Vatissa Mitchell
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Credentials
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Storytelling for Influence: Creating Impact Through The Art Of Storytelling
IDEO UJul, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Tides Advocacy
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Code Nation
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Nigeria
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Information Technology & Services
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Director of Operations and Internal Communications
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Aug 2022 - Jun 2023
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Senior Project Manager
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2022
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Freelance
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Egypt
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interior Designer, Allied ASID
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May 2015 - Dec 2021
Consult with clients to determine project scope and use multiple design platforms to create project proposals in alignment with client’s budget, design aesthetic and timeframe. Plan, design, and furnish residential properties to create unique living space. Collaborate with event coordinators to organize and design special occasions. Consult with clients to determine project scope and use multiple design platforms to create project proposals in alignment with client’s budget, design aesthetic and timeframe. Plan, design, and furnish residential properties to create unique living space. Collaborate with event coordinators to organize and design special occasions.
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Program Associate- Glocal Challenge
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May 2018 - May 2019
Developed curriculum, planned, and implemented the Glocal Challenge program in conjunction with steering committee. Recruited and partnered with various stakeholders in Greater Boston area to be expert lecturers and mentors for program. Managed program website and operations. Supervised and mentored students during project implementation phase of the Glocal Challenge. Developed curriculum, planned, and implemented the Glocal Challenge program in conjunction with steering committee. Recruited and partnered with various stakeholders in Greater Boston area to be expert lecturers and mentors for program. Managed program website and operations. Supervised and mentored students during project implementation phase of the Glocal Challenge.
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The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Graduate Student
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2017 - May 2019
Master of Arts in Sustainable International Development with a Concentration in Development Management Relevant Coursework: Law & Social Justice, Critical Race Theory, Practicing Social Justice Philanthropy, Managing the Triple Bottom Line, Social Policy, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Entrepreneurship, Fundraising & Development, Building Microfinance, Strategic Management, Sustainable Economic Development Strategies, Planning and Implementation Master of Arts in Sustainable International Development with a Concentration in Development Management Relevant Coursework: Law & Social Justice, Critical Race Theory, Practicing Social Justice Philanthropy, Managing the Triple Bottom Line, Social Policy, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Entrepreneurship, Fundraising & Development, Building Microfinance, Strategic Management, Sustainable Economic Development Strategies, Planning and Implementation
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Community & Youth Development Specialist
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2015
Enhanced and strengthened a NGO’s viability by co authoring and securing a FAO sponsored grant for the development of forest based business, which resulted in the training and certification of 15 local youth as official tour guides with the St. Vincent and Grenadines National Tourism Authority. Co designed and implemented a female based youth development and empowerment 5day overnight camp, which impacted 25 female youth, 6 counselors, 3 junior counselors, and numerous Vincentian… Show more Enhanced and strengthened a NGO’s viability by co authoring and securing a FAO sponsored grant for the development of forest based business, which resulted in the training and certification of 15 local youth as official tour guides with the St. Vincent and Grenadines National Tourism Authority. Co designed and implemented a female based youth development and empowerment 5day overnight camp, which impacted 25 female youth, 6 counselors, 3 junior counselors, and numerous Vincentian facilitators. Pioneered and implemented an artistic literacy curriculum, which promoted the use of the different arts to support learning across the curriculum that resulted in educating approximately 40 students in reading. Show less Enhanced and strengthened a NGO’s viability by co authoring and securing a FAO sponsored grant for the development of forest based business, which resulted in the training and certification of 15 local youth as official tour guides with the St. Vincent and Grenadines National Tourism Authority. Co designed and implemented a female based youth development and empowerment 5day overnight camp, which impacted 25 female youth, 6 counselors, 3 junior counselors, and numerous Vincentian… Show more Enhanced and strengthened a NGO’s viability by co authoring and securing a FAO sponsored grant for the development of forest based business, which resulted in the training and certification of 15 local youth as official tour guides with the St. Vincent and Grenadines National Tourism Authority. Co designed and implemented a female based youth development and empowerment 5day overnight camp, which impacted 25 female youth, 6 counselors, 3 junior counselors, and numerous Vincentian facilitators. Pioneered and implemented an artistic literacy curriculum, which promoted the use of the different arts to support learning across the curriculum that resulted in educating approximately 40 students in reading. Show less
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WSP USA
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Management Associate
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
Supervised and managed all active engineering projects that were designed using Revit software. Created and implemented new company standards for design projects using Revit software. Facilitated training sessions for engineering personnel involved with active Revit design projects. Collaborated and coordinated with design consultants to ensure responsible project standards and expectations. Supervised and managed all active engineering projects that were designed using Revit software. Created and implemented new company standards for design projects using Revit software. Facilitated training sessions for engineering personnel involved with active Revit design projects. Collaborated and coordinated with design consultants to ensure responsible project standards and expectations.
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Szeto & Associates
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Canada
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Draftsperson & Ops Associate
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Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
Monitored and designed engineering projects that were formulated in AutoCad software. Collaborated and coordinated with design consultants to ensure responsible project standards and expectations. Monitored and designed engineering projects that were formulated in AutoCad software. Collaborated and coordinated with design consultants to ensure responsible project standards and expectations.
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LUSH FRESH HANDMADE COSMETICS North America
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Canada
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Aug 2009 - Sep 2010
Oversaw and sustained daily store operations and visual merchandising presentations. Trained and mentored sales associates regarding store operations and product knowledge. Oversaw and sustained daily store operations and visual merchandising presentations. Trained and mentored sales associates regarding store operations and product knowledge.
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FedEx Office
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United States
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Printing Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Design & Distribution Specialist
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Apr 2006 - May 2008
Formulated and produced business and personal marketing and branding materials. Managed all Fed Ex shipping services and documentation, which included knowing domestic and international regulations on shipments Formulated and produced business and personal marketing and branding materials. Managed all Fed Ex shipping services and documentation, which included knowing domestic and international regulations on shipments
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Supervisor (Yeoman)
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Feb 2003 - Feb 2006
Managed command personnel database Processed all personnel travel expense pay. Supervised yeoman in maintaining personnel information. Organized and distributed mail for over 100 personnel. Administrative duties for Commanding Officer, such as managing Outlook Calendar, mail correspondence, greeting and aiding visitors and guiding other personnel. Managed command personnel database Processed all personnel travel expense pay. Supervised yeoman in maintaining personnel information. Organized and distributed mail for over 100 personnel. Administrative duties for Commanding Officer, such as managing Outlook Calendar, mail correspondence, greeting and aiding visitors and guiding other personnel.
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Education
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The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University
Master of Arts - MA, Sustainable International Development, Concentration: Development Management -
Academy of Art University
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Architecture -
California State University-Fresno
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interior Design