Senior Associate, Community Engagement

• Feb 2023 - Present

Associate, Community Engagement

• Sep 2021 - Feb 2023

Executed strategies and activities in the region to ensure a sustainable inventory flow from local families, community groups, and corporate partners. Represented the organization through potential partnerships and working closely with the Regional Executive Director to support external regional needs through community event planning and preparations in addition to the volunteer program and procuring items for the program. Strategically planned and organized community events, cultivating relationships and renewing local/ corporate partnerships while securing in-kind donations in the region for non-profit initiatives. Coordinated and led private collaborative event securing volunteer funding of over $110K, exceeding the initial volunteer fundraising goal for the year by over 60% Show less

Communications Support

• Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

Executive Intern

• Feb 2021 - Sep 2021

Worked closely with the organization's CEO on various projects and supported team members in cross-departmental projects in preparation for upcoming community events such as the Annual 5K run, and city-wide donation event, in addition to internal team needs.

Founder & Lead, Travel Curator

• Feb 2020 - Present

Liz-Desir Travel Group is a travel company that specializes in curating trip packages and plans group trips to various international destinations for women of all backgrounds to travel solo or along with a companion while discovering new places and meeting other ambitious individuals. To find out more, head over to www.lizdesirtravelgroup.com Liz-Desir Travel Group is a travel company that specializes in curating trip packages and plans group trips to various international destinations for women of all backgrounds to travel solo or along with a companion while discovering new places and meeting other ambitious individuals. To find out more, head over to www.lizdesirtravelgroup.com

Youth Ambassador

• Aug 2017 - Present

Women for Peace (WPA) in Africa looks forward to providing hope and empowerment to women living in low-income communities, prisons, conflict-prone areas, and for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Women for Peace (WPA) in Africa looks forward to providing hope and empowerment to women living in low-income communities, prisons, conflict-prone areas, and for internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Office of Learning Services French Tutor

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2020

Spearheaded group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas while applying effective learning strategies to improve students' study skills and retention. Consistently tracked learning progress in order to identify opportunities to enhance tutoring methods and help students achieve their desired goals. Received a high return rate and positive feedback from tutees upon completing studies for this course ranging from intermediate to advanced course levels. During the global pandemic, continuously kept communication with tutees and provided one-time and recurring services in-person and virtually. Show less

Auxiliary Services - Cashier & Food Prep

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

Daily restocking of inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency. Wiped, sanitized and maintained floors, facility, and equipment to adhere with company standards and procedures. Personally assisted customers with product selection by answering questions about food ingredients and nutritional value. Fulfilling customer orders timely and efficiently while complying with pricing, packaging, and weighing procedures.

Summer Executive Intern

• Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

Executive Intern

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

Room to Grow is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help out families and their babies by providing 1 on 1 support from a clinician for the parent(s) as well as supplies for the baby from newborn-3 years old. This organization was founded in 1998. In my role, I worked closely with the organization's Executive Director on completing projects. Aided with research on the organization's new location expansion. Attended community board meetings and networking events on a weekly bases. Participated in weekend tabling and fundraising events. Organized and updated excel sheet as well as making presentations during meetings and potential partnering company gatherings. Occasionally help with inventory/organizing of goods delivered to the Room to Grow office. Show less