David M.

David M.

Accounting Assistant Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    -- Humanitarian and Community Development Professional

  • Education

    • University of Lubumbashi

      2007 - 2011
      Associate's degree (4 Years) Economics

      Activities and Societies: Sophomore Class President Junior Class Vice-President Represented student body and liaised with school leaders to resolve problems affecting students. Led class cabinets meetings and coordinated students' activities.

    • Eastern Mennonite University

      2013 - 2014
      Bachelor's degree International Business

      Activities and Societies: Steering Committee Member, Department of Business & Economics Brought students views to the Committee, which role was to coordinate operations of the Department of Business and Economics. Including but not limited to the discussion of legislations and policies to implement, curriculum revision, classes progress, improvement plans, revision of vision & mission statement, etc.

  • Experience

    • Gecamines S.A.

      Aug 2009 - Oct 2009
      Accounting Assistant Intern

      Supported the accounting team with account payable and receivable, verifying invoices accuracy, balancing general ledger accounts, filing, data entry, etc.

    • Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents

      Dec 2012 - Oct 2015
      Direct Support Professional

      Assisted clinical team in the implementation of short-term treatment plan for children and adolescents receiving acute mental healthcare, with the goal of helping them make developmentally appropriate choices and realize their full potential.

    • Church World Service

      Jul 2016 - Jan 2019

      Administered the refugee employment and Matching Grant programs, including employment readiness training, job search and placement assistance for over 250 refugee clients annually. Administered the Reception and Placement program, supporting newly resettled refugees to make a new home in the U.S, by providing case management and accompanying services leading to their self-sufficiency and successful integration

      • Employment Specialist

        Aug 2017 - Jan 2019
      • Case Manager

        Jul 2016 - Jan 2019
    • Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area

      Feb 2019 - Jul 2022
      Virginia Director

      Provided strategic leadership and oversight of programs for the Northern Virginia region, leading to the successful resettlement and integration of up to 2,000 refugees and ORR eligible populations annually.

    • Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority

      Oct 2022 - now
      Western Virginia Continuum of Care Coordinator

      Represents the Western Virginia Continuum of Care (CoC) within seven jurisdictions across the Shenandoah Valley, providing leadership and coordination to advance the federal and local goal of ending homelessness

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Initiating and Planning Projects

      Coursera
      Aug 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Tutor

      Issued by Skyline Literacy on Apr 2014
      Skyline LiteracyAssociated with David M.