Jennifer H. BoydJenniferhawleyboyd@gmail.com

(949) 680-5110

Career Objective

I am an internationally minded, adaptable, project driven individual with six years experience working in an international environment in Cairo, Egypt. While I have acquired a wealth of skills and knowledge during my time as a teacher, I have been looking to transition careers for some time and work in a field more in line with my degree and interests. My multidisciplinary experience, however, should not be overlooked. I have acquired exceptional organizational, planning, time management, research and communication skills while working in academics. Likewise, my experience in the Middle East and North Africa has given me the ingenuity to come up with creative solutions to new problems, the ability to take initiative when processes are not functioning properly and the confidence to effectively communicate cross-culturally. I would very much like to work in a position that would allow me to apply these administrative and interpersonal skills on a daily basis.Education

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations - Hawaii Pacific University - 2009Cambridge Diploma for International Teachers and Trainers – University of Cambridge – 2012Languages

Arabic (Basic – intermediate)French (Intermediate)Professional Skills Summery

Over six years communications and management experience within an international setting in Cairo, Egypt, demonstrating a strong interest in the Middle East and North Africa

Seven years cumulative office and administration experience where I made use of my strong organizational skills both in a for-profit and non-profit setting

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, demonstrated daily in the writing of reports, memos, e-mail and phone communications, conducting of meetings and creation and delivering of presentations on a regular basis and in an international setting

Basic to intermediate proficiency in Arabic Six years of working within an international, and politically unstable

environment have developed strong interpersonal skills and an ability

to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously

Proven ability to make sound decisions consistent with function, with a history of taking initiative with tasks to meet deadlines and streamline processes

Demonstrated ability to prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently as a member of a team, having worked with an international staff and clientele

Proficiency in computer packages including MS Office applications

Key Achievements

Managed and streamlined filing, task assignment and accountability processes in an Egyptian office that handled international travel inquiries – American Star Travel International (Cairo, Egypt - 2009/10)Co-Coordinated and delivered a summer arts program – Village Du Bon Samaritain (Kan Kan, Guinea)Designed and implemented a political education seminar – Maadi Community School (Cairo, Egypt - 2012)

International Work History

International School of Egypt (Cairo, Egypt) August 2014-July 2015I effectively communicated, and implemented strategies for reaching learning targets within an international setting. I was also tasked with guiding Egyptian and Refugee students in their education and personal growth as I developed and delivered lesson plans, communicated cross-culturally in meetings, lectures and one-on-one, created, delivered and oversaw PowerPoint presentations and utilized data to draft reports. Additionally, I often prepared, edited formatted and distributed materials to the students, staff and parents.Maadi Community School (Cairo, Egypt) October 2010-July 2014During the January 25th 2011 Revolution, I not only stayed on at the school as others were fleeing the country, but, due to the shortage of staff, I took on an extra duties proving that I work well under pressure and do not easily quit. I successfully conveyed objectives and delivered lessons in an international setting, where students from at least 25 nationalities were represented. My greatest achievement at MCC was designing and coordinating a week long political education seminar for the students that centered around the events of the January 25th 2011 Revolution. Healing Grace (Cairo, Egypt) October 2012-July 2013

I accurately and efficiently prepared, edited and formatted grant proposals and vision statement letters to current and prospective donors at this non-profit, child sponsorship organization. I was also tasked with assisting in data entry, translation, transcription and report writing.American Star Travel International (Cairo, Egypt) September 2009-June 2010I started at ASTI during the 2009 Operation Bright Star, a biannual, joint-military conference hosted by Egypt and sponsored by the USA. Here, I met and greeted high level military personnel, coordinated deliveries, transportation and tours and prepared minutes at meetings. After Bright Star, I moved to the main branch office, where I provided day to day administrative support, including scheduling, making travel arrangements, preparing for and taking minutes at meetings, maintaining filing systems, responding to requests for information and efficiently maintaining communication among ASTI office, global staff and clientele. I was also tasked with managing the office on a regular basis. Other Work History

Equity Management & Commercial Leasing (Bend, Oregon) January-December 2007I excelled at providing day to day administrative support, including scheduling, preparing paperwork for and conducting meetings, maintaining filing systems and accurately responding to requests for information.Volunteer Work

Village Du Bon Samaritain (Kan Kan, Guinea) July 2010-September 2010 My colleague and I met regularly with the Directors of the after school program to align objectives and function. Together, we coordinated and implemented the summer Drama and Music program for disadvantaged children in the village.