Nanor Arakelian
Community Development Specialist
Fairview,USA
Summary
Specialized in Community Development, promoting exemplary talents in technical assistance (TA), strategic planning, program coordination and community outreach. Energetic and detail-oriented with over 10 years background shaping experiences internationally to foster community growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Community Development Specialist
Prevention Resource Center, Children’s Aid
New York, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Outreach to and work with existing community coalitions throughout the region, as well as helping in the development of new coalitions Provide training and technical assistance to new and existing coalitions, OASAS (Office of Addiction services and Supports) prevention providers, and other community organizations on prevention best-practice, community-level change, and environmental strategies
- In partnership with the coalitions and NYC POP (citywide coalition), Lead research team, and assisted in marketing posts and public information campaigns to educate, promote and foster local and regional coalition development
- Lead and work in collaboration with PRC staff to plan and execute community networking events and other meetings with the aim of increasing prevention capacity throughout New York City
- Serve as Community Development Specialist to 5 or more local coalitions, neighborhoods and colleges, providing individual and group consultation services on an ongoing basis
- Interact & network with prevention providers, and coalition members on a regular basis Assist with community/coalition substance misuse prevention-related trainings and coalition development.
- Develop and Coordinate quarterly newsletter for NYC PRC
- Conducted online and in person research and trainings to identify community development opportunities, such as needs, and capacity building.
- Developed short- and long term community development strategies for and with community coalitions throughout the 5 boroughs
Communications and operations Intern
Restless Development
Eastern Cape, South Africa
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Mentorship and support for ESCV Civil Society Organizations Support the capture of advocacy actions carried by ESCV and TAMASA CSOs
- Developed an Alumni Engagement Strategy to Support Youth Take a Lead exchange volunteers to capture impactful stories of young people involved in TAMASA Develop communications material, highlighting results from TAMASAs 2 years of implementation
- Develop communication material from ESCV CSOs of case Studies and success stories Support the exchange volunteers on story telling of alumni and CSO impact
- Support the collection of data for coordination, data management, regular analytical report and monthly progress report verification
- Support the preparation of different periodic reports, events reports, monitoring visit reports and case studies.
- Offered technical assistance to support front-line teams with daily operations and special projects.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Communications Officer
World Vision
Jerusalem
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed an impact success Story that won the global communications piece amongst the 6 winners To communicate on Behalf of World Vision JWGs beneficiaries and promote World Vision's work in the West Bank.
- Developed and expanded customized short term and long term communications strategies.
- Managed media relations and campaigns to address public communications in emergency crisis situations, such as Gaza, and Jerusalem.
- Managed communications with external and internal stakeholders across nationally and internationally.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Responded to requests for information from media or designated appropriate spokesperson or information source.
- Improved team efficiency via training in branding, and reporting
Programs Coordinator
Sabeel Ecumenical Center
Jerusalem
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Developed, organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution, with the focus on youth, Women, and Clergy.
- Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
- Developed reports, communication & publications.
Office Manager & Youth Program Coordinator
Musalaha Ministry of Reconciliation
Jerusalem
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Developed and organized a Young Adults Programs, and Leadership Training Series Developed a joint Palestinian -Israeli Youth Leadership Program in Germany.
- Coordinated Youth Summer Camps
- Managed and Coordinated Volunteers with placements
- Prepared and maintained office for groups and lectures Maintain inventory, office supplies and equipment
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Managed appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
Education
Master of Arts - International Community Development
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel 09.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Bethlehem University
Bethlehem, Palestine 08.2008 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Ramallah Friends School
Ramallah, Palestine 08.2004 - 05.2006
Skills
Community engagement
Certification
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
Volunteer
- Birth Right Armenia
- SOAR - President of Jerusalem Board
- Generations for peace, Peace Building through Sports
- Program planning in NGO's
Publications
- Side by Side- An interfaith Article in the Newsletter Of Ecumenical Center Sabeel.
- If Only Walls Could Talk -A Chapter in A people without a country: Voices from Palestine
- Researcher for the book :Rachel's Tomb, An Alien in Her Hometown? : Perceptions from the Other Side of the Wall
Accomplishments
- Documented and Participated in 12 Faces of hope with the World Council of Churches.
- Spokesperson at a quartet interfaith meeting in the UK Through One Voice.
- Armenian Palestinian Representative Speaker for advocacy and Schools with the International Education Program with One Voice Movement in London, UK.
- President of the Board in the Jerusalem Chapter of Society for Orphan Armenian Relief (SOAR).
- Won the global communications piece amongst the 6 winners to present on Behalf of World Vision JWG
- Speaker Presenter on Youth, Armenians and justice issues in Palestine and Israel through different institutions
Timeline
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
01-2022
Complete the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) and complete coursework to become a certified SAPST Trainer
03-2021
Community Development Specialist
Prevention Resource Center, Children’s Aid
09.2020 - Current
Communications and operations Intern
Restless Development
08.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - International Community Development
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
09.2018 - 06.2020
Communications Officer
World Vision
05.2017 - 07.2019
Programs Coordinator
Sabeel Ecumenical Center
10.2013 - 07.2015
Office Manager & Youth Program Coordinator
Musalaha Ministry of Reconciliation
06.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Bethlehem University
08.2008 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Ramallah Friends School
08.2004 - 05.2006
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