Research Intern Peer Advisor

Sophie Eusebe Camara

**************@*****.***

Apt C, 708 Solano Avenue, Albany, +1-341-***-****

California, U.S.A https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-camara-2266461b2/ Education

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Berkeley, CA, U.S.A. B.A., College of Letters and Sciences, Field in Gender and Women’s studies September 2018 Relevant Coursework: introduction to feminist theory as well as more advanced courses to introduce intersectional examination of gender, women, and sexuality; focusing on gender and sexuality as categories of analysis and on the workings of power in social and historical life Professional Experience

HASKÈ CONSEIL Dakar, Sénégal

Human Resource Associate January 2022 – August 2022

• Collaborated with leadership to design the company’s mission, vision, and values

• Maintained HR records including, résumés, applicant files, and employee contracts and forms

• Continually worked with department managers to improve office diversity and inclusion in our processes

• Championed office culture initiatives and programs that created a benevolent, caring, and collaborative space

• Collaborated in recruiting efforts to advertise internships and job vacancy within the firm by co-creating a recruitment brochure to spread via the consulting community, university, job postings.

• Was in the know of culture concerns and brought them to the attention of the appropriate party and/or Leadership DALBERG ADVISORS Dakar, Sénégal

Human Resource Assistant November 2019 – December 2021

• Contributed to ongoing recruiting efforts and conducted new employee onboarding

• Issued employment contracts and verified completion

• Managed and monitored vacations requests, leave of absences and sick leave

• Initiated data change requests and system accuracy of HR transactions including new hires, terminations, job changes, salary modifications and other job-related requests

• Prepared offer letters, benefits proposals, and opened job requisitions

• Assisted in the hiring process of incoming leadership new recruits’ class, coordinated candidate interviews with both HR and line managers, and conducted their onboarding

• Provided technical expertise to current staff on human resource policies, including health, dental, leave and sabbatical policies

• Managed aspects of staff off-boarding including exit surveys, off-boarding checklists for staff, IT close-outs and benefits changes

• Provided ad-hoc support to Senior Management, the West Africa Talent Director, other HR leads in the Africa region STRATEGIC ADVOCACY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (SAHR) San Francisco, California, U.S.A. Fundraising • Conducted Assistant, research Intern on data collection on potential donors. Developed a database to record April donor 2018 contact – October information 2019

• Maintaining a network of corporate contacts end effectively communicating and inviting them to our events

• Contributed to the preparation of fundraising events through marketing and logistics coordination

• Participated as one of the panelists at one of our fundraising events on the theme of women’s emancipation and empowerment

DALBERG GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORS Dakar, Sénégal Administrative • Coordinated & HR flight, assistant, car, and Internship hotel arrangements for consultants’ field trips. September 2011 – August 2015

• Scheduled meetings between project stakeholders and our consultants

• Managed the list of guests and participants. Assisted with logistical support for UNICEF’s “Child protection systems strengthening conference”.

Social leadership and other recognition

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Washington D.C., U.S.A. Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Social Entrepreneurship, Fellow June 2014 – July 2014 Relevant Coursework: promoting a better understanding of American history, government, and society to help develop future leaders by exploring the principles of democracy and fundamental American values such as individual rights, freedom of expression, pluralism and tolerance, and volunteerism UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Mansfield, Connecticut, U.S.A. Global Training and Development Institute in partnership with Ashoka, Fellow January 2014 –May 2014 Relevant Coursework: providing fellows with a transformative experience to develop their leadership and collective problem- solving skills; by equipping them with business techniques, social entrepreneurial skills for them to creatively apply these skills to address global challenges, create sustainable solutions to problems in their communities and country

Community involvement experience

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Berkeley, California, U.S.A. College of Letters and Science (L&S), Peer Advisor January 2019 – May 2019

• Provided accurate information on college policy, requirements, and procedures

• Objectively address a variety of student questions and concerns

• Coordinated students drop in and sign in to see L&S Advisors PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE Oakland, California, U.S.A. Peer • Advisor Coordinated students drop in and sign in to see Academic counselors October 2015 – December 2016

• Provided accurate information on international students’ application requirements and procedures

• Reviewed international students’ applications, verified completion of students records and reorganized students’ files as needed

Selected Grants and Honors

Dean’s Medallion award, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Laney College, April 2018 Skills & Interests

Languages: Wolof – Native; French – Fluent; English – Fluent Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Sharepoint, One Drive, Teams); Deltek Talent Management; PDF editing; Adobe Spark post, Canva experience Interests: Hiking, Salsa dancing,

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