Umreen Werner-Ahmed
Summary
Recent graduate with expertise in analyzing disputes and facilitating effective agreements. Skilled in thorough documentation and providing guidance to diverse groups. Adaptable across various environments, with strong research and problem-solving capabilities. Focused on enhancing community engagement and fostering collaborative relationships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conflict Mediator
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
06.2024 - 01.2026
- Facilitated court-referred mediation sessions, guiding negotiations to achieve mutually agreed resolutions.
- Apply conflict resolution frameworks, active listening and de-escalation strategies for fair, balanced outcomes. Provide culturally responsive mediation services across diverse communities.
- Conducted intake interviews with disputants to collect essential case background information for effective mediation.
French 101, Teaching Assistant
Oberlin College French Department
Oberlin, OH
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated on lesson planning and curriculum development for 100-level French courses, enhancing student engagement.
- Facilitated weekly interactive French instruction, fostering an engaging and effective learning environment.
- Assisted professors in preparing course materials and managing classroom activities.
- Supported students with language exercises and facilitated group discussions.
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to enhance student learning.
Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse, Manager
Oberlin College Student Involvement Department
Oberlin, OH
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Executed targeted marketing campaigns to increase visibility and engagement for events, attracting larger audiences.
- Coordinated event bookings, schedules, and logistics for musical performances at 150-seat coffeeshop, ensuring smooth operations and diverse entertainment offerings.
- For six hour shifts, balanced cash register operations, drink prep, and opening/closing duties, while baking fresh products for each shift.
Internship
Ministry of Water and Sanitation
Dakar, Senegal
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed evidence-based proposals and policy recommendations in French to enhance community resilience and support climate-adaptive water initiatives.
- Conducted research and fieldwork to inform adaptation action plans, including data collection and analysis for monitoring and evaluation.
- Conducted field visits and community engagement sessions in French to identify and prioritize water access needs.
Routes and Roots, Symposium Organizer
Oberlin College Environmental Studies Department
Oberlin, OH
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Coordinated global migration symposium, managing logistics and facilitating expert discussions on migration crises and climate change impacts.
- Collaborated with student leaders and community stakeholders to strengthen partnerships.
- Coordinated environmental initiatives with students and faculty members.
- Organized workshops on sustainability practices for campus community engagement.
- Developed educational materials promoting ecological awareness and conservation efforts.
Youth Engagement in Refugee Camp Fellowship, Student Research Assistant
Oberlin College Environmental Studies Department
Oberlin, OH
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Identified refugee youth empowerment strategies using global models and practitioner insights to inform program development.
- Developed project proposals for energy education and livelihood opportunities, enhancing support for refugee communities.
- Researched youth resilience initiatives in refugee camps, analyzing NGO programs that promote skill development, economic opportunity, and climate adaptation.
Internship
Vidhi Center for Legal Policy
New Delhi, India
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted research and provided evidence-based recommendations on environmental governance and conservation policy, focusing on air quality regulation and sustainable development frameworks to influence policy decisions.
- Evaluated legal and policy materials related to the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (India) to assess implementation effectiveness and environmental impact, contributing to informed policy discussions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Environmental Science and French
Oberlin College
Oberlin, Ohio, USA05-2025
Study abroad - Community Development, focusing on Water And Sanitation Health (WASH) programs, water access and conservation
Sustainable Development
Dakar, Senegal06-2023
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Woodstock School India
Mussoorie, Uttarkhand, India06-2021
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Policy writing
- Clean Air Act
- Project management
- Program development
- Research methodologies
- Familiarity with Clean Water Act
- Clear Air Act
- Site remediation knowledge
- Drafting permit reports
- Policy briefs
- QGIS
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Task prioritization
- Record organizing
- Project trackers
- Teamwork
- Sense of urgency
- Team collaboration
Leadership And Activities
- President, South Asian Students Association, Oberlin, OH, 05/01/24, 05/01/25
- Student Representative, French Department, Oberlin, OH, 11/01/24, 05/01/25
- Treasurer and Co-Captain, Club Soccer, Oberlin, OH, 05/01/22, 01/01/25
- Treasurer, Oberlin Club Sports Council, Oberlin, OH, 05/01/23, 05/01/24
Languages
French
Professional
Certification
- Conflict Mediation
Timeline
French 101, Teaching Assistant
Oberlin College French Department
08.2024 - 05.2025
Conflict Mediator
City of Fort Collins
06.2024 - 01.2026
Internship
Ministry of Water and Sanitation
03.2024 - 06.2024
Routes and Roots, Symposium Organizer
Oberlin College Environmental Studies Department
08.2023 - 11.2023
Youth Engagement in Refugee Camp Fellowship, Student Research Assistant
Oberlin College Environmental Studies Department
01.2023 - 06.2023
Internship
Vidhi Center for Legal Policy
06.2022 - 08.2022
Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse, Manager
Oberlin College Student Involvement Department
02.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelors of Arts - Environmental Science and French
Oberlin College
Study abroad - Community Development, focusing on Water And Sanitation Health (WASH) programs, water access and conservation
Sustainable Development
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Woodstock School India