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Yewande Sogbesan

Laurel,MD

Summary

Dedicated, friendly and respectful professional with excellent public speaking skills professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

2
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Partners Global

Executive Leadership Intern
3 2024 - 8 2024

Job overview

  • Executive support through facilitating scheduling and calendar management for executive leaders, preparing and organizing meeting materials, agendas, as well as support the drafting and editing of correspondence, reports, and presentations
  • Conduct research on policy issues, international affairs, and other topics relevant to the organization's mission
  • Analyze data and prepare reports or summaries to inform strategic decision-making
  • Project management and assist in the planning/coordination of special projects and initiatives while monitoring project timelines and deliverables, ensuring that deadlines are met.

Hoco4Justice

Community Organizer
05.2020 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Organize and coordinate community events, peaceful assemblies, public meetings
  • Use events as opportunities for community members to voice concerns, discuss solutions, and connect with each other
  • Conduct research on political and justice issues affecting the community
  • Analyze data to support evidence-based advocacy and decision-making.

Philadelphia City Council

Intern
06.2020 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
  • Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.

Education

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Arts from Government & Politics, International Relations
08.2020 - 05.2023

University Overview

  • Studied Government & Politics with a concentration in International Relations with a Spanish minor
  • Relevant Coursework: Comparative Politics, Global Development & Justice, Theory in International Relations, International Political Economy, International Political Organizations, Revolutionary Movements, Spanish in Politics, Race & International Relations, Fighting Slavery

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD

Master of Arts from International Relations
08.2023 - 05.2024

University Overview

  • Advanced coursework in International Relations including international political economy, quantitative methods, International Organizations, and theory courses.
  • Applied quantitative methods training
  • Preparation for international careers as analysts in the public and private sectors
  • Capstone Project: 'Building Bridges or Barriers? A Study of Chinese Economic Influence on African Immigration Attitudes', highlights research on the effects of Chinese economic influence on African attitudes towards immigration.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of: Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Adobe acrobat

Software

R/Rstudio

Stata

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
yoruba
Limited Working

Timeline

University of Maryland, College Park

Master of Arts from International Relations
08.2023 - 05.2024

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Arts from Government & Politics, International Relations
08.2020 - 05.2023

Intern

Philadelphia City Council
06.2020 - 10.2020

Community Organizer

Hoco4Justice
05.2020 - 10.2022

Executive Leadership Intern

Partners Global
3 2024 - 8 2024
Yewande Sogbesan