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Sydney Baum

Sydney Baum

Operations and Development Coordinator
Washington,DC

Summary

Current Operational and Development Coordinator at the Institute for the Study of War. Well-versed in different types of donations, acknowledgment protocols and relationship-building strategies. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous and collaborative environments. Highly knowledgeable in areas of Middle Eastern affairs, public relations, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Conversationally fluent in French. Dedicated professional well-versed in nonprofit operations processes and requirements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations and Development Coordinator

Institute for the Study of War
12.2023 - Current
  • Conducted prospect research to identify potential new donors, expanding the organization''s funding sources and opportunities.
  • Optimized event planning procedures for various fundraising events
  • Served as primary contact for external inquiries from prospective partners, providing timely and accurate information about the organization.
  • Provided technical guidance and support to team members.
  • Logged inventory of functioning systems to maintain user accessibility.
  • Created visually engaging promotional materials using graphic design software tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.

Intern

Council of Europe
05.2023 - Current
  • Proofread and edited materials prepared by staff to check and correct spelling, grammar, and style.
  • Developed materials for a film campaign to increase public awareness of the dangers of online gaming and gambling addictions.
  • Compiled content for weekly features on the website
  • Chaperoned visitors on official business, acting as a representative of the Council and their point of contact
  • Produce materials covering the Collective Complaints Procedure

Instructional Assistant

Syracuse University
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Monitored student behavior in classes
  • Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.

Substitute Teacher

Christian Brothers Academy
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Graduate Research Assistant

Syracuse University
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Completed research duties per professor request.
  • Wrote and edited data collection forms

Public Relations Intern

TARA Ink.
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted with the preparation and execution of Miami Swim Week events
  • Drafted internal memoranda for company employees.
  • Distributed press releases for company and clients.
  • Helped plan and execute private, company and client events.

Administrative Assistant

CNY Cosmetic And Reconstructive Surgery
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
  • Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.

Volunteer

Bold Earth Hilo and Kona, HI
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Aided in nature preservation projects through the Volcanoes National Park.
  • During homestay on a local taro farm, learned basic farming skills and cared for the animals on the grounds.
  • Cooked meals for group and worked as a team to live off the land.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Diplomacy And Global Communications

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
12.2023
  • Enrolled in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
  • Completed courses in the disciplines of public relations and international relations
  • Graduate Research Assistant for Professor Steven Pike
  • Instructional Assistant for Professor Nina Brown

Certificate of Advanced Study - Middle Eastern Affairs

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
12-2023
  • Deepened my understanding of Middle Eastern affairs and also provided a robust theoretical framework that enhanced the quality and impact of my graduate projects.

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations

University of Miami, Miami, FL
06.2022
  • Minor in French
  • Member of Sigma Delta Tau
  • Dean's List Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
  • Provost's Honor Roll Fall 2020

High school diploma -

Jamesville-Dewitt High School, Dewitt, NY
06.2018
  • Graduated with 3.9/4.0 GPA
  • Member of National Honor Society and French Honor Society
  • Played 4 years of varsity lacrosse
  • Coursework in AP Literature, AP French, and Advanced Studio Art
  • Elected to Secretary for French Honor Society in 2017

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • French
  • Strategic Writing
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexibility
  • Project Management
  • Event Management
  • Scheduling Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Research and analysis

Timeline

Operations and Development Coordinator - Institute for the Study of War
12.2023 - Current
Intern - Council of Europe
05.2023 - Current
Instructional Assistant - Syracuse University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher - Christian Brothers Academy
10.2022 - 05.2023
Graduate Research Assistant - Syracuse University
09.2022 - 12.2022
Public Relations Intern - TARA Ink.
06.2021 - 08.2021
Administrative Assistant - CNY Cosmetic And Reconstructive Surgery
03.2020 - 08.2020
Volunteer - Bold Earth Hilo and Kona, HI
06.2017 - 06.2018
Syracuse University - Master of Arts, Public Diplomacy And Global Communications
Syracuse University - Certificate of Advanced Study, Middle Eastern Affairs
University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Public Relations
Jamesville-Dewitt High School - High school diploma,
Sydney BaumOperations and Development Coordinator