Hayden A. Rue

Hayden A. Rue Kathmandu, Nepal -- PROFILE Innovative individual with four years of experience in the development sector in Nepal who is adaptable and can achieve outcomes in the most challenging of circumstances. I have developed cross cultural skills that has allowed me to foster connections with individuals from all backgrounds and cultures. Career Objective To gain experience in order to deepen my understanding and knowledge within the development sector. With the objective to work and secure a position working in the global south. With my aim to work for the UN, more specifically, UNICEF or UNDP. Achievements University of Northampton selected representative for an international conference regarding homelessness in New York Selected for the University of Northampton’s Social Innovation Exchange program on marginalized communities Received University of Northampton’s Santander International Student Scholarship award Crowdsourced and fundraised over $15,000 for projects in the USA and Nepal Peace Corps Youth as Resources President. Initiated inaugural basketball camp which had 90+ participants Fluent in Nepali with a deep understanding of sociocultural factors developed through three years of living in Nepal Nominated as a presenter for Western Oregon University Academic Showcase Finalist for Santander Universities Student Impact Award 2019 University of Northampton Basketball Team Captain EDUCATION University of Northampton 2018 — MA International Relations (Merit) — Northampton UK Western Oregon University 2015 — BS Interdisciplinary studies: Biology, Communication — Monmouth OR. USA EXPERIENCE Volunteer— United Nations —Kathmandu Nepal — November 2019 - Present Ensured representation from marginalized communities during selection of volunteers in programs and projects Managed and coordinated volunteers during the implementation of programs Developed internal documents to be used during programs and projects Project Coordinator— Undiscovered Country —Kathmandu Nepal — June 2019 - Present Responsible for the development and implementation of Global Citizen Program in Nepal Lead Nepal program team to conduct project work plans and conduct initiatives at local school Supervision of 20 students and five educators in Nepal while connecting them with five schools in the UK Utilize the UN 17 SDGs to build an online classroom to foster digital literacy and awareness of the UN • Develop and promote cultural awareness and understanding within the students in Nepal and the UK Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist — SeedTree —Kathmandu Nepal — August 2019 - Present Monitoring and evaluation of rural based initiatives Communicate with beneficiaries to develop feedback loop to adapt program to community needs • Submit timely narrative and financial progress reports of programs and stakeholders • Evaluate programs to devise mechanisms to better utilize resources and funds in community initiatives Changemaker Ambassador — Northampton University—Northampton UK — Oct 2018 – July 2019 Promoted and encouraged student engagement in social change on and off campus Participated in think tanks to develop and implement new innovative programs and projects Worked with school groups to promote an interest in obtaining a higher education degree • Communicated with staff, societies, clubs and students to implement student led initiatives Nepal Peacebuilding Initiative Policy and Advocacy Coordinator — Kathmandu Nepal — Aug - Oct 2018 Advocated and championed human rights within the political sphere as well as community members Wrote project proposals and applied for grants – Received Funding from German Embassy in Kathmandu Wrote grant that was subsequently awarded Usd $10,000 from the German embassy • Developed and edited organizational documents for submission to partners and Nepali Government KOSHISH Mental Health Documentation and Fundraising — Kathmandu Nepal— Feb - Aug 2018 • Developed and edited organizational documents for submission to partners and Nepali Government • Participated in development of concept notes and writing of grants for potential project development • Engaged in therapeutic activities at KOSHISH's rehabilitation home with beneficiaries Peace Corps Food Security Volunteer (PCV) — Syangja Nepal— 2016 - 2018 • Focused on and ensured gender and social inclusion in all activities conducted • Identified and developed new relationships with government and non-government stakeholders in community • Trained over 300+ Nepalis on Macadamia tree planting, cultivation and harvesting • Increased the nutritional value of 50 households with children under the age of five • Effectively developed projects in collaboration with community members to suit their needs and desires • Conducted monthly evaluations of projects and participants to effectively monitor success and progress City of Independence Community Outreach and Development Internship — July-September 2015 • Project Manager in development and installation of community 15-hole disc golf course Communicated with government officials for approval of installation of course in city park Published news articles in both Monmouth OR and Independence Or city newsletters to raise awareness • Hosted inaugural City of Independence Disc Golf tournament with 72 participants • Fundraised over USD $10,000 for the implementation of community disc golf course Western Oregon University Campus Garden Internship — March - June 2015 • Managed and designed newly constructed campus garden, including participation in one growing season • Community outreach in gathering sponsorship and support for the garden - $7000 USD in kind raised • Educated and led student volunteers in various agriculture techniques • Nominated to partake in the Academic Excellence Showcase as a Presenter at Western Oregon University Peer Lead Team Leader Biology, Biology Department Western Oregon University —- • Led group of students in studies of environment, land management, Conservation, and biodiversity • Developed educational material to use in classroom and assist students learning methods • Effectively communicated with professors in determining key focus areas for myself to educate students in References: Moon Gurung, United Nations, Kathmandu Nepal-, - Kate Robinson, University of Northampton, Northampton UK-, - Brian Roth, Seed Tree, Maine, USA/ Kathmandu, Nepal-, -