Danielle Carlino

• Assisted in conducting preliminary research on local governance structures, community planning processes, and commodities management in preparation for a USAID Madagascar Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA)
• Assisted in vetting local accommodations and translation services in preparation for a theory of change workshop
• Created comprehensive context analysis documentation detailing technical specifications drawing from research conducted, technical expertise, country-specific knowledge, and professional network.

• Responsible for writing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports highlighting project achievements, challenges and next steps
• Designed, structured, wrote and edited annual project workplans
• Organized materials and completed writing assignments according to USAID standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
• Reviewed, revised, translated, proofread and edited various informational documents prepared by others to improve readability and attention to detail.
• Reviewed relevant project documents, developed detailed report outlines, and conducted and transcribed multiple interviews amongst a wide range of team members to gather, compile, and verify accuracy, relevancy and usability of technical content and quantitative data for report writing

• Reviewed relevant project documents, developed a detailed report outline, and conducted and transcribed multiple interviews amongst a wide range of team members in order to identify and compile accurate and relevant information for report writing

• Synthesized and translated findings to draft a quarterly report for the period of January-March 2021 for the USAID Mikajy project to assess project achievements, impacts, and challenges

• Translated documents from French to English when necessary

• Fulfilled short-term teaching assignments across all subject areas, successfully teaching students of varied academic/age levels (K-5) and diverse cultural backgrounds

• Filled in for permanent teachers at a moments notice while effectively adhering to lesson plans, keeping students motivated, engaged, and focused

• Assessed social & environmental viability and impact of potential development projects in order to make informed decisions

• Worked directly with potentially impacted communities in order to assess their needs and ensure successful implementation and sustainability of project goals

• Managed schedules, organized office functions, and oversaw daily operations of office with 15 employees

• Coordinated, supervised, and supported administrative and operational related functions

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook

• Provided training and education to improve secondary school teaching practices, increasing English comprehension among students and community members.

• Managed, conducted, and assisted in multiple educational training programs for schoolteachers regarding student-centered teaching practices.

• Facilitated the establishment, development, and management of a public library through the creation of a community-led committee, book and computer donations, and collaboration with local donors for sustainable funding.

• Submitting quarterly progress reports to headquarters.

• Served as representative for one of 22 regions in Madagascar on the Volunteer Advisory Council, which aims at creating and improving channels of communication throughout the Peace Corps administration.

• Collaborated with local counterparts, NGOs, and USAID projects to increase awareness of specific health-related topics, such as malaria, family planning, sexual education, and gender equality.

• Starbucks Corporation

• Gabriel’s Gate Restaurant

• ChinChin Restaurant

• Assisted with multiple accounting/bookkeeping functions in a 1,000 person international architectural firm.