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Development and fundraising professional with 8 years experience in international resource mobilization, currently Program Officer at a UN Agency in Paris, seeks challenging opportunity in Mexico. |
 Contact Erin Chemery
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Area of Expertise: |
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Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
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Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
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Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
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Professional Experience: |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010 – Present
The United Nations – UNESCO
Paris, France
Program Development and Financial Operations Officer
Fundraising Growth Strategy & Resource Mobilization
- Instrumental in sourcing funding for the non-core project operations, its publication, and an enhanced communications strategy by developing a budget model and providing funding analysis for private sector strategic partners and bilateral donors.
- Responsible for resource mobilization; identification of donors, the design and creation of funding proposals, negotiation of agreements, and follow-up bi-annual donor management and financial reports.
Finance & Management
- Manage the $125M budget and reporting for ED Sector Executives and provide financial analysis.
- Provide Risk Management analysis for the Sector through contract and commitment evaluation.
- Identified $600,000 in cost savings through the implementation of more efficient publishing activities.
- Operationally manage a team of 21 staff including administration of human resources and recruitment
Marketing & Communications
- Lead efforts to enhance communications and marketing initiatives through fundraising via strategic partnerships, and bilateral and private funding.
- Manage launch activity and mobilize funding in over 60 field offices and partner countries to extend the impact and messaging of the project.
2007 - 2008
DMI Music & Media Solutions
Los Angeles, CA
Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, Account Executive
Growth Strategy & Business Development
- Identified business development opportunities and created related pitch presentations; assisted in driving $1.4 million in agency revenue through new client and partner business.
- Expanded relationships with the industry by communicating program opportunities available through our clients to artist management, record label project managers and various industry executives; drove partnership opportunities and new revenue streams for the agency.
Project Management & Sourcing Strategic Partnerships
- Directed a $1.2M album project that included the development and execution of a marketing and digital media plan, sourcing non-traditional commercial partnerships, and the coordination of an international team of over 40 people. This album won multiple Grammy Awards and it was successfully released in the absence of any major record label support. It sold 800% of the artist’s previous two albums combined.
- Managed program planning and client accounts including developing budgets, leading cross-functional brainstorms, and directing marketing activity and execution of music program initiatives.
Strategy Development & Execution
- Developed branding strategies, marketing plans, and promotional programs for membership organization and consumer goods clients; oversaw the creation of exclusive, digital music programs to drive consumer engagement and refine brand positioning.
2004 - 2007
EMI Gro
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Education: |
2009
INSEAD
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)- France/Singapore
2000 - 2004
Belmont University
Bachelors of Business Admin. - Nashville, TN USA
- President of the elected Student Advisory Board to the Dean
- Concentration on the Media Industry and Intellectual Property issues
- Completed seven internships between Nashville and Los Angeles
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Available for: |
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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