NANCY FORVIL
Milford, CT 06460
acby3m@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
BA in Politics; Concentration in World Politics, May 2009
The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
Honors: Catholic University Academic Scholarship (full-tuition), 2005
Elizabeth Gould
Women's Leadership Scholar,
EXPERIENCE:
Relocation Coordinator & Resident Service Coordinator, Family Centers,
Stamford, CT, April 2011- Present
o Responsible for coordinating and relocating 210 families
throughout Westchester, Fairfield & New Haven Counties
o Counsel resident families on relocation benefits, Uniform Act, &
HUD policies
o Assess resident needs and qualifications to appropriately refer
resident families to federal and state public benefits
o Create monthly calendars of social activities, financial and
education workshops and community events for resident families
o Prepare residents for housing recertification's and inspections
Immigration Protection Unit Paralegal/Intake Specialist, New York
Legal Assistance Group, New York, NY, March 2010- March 2011
o Assisted Immigrants in applying for immigration benefits
o Handled various immigration cases
o Coordinated immigration clinic sites throughout New York
o Organized immigration outreach assistance with broadcasting
agencies and other non-profits
o Accompanied client to immigration interviews and serve as
representative and translator
Private Research for Dr. Francis T. Christy, Jr. (PhD), Washington,
D.C., December 2008-May 2009
. Expert in Fishery Economics, Through the FAO of the United Nations
in Rome, Italy
o Researched issues of management and open access to fisheries
o Keynote speaker on the behalf of Dr. Christy on research
findings of "Individual Fishing Quotas" at the Fifth Biennial
North American Association of Fisheries Economists Forum,
Newport, Rhode Island, May 17-20, 2009
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EXPERIENCE:
Latin American Migration Research, Missionary Society of St. Columban
Justice & Peace Institute, Washington, D.C., Spring 2008
o Researched migration throughout Latin American countries and
nationwide
o Participated in creating monthly newsletters addressing
political/social issues in Latin America
Region Analyst, Shepherds Program, Bridgeport, CT, Summers 2006-2008
o Researched prospective company expansion site projects and
future scholar sponsorship
o Assisted with fundraising efforts by doing voice-over radio
ads for company
o Served as Spokesperson to promote the Shepherd Program
Research Analyst, General Electric, Consumer Finance, Stamford, CT,
Summer 2005
o Created pitch presentations for General Electric Companies
nationwide
o Participated in the United Way/G.E. Fundraising & Housing
Expansion Project that focused on providing affordable
housing in Stamford, Connecticut
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
The Washington Diplomat Publishing Company, Wheaton, MD, Fall 2008
o Assisted with researching and writing stories for the company
newspaper
o Devised marketing and distributing strategies to attract
diverse clienteles
o Meet with dignitaries and interview them for the company
monthly paper
SKILLS:
Computer: Web Design/Maintenance, Quick Books, Microsoft Systems,
PowerPoint,
Excel, Access, Word, Photo Shop
Languages: Fluent in French/Haitian Creole
ACTIVITIES:
Board Member, of the Higher Education and Responsibility through Over
Seas Exchange, (H.E.R.O.S.E), Bridgeport, CT, February 2011-Present
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Higher Education and Responsibility through Over Seas Exchange,
(H.E.R.O.S.E), Bridgeport, CT, Spring 2005
o Overseas building of a school in Hweygamey, Republic of Benin,
West Africa, Spring 2005
Build On, Stamford, CT, Spring 2003
o Overseas Exchange with a host family and building of a school in
Dogobala, Mali, West Africa, Spring 2003