Social Media Executive Assistant

Brita May Rose

Brooklyn, NY *********@*****.*** 718-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/brita-rose-3272886/ EDUCATION

University of Oxford, Refugee Studies Center Oxford, England International Online School in Forced Migration

Intensive Summer School, 2022

Graduate Center City University of New York (CUNY) New York, NY M.A. Liberal Arts – International Relations/Middle East Focus Brooklyn College City University of New York (CUNY) New York, NY B.A. History Minor Philosophy, magna cum laude, Departmental Honors Awarded Judith Rothenberg Scholarship; Awarded Ford Colloquium Honors Scholarship EXPERIENCE

Brooklyn Arab American Friendship Center Brooklyn, NY ESL Teacher 2010 - Present

• Teach intermediate English to local immigrant (primarily Arab) community Freelance New York, NY

Editor/Proofreader 2020 - Present

• Assignments include but are not limited to: essays, articles, resumes, theses, screenplays, letters, and blogs Restoration Consultants New York, NY

Executive Assistant/Communications 2017-2020

• Oversaw and executed all administrative and organizational duties for a $1M contract with a private Multi-dwelling building under renovation, which was completed, administered subsequent contracts from inception to completion

Good Shepherd Brooklyn, NY

Communications Coordinator 2011 – 2017

Infrastructure

• Established new network of 4 inter-office computers in collaboration with local vendor; established new calendar system

• Built/designed new website using Weebly; established new domain/provider

• Conducted problem-solving with vendors and staff for transitioning to updated systems

• Set up social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Meetup; drove traffic and increased membership with regular posts, keywords, and Google Analytics; instituted Breeze, a new online membership database; implemented all data transfer Writing/Publications

• Wrote original publication content and edited staff content for traditional mass communication methods and social media

• Developed weekly online newsletter using platforms Constant Contact and MailChimp

• Awarded certificate for being named one of Constant Contact’s 2012 ‘All Stars’ for exemplary marketing results

• Created Weebly blog; copyedited over 30 articles and photographs for biweekly publication

• Managed, maintained, designed, and updated all publications for strategic marketing (brochures, signs, ads, and invitations)

• Created original photography and edited using software: Photoshop, Picasa, and Paint Organizational/Communications/PR

• Launched new strategic operations to expedite internal/external delivery of communications and drive messaging and outreach

• Submitted press releases and reports to local publications as needed

• Secretary to Southwest Brooklyn Lutheran Council; served on subcommittee for a potential startup immigrant welcome center

(SEIWC), for which I coordinated meetings and managed minutes

• Coalesced 9-person committee for SEIWC and chaired monthly meetings

• Created job description and co-conducted hiring procedure and interviews for consultant position Events

• Represented Good Shepherd at 10+ conferences; liaised with other faith-based movements for social change (Faith in NY)

• Co-coordinated 20+ successful events and presentations on social issues for groups of 10–100 participants

• Co-organized and hosted kick-off educational event attended by 80 people for committee startup

• Attended and reported on 20+ events in addition to capturing/editing accompanying photography Manara Organization Amman, Jordan

Independent Volunteer, Overseas Field Work Summer 2013

• Assisted with programs at local health and immigration clinic for newly arriving Syrian and Iraqi refugees

• Created blog for the director and donors

• Raised funds for clinic

World Federalist Movement – Institute for Global Policy New York, NY Membership and Communications Intern 2010 – 2011

• Conducted outreach to international members on behalf of Membership and Communications Officer

• Researched and wrote weekly summary news reports for the Director; prepared new outreach materials/publications

• Updated and maintained website, analyzing traffic using Google Analytics; updated and maintained Raiser’s Edge database Karama Organization Deheishe Refugee Camp, West Bank, Palestine Independent Volunteer, Overseas Field Work Palestinian Occupied Territory

• Taught English to refugee women and youth of the camp Summer 2010

• Set up domain and website for Karama; Conducted citizen journalism for fundraising and blog Network of Arab American Professionals (NAAP) New York, NY Administrative Assistant 2007 – 2008

• Posted current events on community bulletin; conducted regular maintenance of all member databases and website

• Secured venue and organized operations of seasonal Arabic Language Program for 50 students per semester

• Provided administrative support for cultural events, conferences, and festivals such as yearly Arab and North African Festival (NYC)

Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY

Teacher’s Assistant 2006 – 2007

• Taught undergraduate Modern World History to class of 20 students Tamkeen – Center for Arab American Empowerment New York, NY Desk Top Publisher/Event Coordinator Assistant 2005 – 2006

• Performed reception duties, greeted clients; co-organized informational booth at yearly Atlantic Fair

• Responsible for conception, research, design, and construction of NYC Arab Community Directory Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY

Computer Lab Supervisor/Web Administrator 1997 – 2015

• Designed/maintained lab’s website, including HTML coding, graphic design, scanning, photography, and content development

• Acted as liaison between department heads and designers for Computer Center on this project

• Provided customer service and supervised helpdesk to provide ongoing support to students and professors using computer lab facilities with a 250-seat capacity; trained new staff and work-study students

• Conducted troubleshooting for basic operating systems, software, and hardware; provided technical support as needed

• Created spreadsheets using Excel and PowerPoint to manage department administration VOLUNTEER WORK and ORGANIZATIONS

• Initiated fundraiser and raised $4000 for local Kurdish/Syrian refugee family in 2018

• Created Facebook page with 3000 + followers for connecting prospective Syrian refugee camp volunteers with resources

• Liaison between Hope for New York and the BAAFC for two years (program planning, presentations, fund management)

• Active member, researcher, and liaison between Good of All and United Nations (ongoing)

• Advocated for: People Improving Communities Through Organizing (PICO); Faith in NY (FiNY); Hope for New York; Sanctuary Movement; Humane Society, Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP)

• Organized for Current Affairs Committee of Brooklyn College; Organizer for Meetup “Conversations on Current Issues” at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; Deaconess of The Village Church

• Earned certificate in comparative religion – Islam and Christianity, from one-week intensive summer course in Philadelphia, 2007

• Completed online course with The Center for Action and Contemplation (Immortal Diamond, 2020) by Richard Rohr; Completed in-person course with Earth and Soul (part 1, CA, 2019; part 2, CT, 2022) by John Philip Newell.

• Currently taking online course on Ecology & Religion (Yale University) 2025 LANGUAGES

Languages: English UK\US (fluent), French and Italian (basic), Arabic (beginner), Spanish (beginner)

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