Mikah Barrueta Sacksteder

Experience

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  Otterbein University

  Sept 2012 - Jan 2016

  Laboratory Assistant

  • Monitored Biology, Microbiology, Ecology and Genetics laboratory implementation • Oversaw laboratory procedures including Polymerase chain reaction, running gels, Western and Northern blotting.

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  Pro Health Care Services

  Apr 2014 - May 2015

  Home Health Aide

  • Administered everyday care for a seven-year-old boy with autism• Implemented programs for the development of social skills, grammar, and general educationams.

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  National Science Foundation

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Summer Intern

  • Collected and analyze statistics and numerical data regarding minorities in scientific research• Managed confidential information on a daily basis• Presented research at the end of term to NSF board

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  Otterbein University Office of Development

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Administrative Assistant

  • Managed important and confidential paperwork regarding school donors• Provided high level strategic and logistical support to Development Officers • Maintained and updated donor records• Customized expense reports, travel itineraries and meeting schedules• Conducted outreach to Alumni via email and phone

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  Peace Corps

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  Community Health Educator

  • Administered Public Health education, in Khmer language, to community members concerning:Hygiene and sanitation, antenatal care, nutrition and reproductive health. • Identified community’s concerns using multiple monitoring and evaluation tools • Completed two grants to improve hygiene and sanitation practices in the community• Implemented a workshop improving menstrual health and hygiene for 50 female students• Led a teaching of trainers to improve hand washing practices in rural health center• Taught English language from grades seven to nine for over 250 hours Show less

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  Equality Now

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2022

  Executive Assistant to the Global Executive Director

  *Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Global Executive Director including: managing an extremely active calendar; completing expense reports; composing and preparing confidential correspondence; arranging complex travel plans, itineraries and agendas; and compiling documents for meetings.*Supports organizational and internal policy development and implementation on behalf of the Global Executive Director.*Provides leadership in administration of new employee orientation and onboarding, development and training logistics.*Serves as the Global Executive Director's administrative liaison to the Board of Directors.*Organizes and coordinates quarterly virtual Board committee meetings, as well as an annual in-person meeting of all Board Directors.*Assists in coordinating the agenda for executive and leadership bi-weekly Executive team meetings and all-staff meetings.*Edits external documents including but not limited to; grants, donor acknowledgement letters, agendas, meeting packets, etc. Show less

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  Proteus Fund

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2025

  Manager of the Executive Office and Board Liaison

  *Meticulously plans and coordinates the President and CEO’s complex internal and external schedule and manages time-sensitive deadlines.*Expertly coordinates both virtual and in-person Board meetings, including all meeting logistics and related travel and accommodations. Works with the President, senior program and C-Suite leadership; and Board Executive Committee members to assist in preparing Board meeting agenda, materials and related responsibilities.* Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the President and CEO’s office and internal departments and programs in ways that consistently maintain credibility, trust and discretion with senior management, program staff, and others. * Works with Board Committee Chairs and the President to determine the need for and schedule Committee meetings. Directly staffs the Executive and Joint Governance Committees and works with the CFO on similar responsibilities for the Joint Finance and Audit Committees.*Project manages special projects for the Executive Office. Including the creation of specific timelines, monitoring progress, and maintaining communications with all stakeholders throughout Show less

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  American Express

  Jan 2025 - now

  Executive Assistant

  Executive Assistant in the Global Infrastructure Department