Deanna Wilken

Deanna Wilken

Digital Media Planner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations & Program Management Expert | Human Rights Advocate & Researcher | Editor

  • Education

    • University of Nottingham

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      Master’s Degree International Relations
    • University of California, Los Angeles

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      Bachelor’s Degree Sociology, Political Science
    • UNSW

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      Sociology, Political Science

      Semester abroad

  • Experience

    • Moxie

      Jul 2010 - Dec 2012
      Digital Media Planner

      • Developed, implemented, and monitored 30+ digital marketing campaigns for Fox Home Entertainment; optimized based on performance of projects, reallocating assets where needed.• Received awards for Best Digital Campaign (2011) and Best Use of Digital: Creative and Execution (2012).

    • Anuban Lopburi School

      Feb 2013 - Oct 2013
      Instructor

      • Instructed 90+ students in English as a Second Language (ESL).• Offered independent, free ESL classes to adults in the community.• Accomplished a 99% success rate in students passing their grade level exams.

    • EF English First

      Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
      Instructor

      • Worked with students aged 3-18 in developing and honing their English language skills to meet country education standards.• Accomplished a 100% success rate in students passing their grade level exams.

    • Self-employed

      Nov 2015 - now
      Editor

      • Assist organizations and individuals by reviewing and fact-checking written content such as articles, blog posts, manuscripts, and academic essays.• Ensure excellent readability by correcting any grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors and provide feedback on overall content.

    • Project Cyma

      Mar 2016 - Oct 2016
      Research Analyst

      • Conducted research on human rights issues pertaining to Boko Haram in Nigeria.• Wrote and published articles on various topics surrounding Boko Haram’s activity in western Africa, including human trafficking and terrorism.

    • Los Angeles Parks Foundation

      Mar 2016 - Sept 2018

      • Directly managed $10+ million in accounts annually and general correspondences for 6,500+ donors and external stakeholders.• Served as liaison for the Executive Director at various public meetings and events.• Produced original content for the LA Parks website, social media, and monthly electronic newsletters.

      • Program Accounts + Communications Manager

        Feb 2017 - Sept 2018
      • Communications Associate

        Mar 2016 - Feb 2017
    • Project Trafficked

      Mar 2017 - Jul 2021
      Executive Director

      • Assisted Board of Directors in developing core strategic plan and SOPs to ensure smooth functioning of the organization and improve outreach to survivors of human trafficking.• Produced annual budgets and projections; reviewed and submitted appropriate tax forms including 990s. • Led program initiatives to cultivate awareness and provided employment and legal services resources for 500+ survivors of human trafficking.

    • Ntrepid LLC

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Research Analyst

      • Conducted open-source research, analysis reporting, and managed/developed a team of three on various international and domestic investigative topics.• Oversaw project team of 24 interns tasked with completing 20 research case submissions in 30 days.• Developed 14 independent case studies with 10 being selected for publication on both the company and external websites.

    • Genocide Watch

      Jan 2020 - Nov 2021

      • Developed organization’s core ethics and personnel policy manual; led recruitment efforts, including writing job descriptions, conducting interviews, onboarding, training new personnel, and off boarding.• Supervised 30+ staff and volunteers; reviewed and edited 28 Timestreams and 40+ written reports; self-published 8 independent Timestream projects.• Led communications team in producing original written content for website and social media platforms; developed and managed donor database; fundraising outreach. Show less

      • Chief Program Officer

        Oct 2020 - Nov 2021
      • Senior Program Director

        May 2020 - Oct 2020
      • Senior Research and Program Analyst

        Jan 2020 - May 2020
    • Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition International

      Oct 2020 - Nov 2022

      • Developed and implemented organizational strategic plan and standard operating procedures; managed TASSC’s $1.6+ million budget and financial plans; oversaw execution of annual audits and facilitated contracts with over 30 vendors.• Fostered relationships with 4,000+ existing donors and outreach to prospective donors; assisted with grant proposals for 20+ federal government, local government, and foundation funding opportunities; communicated with 50+ organizations, government agencies, and key stakeholders to coordinate relief efforts and support for survivors of torture, asylum seekers, and refugees.• Systematized and supervised best practices for human resources administration for 26 staff, interns, and volunteers, including recruiting, job posting, onboarding, training, annual reviews, and off boarding. Show less

      • Operations Manager

        Oct 2020 - Nov 2022
      • Operations Coordinator

        Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
    • Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)

      Jul 2021 - now
      Co-Founder & President
    • Amnesty International USA

      Jul 2023 - now
      Nominating Committee - Mid-Atlantic Representative
    • USAID

      Jun 2024 - now
      Administrative Management Services Officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

      University of Colorado
      Jan 2023
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    • Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

      University of Virginia
      Jan 2020
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    • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making Specialization

      The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
      Mar 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Agile Project Management & Delivery

      Udemy
      Feb 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Social Media Marketing

      Pryor Learning Solutions | Fred Pryor Seminars | CareerTrack
      May 2018
    • Journalism for Social Change

      University of California, Berkeley
      Nov 2015
      View certificate certificate
    • TEFL/TESOL Certificate

      American TESOL Institute
      Jan 2013
    • OSINT Mini

      The Cyber Institute
      May 2022
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Nominating Committee Member, Mid-Atlantic Representative

      Issued by Amnesty International USA on Jul 2023
      Amnesty International USAAssociated with Deanna Wilken
    • Co-Founder & President

      Issued by Human Rights Research Center (HRRC) on Jul 2021
      Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)Associated with Deanna Wilken
    • Founder & Board President

      Issued by Project Trafficked on Mar 2017
      Project TraffickedAssociated with Deanna Wilken
    • Mentor

      Issued by UCLA ONE on Sept 2016
      UCLA ONEAssociated with Deanna Wilken
    • Helpline Advocate and Communications Specialist

      Issued by Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST) on Mar 2016
      Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST)Associated with Deanna Wilken
    • Event Volunteer

      Issued by Human Rights Watch on Sept 2016
      Human Rights WatchAssociated with Deanna Wilken
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Forte Animal Rescue on Jun 2011
      Forte Animal RescueAssociated with Deanna Wilken
    • Youth Coordinator

      Issued by American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles on Jun 2011
      American Red Cross of Greater Los AngelesAssociated with Deanna Wilken