Saran Savane Cisse

 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS •5 years’ experience working with nonprofit organizations •Experience working with USAID officials, familiar with USAID rules and regulations •Languages: French (first language), Dioula •Countries of experience: West African Countries, United Sates PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Global Health Fellows Program II |Public Health Institute, Washington, DC May 2017 – Present Administrative Assistant II •Review and process invoices, reports, memos. •Performs a monthly Credit Cards Reconciliation of four directors using Excel and Pivot table. •Maintains petty cash and reconcile petty cash expenses. •Assist with USAID recruitment and human resource functions (e.g. screening, scheduling, interviewing, evaluating, hiring) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, improving productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget. • Assist with enrollment, orientation and training of new employees •Assist USAID interns and fellows in temporary duty assignment with French translation. •Create policies and procedures documents and research service improvement strategies. •Communicates with building management concerning building maintenance problems and assist office supervisor and managers in issues of office access and security. • Performs general clerical duties to include but not limited to copying, faxing, and mailing. • Maintain schedules and calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange business travel as necessary. Consumer Data Industry Association, Washington, DC August 2016 – May2017 Accounting Assistant • Process daily orders, checks, Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) and credit card payments through Impak software system • Record weekly invoices to generate payable checks using the general ledger syste • Reconcile bank statements, sales report and accounts to the general ledger • Perform monthly accounting/bookkeeping tasks including A/R, A/P, financial reporting, and account reconciliation. Identify discrepancies and work directly with various parties to resolve issues Record monthly journal entries into general ledger • Improve business operations by revising processes, documenting procedures, and investigating alternative tools • Investigate and respond to consumers’ questions related to their accounts, invoices and payment • Assist with preparation of the organization annual financial audit • Provide Administrative support to the accounting department Grameen Foundation, Washington, DC September 2015 – January 2016 Operations Associate Provide a wide range of complex administrative and general support; liaise with active vendors; arrange travel plans and associated paperwork. Answer and direct phone calls, mail and e-mail messages; optimize and maintain filing system(s); purchase and maintain inventory of supplies Planned special events such as Board Meetings, Fundraising, etc. Processed vendor invoices with RFPs, created expense reports and reconciliation through Salesforce and Concur Assist with regular accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, as well as accounting activities. Act as a liaison with Seattle Team and process new hire & benefit paperwork, including the coordination of annual Health Insurance Open Enrollment paperwork. Provided administrative support for the CEO and CFO Assisted Board of Directors with visa requests and travel arrangement Colby-Sawyer College New London NH January 2015- May2015 Operations Consultant, Healthcare Management Senior Capstone Case Study Applied knowledge, skills of basic health science concepts, principles, and techniques Screened operations such as budget analysis, average length of stay, readmissions, patient flow, community outreach Evaluated methods of improvement in healthcare systems Participated in the composition of a strategy plan for Sonoma Valley Hospital in California Investigated expenses and revenues in hospital’s different departments Makomas LLC, Revere MA March 2014- Present Outreach Assistant Advertise product line on social media, edited posters and website Conduct demos, educate customers on the 12 different products Organize and publicized events and programs Coordinate inventory Assist customers and small investors with questions regarding business strategy and marketing plans Quality Health Africa, Laurel MD Summer 2014 Healthcare Management Intern Assisted Vice-President with grant seeking and budget implementation in order to build a new hospital in Ghana Planned and organized fundraising events, health fairs, meetings and conferences Assisted with social media marketing, and advertised programs, events and fairs Updating and maintaining project documentation including project plans, meeting agendas, and other project related information Provided customer service and administrative support Colby-Sawyer College New London NH Fall 2012 French Teacher Assistant Assist Professor preparing classroom materials Teach students French lessons Guide students with homework and projects EDUCATION Bachelors of Science in Healthcare Management, Colby-Sawyer College September 2011- May 2015 Minor in Sociology Healthcare Management Capstone Award Full Scholarship Award Recipient TECHNICAL SKILLS and CERTIFICATIONS UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, COURSERA December 2018- February 2019 HTML Certificate CSS Certificate Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, outlook Other software skills: Concur, Salesforce, ImPak, General Ledger, SQL Teamwork orientated as well as ability to work independently Ability to prioritize, multitask Other Skills Fluent in French Outstanding interpersonal, presentation and customer service skills Detail-orientated Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, Researching, Data Entry Time Management Adaptability