Regional Manager
Resume:
DAMILOLA ELIZABETH AKINYELE
An International Training, Development, and Education Professional driven by quality education, social impact, inclusive and equitable projects, design, and innovation. 202-***-****
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EDUCATION
American University, Washington, D.C.
M.A in International Training and Education, 3.7
Thesis: Integration Efforts of the formal education system and Islamic schools in Nigeria: A comparative analysis of events, patterns/trends, systemic structures, mental models in Northern Nigeria & Ghana
Advisor: Dr Amelia Tseng
2014-2016
Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
B.A in Sociology & Anthropology
Dean’s List Achievement Awards, Outstanding Graduating Student in Sociology, Sociology Academic Honors
2009-2013
LANGUAGES AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Language: English (Native), Yoruba (Native)
Work: Pakistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Philippines, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda. South & Central Asia, and Near Easter Affairs. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Donor experiences: U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassies, state and local governments in Nigeria, West Africa.
Regional experience: West Africa, Middle East, Africa, South East Asia. Skills: Project/Operations Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Donor Management & Retention, Qualitative Research Strategies, Program Management/Program Design, Training, Consulting, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Business development and Proposal writing, Budgeting: Fundraising, and Grant Management.
General: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Google Docs, Transcribing, Creative Writing, Social Media. PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder, ETRAssociates July 2016- Present
● Education, Training, and Research Associates (ETRAssociates) is a training and consultancy firm dedicated to providing quality education and training grounded in research to strengthen the abilities, skills, and competencies of individuals, organizations, leaders, and societies. Regional Manager, LoveWorld Incorporated, Largo, MD March 2019- Present
● Support the oversight and supervision of 38 faith-based non-profits on the East Coast and Western Hemisphere & Manage a $2M yearly operational budget
● Serve as a liaison between churches, non-profits, funders, and partner organizations in the U.K, U.S. and Africa
● Manage resource mobilization, fund-raising strategy, and organize events. Exceeded the donations revenue for 2019 & 2020 by 20%
● Manage and provide technical guidance on leadership, donor retention, and community engagement to Staff, Directors, and Teams
● Developed a new organizational unit that oversees recruiting and training of volunteers and manages retention of local community partners and organizations
● Led 3 major community outreach events which led to over 3,000 in person & 24,000 in online engagement for the organization Programs Officer, Innovations & Development World Learning, Washington, DC April 2018- March 2019
● Managed a $1.8 Million grant from the U.S. Department of State
● Designed program content and monitored implementation of programs related to the U.S. Department of State objectives on Education, Exchange
● Organized and implemented a portfolio of short-term professional exchanges for U.S. Special Envoys/Diplomats in 160+ countries
● Supervised six Program Associates
Co-Chair & Founding Member, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce, World Learning, Washington, DC July 2018-March 2019
● Managed vision, strategy, and execution of World Learning’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts
● Facilitated the ability of the organization’s staff to engage with colleagues, participants, and clients of various backgrounds in an equitable and inclusive manner through events, trainings, and policy
Iraq Programs Associate, World Learning, Washington, DC Dec 2016- April 2018
● Designed and managed nationwide recruitment plan for U.S. participants which led to a 353% increase in recruitment efforts
● Designed context specific, relevant, engaging, and research-based curriculum for English language learners and youth living in post conflict
● Recruited and taught 150 participants from Iraq and the US: Trained and supervised facilitators, interns, and alumni advisors
● Monitored eleven partner organizations - subawards, relationships, communication, policy and regulations, program implementation support
● Co-managed the logistics, program design and implement a conference for 400 youth and diplomats in Iraq, Washington, DC and Brattleboro, VT Education Analyst, Ministry of Education, Ondo, Nigeria August 2016- Sep. 2016
● Conducted an education sector analysis in collaboration with other analysts on ‘The state of teacher education in Ondo state’ for the ministry of education
● Conducted a review of the state government’s ‘Mega Schools,’ the article was subsequently published in 3 National newspapers in Nigeria by the State
● Designed and implemented a youth workshop for 300 youth across 18 local governments; Designed and implemented a 3-day teacher training course Graduate Associate, IREX Washington, DC April 2015 – Dec. 2015
● Developed relevant, context specific, research-based toolkits on gender and technology used to train teachers on the TEA & ILEP programs
● Facilitated online and in-person discussions with teachers from 13 countries
● Co-managed workshops for program participants and the US Department of State Project Associate, DLA Piper, Baltimore, MD October 2013- July 2014
● Created, transcribed, revised, maintained, proofread subpoenas, pleadings, agreements, exhibits, letters, memos, spreadsheets, and presentations for lawyers across 2 practice departments (Bankruptcy and Litigation) Research and Teaching Assistant, Dr. Carlene Turner, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD May 2012- May 2013
● Research Assistant on Published Research: The Impact of Sandwich Generation on Elderly Black Folk
● Teaching Assistant for 3 classes; Methods of Social Research, Social Theory, Social Psychology Consultant Intern, Vivid Marketing, Columbia, MD May 2011- August 2011
● Organized and led daily trainings on communication and marketing skills for team leads Akinyele 2
SHORT TERM ASSIGNMENTS
Consultant, Strategic Plan Design, American University’s ITEP Department, Washington, D.C. January 2016- April 2016
● Conducted a needs assessment survey for faculty and staff to catalyze insight and seek new areas of innovation and action for the program
● Facilitated a SOAR and SWOT analysis sessions of students
● Prepared an action plan revision for the program using a systems change analysis and approach Career Education Mentor, KUUMBA, Baltimore, MD June 2010- June 2013
● Facilitated leadership, civic engagement, and goal setting for 20 + Baltimore City Public School Students Communications Director, Morgan State University’s Student Government, Baltimore, MD. Jan. 2010- Jan. 2011
● Liaison between the student government and student body
● Developed communication strategies for student government’s relationship with school management Fellow, ‘Enhancing diversity in climate change science and applications’, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO July 2012- August 2012
● “The National Center for Atmospheric Research hosted an interdisciplinary training workshop on climate change science, societal vulnerability, and adaptation. The workshop engaged student (undergraduate and graduate) and faculty teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic-Serving Institutions.” NCAR
● Co- facilitated Professor’s workshop for 50+ participants on climate change science, modeling, and scientific uncertainty PERSONAL CERTIFICATIONS
● Managing to Change the World, The Management Training Center, Washington D.C., Certified.
● American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED; Personal Safety and Security Awareness
● Risk and Strategic Management, Corp. Personal Safety and Security Awareness; Hostile Environment Awareness Training – Level 2
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