Experience

Serge
• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Conferences & Media Program Leader

  • Jan 2021 - Present


Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Officer, Quality of Life

  • May 2016 - Jan 2021

  Manage key grantee relationships primarily focused on domestic and global public health. Issues include neglected tropical diseases, vaccines, maternal and infant/child health, family planning, women/girls education, nutrition, and community health workers.

• Program Associate, Environment

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2016

  Partner with Program Director and Program Officers in developing, monitoring, and evaluating large and complex grants. • Administer grants management process for Environment Program, from concept to Trustee approval, and throughout the life of each grant (over 100 grants approved thus far, totaling approximately $100 million) • Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure robust grant due diligence • Communicate with grantees and potential grantees to complete the grant file, build… Show more Partner with Program Director and Program Officers in developing, monitoring, and evaluating large and complex grants. • Administer grants management process for Environment Program, from concept to Trustee approval, and throughout the life of each grant (over 100 grants approved thus far, totaling approximately $100 million) • Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure robust grant due diligence • Communicate with grantees and potential grantees to complete the grant file, build trust, and enhance collaboration and learning • Manage reporting deadlines for 40-50 concurrent grants and coordinate related grant payments • Oversee grant cash flow of annual payout of over $19 million • Prepare annual program budget according to Finance team’s process; analyze budget vs. actual throughout year and report to Finance vis-à-vis variances

• Executive Assistant

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2010

  Provided administrative support for Executives and Directors to increase organizational effectiveness. • Managed calendars and expenses for COO/President, CFO, Legal Director, and Program Directors • Prepared reports, correspondence, agendas, spreadsheets, mass mailings, and presentations • Made highly detailed travel arrangements, including complex, multi-destination international trips • Planned and executed successful events, including off-site

• Missionary

  • May 2002 - Mar 2009

  Focused on church facilitation, church planting, social work, mentoring/training, event planning, and providing administrative and travel support. • Designed curriculum & lectured to small & large audiences on topics including gospel concepts, personal discipleship, leadership development, interpersonal relationships, cross-cultural communication, group dynamics & conflict resolution • Conducted weekly mentoring/training sessions with apprentices for personal growth • Facilitated… Show more Focused on church facilitation, church planting, social work, mentoring/training, event planning, and providing administrative and travel support. • Designed curriculum & lectured to small & large audiences on topics including gospel concepts, personal discipleship, leadership development, interpersonal relationships, cross-cultural communication, group dynamics & conflict resolution • Conducted weekly mentoring/training sessions with apprentices for personal growth • Facilitated cross-cultural training sessions for Americans entering new culture & those returning to USA • Researched data & wrote training curriculum, such as participant tools, handouts, games and activities, & trainer’s guides, for cross-cultural “Entry” and “Re-Entry” courses • Partnered & communicated with local pastor/leader to organize training conferences & implemented those conferences in Europe & Asia • Planned customized travel itineraries throughout USA, Europe & Morocco; acted as leader on such trips • Arranged & realized training retreats for groups sized 15-80 • Prepared & managed budgets for small to large conferences • Presented program vision & value to stakeholder groups Show less Focused on church facilitation, church planting, social work, mentoring/training, event planning, and providing administrative and travel support. • Designed curriculum & lectured to small & large audiences on topics including gospel concepts, personal discipleship, leadership development, interpersonal relationships, cross-cultural communication, group dynamics & conflict resolution • Conducted weekly mentoring/training sessions with apprentices for personal growth • Facilitated… Show more Focused on church facilitation, church planting, social work, mentoring/training, event planning, and providing administrative and travel support. • Designed curriculum & lectured to small & large audiences on topics including gospel concepts, personal discipleship, leadership development, interpersonal relationships, cross-cultural communication, group dynamics & conflict resolution • Conducted weekly mentoring/training sessions with apprentices for personal growth • Facilitated cross-cultural training sessions for Americans entering new culture & those returning to USA • Researched data & wrote training curriculum, such as participant tools, handouts, games and activities, & trainer’s guides, for cross-cultural “Entry” and “Re-Entry” courses • Partnered & communicated with local pastor/leader to organize training conferences & implemented those conferences in Europe & Asia • Planned customized travel itineraries throughout USA, Europe & Morocco; acted as leader on such trips • Arranged & realized training retreats for groups sized 15-80 • Prepared & managed budgets for small to large conferences • Presented program vision & value to stakeholder groups Show less



Capital One Financial Corporation

• Spain
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intellectual Property Paralegal

  • Oct 2000 - Apr 2002

  Oversaw all trademark issues for multi-billion dollar financial company. • Researched potential trademarks, filed applications, and ensured compliance with the US Patent & Trademark Office • Analyzed potential trademarks, including scanning for conflicts, preparing reports for marketing teams, and managing cease and desist letters • Organized and maintained database records Oversaw all trademark issues for multi-billion dollar financial company. • Researched potential trademarks, filed applications, and ensured compliance with the US Patent & Trademark Office • Analyzed potential trademarks, including scanning for conflicts, preparing reports for marketing teams, and managing cease and desist letters • Organized and maintained database records