Makendo Destine
Charlestown,MA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Development Officer
Food For the Poor
Port-au-Prince, West
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase business development opportunities in the community.
- Conducted research to identify new markets and potential partnerships.
- Established connections with key stakeholders in the community.
- Created reports summarizing progress on business development activities in the community.
- Collaborated with other organizations on joint projects that benefited the community.
- Oversaw budgeting processes related to new initiatives or existing programs.
- Prepared presentations highlighting successes of current projects or upcoming initiatives.
- Prepared budgets and approved budget expenditures.
- Manage the budget for communities initiatives
- Oversee the development of the project in the communities
- Manage the programs for the benefits of the beneficiairies in the communities
- Lead and monitor the project results
Human Ressources Assistant
Food For The Poor
Port-au-Prince, West
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring processes by conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, and completing reference checks.
- Maintained accurate records of employee information such as wages, performance reviews, benefits, leaves of absence.
- Organized and conducted new hire orientation sessions to introduce policies and procedures to employees.
- Prepared job postings for open positions on the company website and other job boards.
- Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to gather feedback about their experience with the organization.
- Managed employee relations issues including grievances, complaints, and disputes as needed.
- Responded to inquiries from current or prospective employees regarding human resources policies or procedures.
- Provided guidance and support to management team on various HR matters such as compensation packages or employee handbook updates.
- Updated employee database with changes in job title, salary information or contact details.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws such as Equal Employment Opportunity regulations.
- Processed paperwork associated with personnel transactions such as promotions or terminations.
- Monitored timekeeping records for accuracy and completeness.
- Reviewed resumes submitted by applicants for open positions.
- Performed administrative tasks related to payroll processing or benefit administration.
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Assisted with planning, organizing and coordinating company events.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Conducted employment verification and background investigation to facilitate hiring process.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues.
- Posted job announcements and pre-screened applicants to candidates for available positions.
- Created and maintained internal job descriptions and postings to accurately reflect roles.
- Prepared and set up new employee orientations.
- Examined employee files to answer inquiries for assistance with personnel actions.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain and verify information for screening and evaluation.
- Gathered personnel records from other departments or employees.
Education
Master of Arts - Divinity
Lucent University
Dallas, TX10-2025
Diploma - Business Management
International Business Institute
Germany08-2024
Certificate - Project Management
Georges Fox University
Oregon, USA10-2023
Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Georges Fox University
Oregon,USA09-2023
Professional Certificate - Result-Based Project Management
Institut Américain Pour Le Développement
USA06-2023
Master of Arts - Project Management
CREFIMA University
Port-au-Prince,Haiti10-2021
Diploma - Project Management
International Business Management Institute
Germany08-2019
Living Languages
Haiti State University
Port-au-Prince,Haiti07-2018
Certificate - Project Management
Institut Americain Pour Le Développement
10-2016
Skills
- Policy Changes
- Housing needs assessment
- Partnership Development
- Project tracking
- Community development processes
- Resource Mobilization
- Policy analysis
- Civic participation improvement
- Proficient in Excel, Word
- Project Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Program Planning
- Personal Counseling
- Community Outreach
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Administration and management
Languages
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Community Development Officer
Food For the Poor
06.2022 - 02.2024
Human Ressources Assistant
Food For The Poor
06.2018 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Divinity
Lucent University
Diploma - Business Management
International Business Institute
Certificate - Project Management
Georges Fox University
Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Georges Fox University
Professional Certificate - Result-Based Project Management
Institut Américain Pour Le Développement
Master of Arts - Project Management
CREFIMA University
Diploma - Project Management
International Business Management Institute
Living Languages
Haiti State University
Certificate - Project Management
Institut Americain Pour Le Développement
Similar Profiles
Rich BrayerRich Brayer
Regional Development Officer at Food For The PoorRegional Development Officer at Food For The Poor
Ketura FarringtonKetura Farrington
Assignment Coordinator at Food For The PoorAssignment Coordinator at Food For The Poor
Marc Edwin GardereMarc Edwin Gardere
Supervisor at Food for the Poor Organisation at Food for the poorSupervisor at Food for the Poor Organisation at Food for the poor
Jeremy MitchellJeremy Mitchell
Security Officer/Mobile Security Supervisor at Securitas Security Services USASecurity Officer/Mobile Security Supervisor at Securitas Security Services USA
Alayna GrabowskiAlayna Grabowski
Talent Operations Manager at WayfairTalent Operations Manager at Wayfair