Torjia Karimu
8506 Monroe Avenue Upper Darby,PA
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings not less than ten years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and capacity building.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Educationworks - PowerCorpsPHL
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinated service projects, site assignments, and schedules for PowerCorpsPHL (PCPHL) crews that served with partners, such as Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR), and Philadelphia Water Department (PWD).
- Worked closely with projects' staff, PCPHL program staff, and service partners to implement two 4-month rounds of full-time service per year.
- Successfully trained at least 75 PCPHL members (including persons with learning challenges).
- Crafted and facilitated industry-relevant training for PCPHL's trainees incl., though not restricted to, Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) maintenance, tree care, plant identification, natural lands management & invasive species removal.
- Assisted Crew Leaders with data collection for service projects completed as needed.
- Coordinated and delivered contents of bi-monthly workshop in general/urban ecology.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
Associate F1 (Blue Badge) Logistics
Amazon
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Prepared with appropriate digital scanners hundreds of thousands of packages for delivery to customers.
- Maintained highest-recommended safety standards,
- Conducted investigations (whenever required) to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
Americorps - Community Outreach Coordinator
Habitat For Humanity Philadelphia
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed outreach strategies to inform activities & programs geared toward improvement of quality-of-life of community members.
- Undertook capacity building assessment of the neighborhood advisory committee (NAC) of Brewerytown & Sharswood North Philadelphia, PA.
- Wrote content for newsletters, and informational packets.
- Achieved establishment of community digital literacy/computer learning Center equipped with fifteen (15) brand new desktop computers through Grant Application.
- Developed presentations for events and community meetings.
- Developed partnerships with local leaders, community members and opportunities available with Philadelphia city.
- Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.
- Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
Science Presenter - Volunteer
Franklin Institute Science Museum
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Participated in workshops on science education and mission of institution.
- Rehearsed scripts to present on variety of science-based topics. Ex. heart, brain, electricity.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Created engaging science presentations for various publics.
Science Tutor (Halftime)
Philadelphia Center For Arts & Technology (PCAT)
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with 18 middle school students to complete homework assignments, identified lagging skills, and corrected weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Used visual aids and other techniques to engage students and enhance learning.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Provided leadership to less-experienced tutors.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help students.
Project Coordinator
Wetlands West Africa/Conservation Society Of SLE
02.2009 - 07.2009
- Liaised between Wetlands West Africa and in-country departments to facilitate communication to pursue pre-project administrative/financial arrangements.
- Engaged in a detailed stakeholder analysis exercise.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
The Sierra Leone Program Manager
Jane Goodall Institute/Conservation Society Of SLE
09.2005 - 09.2008
- National technical and administrative leader on multifaceted, multimedia conservation program.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complied with policies and regulations which were contained in grant application.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted training to educate team members.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
- Attained successful natural resource related dialogues between and amongst communities along frontiers of Republics of Sierra Leone and Guinea respectively.
- Achieved documented political support for endangered wildlife management e.g., chimpanzees and fragile habitats (forests, wetlands and marine environment).
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for partners.
Education Coordinator
Conservation Society Of SLE/Tacugama Chimp Sanc
03.2000 - 09.2005
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve awareness of endangered wildlife.
- Worked with various target groups which included inter alia persons with special learning needs.
- Attended professional educational and developmental meetings/workshops in-country and abroad to support curriculum contents, education methodologies, and training.
- Member, Education Committee, Pan Africa Sanctuary Alliance (PASA).
- Coordinated Nature Club of Sierra Leone.
Education
No Degree - Summer Cert. in Sustainable Environmental Mgt
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA07.2008
Diploma in Endangered Species Management (DESMAN) - Endangered Species Management/Conservation Biology
Int'l Training Center (University of Kent, UK)
Trinity, Jersey British Channel Islands UK06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences
Njala University College - University of SLE
Freetown, Sierra Leone (SLE)12.2001
Skills
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Desktop Publishing
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Report Development
- Team Coordination
- Training and Development
- OSHA Regulations
- Red Cross/CPR/AED Certified (may require renewal)
- Program Management
- Data Collection
- Employee Scheduling
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Educationworks - PowerCorpsPHL
03.2022 - 06.2023
Associate F1 (Blue Badge) Logistics
Amazon
11.2020 - 02.2022
Americorps - Community Outreach Coordinator
Habitat For Humanity Philadelphia
09.2019 - 05.2020
Science Presenter - Volunteer
Franklin Institute Science Museum
01.2017 - 09.2019
Science Tutor (Halftime)
Philadelphia Center For Arts & Technology (PCAT)
10.2013 - 06.2014
Project Coordinator
Wetlands West Africa/Conservation Society Of SLE
02.2009 - 07.2009
The Sierra Leone Program Manager
Jane Goodall Institute/Conservation Society Of SLE
09.2005 - 09.2008
Education Coordinator
Conservation Society Of SLE/Tacugama Chimp Sanc
03.2000 - 09.2005
No Degree - Summer Cert. in Sustainable Environmental Mgt
University of California, Berkeley
Diploma in Endangered Species Management (DESMAN) - Endangered Species Management/Conservation Biology
Int'l Training Center (University of Kent, UK)
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences
Njala University College - University of SLE
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