Experience

African Leadership Group

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Stakeholder Management

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Focus on leading the stakeholder management and in-bound fundraising for the African Leadership Group, which has raised over $350 million in funding and has over 20,000 stakeholders including, heads of state, high profile entrepreneurs, global leaders and high net worth individuals. Managing the planning and execution of high stakes events in Mauritius, Johannesburg, Rwanda and Ghana, which are critical to achieving the Group Chairman's (Fred Swaniker) fundraising goals. Designed… Show more Focus on leading the stakeholder management and in-bound fundraising for the African Leadership Group, which has raised over $350 million in funding and has over 20,000 stakeholders including, heads of state, high profile entrepreneurs, global leaders and high net worth individuals. Managing the planning and execution of high stakes events in Mauritius, Johannesburg, Rwanda and Ghana, which are critical to achieving the Group Chairman's (Fred Swaniker) fundraising goals. Designed and currently managing the ALU Residency, which attracts top business leaders and exposes students at the African Leadership University to experts who guide students on how to run businesses effectively. Show less



The African Leadership University

• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Head of Talent Acquisition

  • Jul 2016 - Feb 2018

  Recruited, hired and on-boarded the team that led to ALU being named the most innovative company in Africa, one of the most innovative companies in the world by Fast Company. Managed the systems design and implementation of the sourcing, selection and closing functions in the Talent Acquisition process with a team of 6 fulltime and part time direct reports. Defined the employer brand and managed the roll out of all talent related branding initiatives, ranging from marketing… Show more Recruited, hired and on-boarded the team that led to ALU being named the most innovative company in Africa, one of the most innovative companies in the world by Fast Company. Managed the systems design and implementation of the sourcing, selection and closing functions in the Talent Acquisition process with a team of 6 fulltime and part time direct reports. Defined the employer brand and managed the roll out of all talent related branding initiatives, ranging from marketing collateral, website content and social media campaigns. Conducted the design, development, administration, and validation of job analysis, selection criteria and internal movements across the organization.

• Recruitment Associate

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Defined the sourcing and selection strategies for entry level, mid management and senior management candidates alongside the CEO. Drove operational excellence in all Talent Acquisition Operations by identifying and developing alternative methods for optimizing and streamlining related processes and procedures. Influenced the company culture is alongside the EXCO, and managed the implementation of the culture fit assessments across the organization. Managed internal client… Show more Defined the sourcing and selection strategies for entry level, mid management and senior management candidates alongside the CEO. Drove operational excellence in all Talent Acquisition Operations by identifying and developing alternative methods for optimizing and streamlining related processes and procedures. Influenced the company culture is alongside the EXCO, and managed the implementation of the culture fit assessments across the organization. Managed internal client relationships with various departments and maintained service excellence with the external stakeholders engaging with ALU.



Mastercard Foundation

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - May 2015

  Led the initial research and stakeholder data tracking for a research project used to measure the value of a western higher education experience, versus an African one. Developed a tracking strategy and led the effort to trace the contact history of UC Berkeley alumni from Africa who would be a part of the "African Alumni Study". Studied previous and on-going alumni tracking studies to learn research methods and incorporated these into the research. Developed a list of… Show more Led the initial research and stakeholder data tracking for a research project used to measure the value of a western higher education experience, versus an African one. Developed a tracking strategy and led the effort to trace the contact history of UC Berkeley alumni from Africa who would be a part of the "African Alumni Study". Studied previous and on-going alumni tracking studies to learn research methods and incorporated these into the research. Developed a list of potential volunteers for tracking UC Berkeley alumni, including MCF Scholars, other African students, Bay Area based African UC alumni, friends and colleagues Developed a strategy to involve MCF Scholars into the tracking workstream, developed training guidelines and managed the volunteers. Managed data sourcing process from across departments at UC Berkeley and developed recruitment statements conveying the purpose of the study to the potential participants. Managed communication with alumni, while coordination working group administration and creating an engagement strategy for the multi-country in person interviews on the continent. Supported IRB process, survey questionnaire design & testing, and the narrative instrument design. Show less



Oklahoma State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Maintained study abroad student participant databases and administered daily office financial budget transactions. Liaised with offices across campus on program initiatives and advised students on international education opportunities. Assisted with administration and disbursement of over $275,000 in annual scholarships.



UBS

• Switzerland
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Private Wealth Management

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  Supported directly under the managing director with options trading, trade allocations and managing equities Responded to client requests and inquiries concerning securities litigation, tax loss sales, block trades and commissions Compiled biweekly market research on stocks closely followed by the top production team in UBS Americas and conducted research on S&P database to track all top performing stocks in different industries. Entered money manager trades to consolidate… Show more Supported directly under the managing director with options trading, trade allocations and managing equities Responded to client requests and inquiries concerning securities litigation, tax loss sales, block trades and commissions Compiled biweekly market research on stocks closely followed by the top production team in UBS Americas and conducted research on S&P database to track all top performing stocks in different industries. Entered money manager trades to consolidate across works systems and ensured all trades were settled on specified dates and conveyed transfer instructions to clients seeking to transfer over shares to UBS. Show less



Texas Christian University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Assistant

  • Apr 2010 - May 2011

  Managed administrative duties, housekeeping needs, fire drills, health/safety checks, weekly reports and paperwork for the Walker residence hall. Designed programming and managed event planning that led to a strong community of residents across four upperclassmen halls. Integrated a diverse group of students into the community and oversaw conflict management situations. Supported the recruitment and selection process for hall staff and created opportunities for personal… Show more Managed administrative duties, housekeeping needs, fire drills, health/safety checks, weekly reports and paperwork for the Walker residence hall. Designed programming and managed event planning that led to a strong community of residents across four upperclassmen halls. Integrated a diverse group of students into the community and oversaw conflict management situations. Supported the recruitment and selection process for hall staff and created opportunities for personal, social, and academic development. Defined and identified student mental and emotional health challenges and incorporated appropriate intervention methodologies from previous trainings. Maintained confidentiality and objectivity in all matters related to students and staff, and demonstrated positive role model behavior through appreciation for diversity and demonstrating ethical decision-making. Show less



TCU Campus Recreation & Wellness Promotion

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Services Leadership Team

  • Sep 2008 - May 2011

  Selected as 1 of 4 students out of 40 students to the leadership team directly reporting to the Program Director and participated in decision-making activities for the improvement of the member services department. Managed front desk customer service, training and team members, as well as tactical supply management. Ensured entrance control to only University Recreation Center members, guests and special groups and maintained fiscal accountability for all cash register items while… Show more Selected as 1 of 4 students out of 40 students to the leadership team directly reporting to the Program Director and participated in decision-making activities for the improvement of the member services department. Managed front desk customer service, training and team members, as well as tactical supply management. Ensured entrance control to only University Recreation Center members, guests and special groups and maintained fiscal accountability for all cash register items while on duty. Reported incidents and injuries according to established policies directly to the Program Director. Show less



TechnoServe

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cotton Team Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

  Led communication group which identified communication problems, conceptualized, developed and launched a sustainable communication strategy with the majority of cotton farmers in Swaziland. Served as a sub-lead; through interaction with manufacturers and farmers, and developed an adopted model which improved the chain of distribution for cotton pesticides. Developed a micro-finance structure with bank executives and a cotton processing facility, for financing cost of materials… Show more Led communication group which identified communication problems, conceptualized, developed and launched a sustainable communication strategy with the majority of cotton farmers in Swaziland. Served as a sub-lead; through interaction with manufacturers and farmers, and developed an adopted model which improved the chain of distribution for cotton pesticides. Developed a micro-finance structure with bank executives and a cotton processing facility, for financing cost of materials and supplies for start-up farmers and expanding growth of existing farms. Show less