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Cynthia Mungo Shey
Agricutural Economist
Berlin
Summary
Organized and dependable person, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Anti-Black Racism Expert
Initiative Perspektivwechsel e.V.
Berlin
03.2022 - Current
- Have conducted more than 10 Anti-Black Racism Workshops for over 200 Pupils in schools.
- Have conducted over 6 Teacher In-Service Training Workshops on Anti-Black Racism, training about 100 teachers.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while facilitating workshops.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support, feedback and guidance.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Facilitated group sessions and learning discussions to further objectives.
- Helped pupils/students build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to pupils/students.
- Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
Administrative Support Officer
Evangelisches Werk für Diakonie und Entwicklung e. V. (EWDE)
Berlin
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared and revised about 10 presentations, standard forms, and training materials.
- Conducted research activities.
- Assisted in organizing 2 workshops.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, and reporting.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Delivered services to scholarship holder's locations within specific timeframes.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
- Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.
- Proofread and edited about 8 documents for accuracy and grammar.
Mentor Volunteer
Brot für die Welt
Berlin
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Accompanied 48 volunteers during visits to authorities and administrative offices.
- Supported during arrival of volunteers in groups of 6.
- Served as contact person for questions and emergencies.
- Organized leisure activities and meetings among South-North volunteers.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through volunteer activities.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring volunteers.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing Volunteers with much-needed services.
- Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Provided IT support by setting up phones and other necessary technology.
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteers and events.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting volunteer year.
- Assisted with special events and programs
Assistant Project Development Officer(Student Work
YAPU Solutions GmbH
Berlin
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Monitored project schedules and deadlines for each project task while reporting potential delays to project manager.
- Collaborated with project managers to review project progress and plan new business development initiatives.
- Filed all project documents in appropriate database for documentation purposes and future availability.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Conducted research and identified funding opportunities to finance start-up business.
- Prepared 12 weekly reports.
- Documented and filed information.
- Assisted in office management
Volunteer Services Officer
Brot für die Welt - Estaruppin
Neuruppin
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Delivered 2 community presentations to educate about programs and services offered by organization and inform general public on how to volunteer.
- Uncovered opportunities for program improvement by soliciting staff feedback and evaluating performance.
- Developed volunteer handbooks and guidelines for volunteers.
- Held volunteer seminars and training sessions to promote solidarity between volunteers and understanding of mission and goals of organization.
- Coordinated team-building activities and celebratory events.
- Reviewed work and presented at quarterly volunteers meetings.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
Chief of Missions/Community Facilitator
Cameroon Association for Rural Development
Bamenda
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, authorities and program workers to provide best possible participatory diagnosis.
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement in 0ver 20 communities.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented local solutions in over 20 communities.
- Planned and facilitated over 25 community workshops in accordance with UNDP guidelines, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Transcribed data and organized spreadsheets to record planned actions.
- Interviewed members of specific populations to understand and document issues.
- Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.
- Identified community organizations and leaders to establish and nurture relationships to help build awareness and win reforms for public.
- Collaborated with local government leaders to promote participation and initiatives.
- Generated reports to evaluate program success and make modifications.
- Wrote and distributed informational papers, gave out representative contact information and educated community members about specific issues.
- Built strong bonds with local cultural organizations by respecting unique differences and specific societal norms.
- Conducted meetings with clergy, community leaders and organizational ally leadership.
- Led staff development meetings to organize volunteers and members toward unified goals.
- Monitored and evaluated locally implemented projects.
- Streamlined company processes and procedures while enhancing community members satisfaction.
- Supported business growth through strategic planning and process development.
- Represented organization at conferences and events.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
Controller/Field Interviewer
National Institute of Statistics
Bamenda
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of field work
- Used CSPRO 6 software for data entry and data analysis.
- Supervised cartography activities.
- Negotiated lodging and access points in various communities.
- Established and distributed work plans.
- Set up meetings with key stakeholders.
- Trained and coached new recruiters to improve individual's interviewing capabilities.
- Communicated with authorities to deliver feedback on candidate's performance in each interview stage.
- Led and coordinated team of 5 people.
- Wrote end-of-project reports.
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess livelihood.
- Adapted interview style to suit needs of position and candidate.
- Assisted in coordination of on-site interviews, managing schedule to stay organized.
- Analyzed and evaluated data, identifying trends.
- Coded data from participant interviews.
Administrative Assistant
JSF Polytechnic
Bomaka - Buea
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled weekly office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Answered about 10 calls on average daily, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for Director.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record student data.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with students and staff, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Performed research to collect and record school data.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Assistant Program Coordinator
African Dream
Bamenda
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Implemented practices and policies to keep staff members on task and prioritize duties.
- Prepared paperwork and assisted with clerical duties such as answering phones, data entry input and responding to emails.
- Organized meetings and scheduled events.
- Supported planning and coordination of 6 Business classes and associated activities.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Provided technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
- Coordinated program logistics to keep all relevant materials and equipment available and in good condition.
- Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.
- Developed program marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants.
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Assisted with about 3 grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term.
Internship Student
Bamenda Police Cooperative credit union (BAPCCULL)
Bamenda
08.2012 - 09.2012
- Interacted with averagely 25 customers in-person, daily, to provide information.
- Communicated effectively with clients and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements.
- Reported back to supervisor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.
- Participated in 2 workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.
- Supported with creating institution marketing materials to promote services.
Education
Master of Science - Agricultural Economics
10.2019 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Economics
10.2010 - 10.2013
Skills
Research
English
German
French
Teamwork
Data entry
Microsoft office
Interpersonal
Interests
Reading
Travelling
Walking
Adventures
Timeline
Administrative Support Officer - Evangelisches Werk für Diakonie und Entwicklung e. V. (EWDE)
09.2022 - 02.2023
Anti-Black Racism Expert - Initiative Perspektivwechsel e.V.
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Project Development Officer(Student Work - YAPU Solutions GmbH
08.2021 - 12.2021
Mentor Volunteer - Brot für die Welt
07.2021 - 10.2022
Humboldt University of Berlin - Master of Science, Agricultural Economics
10.2019 - 04.2023
Volunteer Services Officer - Brot für die Welt - Estaruppin
08.2018 - 09.2019
Chief of Missions/Community Facilitator - Cameroon Association for Rural Development
04.2017 - 06.2018
Controller/Field Interviewer - National Institute of Statistics
09.2016 - 01.2017
Administrative Assistant - JSF Polytechnic
01.2016 - 04.2016
Assistant Program Coordinator - African Dream
07.2014 - 07.2015
Internship Student - Bamenda Police Cooperative credit union (BAPCCULL)
08.2012 - 09.2012
University of Buea, Cameroon - Bachelor of Science, Economics
10.2010 - 10.2013