T A N Z A N I A R E S E A R C H

T A N Z A N I A N A G R I C U L T U R E J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1 - M A Y 2 0 2 1

(301)- 892- 0792

MAC OS, Windows OS, LINUX, Android, MS Office Suite, Google Suite, Clipchamp, WIX, Shopify, Veeam, Jotform, Wireshark, Nessus, VMWare

T E C H N I C A L P R O F I C I E N C I E S :

A R E A S O F E X P E R T I S E

Communications, Advocacy, Immigration, Community Organizing, Narrative Shifting + Storytelling, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Social Media Management, Project Management, Cultural Competency, Performance Analysis, Presentation/ Decks, Team Building, Systems Administration, Crisis Management, Report Management

Examined options for rethinking and improving food and agriculture policies in light of the food insecurity throughout Tanzania. Interviewed farmers to gain insight into the agricultural productivity gap, and vulnerability to environmental shocks Interviewed other locals to gather data related to food and nutrition security gaps specifically in Lusinga village Presented research data to the Tanzanian general public in Swahili and English T H O M A S B E K E L E

aduvdb@r.postjobfree.com

WORK E X P E R I E N C E

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Bachelor of Science in Business Technology & Administration, Minor in Global Studies University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

BALTIMORE, MD

Coordinated media inquiries and facilitated daily communication in support of members and partners Drafted and distributed press statements, toolkits, sign-on letters, and advocacy action items Utilized content creating websites, such as Squarespace, ConstantContact, and Canva, to craft electronic newsletters, highlight member activities, and display advocacy information

Assisted members in researching and uplifting refugee and asylee stories at various levels of government Educated policymakers and the public about critical refugee issues through Advocacy Days Coordinated leadership development trainings, speaking engagements, and events with refugee leaders Led and strategically planned Membership Committee initiatives such as member recruitment and community building R E F U G E E C O N G R E S S

O U T R E A C H A S S O C I A T E M A Y 2 0 2 1 - A P R I L 2 0 2 2 Washington D.C

Washington D.C

Iringa, Tanzania

S H E P H E R D S T A B L E

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I T S P E C I A L I S T M A Y 2 0 2 0 - J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1 Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Support IT department and end-users by ensuring consistent and reliable operations of computer hardware and software as well as networks and servers. Support business clientele through effective management of hardware and software installations as well as installation and configuration of LINUX-based systems. Ensure seamless functionality of systems through regular reviews and assessments. Designed and developed company website and increased engagement by 30%. Offered access to information and referral to support services, personal mail and telephone use Assisted staff with distributing mail, toiletries, blankets, over-the-counter medications, and crisis intervention to clients Filed and completed paperwork

Grassroots movement with fellow college students dedicated to sustaining the homeless in D.C. Raised thousands of dollars and hundreds of clothes to redistribute into our community. Distribute food, winter clothing, and sanitary products once a month. Silver Spring

Translated strategy and ideas into tangible project plans, defined project scope, conducted analysis and explored optimum solutions for projects. Engaged with the wider business to gain input, secure support, and update stakeholders on project time scales, impact, and dependencies. Drove project delivery while ensuring all deliverables/outcomes conformed to project intent. Tracked project progress, identified, and mitigated risks, provided regular updates, and managed budgets/stakeholders. Led fundraising program and raised $500K as well as allocated $200K for small black business. Formed collaboration with Penn State University and successfully launched an internship program. R E B U I L D T H E B L O C K C O R P .

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