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
Philadelphia, 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
Feasterville, PA
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
Havana, Cuba
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
Havana, Cuba
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)
Havana, Cuba
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
Havana, Cuba
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
Havana, Cuba
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
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