Amanda Okafor
Email: ******.******@*****.***
Phone: 661-***-****
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in International and Global Studies, 2009
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Graduated with a GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale
Pontificia Universidad Cat lica del Per (January to July 2008, Study
Abroad Program)
San Miguel, Lima, Per
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Department of Public Social Services, Los Angeles, CA.
September 2009 to Present
Case Manager/GAIN Service Worker, contracted through MAXIMUS
. Assists participants in procuring employment or enhancing their
education, focusing on goals toward self-sufficiency.
. Handles a caseload of over 150 participants, scheduling appointments
and following up on each case.
. Regularly deals with conflict resolution, project management, case
counseling.
The Dolce Group, Hollywood, CA May 2009 to September
2009
PR and Marketing Intern
. Assisted in special events planning; Filed news pieces, contact
websites for publicity
. Administrative tasks including answering phones, filing, billing, and
appointment setting.
UNDERGRAD WORK EXPERIENCE
Brandeis University, Waltham MA May
2007 to May 2009 Director of Concerts, Student Events
. Managed a yearly budget of $200k to provide two major concerts and a
spring festival.
. Organized and managed every aspect of the event including selection
and booking of the artist, creating a promotion and marketing
campaign, and managing of ticket sales, security, riders, permits, and
set-up.
Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA May
2007 to August 2007 Community Relations Intern, Office of the
Superintendent
Completed a rigorous internship; working closely with senior management
staff.
. Drafted letters of invitation to interviews, and participated
applications review and selection of Roy Romer Scholarship candidates.
. Assisted in scheduling and organizing Superintendent's bi-monthly
cabinet meetings.
. Miscellaneous administrative tasks including preparing materials for
Board meetings.
ACTIVITIES
. Ciudad Saludable, Miraflores, Peru. Student Volunteer
February 2008 to June 2008
. Community Service Club, Waltham, MA. English Tutor September
2007 to April 2009
. Brandeis Black Student Organization, Waltham, MA. Member
August 2005 to 2009
SKILLS
. Proficient in MS Office and Outlook
. Intermediate in Photoshop
. Typing Speed: 70 wpm