Expériences professionnelles
Dec 2014 — Apr 2015
Interim Procurement Manager
Catholic Relief Services · International
o Negotiated contracts, policies and deadlines with suppliers and vendors in the domestic Haitian market
o Managed flow of goods from suppliers for optimum production while continuously analyzing and adapting internal policies
o Consulted with the requesting staff on the specifications, delivery dates, possible suppliers and optimal procurement approach
o Oversaw preparation and distribution of invitations to bid in addition to aspects of the bid evaluations process
o Monitored the adherence to administrative requirements governing the operation of departmental purchases
o Developed vendor evaluation system for end users of the organization
Sep 2013 — Sep 2014
Fulbright Clinton Fellow
US Embassy Port-au-Prince · International
MINISTERE DU COMMERCE ET DE L’INDUSTRIE 09/2013 – 09/2014 Port-au-Prince, Haïti
Fulbright-Clinton Fellow at the Centre de Développement de l'Entreprise et de l'Entrepreneuriat (CDEE)
Administered by the US Department of State and Institute of International Education
o Developed an internship program for local college students. Solely wrote the proposal, devised budget, contacted local NGOs and private firms to serve as local partners, and international foundations for partnerships and sponsoring (launch date TBD)
o Conducted financial analyses on submitted business proposals from prospective PMSME entrepreneurs
o Participated in simulations/mock interviews with young and developing business-people
o Participated/attended and represented organization in relevant meetings and seminars
o Drafted documents and handouts in addition to meeting minutes
o Served as a research associate to assess feasibility of developing markets in the Haitian diaspora of the US in association with the Haitian Fulbright Alumni Association
Dec 2011 — Dec 2012
Website Manager and Editor for icreate-sustai
o Conceived and authored editorial content regarding sustainability initiatives and public private partnerships amongst the business, social, and education sectors
o Conducted research tasks on a variety of subjects required for use in developing materials for digital platform publishing
o Generated and monitored various lists of online resource management tools and awards/funding for website community members
Jun 2010 — Nov 2010
Intern
United Nations Department of Public Informati · International
o Formulated digital promotional materials in English and French for featured items on the United Nations Publications website
o Researched, sourced, and assessed publishing distribution organizations in foreign markets
o Built the social media capacity through e-content creation across various platforms
Jun 2010 — Nov 2010
Intern
United Nations Department of Public Informati · International
o Formulated digital promotional materials in English and French for featured items on the United Nations Publications website
o Researched, sourced, and assessed publishing distribution organizations in foreign markets
o Built the social media capacity through e-content creation across various platforms
Jan 2010 — May 2012
Graduate and Teaching Assistant
Fordham University · Privé
Research and Teaching Assistant, Professor James A.F. Stoner
o Advised four course sessions in the fields of Sustainability Management and Entrepreneurship in Sustainability
o Compiled and analyzed statistical findings based on primary research conducted for evaluating compliance with standards set forth by the International Association of Jesuit Business Schools
Graduate Assistant, Graduate School of Business Admissions Office
o Promoted efficiency of admissions process by assisting with application processing and documentation
o Conducted campus tours, one-on-one information sessions, and prospective student class visits
Sep 2008 — Jan 2010
Promotions Manager
MArden Kane Inc · Privé
o Designed specific pricing, promotional campaign structure, and project timelines for prospective clients and administered contracts
o Supervised project interdependencies, such as balancing project budgets and settling accounts, resulted in an average 15% savings in storage expenses
o Communicated job information and changes to appropriate internal contacts and third party resources in the areas of technology, creative, fulfillment, and procurement
o Drafted Official Rules & Regulations for various promotions
Jan 2005 — Jan 2006
Bank Reconciliations Officer
Peyser and Alexander · Privé
o Performed monthly bank reconciliations for over 150 personal and corporate clients
o Assisted several CPA’s with interim activities such as compiling expense reports and budget analyses/assessments
o Handled daily financial transactions with partnering banking organizations
Jan 2005 — Jan 2006
Bank Reconciliations Officer
Peyser and Alexander · Privé
o Performed monthly bank reconciliations for over 150 personal and corporate clients
o Assisted several CPA’s with interim activities such as compiling expense reports and budget analyses/assessments
o Handled daily financial transactions with partnering banking organizations