Marcia Holt

Experience

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  Haverford Recreational Department

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2016

  Camp Instructor (Social Learning)

  Recreational Center of Haverford Township.Organized Educational and Social Activities for children that provided a safe and friendly environment from which the children could learn and build social connections.

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  Au Pair

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Personal Assistant & Project Management

  Created and managed a comprehensive schedule for children six to thirteen that allowed them to optimize their time to accomplish their duties and after school activities. Managed all project work required from family including organization of group social activities. ● This included liaising with events staff and partners for the event, drafting concept notes, invitations and meeting agendas, identifying and corresponding with parents, event personnel and co-hosts, preparing participants list, and chairing meetings.● Encouraged the use of English during the children's daily activities, resulting in the retainment and incorporation of basic phrases and words into the children vernacular. Show less

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  École de Guerre

  Apr 2018 - May 2018

  UNICEF Simulated Representative (International Law - Humanitarian Actor)

  Active participant in Military Simulation of War. Advised Cimics on humanitarian rights law and humanitarian law. Drafted concept notes, invitations and meeting agendas. Identified and corresponded with speakers, prepared participants list, and chaired meetings.• Supported travel and other logistical arrangements.● Writing and editing of documentation. Prioritization of multiple tasks.● Multicultural environment. Demonstrated sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender.

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  The Hague Practicum

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2018

  International Law Practicum (Scholar / Internship)

  Shadowed Prosecutors, Special Advisors, Chemical Prohibition Specialists, Ph.D. Consultants and judges from international organizations. Learned about how they operate in within domestic and international law.Organizations:ICC ( International Criminal Court)ICTY (International Criminal Tribunal for the former YugoslaviaEuropol (The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation)STL ( Special Tribunal for Lebanon)Visiting from ICJ (International Criminal Court of Justice)• Gained knowledge of strong networks within international and UN institutions and policymaking, as well as of the broader think-tank/policy development system globally. • Research completed in including publications reporting on peacekeeping, security, global development, and/or public policy.• Independent and team project work. • Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines. Show less

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  The Salvation Army

  May 2019 - Jan 2021

  Member of nine-person team of Resident Advisors. Program serviced human trafficking residents. Policies implementing social responsibility to victims of human trafficking.• Spearheaded policy re-write of curfew misuse, attendance/no-show and overnight policy, participation nonengagement, preliminary discharge policy. Participated in re-writes of substance abuse, absentee, non-participation policy, contract nonadherence, analysis and commentaries on additional house policies.• Assist in developing future purpose and direction of strategic engagements.• Informed on various sister programs that provided legal help and aid for clients/victims to apply for asylum and additional services.• Coordinate with the other department on the dissemination of policies. Policy research.• Other occasional research tasks as determined by house management and director assistant.• Coordinate with clients to request time to speak to social workers, house and case management, regarding legal advice, doctor and psychologist visit appointments. • Completing all-new day reporting and gathering of statistical information as required and entering into ETO.• Observe client behaviors that could trigger for their trauma. • Observe residences conduct to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all.• Document behavior, conduct, emergency situations, and visitations from outside individuals in house report. Planning and coordination. Show less

  • Policy Analyst & Sr. Advisor (Milieu Worker)

    May 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Policy Analyst & Resident Advisor

    May 2019 - Oct 2019
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  Because Organization Corp.

  Dec 2021 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  - Established and developed a reputable non-profit organization dedicated to combating human trafficking, emphasizing a victim-centered approach, and ensuring the organization's mission aligns with international human rights standards.-Spearheaded the development of three large organization projects. Thus, increasing accessibility and victim services for human trafficking victims across the country.-Led fundraising efforts that exceeded initial targets, ensuring sustainable operations.-Initiated and fostered strategic outreach to various stakeholders.-Designed and implemented a comprehensive trauma-informed programing and policies setting a high standard for empathetic and effective survivor support services.-Guided the organization through its inaugural year, maintaining a strong vision and strategic direction, leading to significant growth and recognition in the anti-human trafficking field.-Securing grant funding supporting organizational mission and increasing brand recognition. Show less