Experience

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  Chemonics International

  • Washington, DC

  • Senior Media Consultant

    • Jan 2017 - Present
    • Washington, DC

    Research on business opportunities; fact finding prior to proposal submissions; assistance with proposal and other new business writing.

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  EDC (Education Development Center)

  • Sr. Media Consultant

    • Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

    Media consulting; proposal writing.

  • Chief of Party - Sudan Radio Service

    • Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

    Direct and have overall responsibility for the Sudan Radio Service Project, which sends objective news, information and civic education into Sudan by shortwave radio. Prior to assuming Chief of Party duties, served as Civic Education and Programming Adviser.

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  IRG Clean Development and Climate Program

  • Monitoring and Reporting Manager

    • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

    Completed all reports to USAID for the project. Gathered and interpreted data for all reports, through personal contact, report forms and other written documentation. Assisted the Chief of Party in completing all applications for additional funding. Organized meetings and chaired when necessary.

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  AECOM

  • Bangkok Thailand

  • Deputy Chief of Party and Communications Specialist

    • Jun 2008 - Dec 2008
    • Bangkok Thailand

    Directed project administration and reporting; prepared communications products and USAID Reports for the project, which operated regional clean water and sewer programs in several Southeast Asia Countries.

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  Chemonics International - AECOM

  • Belgrade, Serbia and Bangkok, Thailand

  • Short-Term Assignments

    • Feb 2008 - May 2008
    • Belgrade, Serbia and Bangkok, Thailand

    Short-term assignments: (A) Assess the current media environment in Serbia; (B) Prepared communications products for AECOM's USAID Eco-Asia regional water and sanitation project.

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  Chemonics International

  • United States
  • International Trade and Development
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Chief of Party, Albania Small Business Credit and Assistance Program

    • Jan 2007 - Mar 2007

    Completed a five-year program of assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises in Albania, including the Country’s first successful business loan guarantee program through an Albanian bank and the strengthening of a state-wide micro-credit business lending institution. Provide business assistance to agricultural and manufacturing enterprises, including business planning, marketing and distribution. Served as chief executive for local staff as the project concluded and was handed over to Albanian operators.

  • Chief of Party/Senior Media Adviser

    • Sep 2003 - Dec 2006

    Implement multi-year project of media assistance, focused on improved journalism and business practices, improved research, generation of quality TV/radio production and development of independent regulators and media associations. Developed BiH’s first unified Journalists’ Association, including Serb, Croat and Bosniak journalists; Created first cooperative effort for TV audience measurement, including ad agencies, public and private broadcasters; Fostered first independent, TV network and newscast. In final year, served as a Senior Adviser, as the project was handed over to local staff.

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  Bosnia ProMedia Project (USAID)

  • Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina/Zagreb, Croatia

  • Chief of Party

    • Nov 1999 - Jul 2003
    • Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina/Zagreb, Croatia

    Supervise American and local staff, providing print and broadcast assistance to independent media in the country. Draft and implement funding agreements to provide the resources needed for grants, training and other activities. Work closely with US Embassy and Agency for International Development. Prior to BiH, served as IREX Consultant in Zagreb, Croatia, guiding the creation of a commercial TV network and the country’s first independent TV newscast.

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  Juneau Economic Development Council

  • Juneau, Alaska

  • Executive Director

    • Mar 1993 - Nov 1999
    • Juneau, Alaska

    Chief Executive for nine-member board, charged with encouraging economic development and diversification for the community. Operated a regional revolving loan fund, an Investment Matching Network and provided Business Assistance, including business plans, marketing and financial management assistance.

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  Alaska Public Broadcasting Commission

  • State of Alaska

  • Executive Director

    • Jun 1981 - Jun 1992
    • State of Alaska

    Chief Executive for Governor appointed commission. Author of long-range plan for public broadcasting in Alaska. Supervised Commission staff and all budgetary and operating functions. Prepared briefing materials for Commission meetings and orientation sessions for new members. Represented the Commission through speeches and written presentations, including Legislative testimony. Provided management and business advice to sixteen radio and four television stations. Conducted training for station boards of directors in management/board relations, budgeting, planning, and personnel.

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  Capital Community Broadcasting, Inc.

  • Juneau, Alaska

  • President and General Manager

    • Sep 1976 - May 1981
    • Juneau, Alaska

    Responsible for KTOO FM and TV, public stations. Provided the first daily TV coverage of the Legislature and other governmental entities, statewide, via satellite. Raised funds to increase radio power and activate TV station.

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  State of Alaska

  • Juneau, Alaska

  • Satellite Experiment Coordinator

    • Aug 1973 - Aug 1976
    • Juneau, Alaska

    Position established in Office of the Governor. Duties included: (1) Coordination of all State of Alaska communications satellite activity; (2) frequent contact with Federal funding agencies; (3) advising Governor on telecommunication matters; and (4 ) supervising the structuring of program material for use on satellites.

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  University of Alaska

  • Fairbanks, Alaska

  • Director of Media Services and Associate Professor of Mass Communication

    • Mar 1971 - Aug 1973
    • Fairbanks, Alaska

    Responsible for overall supervision of all media activities of the University. Supervised four departments--served as General Manager of KUAC FM and TV ; supervised the Departments of Audio-Visual Communication, Engineering and Maintenance. Advised President of the University on telecommunications matters. Coordinated University statewide telecommunications activities.

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  Alaska Educational Broadcasting Commission

  • Fairbanks, Alaska

  • Executive Director

    • Sep 1969 - Feb 1971
    • Fairbanks, Alaska

    Founding chief executive for the Commission. Supervised work of legal and engineering consultants in applying for new and modified station licenses; dealt with federal and private foundation officials on funding; advised Governor on telecommunications matters; wrote proposals which resulted in use of NASA ATS-1 and 6 satellites being granted to Alaska; represented the State at regional and national telecommunications meetings, including two Wingspread Conferences on Educational technology.

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  University of Alaska

  • Fairbanks, Alaska

  • Manager, KUAC FM and Assistant Professor of Broadcasting

    • Sep 1963 - Aug 1969
    • Fairbanks, Alaska

    (1968-69 year spent completing Ph.D.) Total responsibility for operations, maintenance, and programming of Alaska's first public radio station; wrote proposals and received funding for three years of support from Title I of the Higher Education Act, the first broadcast grants ever made under that title; organized community advisory groups; served as telecommunications consultant to State agencies, including Department of Education and Governor's Satellite Communications Task Force.