aanika .
Program Specialist & People Coordinator at UC Berkeley Extension
project & program management | people experience | process mapping & documentation nerd | global citizen |
globally-oriented , enthusiastic , curiously innovative individual experienced working diverse clientele age group . looking opportunity organization making impact value work-life balance . please feel free connect via dm aanikanislam @ gmail.com . core competency : • project , program , event management • creating maintaining procedure supporting documentation team/departmental/organizational process . • customer service oriented - comfortable high-stress , ambiguous situation ability prioritize multiple deadline , satisfy client need , enforcing organizational policy . • operational administration - managing lifecycle program • programming diverse large , medium , small event ( educational , cultural , recreational , social ) myers-briggs type indicator : infj
UC Berkeley Extension
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ucberkeleyextension
•Successfully planned, developed, implemented, and coordinated academic certificate programs across 16 industry areas for 300+domestic and international adult learners from inception to completion.
•Created and implemented the first ever new hire on-boarding manual for UC Extension which was adopted across departments. 
•Developed strong partnerships with department heads and management in an effort to positively influence organizational performance and results: Registrar, International Student Services, Finance, Marketing, Facilities, IT, and other departments.
•Planned, executed and assessed training initiatives on intercultural awareness and appreciation.
•Supported, empowered and collaborated with students in their efforts to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives, in keeping with Berkeley core values.
•Identified key priorities and partnerships which would increase cultural competence for all of our students and the campus community.
•Developed opportunities for cultural immersion and learning outside the Berkeley campus.
•Supervised and provided training to multiple student assistants.
•Led weekly student representative meetings designed to solicit feedback from students to address issues as they came up regarding scheduling, course content, instructors, and etc.
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Program Specialist & People Coordinator
San Diego State University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/san-diego-state-university
-Created job descriptions, posted jobs online, screened resumes and applications, scheduled and conducted interviews, and reviewed hiring paperwork.
-Provided guidance to supervisors and managers in developing job descriptions, facilitating benefits communications, and providing guidance on compensation personnel policies, and procedures. 
-Planned, organized, managed, and successfully implemented 30+ large and small scale diverse events and programs from inception to completion for over 2,000+ international students
-Planned, designed, implemented, and evaluate the Intercultural Ambassador Program. Recruited, selected, and trained new ambassadors each fall; work closely with CGEP in training development, teacher placement, and classroom logistics; conduct evaluations and issue an annual report in partnership with CGEP.
- Served as liaison to multiple on-campus departments regarding international student engagement.
- Supervised Program, Event, and Social Media Student Assistant, Website and IT Student Assistant, and 60+ volunteers for International Student Orientation and International Peace Village.
-Served as voluntary advisor to the International Student Association (ISA), and liaison to international student organizations.
-Created, designed, published, disseminated, and evaluated a weekly e-newsletter to a 2,000+subscribers list to inform stakeholders of upcoming and current events including news and student spot lights using Mailchimp.
- Coordinated logistics of bi-annual International Student Orientation including the design and delivery of oral presentations and workshops with attendance of over 500+ students, faculty, administrators, and staff.
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International Student Center (ISC)
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Programs and People Specialist
Oklahoma State University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/oklahoma-state-university
•Collaborated within a multicultural, multilingual, multi-faith team of university faculty, staff, students, and academic organizations to promote, organize, plan, and support high-level speaker international, and diversity and inclusion initiatives for School of Global Studies and Partnerships (SGSP) and Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies (IPGS).
•Managed and maintained campus flag inventory and created, designed, published, disseminated, and evaluated a monthly departmental e-newsletter using MailChimp to a 2,000+ subscriber list.
•Created and distribued marketing flyers to promote international events for School of International Studies and Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies events 
•Contributed to campus diversity and inclusion goals by promoting global education opportunities to a diverse student population
•Worked closely with marketing and event manager to strategically determine methods of marketing speaker events
•Administrated the creation and publishing of highly professional, relevant, original, high-quality content on School of Global Studies and Partnerships social media accounts.
School of Global Studies and Partnerships, Stillwater, OK
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Senior Programs, People, and Media Specialist
Oklahoma State University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/oklahoma-state-university
•Provided assistance to internationally based peer reviewers and journal editor by reporting, researching, writing, copyediting, proofreading, and assessing manuscripts and recommending revisions and recommendations for manuscript publications.
•Conducted research on diverse topic areas and regions such as Peruvian gastronomy and Sri Lankan mask art in order to identify scholarly reviewers based on manuscript submissions.
•Ensured adherence of editorial content to guidelines and that manuscripts are prepared for final publication form
Department of Geography - Stillwater, Oklahoma
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Editorial Assistant - Journal of Cultural Geography
Oklahoma State University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/oklahoma-state-university
•Conducted phone surveys regarding health and health practices of Tulsa residents in a professional manner
•Assisted OSU faculty partnership with Tulsa Health Department 
•Recorded data with Qualitrics survey software
Department of Health Education and Promotion - Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Research Assistant
Oklahoma State University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/oklahoma-state-university
Event Title: Women’s Rights are Human Rights: A Global Perspective
Event Speaker: Ms. Anushay Hossain - Bangladeshi born, Washington D.C. based journalist and political analyst.
(First female Bangladeshi speaker on Oklahoma State University campus)

This was an independent diversity and inclusion initiative of mine with the goal of raising awareness and educating students and the public regarding the various challenges that women of color (WOC) in America and diverse women around the world face.
This special speaker event was brought to fruition by me solely and the following were some of my primary duties:

•Independently initiated, planned, developed, implemented, and coordinated successful university wide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) event from inception to completion with 100+ attendees. 
•Worked directly with speaker to develop and implement all programmatic elements, manage administrative components of the programs, coordinate program schedules, and scheduling appropriate follow-up activities.
•Developed publicity strategy /communications plan, disseminated marketing material, and planned and implemented social media outreach strategy for university’s first Asian Awareness Month and female Bangladeshi speaker.
•Established, maintained, and served as the School of Global Studies and Partnerships primary point of contact to multiple academic and student organizations to secure sponsorships and form strategic partnerships.
Stillwater, Oklahoma
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Special Event Project Manager - Independently planned event
Lensational
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lensational
•Developed and scheduled content for social media channels to a diverse global audience and contributed to Medium blog posts (links below).
•Created a weekly publishing schedule - posted two recent news articles related to global women's issues and empowerment on organizational social media channels.
•Supported the internationally based multicultural marketing and communications team in delivering digital marketing strategy 
•Conducted outreach to potential individual donors, companies, and NGOs to form partnerships with
London, England, United Kingdom
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International Marketing, Communications, and Social Media Assistant
Tulsa Global Alliance
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tulsa-global-alliance
•Fundraised by reaching out to 200+ local businesses via phone and email for donations for the 17th annual Global Vision Awards Dinner and Silent and Live Auction 2014 and coordinated timely and effecient donation pick up.
•Engaged in cultural exchange by exchanging dialogue with agricultural specialists from Turkmenistan Dept. of Agriculture and Azerbaijani social media professionals visiting through U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
•Assisted with creating activities for booths and completed inventory of items needed at Kids World International Festival.
•Volunteered at annual summer Asian-American Festival representing Tulsa Global Alliance's (TGA) booth by selling TGA merchandise.
•Researched local host families and cultural activities for Iraqi Youth and future international delegations visiting through U.S. State Department's Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program.
Tulsa, Oklahoma Area
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Global Fundraising, Operational, and Public Outreach Assistant
Reasor's
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•Delivered consistent exceptional customer service by displaying sincere, outgoing, and friendliness by smiling, acknowledging every customer, introducing self, making eye contact, and thanking customers. 
•Contributed to achievement of branch sales goals by suggesting products and services that would be of interest to the customer and that would meet their needs; referred customer to appropriate product specialists.
•Accurately accepted and processed customer teller transactions while adhering to company policies and procedures, including customer identification program.
•Prepared daily settlements of teller cash and proof transactions and used customer focused skills to explain policies and procedures to customers when applicable.
•Balanced cash drawer to transactions daily and promoted professionalism at all times.
•Formulated and communicated new ideas and suggestions to improve profitability and efficiency for the company's overall operation.
•Understood and complied with company policy, laws, and regulations as applicable to job duties including completing compliance training and adhering to internal procedures and controls; reporting any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and reporting any suspicious customer and/or account activity.
Jenks, Oklahoma
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Cashier and Customer Service Associate
Master of Science (M.S.)
Lawrence L. Boger Fellow in International Studies (2015)

Study Abroad: Ecuador and Galapagos Islands, India
International Affairs & Human Development
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Oklahoma State University
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Advanced Project Management Certificate
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UC Berkeley Extension
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Project Human Resource Management Certificate
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UC Berkeley Extension
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Expert Seminar Series: Leading Trends in Human Resources Certificate
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UC Berkeley Extension
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Expert Seminar Series: AI and Machine Learning for Business Certificate
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UC Berkeley Extension
https://www.linkedin.com/school/ucberkeleyextension/
Expert Seminar Series: AI and Machine Learning for Engineering Certificate
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UC Berkeley Extension
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Graduate Certificate
International Studies
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Oklahoma State University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/oklahoma-state-university/
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Liberal Studies Outstanding Senior of the Year (2013)

Minor: International Studies.

Study Abroad: Morocco and Costa Rica
Cultural Geography and Sociology
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Oklahoma State University
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Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Tulsa Achieves Scholarship Recipient (2010)
Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient (2012)

Study Abroad: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein.
Liberal Arts
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Tulsa Community College
https://www.linkedin.com/school/tulsa-community-college/
Project Management Institute
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Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
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Oklahoma State University, School of International Studies
Lawrence L. Boger Distinguished Graduate Fellow 2015
Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Liberal Studies Student of 2014
Oklahoma State University
Provost Study Abroad Scholarship
Tulsa Community College
Micro Study Abroad Scholarship for Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Lichtenstein
Children
Jenks Public Schools
https://www.linkedin.com/company/jenks-public-schools
•Selected to be a travel caretaker for a special needs student during statewide Special Olympics in May 2010
•Facilitated hands-on learning at an individual level and in group settings and tutored students in writing and reading skills and supervised students with food preparation 
•Assisted teachers and paraprofessionals in identifying accommodations and services needed by students with disabilities to develop appropriate educational plans	
•Maintained confidentiality and professionalism at all times including understanding of FERPA and other policies
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Youth Tutor and Mentor -  Special Education Department
Animal Welfare
Oklahoma Aquarium
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•Served as a cashier for turtle and fish feeding stations.
•Handled various hands-on exhibits such as live stingray and shark touch tank for the purpose of public education.
•Delegated information regarding different exhibits and provided directions to visitors at front desk.
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Aqua-Teen Volunteer
Education
Tulsa City-County Library
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•Signed up kids for Teen Team summer reading program and explained procedures and rules to them in a professional manner
•Sorted and places library material in proper locations. Ensured that stacks are well ordered and attractively arranged, further that damaged material is removed for assessment. 
•Assisted customers with basic computer, email and downloadable needs and answered questions relating to Microsoft products.
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Teen Team Volunteer
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Master I
Project Management Institute
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Project Management Professional (PMP)®
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Reading, PA
Malta Lopez
Blessed stay at home Wife & Mom
https://lr.linkedin.com/in/cyprian-sarplah-8b2591172
Monrovia
Cyprian Sarplah
Enumerator at liberia institute of statistics and geoinformation services
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reanna-durbin-matrone-578055161
New Orleans, LA
Reanna Durbin-Matrone
Healthy Neighborhood Program Coordinator | Mary Amelia Center for Women's Health Equity Research
https://ie.linkedin.com/in/aimee-doyle-7b0521a3
Dublin
Aimee Doyle
BA Community and Youth Work, NUI Maynooth
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-early
Houston, TX
Emily Early, M.S.
Senior Network Manager at National Girls Collaborative
https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-hale-49603987
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Theresa Hale
Senior Program Coordinator, International Visitor Leadership Program
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-blunt-163aa2177
Washington, DC
Liam Blunt
Program Associate - Education Practice at IREX
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleigh-digiacomo
Greater Philadelphia
Kayleigh DiGiacomo
Writing to inspire. Growing partnerships to make an impact.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/asaiah-edwards-717471177
Edison, NJ
Asaiah Edwards
Program Associate at IREX, Community Engagement Exchange
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-w-temesgen-67a2b07a
Washington, DC
Thomas W. Temesgen
Communications and Youth Coordinator at IREX
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dara-cheek-cdp-7669547
Boston, MA
Dara Cheek, CDP
Director of Adult Programs & Engagement at Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-kadota
Huntington Beach, CA
Susan Kadota
Social Justice & Immigrant Advocate │ Global Connector │ Community Engagement │ Service, Immersion and Education
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-flaherty-bba61b11
Boston, MA
John Flaherty
Enjoying Life
https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-hartmann-ba57b888
Somerville, MA
Catherine Hartmann
Director at Buddhist Studies Online
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Washington, DC
Ally Russell
Program Coordinator with IREX, Community Engagement Exchange Program at IREX
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-taubman-ph-d-7a961397
United States
Leslie Taubman, Ph.D.
Arts Education, Film Studies, Cultural Diplomacy, Cross-Cultural Communication
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-richards-aab493128
San Francisco, CA
Kelli Richards
Senior Communications Manager of Internal Comms at Unity Technologies
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-laskey-a3b620191
Greater Houston
Calvin Laskey
Entrepreneurship University of Houston
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Benton County, OR
Deborah Bailey, Ph.D.
STEM Education Specialist -  Oregon Department of Education
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New Zealand Jobs
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Working in Australia; Jobs, People, Advice
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PMI Project, Program and Portfolio Management
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Oklahoma State Alumni Association
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Oklahoma State University Center for Global Learning Alumni
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UC Berkeley Extension Career Services - Job & Internship Resources -
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The Job Hackers Networking Group
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