Early career professional with experience in immigrant integration, policy and public affairs. Highly competent in intercultural communication, stakeholder management and internal affairs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocational Training Specialist
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, Refugee Services
09.2021 - Current
Coordinate vocational training program, enrolling 40-50 refugees per year in workforce development programs to increase clients' socioeconomic mobility.
Plan, coordinate, manage and implement comprehensive service plan to help clients meet their goals resulting in 88% program completion rate.
Maintain clear and accurate documentation for all client interactions in case files within case management system.
Manage program budget of $65,000, track financial transactions ensuring grant compliance and accountability.
Conduct outreach, recruit and screen over 200 refugees per year to enroll in program or refer to community partners.
Redeveloped program with accessible application, centralized data tracking, and extensive career coaching services leading to cohesive career pipelines.
Established regional partnership network with local and national nonprofits, community colleges, and government agencies/affiliates to increase access to opportunity and maximize WIOA funding for clients.
Partner with regional resettlement agencies to review current refugee trends, political landscapes, and program policies to improve operations and increase viability.
Self-initiated projects including: partnering with IMGH executive team to create diversity, equity, and inclusion committee, and collaborating with emergency response community to produce translated hurricane awareness resources.
Intern
Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs
07.2020 - 12.2020
Wrote correspondence for Mayor of Houston to foreign diplomatic missions; assisted in implementation of CRM software "Active Campaign"; prepared for visits between the mayor and foreign officials; researched for Japan virtual trade mission; supported planning for2020 Virtual Consular Ball; managed team's social media; and supported administrative operations.
Research / Editing Assistant
AIR Center
01.2020 - 06.2020
Performed research for academic professionals in areas of: European energy security, Caucasian economic diversification, conflict-resolution processes, and local politics; partnered with academic professionals, and local news agencies to create monthly bulletin to boost engagement with the organization.
Education
B.A. - Political Science
The University of Houston
Houston, TX
12.2020
Skills
Process Improvement
Project Implementation
Data Analysis
Workforce Development
Policy Development
Program Planning
Timeline
Vocational Training Specialist
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, Refugee Services
09.2021 - Current
Intern
Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs
07.2020 - 12.2020
Research / Editing Assistant
AIR Center
01.2020 - 06.2020
B.A. - Political Science
The University of Houston
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