interim executive director resume example with 4+ years of experience
To obtain a position that will utilize my strong interpersonal and interdisciplinary educational skills in Public Policy, Liberal Arts and Human Rights and Democracy; Professional skills as it pertains to the drafting and implementing of projects, community development and grassroots activism; Educational skills in terms of analytical and empirical research including lectures in subjects such as International Relations, Public Policy, Human Rights and Democracy, Women's Studies and Oral History. Accomplished [job title] with broad expertise from [area] to [area].
The double one-year Masters' Degree in the interdisciplinary European Regional Program in Human Rights and Democracy is jointly run by the University of Sarajevo and the University of Bologna. The primary focus of the program consisted of practical and theoretical approach to the problem-solving dynamics of human rights and democratic consolidation, aiming to deepen the knowledge for its application in contemporary governance and conflicts.
The one-year Master of Arts in Public Policy focused on key public policy processes and policy analysis; political institutions; public management and administration; micro- and macroeconomics; ethics and public policy; and qualitative and quantitative research methods seeking to train future decision-makers and policy experts.
The program focused on core values of leadership and practical understanding of the institutions of American government; constitutional law; political systems in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America; foreign policy and international relations; as well as political theory in the past with an emphasis on the present.
The title of M.A. thesis at the University of Bologna and the University of Sarajevo: "Facing History and Themselves: Amnesty Law in Republic of Macedonia," supervised by Prof. Hans-Joachim Heintze.
The title of M.A. thesis at the Central European University: "Ethnic Lobbying of the EU: The role of National and Sub-national Regions in the EU Policy-Making Process," supervised by Prof. Alex Fischer.
Marshfield, WI, 01/2014 - 09/2014
- Responsible for the overall management of the organization and a team of four and internship positions, including partnership affiliation with two colleagues in Banja Luka.
- Ensuring a strategic workflow of the organization and the implementation of its projects and procedures; Drafting and finalizing employment contracts; Managing correspondences, meetings, and partnerships with local and international organizations as well as outreach efforts; Coordinate and manage the organization's budget, financial analysis, fundraising campaigns and grant writing; Drafted and finalized annual reports as well as grant reports.
- Facilitate in the formation and implementation of managerial strategies and dialogue methods, the use of empirical research and oral history methodology as well as planning of events and media outreach with a focus on constructive social development with an emphasis on regional cooperation.
Nashville, TN, 09/2012 - 11/2013
- Provided expert leadership and management, ensuring a clear and strategic plan with updated priorities of the Foundation goals; Conducted research and project analysis; Managed correspondences with partners and stakeholders; Organized and attended meetings on behalf of the Foundation; Drafted and distributed press releases and media materials; Organized events and acted as the spokesperson; Coordinated financial analysis, budget, fundraising and grant writing; managed a team of three including internship positions.
- Facilitated in the formation of strategic peace-building methods, the use of oral history methodology as well planning of programs, events, meetings and media outreach with a focus on constructive and effective social development, promotion of human rights and accountability; Drafted and finalized grant reports and final evaluation processes.
- Conducted over 139 interviews of Srebrenica genocide survivors using oral history methodology.
City, STATE, U.S.A 04/2008 - 08/2010
- Served as the primary contact for the Council and managed the organizing and directing of meetings, conferences, and events as well as overall operational structure.
- Established and maintained contacts with U.S.
- Congressional offices, the U.S.
- Department of State, National Security Council, U.S.
- Institute of Peace, international organizations, think-tanks, regional cooperation organizations and political entities, international financial institutions, the Advisory Council partner organizations and the Bosnian-American community.
- Facilitated the dialogue between U.S.
- and BiH policymakers in terms of recovery and development efforts along with management skills in public sector reforms, economic growth and aid/donor effectiveness.
- Wrote press releases, policy briefs, correspondences, memorandums, organization's reports, website updates and promotional materials.
- Administered, facilitated and monitored articles, legislations, hearings, and conferences, think-tank discussions, presentations, round-tables discussions, and other developments related to the Advisory Council's mission; Managed the Council's budget, fundraising campaigns and bi-annual and annual reports.
City, STATE, U.S.A 04/2008 - 11/2008
- Assisted constituents with the Naturalization application process, Social Security questions, and Education and Medicare concerns; worked with the Special Legislative Assistant on daily administrative tasks and aided with inquiries.
City, STATE, U.S.A 04/2008 - 11/2008
- Occupation or position held at Senator Richard Durbin Office Main activities and responsibilities Assisted constituents with the Naturalization process, Social Security questions, and Outreach programs; worked with Legislative Assistant, coordinating community outreach by attending local meetings organized by various communities throughout the Chicago-land area.
- Fellow and Field Researcher at the Center for Research and Policy Making, Skopje, Macedonia, 2012. The core of the research focused on transitional justice, democratic consolidation and institution building.
- Fellow at the European Summer Institute 2011 on the Future of Europe: Lobbying in Brussels at the Center Public Policy, Prague, Czech Republic.
- Researcher at "Civil Resistance and the Dynamics of Nonviolent Conflict," Washington, D.C., 2009.
- Guest Lecturer: American University Peace and Conflict Resolution seminar with Prof. Michael Eleftherios, Washington, D.C., 2008 - 2012.
- āWomen of Bosnia.ā UK Initiative Remembering Srebrenica (July 2013).
- āTransitional Justice in Macedonia and its relations with Democracyā published by PASOS EU Policy Briefs, Skopje, Macedonia (Dec.2012).
- āIran: The Price of Warā commentary published by AlJazeera Balkans, Sarajevo (March, 2012).
- āBosnia and Herzegovina: Where is the Civil Society Voice?ā Published by the Heinrich Bƶll Stiftung, North America; Washington, D.C. (Oct. 2010).
- Mt. Holyoke College Conference: āPost-Conflict Reconciliation Bosnia-Rwanda beyond National Recovery." Massachusetts, 2009.
- D.C. Jewish Community Center "Honey Brown Eyes" performance panel titled: " Women and Children in the Wars of Man: Giving Voice to the Unheard." Washington, D.C. 2009.
- United Nations Week event: "Building a Civil Society in a Post-Conflict World: A Survivor's Perspective." Washington, D.C. 2009.
- Bosniaās genocide survivor representative at the Lafayette Park (White House) April Genocide Prevention Month event. Washington, D.C. 2009.
- History Doesnāt Have to Repeat Itself.ā The Lab School of Washington, Washington, D.C. 2009.
- Reader at the āOut of Silence: Reading of Prose and Poemsā by Afghan Womenās Writing Project at the Theater J, Washington, D.C. 2010
- āThe impact of Ethnic-Cleansing and Genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Perspective of a Survivor and Advocate,ā at the Central Connecticut State University. Connecticut, 2010.
- Conscience āNeighbors: a commemoration of the Bosnian genocide. Central European University, Budapest, Hungary 2011.
- Center for Public Policy and Research: āFriedman Day: The Legacy of Freedom.ā Skopje, Macedonia, 2012.
- American University guest lecturer at the Peace and Conflict Resolution seminar. Washington, D.C. 2008- 2013.
- Youth Initiative for Human Rights: āWhat can World Learn from Balkans: The Role of the Youth in Democracy." Sarajevo, BiH, 2014.
- University of Main at Augusta and Colby College Conference: āExploring Womenās Testimonies.āPortland, Main, 2014.
- Lifetime Member of Princeton Global Network;
- Honored Member of the Heritage Whoās Who;
- Bosnia-American Community and Cultural Center; Co-founder and Board Member;
- Bosnian-American Friendship Association, Board Member;
- Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science National Honor Society;
- 2006- 2008 Loyola University Chicago Deanās List.
Analytical Research, Communication, Presentation, Mentoring, Team Cooperation, Organization, Time Efficiency and Office Management, Finances, Customer Service, Database Analysis, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Prezi.
Fluent in verbal and written Bosnian.
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School Attended
- University of Bologna and University of Sarajevo
- Central European University
- Loyola University Chicago
Job Titles Held:
- Interim Executive Director
- Lead Project Development Coordinator
- Executive Director
- Intern / Research Assistant
- Intern / Research Assistant
Degrees
- Master Degree
- Master Degree
- Bachelor Degree
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