Clarissia Bourdeau
Atlanta,GA
Summary
A dedicated and community-oriented career professional that is committed to fostering collaborative networks and building programmatic efforts that amplify stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Associate
Scholars at Risk
12.2023 - Current
- Oversee the logistics and scheduling of virtual and in-person speaking events, including scheduling meeting dates, creating invites, and prepping speakers.
- Draft and develop resource materials for external stakeholders (slides, memos, briefings, and other informational materials) to increase awareness of the organization.
- Establish and manage external relationships with network members (600 +), partner networks, and prospective members to increase resources and support networks for at-risk scholars.
Program Assistant
Scholars at Risk
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed Emergency fund grants and drafted payment materials (grant letters, memos, and other relevant documentation) for 50 grant recipients.
- Gathered and analyzed grant data for programming and financial reports.
Program Manager
Step Ahead Scholars
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Drafted accessible external communications and developed presentations for external stakeholders regarding organizational metrics.
- Supported the development of 3 grant writing applications, including researching, writing, and proofreading materials for each application.
- Coordinated day-to-day logistics and operations for the organization and drafted external communications and outreach (newsletters, donor letters, social media posts, and website updates).
Program Specialist
International Rescue Committee of Atlanta
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed a cohort of 50 clients enrolled in the IRC Youth Futures program and developed self-sufficiency plans targeted to meet individual client needs in accordance with IRC requirements.
- Developed a summer enrichment program for a cohort of 25 students and collaborated with external partners to offer free educational support materials, including guides.
- Prepared grant and funding reports and performed ad hoc operations projects.
Customer Relations Specialist
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Facilitated informational sessions for prospective volunteers.
- Spearheaded the redevelopment of the intake process and supported the implementation of an intake system that expanded access to programming to clients by 20%.
Education
MSc in Human Rights and Politics -
The London School of Economics And Political Science
London, UKB.A. in Political Science -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- High-Level Administrative Support
- Project Management
- Event Coordination (In-Person and Virtual)
- Time Management
- Organization
- Writing for different audiences (grant applications, constituents, academic, government stakeholders, etc)
- Public Speaking
- Zoom
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Canva
- Salesforce
Other Experience
- Security, Research, and Operations Intern (01/2019-07/2019) Managed internal security platform and regularly updated the website with appropriate materials to the website.
- Field Organizer, Democratic Party of Georgia (08/2018-12/2018) Led volunteer trainings and developed strategies to motivate volunteers.
- Congressional Intern, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (05/2018-07/2018) Conducted research to draft policy memos.
Languages
English
French
Timeline
Program Associate
Scholars at Risk
12.2023 - Current
Program Assistant
Scholars at Risk
05.2023 - 12.2023
Program Manager
Step Ahead Scholars
08.2022 - 05.2023
Program Specialist
International Rescue Committee of Atlanta
11.2021 - 08.2022
Customer Relations Specialist
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
10.2019 - 12.2020
MSc in Human Rights and Politics -
The London School of Economics And Political Science
B.A. in Political Science -
Georgia State University
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