MARALYNE NARAYAN | Freelancer Resume

MARALYNE NARAYAN 1-165 Parkside Dr. ▫ Toronto, Ontario ▫ M6R 2Y8▫- ▫- Education Master of Arts: Global Studies and Development | Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario 2011 Major Research Paper: Transnational Agencies and the Empower Foundation Bachelors of Social Sciences with Honours | University of Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario 2009- International Development and Globalization Summary of Skills Advanced skills with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)  Experience with SPSS  Exceptional time management and organizational skills  Experienced researcher  Team player with superior interpersonal skills  Excellent oral and written communication skills  A love of learning  Ability to identify, assess and solve problems/issues independently and proactively  Strong sense of integrity and professionalism Work Experience Development Manager | CAMFED Toronto | November 2019 – Present Research • Contribute to the development of new proposals to potential partners, collaborate with colleagues internationally and across functions and supports the team effort to ensure alignment between project implementation and contracts, and submit high quality reports to partners, respond to queries regarding partnership management, program implementation, and risk mitigation. Build CAMFED’s knowledge base and expertise regarding key priorities and development trends and reflect that learning with colleagues and in reports and proposals. Management • Support strong relationships with major partners by remaining informed of global development priorities and agendas, and by communicating learning and innovation from CAMFED’s programs in Africa. Currently an active coach in the role of manager for other members of the Development Team while supporting the coordination of youth engagement activities. Leadership • Represent CAMFED Canada at meetings and events when required. Development and Administration Officer| CAMFED Toronto | October 2017 – November 2019 Research • Provided support for analyzing trends to inform fundraising activities, maintained meticulous donor and financial records for review, proposals and campaigns. Administration • Processed all CAMFED Canada individual donations, monitored communications and financial processes, and acted as first point of contact for office and individual donors. Leadership • Performed office management duties to ensure that CAMFED Canada ran smoothly and cost effectively, effectively took minutes, and engaged on meetings to support fundraising and grant goals. Field Researcher | ALPHA Education Toronto | June 2017- August 2017 Research • Created research tools in collaboration with ALPHA team, including interview questions, reflection journal questions, focus groups for students, age 16-19 to assess the success and challenges of critical pedagogy in a summer camp. Field work • Conducted interviews both in one on one sessions and in focus group style meetings with 15 students, teachers, stakeholders, and project staff. Engaged participants in creative activities to expand the interview experience. Engaged students through participation interview sessions and observed them during camp activities. Writing & Communication • Presented findings in meetings during office discussions. Completed a paper as a final evaluation of the organisation’s project work. . MARALYNE NARAYAN 1-165 Parkside Dr. ▫ Toronto, Ontario ▫ M6R 2Y8▫- ▫- Technical Research and Evaluation Assistant | ChildLinK Guyana Guyana | March 2016 - April 2016 Research • Created research tools in collaboration with local organisation, including surveys, interview questions, focus group plans for teachers, students, age 12-16 and parents to assess the success and challenges of a yearlong project. Field work • Conducted interviews both in one on one sessions and in focus group style meetings with over 500 students, teachers, stakeholders, parents and project staff. Engaged participants in creative activities to expand the interview experience. Traveled to different Guyanese regions to conduct this research Writing & Communication • Presented findings frequently in skype meetings and in person during office discussions. Completed a 30 page paper as a final evaluation of the organisation’s project work. Communications Intern | QUEST Ottawa, Ontario |June 2014 - December 2014 Writing & Communications • Prepared position papers and articles that advanced the work being done by QUEST, including by the Director and Manager, Research & Education. Wrote reports on past projects, web content, and media releases, and design multimedia presentations that reinforced QUEST’s key messaging. Community Education • Engaged and corresponded with the QUEST network, including provincial caucuses, Subscribers, the Board of Directors and others as needed. Writing for events • Supported the organization and management of events, such as workshops, roundtables, with high profile speakers and QUESTtalks (workshops) with industry specific attendees, including building programs, helping with fundraising, securing attendance, and drafting agendas and summary notes. Teaching Assistant, Global Studies Department | Queen’s University Ottawa, Ontario | September 2010 - April 2011 Organisation of Tutorials • Organized material, facilitated two weekly tutorials of 25 students each, developed marking strategies and marked midterms as well as finals for First year international development course at Queen’s University Interpersonal skills • Provided one-on-one meetings with students to master essay writing and research skills at an undergrad level • Led discussions on relevant contemporary global issues in relation to development theories • Created a culture of respect within the discussion groups and during office hours allowing students to feel comfortable to discuss controversial topics in class Volunteer Experience Youth Ambassador | Youth Challenge International Lusignan, Guyana | June 2013 - July 2013 Raised $4,000.00 using social media, direct letter writing and online advertising to fund stay. Designed and ran workshops on gender, respect, HIV and sexual health, and on teaching engagement strategies. Wrote a final report for Youth Challenge, reported on experiences at events in New York and Canada. Contributing Author | Discourse Magazine Ottawa, Ontario | August 2012 - January 2013 Proposed and researched topics from Asia such as Indian mass weddings, Chinese economies of water and others of interest to readers • Wrote bi-weekly articles of over 700 words each for readership of- people • Worked with publisher and editor to research and write the most effective articles for an academic audience References Available upon request .