada, and Pakistan. Additionally assists with advocacy, outreach, and educational initiatives including events, conferences, and meetings. Collaborated with organization members on business development, organizational management, and long term planning initiatives. Show less
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Association for Accessible Medicines
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Feb 2018 - Feb 2019
Maintained detailed procedures, inventories, employee and department directories, and internal staff and meeting schedules while serving as the point of contact for building management, deliveries, member and stakeholder inquires, and day-to-day staff requests and needs. Provided logistical and administrative support for a variety of departmental projects as well as staff and member events. Maintained membership databases and prospect spreadsheets and develop reports for the SVP, Corporate Development & Administration. Compiled membership acquisition and retention packets, maintained membership materials. Collaborated with finance and operations departments on vendor contracts and relations. Assisted with department advocacy and outreach initiative monitoring. Show less
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Economic Development Specialist
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Mar 2015 - May 2017
Held leadership positions on two national initiatives while managing smaller projects in the local community of Itaugua. As the Event and Institutional Relations Coordinator for the national youth entrepreneurship program, Paraguay Emprende, coordinated the planning, programming, logistics and execution of local events nationwide as well as a 3-day national workshop and business plan competition held in Asunción. As co-coordinator of the national girls empowerment program, GLOW, facilitated the evaluation and re-structuring of the program including instituting sustainability measures via a youth training-of-trainers program. Within the local community, major projects revolved around small business and nonprofit organization consultation including organizational management, long-term planning, and stakeholder relationship building. A number of other small projects involving gender equality, including the UN HeForShe pilot, were undertaken locally and in other areas of the country. Show less
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Navsarjan Trust
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Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Programs and Research
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Conducted extensive research projects on women’s rights and Dalit rights with an emphasis in advocacy and public policy campaigns. Supported UN and EU-funded projects, including a "Barefoot Lawyer" program which aimed to educate rural villagers on their rights and train them to be paralegals and advocates in cases of caste-based discrimination. Facilitated the UNSCR 1325 collaboration project and the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women acid attack submission. Assisted in the coordination of the IAWS Workshop on Gender, Alternate Media and Feminist Organizing and presented on the use of social media as a tool for organizing consensus building, and advocacy. Show less
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Randahl McKenzie Associates
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United States
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Real Estate
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Marketing and Research Consultant
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Oct 2010 - Aug 2012
Designed and managed marketing and research projects including comprehensive market and industry reports, presentations, and program development for domestic and international companies as well as local nonprofit organizations. Developed marketing plans, improved social media presence and created marketing collateral for various audiences and mediums. Designed and managed marketing and research projects including comprehensive market and industry reports, presentations, and program development for domestic and international companies as well as local nonprofit organizations. Developed marketing plans, improved social media presence and created marketing collateral for various audiences and mediums.
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California Surf Museum
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board of Directors, Events Coordinator
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2003 - Mar 2011
Developed and managed special on and off-premise events as the Event Coordinator. Managed event logistics and volunteer organization for events ranging from book signings, exhibit openings and VIP receptions to large annual fundraisers such as the Gala and the California Surf Festival, with attendance numbers in the hundreds and generating enough revenue to support programs for the year. Participated in the planning of the museum's operations and adherence to the mission while undertaking fundraising, stakeholder relationship building, and outreach activities as a member of the Board of Directors. Show less
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World Trade Center San Diego
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing & Programs Intern
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Mar 2010 - Aug 2010
Assisted with all aspects of event organization including programmatic development, promotions and strategy, event coordination and logistics, as well as post-event follow up and accompanying administrative tasks. Organized multiple seminar series such as the Cross-Cultural Business Communication Workshops and created Ignite Exports, a 200-attendee exporting conference while continually collaborating with four departments to facilitate open communication and organizational integrity. Assisted with all aspects of event organization including programmatic development, promotions and strategy, event coordination and logistics, as well as post-event follow up and accompanying administrative tasks. Organized multiple seminar series such as the Cross-Cultural Business Communication Workshops and created Ignite Exports, a 200-attendee exporting conference while continually collaborating with four departments to facilitate open communication and organizational integrity.
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Education
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2012 - 2013
University of San Diego Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
Master of Arts (M.A.), Peace and Justice Studies, Human Rights -
2005 - 2010
San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Security and Conflict Resolution with an emphasis in Global Systems; Minor: Marketing -
2008 - 2008
KEDGE Business School
Study Abroad, International Business (marketing, management, french)
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