Sami K.
Communication Aficionado at The Belford Group- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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The Belford Group
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communication Aficionado
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Sep 2022 - Present
Providing workshops, coaching, and training for leaders seeking to develop their communication skills and workplace presence.
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Client Services Coordinator
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May 2021 - Oct 2022
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Walton Family Foundation
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United States
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Philanthropy
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100 - 200 Employee
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Legal Coordinator
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Nov 2018 - May 2021
I managed projects and tasks within the Legal Department for the foundation and helped manage incoming requests for the General Counsel. In addition, I assisted with pre-grant review, scheduling, task management, drafting contracts, budget tracking, and other projects as assigned, including completing a comprehensive grantmaking handbook to guide staff in their work.
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Program Support Associate
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Mar 2017 - Nov 2018
As a Program Support Associate, I assisted program staff in the preparation and processing of grant-related documents, including grant letters, grant payments, loan agreements, contracts, confidentiality agreements, and various internal reports.I also served as the coordinator of our Staff Grant Committee. Each week, I prepared and distributed a packet of information regarding the grants for discussion, recorded minutes, and tracked the pipeline of grants being prepared for the committee.In addition, I also supported the Legal Department and the General Counsel with scheduling, task management, contracts, budget tracking, and other projects as assigned.
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Receptionist
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Jul 2016 - Mar 2017
I monitored and managed incoming phone calls, emails, mail, visitors, and guests. I completed special projects as assigned to assist the Grants Administration team with the grant process.
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University of Arkansas
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Assistant
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
I assist with the marketing and planning of high profile events, such as the Off Campus Housing Living Fair. I also produce a weekly newsletter designed to help commuter student connect with campus and the community. Other tasks include updating the Standard Operating Procedures, reaching out to freshmen commuters to help them feel more connected and engaged with campus life, and other miscellaneous projects to help keep up the workflow of the office.
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Peer Assistance Leader
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Jan 2014 - Jul 2015
Aid in the day to day activities in the OCC by putting together a weekly newsletter designed to connect commuter students with campus and the community, answering the phone and email, greeting and assisting students with finding off campus housing, and miscellaneous projects as assigned to help keep up the workflow of the office.
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Tau Beta Sigma
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Southwest District President
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Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
Planning and coordinating the annual District Convention with nearly 1000 attendees. I lead the initiative with developing leaders, growing stronger chapters, and helping members reach their full potential in the 37 chapters across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico as well as managing and overseeing the Southwest District Council team, assisting with the execution and completion of worthwhile projects.
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Southwest District Vice President of Special Projects
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Apr 2014 - Mar 2015
Coordinating and organizing district wide service projects, as well as working with the entire District Council to produce and publish our district publication, "The New ALTO," in a timely and professional manner. Other responsibilities include assisting the president and the district counselor with whatever tasks they deem necessary, completing a district wide scrapbook for chapters to look at, and being available for consultation for chapters in need of help with projects, events, or whatever else they need.
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Social Media Consultant
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Sep 2013 - Nov 2013
Helped with Modern Mission's "Zombie Battleground" event through managing all of the social media leading up to the event, including an extensive back story that was released through a fictitious Twitter account I managed. Helped with Modern Mission's "Zombie Battleground" event through managing all of the social media leading up to the event, including an extensive back story that was released through a fictitious Twitter account I managed.
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University of Arkansas
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Orientation Mentor
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May 2013 - Jun 2013
I worked with incoming freshmen students and their parents through orientation workshops with a very high level of customer service and professionalism. Through 17 hour days, I maintained positive interactions with all students, parents, staff and co-workers. As an orientation mentor, I led students through get to know you activities, addressed parents in large group panel question and answer sessions, and wrote and performed skits to help give students information in an engaging manner. I worked with incoming freshmen students and their parents through orientation workshops with a very high level of customer service and professionalism. Through 17 hour days, I maintained positive interactions with all students, parents, staff and co-workers. As an orientation mentor, I led students through get to know you activities, addressed parents in large group panel question and answer sessions, and wrote and performed skits to help give students information in an engaging manner.
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AVID Tutor
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
AVID stands for Advancement via Individual Development. With several other tutors, we help promote good study habits, discussions and test taking strategies to the students in an effort to begin preparing students for college. AVID stands for Advancement via Individual Development. With several other tutors, we help promote good study habits, discussions and test taking strategies to the students in an effort to begin preparing students for college.
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Education
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University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, General -
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Advertising and Public Relations