Experience

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  Consulate General of Canada in New York | Consulat général du Canada à New York

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Political and Public Affairs Officer

    • Jul 2021 - Present
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    Political and Public Affairs Officer advising on Pennsylvania and Delaware for the Consulate General of Canada's Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Service team.

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  Malteser International

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Head of Communications & Marketing for the Americas

    • Oct 2019 - Jul 2021
    • Greater New York City Area

    • Head of communications for the Order of Matla’s humanitarian agency in the Americas • Responsible for developing integrated marketing campaigns and communications strategies that raise brand awareness, cultivate donor base and support advocacy goals • Manage and coordinate all public relations and media activities including press releases, events, publications, and campaigns • Manage communications budget and relations with vendors including digital marketing and website design firms • Oversee and train communications specialists in-country offices, liaise with European headquarters, and collaboratively produce materials • Identify and create advocacy strategies that expand the reach of our humanitarian programs We help people to live healthier, dignified livesFor over 65 years, with over 100 projects annually in 25 countries worldwide, Malteser International has stood by those affected by poverty, disease, conflict and disaster, helping them lead a healthy life with dignity. We provide relief, vital health care, nutrition, clean water, hygiene, and sanitation, and disaster preparedness to vulnerable people in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

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  The Global Coalition on Migration

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Programs and Communications Consultant

    • May 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Greater New York City Area

    • Coordinate communications and operations for a multi-sectoral coalition advocating for migrant rights in multilateral spaces• Support member advocacy work and capacity building on decent work and labour, detention alternatives, non-refoulement, and social protections, and other themes • Organize coalition retreats and manage vendors, travel logistics, and internal communications • Produce the public-facing newsletter "Global Movements" on global migration advocacy • Participated in the negotiations and the adoption of the UN Global Compact on Migration • Research and monitor global news on xenophobia and racism

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  Open Society Foundations - U.S. Programs Equality Fund

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Program Specialist

    • Aug 2017 - Apr 2018
    • Greater New York City Area

    • Grant-making support for U.S. Programs Equality Team with portfolios focused on racial justice and immigration reform • Prepared assessments of grantees, grant write-ups, and managed grants on Salesforce • Supported with coordination of the Soros Equality Fellowship • Provided progammatic research on Truth and Reconciliation Commissions

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  GMHC

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Communications Consultant - What's the Tea?

    • Mar 2018 - 2018
    • Greater New York City Area

    - Consulted on an HIV community media project funded by the National Library comprised of four Facebook Live videos and four data visuals shared on GMHC social media platforms with 681K Likes on FB. - Produced and directed five short videos on destigmatizing trans lives and experiences

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  Gobee Group

  • Nigeria

  • Design Research and Media Consultant

    • Nov 2016 - 2017
    • Nigeria

    • Provide freelance media, research, and program coordination expertise for a social innovation design consultancy. o 2016-2017: worked on a B&M Gates Foundation-funded medical technology project and carried out coordination, research, and reporting activities in Nigeria o Project managed the design of Training and Education materials o Produced a transnational case-study video for client in Nigeria, India, Ethiopia

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  New York City Mayor's Office for International Affairs

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Social Media & Communications Associate

    • Aug 2015 - Nov 2016
    • Greater New York City Area

    The Mayor's Office for International Affairs serves as the liaison between the City and the United Nations, 193 Permanent Missions, and 113 Consulates.- Produce content promoting City's equity agenda initiatives through an international affairs lens- Manage social media channels, monitor analytics and generate social media strategy- Compile daily international news briefings for Mayor Bill de Blasio- Draft talking points for Commissioner Penny Aberywardena for media spots and special events- Liaise with United Nations, Consulates and City agencies for event and media camapigns- Collaborate with Ogilvy & Mather on CityofUnitedNations.com paid social campaign- Support amplification of office programs: NYC Jr. Ambassadors and Global Vision | Urban Action

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  Queens Museum / Immigrant Movement International

  • Corona Queens

  • Artist in Residence

    • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
    • Corona Queens

    Mil novecientos sesenta y cuatro uses 1964 – the year of New York City’s controversial World’s Fair- to surface and celebrate the legacy of educational justice activism in Corona, Queens, and New York City. By activating the collective memory of black and brown struggles we hope to inspire and expand our community’s sense of belonging and power. - Develop a multimedia research project on stories of education activism in Queens- Facilitate workshops for community on archival research and oral history practices- Produce video and graphic pieces for 2016 exhibit 'Joint Struggles' at Queens Museum

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  Accion

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Communications & Resource Development Associate

    • Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
    • Greater New York City Area

    - Corporate storytelling: Research and produce human-interest stories for community engagement and fundraising platforms - Produce newsletters for small business owners, corporate partners, and funders- Copy edit and translate (EN- SP) marketing collateral- Social Media coordination, including Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. - Advise and coordinate Spanish language communications strategy- Assist with the publicity and coordination of fundraising events- Facilitate social media workshops for the Small Business Association and other partners

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  The New School

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Associate Curator for Guatemala Despues

    • Feb 2013 - May 2015

    - Assisted with classes for two seminars and one production class: Intro to Media Theory, Art, Media, and Conflict, and Collaborative Exhibit Design.- Provided support for students, graded assignments, and assisted with course design. - Produced and managed three websites on Wordpress and tumblr- Conducted research on immigration and media, media and eugenics, and contemporary art in Central America.

  • International Student Services Ambassador

    • Oct 2012 - Jul 2014

    - Coordinated programs and events for international students at The New School- Managed social media platforms- Provided support for students on cultural adaptation and minor visa-related issues

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  International Treatment Preparedness Coalition

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Development Intern for the Global Secretariat

    • Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
    • Greater New York City Area

    - Wrote and edited grant proposals and progress narratives for various foundations- Coordinated the collection of data from offices around the world to support grant related documents- Assisted with internal communications strategy with database management- Performed qualitative research analysis for fundraising purposes

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  UNICEF

  • New York City, NY

  • Communications Intern

    • Jul 2011 - Nov 2011
    • New York City, NY

    - Social media coordination for Vwajen- a youth engagement initiative for Haiti- Creation of a Civic Participation tool kit and workbook for youth- Website architecture design and integration of usability elements- Conception of New Technology and Civic Engagement strategy

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  UNAIDS

  • New York City, NY

  • Communications Support for United Nations High Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS

    • Jul 2011 - Jul 2011
    • New York City, NY

    - General coordination and protocol support for HIgh Level Meeting on HIV/ AIDS 2011- Preparation of HLM schedules for attending Heads of State and VIP's- Translation (English-French) of speeches and media material, interpretation for side events

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  C.R.A.R.R

  • Montreal, Canada

  • Communications Officer

    • Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
    • Montreal, Canada

    - Support CRARR in a variety of capacities: preliminary planning for fundraising activities, event coordination, media releases, proof- editing of legal documents, translations for clients at the Quebec Commission of Human Rights.- Areas of research included police brutality, human rights law, and public policy.

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  S.U.C.C.E.S.S

  • Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Settlement Officer

    • Feb 2009 - Jul 2009
    • Vancouver, Canada Area

    - Case management and counseling for French and Spanish speaking immigrants and refugees - Administrative office work using data entry software and Word applications- Conception and facilitation of workshops (e.g. Employment Insurance, Child Tax Benefits)- Networking with social service providers and elaboration of reports on regional immigration trends.

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  Anselmo's English Agency

  • Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Korea

  • English as a Second Language Instructor

    • Nov 2007 - Feb 2009
    • Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Korea

    ➢ ESL instruction to children and adults in institutes, businesses and private households ➢ Preparation and selection of material and coursework.➢ Assistance in coordination of English language school programs