ALEXANDRA MACPHEE--
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
September 2012-Present
Foundation for Sustainable Development, Tola, Rivas, Nicaragua
International Programs Coordinator – FSD Tola
FSD is an NGO based in San Francisco, California with 10 international offices
• Provide counsel and support to foreign volunteers in a cross cultural setting
o To date, coordinated placements for 19 (9 week +) volunteers with partner
organizations and host families
o To date, organization of 7 service trips for professionals & students
• Project planning and implementation with community organizations
• Training & capacity building activities for community partners and volunteers
• Monitoring & evaluation activities and reporting to San Francisco Office
• Communications work, such as newsletter writing, website updates, donor reports
September 2011-September 2012
Fundación Adelante, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
International Development Coordinator
The Adelante Foundation of Honduras is a microfinance NGO
• Responsible for fieldwork in order to bolster materials used in fundraising
o Interviewed over 150 clients in 8 Honduran departments
• Writing content & selection of images for new website
• Wrote content and managed marketing communications, such as blog,
newsletters, facebook, twitter, etc.
• Grant writing & research, donor management
o Garnered new grant award for $10,000 during post
June 2010-July 2011
La Mariposa Spanish School, La Concepción, Masaya, Nicaragua
Intern in Community Development
The Mariposa is a non-profit Spanish School;
• Managed community projects, including two library projects, reading corner,
daycare facility, reforestation brigades, infrastructure project, and others
• Coordinated over 50 individual volunteers in service work & host family
placements, as well managed group placements
• Developed communication materials, such as blog, info packets & website
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May 2009-August 2009
Quetzaltrekkers, Leon, Leon, Nicaragua
Volunteer
Quetzaltrekkers is a non-profit tour operator
• Guided treks to the volcanoes around Leon, ensuring the well being of clients
• Assisted with agency management, such as bookkeeping, sales & marketing
August 2008-May 2010
Spa Savanna, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Front Desk Manager
• Managed the front desk of a luxury day spa; duties included as administration,
reception & concierge
EDUCATION
September 2004-December 2009
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Honors B.A. International Development Studies with Minor in Political Science
September 2007 – December 2010
Spanish language preparation, various locations
• 1 year beginner’s Spanish at McGill University (2007-08)
• 50 hours private tutoring in Leon, Nicaragua (2009)
• YMCA International Language School (2009-10), completion of levels
• 50 hours classes at La Mariposa Spanish School, Nicaragua (2010-11)
September 2000-June 2004
Lisgar Collegiate Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
• High School Diploma (Ontario Scholar)
September 2003 to January 2004
Canadian College in Italy
• High school semester abroad in Italy
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Excellent research, writing & analysis skills
Knowledge of asset-based development & participatory research methods
Languages: English (native), Spanish (fluent)
Competent in Microsoft Office, Wordpress, Constant Contact & others
Exceptional organizational capacity & interpersonal skills
5+ years practical experience in Central America
Born in the Netherlands and raised in a Canadian diplomatic family (lived abroad
in the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy)
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