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- 1. Brooke Bauer Brooke@BauerMoody.com Home: +1 815 312 1589 Mobile: +971 (0) 50 830 8356 Nationality USA with permission to work in UK and UAE Executive Summary International NGO director educated to a postgraduate level in public health nutrition, humanitarian response, international development, gender equality, and project development and management in low and middle- income countries. Certified Lactation Consultant. Experience in working in Fragile and Conflict environments, particularly focused on war and terror response. Highly dedicated, flexible, thorough, and detail oriented. Able to build, retain, and engage a large, exceptional staff and skilled in creating inclusive, culturally appropriate, and supportive work environments. Proven record offostering organizational growth both locally and globally. Nine years of international work experience while living abroad resulting in the ability to negotiate multi-cultural, multi-lingual settings with confidence and ease. Passionate about equity in health, international development human rights with an acute interest in: lactation and skilled birth attendance in fragile and conflict states, poverty related diseases, rural and marginalized communities, neglected tropical diseases, community-led, sustainable, and innovative humanitarian response, and women-centered program development focused on the prevention of obstetric violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Education Master of Global Public Health - The University of Leeds 2008 Leeds, United Kingdom Dissertation based on primary research titled: Barriers to Chagas Disease Vector Control in Cochabamba, Bolivia- improving vector control programs by focusing on culture, society and access to eliminate vectoral transmission. BSc Sociology with Geography - The University of Plymouth 2007 Plymouth, United Kingdom Dissertation based on primary research titled: The Spirit Within- Examining the Maasai womans social status through local pregnancy practices and beliefs Awards The University of Leeds Nuffield Center for Health and International Development 2009 Ruth Griffin Award Awarded for outstanding social contribution to the schoolandcommunity The University of Plymouth School of Law and Social Science 2007 The Brendan Herron Memorial Dissertation Award Awarded for the highest marks on a dissertation within the School of Law and SocialScience
- 2. Brooke Bauer Volunteer Experience International Cesarean Awareness Network | USA and Web-based International Coordinator May 2015 Present Responsible for hiring, training, managing, and supporting over 75 volunteer staff in 32 chapters in 14 countries as they provide care and support for mothers and infants; responsible for leading the organization through periods of substantial growth and transitions internationally; provide leadership and support through blogs, social media, email, and various online face to face platforms Trello and Google Apps; consults chapters in areas of publicity, advertising, fundraising, and program planning; responsible for chapter reports, membership dues, budget management, and regional monitoring and evaluation; track chapter monthly reports; acts as liaison between international chapters, board members, donors, and affiliates Americas Camp | Lennox, MA, USA Girls Unit Leader August 2005 August 2011 Successfully guided and supported 55 staff and volunteers from around the globe as they supported children who lost parent(s) in the 9/11 terror attacks Centro de Salud Pacata | Cochabamba, Bolivia Health Center Staff Volunteer April 2009 June 2009 Worked alongside health center staff and assisted in daily tasks within the center and presented workshops on Chagas disease, vaccination, nutrition, sexual health, and other health promotion and disease prevention activities Global Volunteer Network | Saikeri, Kenya HIV/AIDS Tester and Counselor May 2007 August 2007 Educated and counseled Maasai communities, schools, groups and individuals on HIV prevention and awareness alongside local health center staff; administered and interpreted rapid HIV tests; with community elders and key community leaders developed a mother and infant program and maternity unit within the local health center; developed comprehensive fundraising strategies involving grants, corporate contributions, and individual donor programs and raised funds through blogs, social media, and newsletters; managed project logistics including cold chain development and the organization of donations and supplies
- 3. Brooke Bauer Employment Nurture Project International | Iowa, United States Founder and CEO January 2016 Present Single handedly established an International Humanitarian Aid NGO that provides lactation support, midwifery care, and nutrition programs to pregnant and lactating women and children under 2. Currently operating in refugee camps in Greece and with plans to expand operations to Iraq and Jordan by December 2016. Developed and managed projects across the organization. Developed organizational policies and procedures in accordance with IYCF-E codes, SPHERE, and the WHO code for marketing of breast milk substitutes. Established budgets and managed all finances. Generated significant grass roots donations, which, to date have funded the majority of organization costs. Write and apply for grant funding resulting in large, long term grant funding. Managed social media and media relations with large media outlets globally. Developed, coded, and maintains organization website. Establishes and maintains relationships with outside organizations including local and global NGOs, the military, local medical centers, and the Ministry of Health in Greece, Jordan, and Iraq as well as the Ministry of Migration in Greece. Responsible for interviewing, hiring and terminating all senior staff, project directors, field coordinators, and virtual administrative team. Developed a mobile peer support smartphone app to be used by refugees and NGOs. Self Employed Contractor | United Arab Emirates Maternal and Infant Health Specialist August 2011 Present Developed and administered workshops in the local community regarding pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care; contracted through local hospitals to help develop up-to-date, evidence based policies and programs that directly benefited the health of mothers and infants in accordance with the World Health Organizations recommendations; oversaw and coordinated all aspects of budgeting and financial management; marketed programs in the community through social media, blogs, online forums, print materials, and word of mouth; created detailed, confidential records that tracked the impact of hospital policy changes and monitored and evaluated client care Missoula County Public Health | Missoula, MT, USA Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Assistant September 2005 May 2006 Assisted Ryan White Program Director in providing programs and services for HIV positive and at-risk communities; presented workshops on nutrition and sexual health; organized community events and provided outreach to the community Denali Backcountry Lodge | Denali National Park, AK, USA Wilderness Medical Responder and Naturalist Guide May 2004 August 2005 Guided guests on hikes, lead activities, and presented daily programs on the history and activities of Denali National Park; responded to emergency situations and evacuated critical patients via bush plane to local hospitals; developed the Incident Action Plan in accordance with wilderness search and rescue guidelines
- 4. Brooke Bauer Certifications Le Leche League International Certified lactation consultant AMANI Birth Certified childbirth educator specialized in childbirth practices in Islamic culture American National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT-B Wilderness Medical Institute of NOLS Wilderness EMT Montana State Department of Public Health Certification in HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing Languages English: Fluent (mother tongue) Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate spoken and written abilities Spanish: Intermediate spoken and written abilities Arabic: Basic spoken abilities (currently receiving training)