Christina Deady lived in Latvia for two years (1998-2000) as a Business Advisor and NGO Developer with the U.S. Peace Corps.
The Landscape of Information Technology in Latvia:
About the Author
Christina Deady lived in Latvia for two years (1998-2000) as a Business Advisor and NGO Developer with the U.S. Peace Corps. Below please find a resume to summarize Christina’s educational and professional background:
EDUCATION
American University, Kogod School of Business, Washington, DC
Master of Business Administration degree May 2002
Concentrations: Economic Development and Management of Global Information Technology
Awards: Scholarship, Kogod Merit Award, Master’s Award, "Graduate Scholars List" for 3.9 GPA
Activities: This Week @ Kogod e-newsletter Assistant Editor, Fall 2001 Orientation Coordinator
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts degree May 1992
Major: Psychology
Awards: Student-Alumni Relations Group Leadership Award; Dean’s List; Who’s Who; Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Training Resources Group, Inc. (TRG), Alexandria, VA
Business Development Team June 2001 - Present
Develop and produce letter proposals and provide production support for larger proposals, including major government contracts
Produce project budget spreadsheets
Manage organizational databases, including project management and consultant databases
Participate in the development and implementation of a corporate communications strategy including research, targeted networking, updating and enhancing TRG website, other activities
Research, draft TRG’s marketing materials including corporate newsletter and press releases
U.S. Peace Corps, Republic of Latvia
SED/NGO (Small Enterprise Development/Non-governmental Organization) Program
Training Coordinator, SED/NGO Program’s Pre-Service Training May 2000 – July 2000
Developed curriculum and lead 3-month training for in-coming volunteers in SED/NGO program
Regularly evaluated progress of trainees in four main skill areas, and worked with them to design action plan to achieve necessary skill level
Supervised three assistants
Business Consultant and NGO Developer June 1998 - May 2000
Advised entrepreneurs, government officials & NGO leaders in nine rural villages-resulted in a regional economic development plan, business incubator, micro-finance & credit unions in each community
Taught three-month series of seminars in various communities to Latvian entrepreneurs in basic business skills- skills transfer was sustainable, as the courses were then lead by the original group of participants
Trained and assisted Latvian NGOs in fund raising, marketing of services, internal management, strategic planning and board development through seminars and hands-on involvement
Lead national conference, "Collaboration of NGOs and Governments"
Taught computer skills, including Word, Excel, Access basics, e-mail and Internet usage
Elected by peers to serve in positions of increasing responsibility with the Advisory Council of the three Baltic countries to Peace Corps’ administration-as Trainee Representative then SED/NGO Group Representative and then a full term as President
Self Reliance, Inc. (SRI), Tampa, Florida
Director of Housing October 1994 – April 1998
Expanded First-time Homebuyers’ Program from conception to $1.4 million budget
Managed 3 programs and team of thirteen staff, resulting in 100 new homebuyers/year and 120 homes/year rehabilitated for "handicapped" accessibility
Oversaw asset management, including acquisition, rehabilitation and sale of real estate
Responsible for fundraising and fee development for all programs, as well as program marketing
Director, Housing Independence, Inc. October 1994 – April 1998
Simultaneously serving in two roles-as Director of Housing for SRI and as Director of this SRI subsidiary, Housing Independence, Inc.
Responsible for purchase and rehabilitation of 57-unit apartment complex
Responsible for property management of two apartment complexes with a total of 81 units, including capital improvements, overall organizational development and team of 5 staff
Housing Assistance Coordinator January 1994 – October 1994
Created, launched and implemented First-time Homebuyers’ program
Assisted low-income families and persons with disabilities in becoming homeowners by providing assistance with credit counseling, budgeting, and loan processing through closing
Worked closely with government officials and their homebuyer assistance programs-served as liaison for SRI, and as advisor to local government for disabled persons and first-time homebuyers
Hillsborough Rural Community Development Corporation (HRCDC), Tampa, Florida
Project Manager/Grant Writer April 1993 – January 1994
Increased organization’s overall budget by 45% in nine months of employment
Designed and implemented credit counseling and loan processing procedures; assisted first-time homebuyers in securing financing from initial interview through closing
Successfully marketed Hillsborough Rural Community Development Corporation (HRCDC), resulting in a new brochure, a "What’s Right About Tampa Bay" TV news segment and a Certificate of Appreciation for Service to the Community from the Board of County Commissioners
PUBLICATIONS
How to Find Money: A Handbook for Finding the Right Grants, Investors and Other Resources to Help Realize Your Projects (in Latvian)
A Code of Ethics for Latvian NGOs (in Latvian)
Last updated December 13, 2001
