Fatima Shields
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EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts – Amherst Isenberg School of Management January 2017 - May 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Concentration in Sustainable Business Practice Amherst, MA
& Hospitality and Tourism Management
Roxbury Community College September 2013 - May 2016
Associates Degree in Business Administration Boston, MA
EXPERIENCE
Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps. May 2016 - August 2016
Business Development Boston, MA
Created marketing materials for a newly adopted program: At-Risk Youth Network
Developed various analytical projects, including working with spreadsheets, presentations for department
or office meetings, and job descriptions.
Managed communications for long-term relationships with strategic partners in pursuit of growth
opportunities.
Business Office at Roxbury Community College January 2016 - May 2016
Administration Boston, MA
Processed incoming payments in complaisance with financial policies and procedures
Filed paperwork such as invoices, encumbrances, and registration receipts
Audited student account discrepancies and resolved billing concerns
Care 2 Communities October 2015 - December 2015
Event Planner and Fundraiser Newton, MA
Researched potential grants and sponsors for the non-profit organization
Assisted in the launching of the Young Professionals Board
Helped organize and assemble fundraising events
Phillips Brooks House Association, Summer Urban Program June 2015 - August 2015
Senior Counselor Boston, MA
Affiliated with Harvard College, the Phillips Brooks House Association is a community-based, non-profit public service organization.
Completed an intensive, two-week training program working on curriculum development and developing strategies to work with children
Responsible for the design and implementation of curriculum tailored to fit the individual needs of 10 rising 6th graders
Fundraised 1,000 dollars, which was donated to children who could not afford to attend the camp
Office of Corporate and Community Education September 2013 - December 2015
Receptionist/Student Support Boston, MA
Greeted all office visitors and answered incoming calls
Customized organizational systems to maintain office workflow
Data entry for department statistics and reports
Connected students with educational and or community resources/opportunities to support hardships
Met with students’ families daily to discuss the students’ progress and development
ACTIVITIES
President of Student Government Association, Advancement of Diversity in Business, Theater Arts, Ethiopian Cultural Night
SKILLS
Computer: Exceptional MS Office, PowerPoint, Access, Excel Certification, QuickBooks, WordPress
Language: Fluent in English, Amharic, and Tigrinya