2. Overview
Question 2: The StartingBloc Fellowship is a diverse
community, with Fellows coming from a variety of
sectors and backgrounds. How will you bring your
experience and knowledge to enrich the StartingBloc
network?
Answer: My experience and knowledge in Philanthropic,
For-Profit, & Non-Profit industry allow me to
contribute to enriching StartingBloc Fellows and its
network.
The following slides will discuss my experiences and knowledge acquired in these different
fields.
Overview Philanthropy For-Profit Non-Profit Conclusion
3. Philanthropic Experience
English & Math teacher
at Kwinella Upperbasic School
Skills Acquired
- Problem Solving Skills
Overview Philanthropy For-Profit Non-Profit Conclusion
4. Philanthropic Experience
Accomplishment: Improve the passing rate by 12% through a multiple-
step process
1. Communicate the significance of education to the parents through
town assembly.
2. Propose a change in class times to avoid peak hours of labor.
3. Permitted a time for supplementary instruction and additional review
sessions.
Made an impact in overcoming challenges that arose from culture that
neglects education and focuses on earning income through agricultural
and domestic work.
“Through this experience, I realized that nothing is more exciting than
providing innovative solutions that have a positive social impact and make a
lasting difference.”
Overview Philanthropy For-Profit Non-Profit Conclusion
5. For-Profit Experience
Executive Team Lead
At Target
Skills Acquired
- Leadership Skills
- Analytical Skills
Overview Philanthropy For-Profit Non-Profit Conclusion
6. For-Profit Experience
Accomplishment: Improved Target Operational Rating from 71.3% to 90.1%.
Helped overcome issues of overspending and inappropriate allocation by
analyzing the store’s financial data and provided the following solutions
1. Ordering more effectively
2. Prioritizing high margin departments
3. Staffing appropriately
4. Reducing shortage
“Helped me develop leadership and analytical skills that contribute to my
professional and personal growth”
Overview Philanthropy For-Profit Non-Profit Conclusion
7. Non-Profit Experience
Intern
Hands for Africa
Skills Acquired
- Problem Solving Skills
- Consulting
Overview Philanthropy For-Profit Non-Profit Conclusion
8. Non-Profit Experience
Accomplishment: Build partnerships with educational campuses, and retail
venues to spread awareness through effective interpersonal
communication.
Spearhead a project that produces reports that outline current profit
margin and propose potential solutions to meet desired standards.
“Working for Hands for Africa has thus far been a wonderful experience in
understanding ins-and-outs of an evolving non-profit organization.”
Overview Philanthropy For-Profit Non-Profit Conclusion
9. Conclusion
The analytical, leadership, and problem solving skills I have
gained through my past employment and academic experiences
have led to me my passion in making social change and I am
excited to enrich StartingBloc fellowship and contribute to its
continuous success.
Overview Philanthropy For-Profit Non-Profit Conclusion
