Sheena Dass, M.A.
Programs Coordinator, Operations Administrator
Portland
Summary
Organized and dependable self-starter with 5+ years of progressive experience in administration, operations, and program management in the IGO, small business, higher-ed and corporate sectors. Successful at managing multiple priorities and projects - all with a positive attitude! Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
International Programs Coordinator
Constructor University
02.2023 - Current
- Co-managing 3 EU grants (200k) and internal budgets (50-100k) to allocate funds and secure resources to maximize program outcomes.
- Led 2 application management pilot projects to maximize data and analytics capability while improving internal and external user experience.
- Advancing opportunities for first-gen and working students and students with disabilities, via “top-ups” - permitting extra support and grant funding.
- Planned, tested and deployed 2 digitized systems to improve multi-department workflows.
- In general: Communicate with program stakeholders to progress operational and partnership strategies; resolve technical issues; monitor compliance with EU regulations; Supervision of 2 assistants - delegating and coaching on task management.
Business ESL Instructor
Sprachschule Verden
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated lessons and planned 4-5 curricula weekly covering advanced Business topics for vocational trainees and high level managers onsite at company and remotely.
Asset Management Coordinator
Melvin Mark Companies
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Performed complex admin procedures for construction projects and financial reporting for 15 commercial assets. Analyzed vendor and lease agreements and executed time sensitive communications.
Administrator
Dass Home Rentals
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Started digital database management for records and implemented software to improve financial management of 25 residential assets and diverse group of clients while facilitating on-call team.
External Consultant
OECD (Organization For Economic Coop And Dev)
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Analyzed comparative, qualitative United Nations data to establish 10 working papers highlighting economic and legal discrimination against women.
Education
Master of Arts - International Affairs - Cum Laude
09.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences And Business Administration
09.2010 - 2015.06
Skills
MS Suite and Outlook
Timeline
International Programs Coordinator - Constructor University
02.2023 - Current
Business ESL Instructor - Sprachschule Verden
09.2022 - 01.2023
Asset Management Coordinator - Melvin Mark Companies
06.2021 - 07.2022
Administrator - Dass Home Rentals
06.2018 - 06.2021
External Consultant - OECD (Organization For Economic Coop And Dev)
07.2017 - 01.2018
American University of Paris - Master of Arts, International Affairs - Cum Laude
09.2016 - 06.2018
Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences And Business Administration
09.2010 - 2015.06