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Anabel Bernal Estrada

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Self-motivated project manager with more than 10 years of experience. Open to challenges and committed to contribute in achieving common goals in a teamwork environment. Worked with local governments, non-profit organizations and international development cooperation programs in Cuba, assisting local development projects in vulnerable communities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator

University of Pennsylvania
06.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a communications plan for ASAM events: Food for Thought, Asian America Across the Disciplines, American Race; Fellowship Symposium and special campaign for the project grant Third Space funding by SACHS.
  • Provide data as requested for annual reports and develop a memory booklet for the academic year 2023.
  • Develop and curate content for the ASAM website and social media.
  • Manage program’s website, podcast’s website, YouTube channel, monthly newsletter, Social Media accounts like Instagram and Facebook, leading the digital content creation, tracking media mentions and producing communications-related analytics reports.
  • Assist in building community partnerships.
  • Manage video recordings for the program and keeps up-to-date video archives, online and offline
  • Lead the design of all the communications materials for the program (flyers, bookmarkers, posters, calendars, etc.)
  • Evaluate and monitor audience of core communications channels; analyzes and reports on event attendees, social media performance, series of events, in general identifying best practices for the program.
  • Manage data collection of documents, photo, video and audio archives
  • Coordinate and supervises work-study students’ tasks and performance
  • Assist ASAM events: logistics, attendance, catering, room reservations and scheduling, promotional materials and communications
  • Coordinate travel and accommodations for faculty and visitors
  • Maintain and update program schedules and calendars
  • Design tools and proceedings that facilitate coordinating, monitoring and evaluating of events, courses, meetings, etc. (Project task management sheets, surveys, etc.)
  • Collaborate and assist UAB activities.
  • Manage the program Zoom account and offer tech support as needed on each event.
  • Acquisition of branded materials for the program.
  • Assist booking, travel and accommodations for speakers and faculty as needed.
  • Manages offices needs and logistics.
  • Manage administrative process like: onboarding suppliers, reconciliations, honorariums, awards, processing invoices, travel reimbursement, and any kind of purchasing orders to support the program activities.
  • Process payments using the University systems for financial management: BEN Financials, Penn Marketplace, JP Morgan, Workday and Concur.
  • Oversee budget allocations and maintain financial records and budget monitoring.
  • Prepare internal reporting as requested.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Customer Service Representative

Lucky Strike Express Inc, Feasterville
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provided status updates, carrier-broker communication, and dispatch work facilitation.
  • Managed safety audit facilitation and driver management logs.
  • Created bi-weekly and monthly reports on the progress, ensuring company policies.

Social Science Researcher & Communication Expert

Radio Taino
12.2016 - 10.2017
  • Coordinated data collection, evaluation, monitoring, and quality assessment of programs.
  • Led reception research and participatory research using qualitative methodologies.
  • Managed organization of academic events, round tables, press conferences, and workshops.

Program and Project Manager

Nunez Jimenez Foundation
09.2015 - 12.2016


  • Planned and implemented fundraising events.
  • Led networking with partnerships with local actors in Cuba and international organizations and Universities.
  • Designed the execution of environmental education program for students (primary school, secondary school, and students with special educational needs using participatory methodologies, workshops, and group dynamics).
  • Developed communicative strategies and campaigns in vulnerable communities.
  • Coordinated the production of audiovisual content and informational materials.
  • Organized academic conferences on popular education, local development, active citizenship, environment, and social work in partnership with American universities and organizations.

Social Science Specialist & Researcher

Development Center (CEDEL)
09.2011 - 09.2015
  • Researched community social work, equity, and local government agendas of development in vulnerable areas.
  • Conducted writing and publication of research reports (qualitative and quantitative studies);
  • Coordinated the development of participatory methodologies and tools to promote local development and autonomy based on equity in Cuba.
  • Led the communicative strategy of gender mainstreaming for the program: “Capacity building for local development”.
  • Led consultation, technical analyses and E&M of projects with international funds in Cuba.
  • Facilitated communication between local government bodies and international organizations in Cuba (OXFAM, SCD, ARCI, UNDP, European Union).
  • Participated as a coordinator and speaker in international and national academic conferences, workshops, and undergraduate courses on governance, local development, and gender perspectives.
  • Organized workshops on topics such as: capacity building on gender perspective in project management, participatory budgets, development, and social integration and participation in local communities.
  • Worked as a member ofworking groups and networks as an expert (Group of Social and environmental perception under the aegis of the Cuban Environment Association, Cuba; Gender equity led by Karisma Foundation, Colombia; Iberoamerican and African network of masculinities, Cuba; Popular Educators network, Cuba; INNOVACUBA network conducted by Swiss Cooperation for Development in Cuba).

History Teacher

Aristides Viera School
09.2010 - 08.2011
  • Taught ancient and contemporary history.
  • Evaluated and designed lessons to develop a new curriculum.
  • Managed tutoring and guidance duties.

Research Assistant

Center Of Psychological And Sociological Research
09.2010 - 08.2011
  • Collected and analyzed data on mobility, equity, environment, and social perceptions.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.

Education

M. A - Latin American, Development Practice

Association of Social Science, FLACSO

B. A. - Sociology

University of Havana

Skills

    Project management and strategic planning

    Organizational skills and ability to multitask

    Workshops development and facilitation

    Assessment, monitoring and evaluation of social programs and projects

    PR-campaigns

    Bilingual (Spanish)

    Creative thinking

Timeline

Administrator

University of Pennsylvania
06.2019 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Lucky Strike Express Inc, Feasterville
05.2018 - 02.2019

Social Science Researcher & Communication Expert

Radio Taino
12.2016 - 10.2017

Program and Project Manager

Nunez Jimenez Foundation
09.2015 - 12.2016

Social Science Specialist & Researcher

Development Center (CEDEL)
09.2011 - 09.2015

History Teacher

Aristides Viera School
09.2010 - 08.2011

Research Assistant

Center Of Psychological And Sociological Research
09.2010 - 08.2011

M. A - Latin American, Development Practice

Association of Social Science, FLACSO

B. A. - Sociology

University of Havana
Anabel Bernal Estrada