Jared Davis
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic and passionate human resources professional seeking opportunities managing employee relations and designing and implementing processes that promote and foster cultures of cooperation for progressive institutions.
Cross-industry research/organizational management experience in journalism, political risk, and public diplomacy. Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity and reciprocity in designing approaches to developing employee relations tools and possesses a strong attention to detail. Additional passion for writing, copy-editing, communicating policy, research and data analysis.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
People + Culture Associate
Black Farmer Fund, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Manages hiring process: designing interview protocols, identifying relevant channels for job posting, conducting initial screening interviews to identify prospective talent and coordinating additional interviews with hiring team
- Serves as a point of contact for staff seeking guidance on workplace issues.
- Provides support and guidance to employees and managers in resolving conflicts and disputes.
- Communicates policy changes, benefits and compensation to employees and provides training as needed.
- Develops and delivers training programs on employee relations topics for managers and employees.
- Facilitates workshops on staff relations, effective communication, and staff management.
- Conducts surveys and gather feedback to assess employee morale and identify areas for improvement
- Creates libraries of training and professional development resources relative to each department
Administrative Assistant
Black Farmer Fund, Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for President and department heads.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on programs data.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Liaised with vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
Instructor (Contract)
Dedimus Potestatum
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided after-school programming for High School and Middle School students (United Nations International School) in Model UN, Beginners/Intermediate Debate, Mock Trial, Spanish & Arabic Language
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning for classes of 15+ students.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
Summer Education Coordinator
UJAMAA Community Development Corporation
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with administration to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Designed and implemented reading curriculum suitable for high school students focused on the social sciences
- Supported the daily operations of the program and led staff in organizing and designing afternoon activities and evaluating intern performance.
- Facilitated conflict resolution spaces/processes with students, parents, and administrative officials
Project Fellow
A New Dawn In The Negev
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Designed and developed training programs for management.
- Reviewed evaluation of training objectives and accomplishments.
- Directed the needs assessment process for training and staff development
- Analyzed both long and short-term organizational goals to ensure they're achievable
- Assisted with developing the annual budget for the organization's programmatic activities
Intern
Teneo Intelligence
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Copy-edited and fact-checked analyses drafted by senior management for clients with interests in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa (EMEA).
- Monitored and provided summary assessments on the political and economic climate of key markets in EMEA for clients in the corporate and financial sectors.
- Supported the drafting and review of client update reports
Program Intern
Al Jazeera Media Network
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Conducted background research on discussion topics for producers/hosts
- Strategized with producers around developing added value content including utilization of multiple social media platforms, video content and digital outreach
- Conducted research for potential documentary films topics
- Provided support to associate producers for identifying and securing interview subjects
- Transcribed raw footage for scripting
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Account Coordinator
Harbour Group
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Prepared high-level research, briefing and correspondence documents for Emirati officials, internal executives and delegations traveling to the UAE
- Drafted and edited analysis and summary reports on think tank policy discussions pertaining to the Persian Gulf, Gulf Cooperation Council, and ongoing political challenges facing the Middle East region
- Edited monthly embassy newsletter updating relevant members of Congress and target executives in the US, Europe, and Middle East on developments in the US-UAE bilateral trade/security relationship
- Managed daily administrative support including conference room and office supply management, technical support, and scheduling for executive management
- Provided coordination and logistics support for the Events Department
Education
Master of Arts - Anthropological Research
University of Manchester
Manchester, UK11.2020
Master of Arts - Arab Studies
Georgetown University
Washington, DC05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Trinity College
Hartford, CT05.2014
Skills
- Asana
- G-Suite
- SPSS Statistics
- Relationship Building
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Performance Improvement
- Market/Policy Research
- Data Analysis
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Employee Training and development
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
Italian
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
People + Culture Associate
Black Farmer Fund, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Black Farmer Fund, Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Instructor (Contract)
Dedimus Potestatum
09.2021 - 01.2022
Summer Education Coordinator
UJAMAA Community Development Corporation
05.2021 - 08.2021
Project Fellow
A New Dawn In The Negev
06.2017 - 01.2019
Intern
Teneo Intelligence
06.2016 - 08.2016
Program Intern
Al Jazeera Media Network
01.2016 - 05.2016
Account Coordinator
Harbour Group
08.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Anthropological Research
University of Manchester
Master of Arts - Arab Studies
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Trinity College
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