Deanna Wilken

Experience

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  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).

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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
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  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.

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  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.

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  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
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  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
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  Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)

  Jul 2021 - now

  Co-Founder & President
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  Amnesty International USA

  Jul 2023 - now

  Nominating Committee - Mid-Atlantic Representative
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  USAID

  Jun 2024 - now

  Administrative Management Services Officer