Project Management Manager

Cyprien HOUNDJE

Email: abp7x5@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ***** ****** ** *** # 203

City: Gaithersburg

State: MD

Zip: 20878

Country: USA

Phone: 202-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $80,000

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CYPRIEN EPHREM HOUNDJE

417 Muddy Branch Rd. Apt # 203 ~ Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Cell 202-***-**** ~ abp7x5@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Conflict Analysis and Resolution with research interest focus on Indigenous conflict resolution systems and Post Conflict reconstruction efforts ~ International Development ~ Education ~ Project Management

Highly effective, goal-oriented Bilingual professional with proven experience in education and conflict management and resolution coupled with strengths in international development, research and analysis, and project management. Excellent capabilities in human resources/personnel management. Dedicated to sound and financial management of budgets and grants. Skilled in problem solving and fostering dialogue. Additional expertise includes:

* Teaching and Education

* Multicultural Administration

* Counseling and Consensus Building

* Trained Facilitator * Budget and Financial Analysis

* Project Management (PMP/PMI required training taken)

* Grant Management

* Vendor and Contractor Oversight

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

* Demonstrated success in facilitating governmental interagency and NGO cooperation.

* Exhibited effective administrative and financial leadership while managing $100,000 in grants.

* Started and expanded programs in youth outreach, leadership, and sustainability at universities in Africa.

* Launched and directed a 5,000-members student organization that empowered impoverished individuals.

* Proved integral in facilitating Muslim-Christian dialogue via an Archdiocesan-wide program.

LANGUAGES

Fluent in French (Native language), English, Fon, Goun, and Mina

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Virginia & Maryland 2005- present

* Private French Tutor : Assist students and professionals in improving academic capabilities and in achieving a better understanding of French, with emphasis placed on the needs and interests of the clients

Agatogbo High School of (Benin) (1982-1983)

* French and Biology instructor during my required year of national service

Private French Instructor, Cotonou Benin (1984-1991)

* Develop instructional materials and teach French to private students and diplomats of varying abilities.

ADDITIONNAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Rockville, MD (2011- Present)

Department of Transportation

The Jefferson nursing home, Arlington, VA (2011- 2012)

Nurse assistant

ST. MARY OF SORROWS CHURCH, Fairfax, Virginia (2006 - 2010)

Counselor and Community Organizer

Counsel a caseload of local community members and Fairfax inmates. Educate local social justice outreach program representatives on community mediation techniques.

Key Achievements:

* Established consensus among parishioners regarding construction of a new church building, renewing support and financial contributions through open communication and solicitation of feedback.

ARCHDIOCESE OF OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (2004 - 2005)

Archdiocesan Delegate and Program Manager

Played a critical role in founding an educational institute through dynamic project management leadership. Prepared and administered a $100,000 budget. Oversaw contractors and service vendors to ensure compliance and performance. Taught theology in local religious communities.

Key Achievements:

* Maintained strong fiscal accountability while managing a $100,000 budget.

ARCHDIOCESE OF DAKAR, Senegal (2001 - 2003)

Archdiocesan Delegate and Program Manager

Pastor at St Dominic Parish while driving youth outreach, leadership, and sustainability programs at the university level. Instructed graduate-level philosophy classes. Delivered training and shared insight as a subject matter expert on social justice.

Key Achievements:

* Spearheaded the creation of a new and highly successful Catholic youth ministry.

* Improved inter-religious Muslim-Christian dialogue and ecumenical encounters.

* Commenced a series of reflections on the Casamance crisis.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY: SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (SHSS), Fort Lauderdale, FL

PhD Candidate, Conflict Resolution, FALL 2010

Teaching assistant for human factors for Masters Candidates (WINTER 2011)

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY: INSTITUTE FOR CONFLICT ANALYSIS & RESOLUTION

(ICAR), Arlington, VA

MS, Conflict Resolution, 2010

Graduate Certificate, Conflict Resolution - Advanced Skills, 2007

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF WEST AFRICA (UCAO), Abidjan, Ivory Coast

MA, Dogmatic Theology, Magna Cum Laude, 2001

BA, Dogmatic Theology, Magna Cum Laude, 1999

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, Abomey Calavi, Benin

MS, Geography, Concentration in Natural Environmental Dynamics and Waste Management, 1992

SAINT AUGUSTINE CENTER, Dakar, Senegal

BA, Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude, 1995

Training & Certifications: Advanced Facilitation Training (NVMS), Sep. 2009; Critical Skills for Managing People (MCCW), Jun. 2009; Cultural Issues in Mediation (NVMS), May 2009; Designing Conflict Management Systems (NVMS), May 2009; Organizational Problem Solving (NVMS), Apr. 2009; Facilitation and Group Consensus Building (NVMS), Dec. 2007; Alternative Dispute Resolution: Beyond Mediation (NVMS), Nov. 2007; Mediation Skills and Process (NVMS), Nov. 2007, Project Management Professional (PMP)/ PMI required training taken and waiting for a spot to seat for the certification(Project management academy) Aug. 2012.

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