Books For Africa

Industry: Nonprofit organization

Description

Books For Africa is a 501 nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting, sorting, shipping, and distributing books to children and adults in Africa. With headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, and warehouses in St. Paul and Atlanta, Georgia, BFA's mission is to end the book famine in Africa.

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Books For Africa Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Doug Stone Doug Stone Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Doug Stone's Books For Africa Experience 2011 - Present
Job Doug Stone Communications
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Doug Stone Communications   October 2009 - Present
World Press Institute   2010 - Present
Books For Africa   2011 - Present
Thomson Reuters  April 2012 - Present
StarTribune  January 2009 - May 2014
Macalester College  January 1994 - June 2009
MinnPost.com  January 2008 - January 2009
Macalester College  February 1993 - August 2008
U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone   1991 - 1993
WCCO   1981 - 1990

Skills
Media Relations, Executive Media Training, Writing Opinion Articles, Media Studies, Journalism, Copy Editing, Editing, Ap Style, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Storytelling, Publications, Feature Articles, Public Relations, Newsletters, Social Media, Copywriting, Writing, Videography, Training, College Teaching, Teaching Writing, AP Style, Facebook, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Newspapers, Internal Communications, Proofreading, Content Strategy, Video, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Social Networking, Broadcast, Editorial, Marketing Communications, Politics, Speech Writing, Broadcast Journalism, Television, Web Content, Publicity, Online Journalism, Magazines, New Media, Content Development, Creative Writing

Education
Stanford University   1977 — 1978
non-degree program, Law, journalism, Professional Journalism Fellowship

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1966 — 1971
BA, Journalism

Washburn High School

Xavier Helgesen Xavier Helgesen San Francisco Bay Area Details
Xavier Helgesen's Books For Africa Experience September 2003 - September 2009
Job
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Off.Grid:Electric   November 2011 - Present
Better World Books  September 2002 - Present
Halotechnics, Inc   May 2009 - May 2013
GSM Association  July 2011 - September 2011
Books For Africa   September 2003 - September 2009
Indaba Systems   November 2004 - July 2006

Skills
Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Strategic Planning, Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Strategy, Non-profits, Fundraising, Business Development, Cleantech, Corporate Development

Education
University of Oxford - Said Business School   2010 — 2011
MBA

University of Notre Dame   1997 — 2001
BA, Management Information Systems, General

Pierrechrist Ekue-Hettah Pierrechrist Ekue-Hettah Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Pierrechrist Ekue-Hettah's Books For Africa Experience September 2011 - November 2012
Job MPA Candidate. Advisor at TADS Technology Group
Industry Public Policy
Experience
TADS  November 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo  August 2014 - November 2014
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage  June 2013 - August 2014
Books For Africa   September 2011 - November 2012

Skills
Nonprofits, Data Analysis, Public Administration, Social Media, Data Entry, Teamwork, Grant Writing, Customer Service, Microsoft Operating..., Social Networking, Time Management, International Relations, Management, Customer Experience, Mortgage Servicing, Policy Analysis, Bilingual English-French, Human Rights, Leadership, Research, Strategic Planning, Training, Public Relations, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Public Speaking, Government

Education
Hamline University   2014 — 2016
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Administration

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations/Global Studies

Peter Tynan Peter Tynan Denver, Colorado Details
Peter Tynan's Books For Africa Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Freelance Writer at L&T Co.
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
L&T Co.   July 2015 - Present
City Bark   May 2015 - Present
Civic Center Conservancy  May 2015 - July 2015
Bridge Advantage   September 2014 - December 2014
Oregon Walks   September 2014 - November 2014
Animal Humane Society  June 2013 - August 2013
Books For Africa   June 2012 - August 2012
Macalester College  June 2011 - August 2011
Minnesota Center for Book Arts  June 2011 - August 2011
Kissing Camels Grille   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Editing, PowerPoint, Social Media, Teaching, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Microsoft Word

Education
Macalester College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English

The Colorado Springs School   1995 — 2009

Margaret Meyer Margaret Meyer Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Margaret Meyer's Books For Africa Experience January 2012 - July 2014
Job Associate Director at womenwinning
Industry International Affairs
Experience
womenwinning  July 2014 - Present
Books For Africa   January 2012 - July 2014
MN Board of Cosmetologist Examiners   July 2010 - January 2012
University of St Thomas  February 2008 - August 2010
Catholic Community Services  June 2009 - August 2009
State of Washington  July 2007 - July 2007

Skills
International Relations, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Newsletters, Social Media, Political Campaigns, Blogging, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Politics, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Government, Public Policy, Program Development, Event Planning, Media Relations

Education
University of Saint Thomas   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies, Political Science

   2010 — 2010

Washington Center for Internships and Seminars   2009 — 2009
Political Science

David Norman David Norman Boston, Massachusetts Details
David Norman's Books For Africa Experience September 2007 - May 2008
Job Chief Business Development Officer at FACE Africa | Entrepreneur in Information Services for Commodities Industry
Industry Information Services
Experience
Y&N Co.   August 2013 - Present
FACE Africa   September 2013 - Present
Hult International Business School  September 2013 - February 2014
Rally for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital   April 2012 - August 2012
La Bottega Nicastro Fine Foods Store   April 2011 - February 2012
Alterna Savings  October 2010 - March 2011
University of Ottawa Field Research Course Kenya   May 2010 - June 2010
Promax Equipment   May 2008 - January 2009
Books For Africa   September 2007 - May 2008
Government of Canada  January 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Social Impact, Business Development, Management, Leadership, Business Networking, Strategy, Adaptation, People Skills, Market Research, Fundraising, Management Consulting, Start-ups, JavaScript, Nonprofits, Teamwork, Project Planning, Diligent, Training, Analysis, Media Relations, Professional Networking, Human Relations, Field Work, Hard Worker, Multitasker, Marketing, Strategic Consulting, Sales, Qualitative and..., Computer Literate, Highly Adaptable, Customer Service

Education
Hult International Business School   2012 — 2013
Masters in International Business, Business Administration and Management, General

University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa   2006 — 2010
Undergraduate, Honours in Political Science

Salisa Grant Salisa Grant Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Salisa Grant's Books For Africa Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job College Coach at College Possible
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
College Possible  August 2013 - Present
Books For Africa   June 2013 - August 2013
Hamline University  September 2009 - May 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Research, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Program Development, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Higher Education, Student Development

Education
Hamline University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English, Women's Studies

Deb (McDonald) Schulz Deb (McDonald) Schulz Newport, Minnesota Details
Deb (McDonald) Schulz's Books For Africa Experience June 2003 - March 2013
Job City of Newport Accountant
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Newport  March 2013 - Present
Books For Africa   June 2003 - March 2013
University of Minnesota  May 2000 - December 2003
State of Minnesota  December 1992 - May 2000

Skills
Bookkeeping, Fundraising, Event Planning, Community Outreach, International..., Research, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Payroll, Non-profits, Program Development, Technical Writing, Accounting, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Budgets, Volunteer Management, Grants, Board Development, Public Speaking, Management, International Relations, Leadership, Community Development, Media Relations, Non-profit..., Newsletters, Social Media

Education
University of St. Thomas   2005 — 2006
Mini MBA for Nonprofit Organizations & Finance and Accounting, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2000 — 2004
Master of Science (M.S.), Technical and Scientific Communication - related studies in Business Administration

Winona State University   1987 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Edina High School

Edina High School

Edina High School

Henry A. Bromelkamp Henry A. Bromelkamp Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Henry A. Bromelkamp's Books For Africa Experience 2007 - 2011
Job President at Bromelkamp Company LLC
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Action for Children Zambia   October 2013 - Present
St. Stephen's Human Services   2007 - Present
Africa Classroom Connection   February 2006 - Present
Bromelkamp Company LLC  June 1978 - Present
Spirit of St. Stephen's Catholic Community   July 2009 - June 2012
Books for Africa   2007 - 2011

Skills
Fundraising, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Philanthropy, Program Development, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Public Policy, Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Sustainability, International..., Workshop Facilitation, Policy Analysis, Grants, Proposal Writing, Capacity Building, Board Development, Non-profit..., Strategic Communications, Community Organizing, Youth Development, NGOs, Politics, Organizational..., Policy

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1974 — 1978
BA, Architecture

Lourdes High School   1970 — 1974

Stephen Casteel Stephen Casteel Roswell, Georgia Details
Stephen Casteel's Books For Africa Experience May 2009 - December 2009
Job Operations Manager at Ram Tool & Supply
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Ram Tool & Supply  July 2014 - Present
Aflac  August 2013 - July 2014
S&J Automotive   December 2012 - July 2013
The Clubhouse at Hackers  2010 - 2012
Georgia Southern University  2007 - 2012
Firehouse Subs  2010 - 2011
Books For Africa   May 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Management, Business Planning, Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Marketing, Creative..., Leadership, Training, Analysis, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking, Business Development, Sales, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Public Speaking

Education
Georgia Southern University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management: Entrepreneurship/Small Business

Carole Patrikakos Carole Patrikakos Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Carole Patrikakos's Books For Africa Experience May 2007 - Present
Job Integrative Nutrition Coach at Lifecycle Nutrition
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Lifecycle Nutrition   May 2015 - Present
Books For Africa   May 2007 - Present
African Community Services   January 2005 - April 2007
Normandale French Immersion Elementary   September 2001 - December 2003

Skills
International Project..., Fundraising, Event Management, Grants, International Relations, French, Wolof, Non-profit Boards, Philanthropy, Program Management, Foreign Languages, Program Development, Corporate Social..., International..., Fundraisers, Community Development, Stewardship, NGOs, Human Rights, Refugees, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Program Evaluation, Editing, Management, Public Speaking, Social Media

Education
Institute for Integrative Nutrition   2014 — 2015
Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach, Health Coaching

University of Michigan   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, French and Women's Studies

Ginger Wange Ginger Wange Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ginger Wange's Books For Africa Experience 2003 - 2007
Job Consulting Producer at FabLab Fox (Film, TV and Sports)
Industry Entertainment
Experience
FabLab- Fox (Film, TV and Sports)   May 2015 - Present
Twin Cities Public Television  September 2012 - April 2015
Minnesota High Tech Association  December 2010 - August 2012
Margaret Anderson Kelliher for Governor   January 2010 - August 2010
Capella University  April 2007 - January 2010
Books For Africa   2003 - 2007
United States Peace Corps  2002 - 2003
YMCA Camp Menogyn  1998 - 2000

Skills
Fundraising, Sales Process, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Leadership, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Sponsorship, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Management, Coaching, Budgets, Social Media, Recruiting, Public Relations, Social Networking, Marketing, Leadership Development, Team Building, Training, Event Management, Project Management, Nonprofits

Education
St. Catherine University
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing and Management

Nicole Morado Nicole Morado Atlanta, Georgia Details
Nicole Morado's Books For Africa Experience September 2009 - January 2010
Job Consulting Program Manager and Analyst at Georgia Center for Nonprofits
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Georgia Center for Nonprofits  June 2014 - Present
Georgia Center for Nonprofits  July 2013 - May 2014
Action Ministries, Inc.   May 2013 - July 2013
Inman Park Cooperative Preschool  May 2012 - July 2012
Le Dress Boutique   August 2010 - May 2011
Georgia Institute of Technology  August 2010 - May 2011
Books For Africa   September 2009 - January 2010
YMCA  2006 - 2010

Skills
Nonprofits, Grants, Experience Working with..., Time Management, Program Evaluation, Research, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Community Outreach, Stata, Management, Editing, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Raiser's Edge, eTapestry, Leadership, Intermediate Spanish..., CRM, Event Planning, Social Media, Membersuite Database, Salesforce, Market Research Project...

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics and International Affairs

Rang Hee Kim, MPM Rang Hee Kim, MPM Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Rang Hee Kim, MPM's Books For Africa Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Director of Relief and International Development Programs
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Counterpart International  February 2015 - Present
Somali Family Services, Minneapolis, MN   March 2005 - Present
Counterpart International  September 2009 - February 2015
Counterpart International  March 2008 - September 2009
Books for Africa   2007 - 2009
Counterpart International  July 2005 - March 2008
Counterpart International  October 2001 - July 2005
Counterpart International  June 2001 - October 2001
Counterpart International  June 2000 - June 2001
Brigham Young University  August 1998 - April 2000

Skills
Humanitarian Assistance, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Logistics Management, Spanish, Former Soviet Union, Infrastructure..., Capacity Building, International Relations, Disaster Response, Staff Management, Food Security, Proposal Writing, Event Planning, Training, Budgets, Acquisitions, Commodity Management, International Shipping, Fundraising, Partnership-building, Event Management, Panel Moderator, Budget Management, Inventory Control, Internal Controls, Multi-modal..., International..., French, Customer Service, Export, Donor Management, Warehouse Management, Latin America, Client Relations

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2008 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Public Management (specialization in International Development)

Brigham Young University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs

Tom Gitaa Tom Gitaa Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Tom Gitaa's Books For Africa Experience June 2012 - December 2013
Job Secretary Board of Directors at Minnesota Multicultural Media Consortium
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Mshale Newspaper   January 1995 - Present
Minnesota Multicultural Media Consortium   January 2013 - Present
Books for Africa   June 2012 - December 2013
Books for Africa   December 2009 - January 2012
Best Buy  March 1997 - August 2005

Skills
Marketing, Fundraising, Emerging Markets, Project Planning, Publishing, Africa, International Relations, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, Social Networking, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Newspapers, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Nonprofits, Editing, Event Management, Leadership, Social Media, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Advertising, Public Speaking, Blogging, Community Outreach, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Event Planning, Strategy, Copywriting, Books, Market Research, Business Planning, Customer Service, Volunteer Management

Education
Metropolitan State University
BA, Marketing

Kellie Collins Kellie Collins Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Kellie Collins's Books For Africa Experience March 2010 - March 2010
Job Fraud and Customer Service Specialist
Industry Banking
Experience
Appalachian State University Alumni-LKN Chapter   July 2015 - Present
Wells Fargo  March 2015 - August 2015
Wells Fargo  November 2013 - February 2015
Wells Fargo  April 2012 - November 2013
Appalachain State University Advertising Club   August 2007 - May 2010
Cool Girls, Inc  March 2010 - March 2010
Books For Africa   March 2010 - March 2010
AWNY Conference   November 2009 - November 2009

Skills
Leadership

Education
Appalachian State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Communication, Advertising, Sociology

Universidad de Alicante   2010 — 2010
International Entrepreneurship

Kristin Kane, MA, LAMFT, AT Kristin Kane, MA, LAMFT, AT Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kristin Kane, MA, LAMFT, AT's Books For Africa Experience August 2005 - November 2007
Job Art Therapist and Psychotherapist at Invigorate Life Counseling
Industry Education Management
Experience
Invigorate Life Counseling   September 2014 - Present
Art of Counseling   June 2014 - Present
Kristin Kane Art   1995 - Present
Pathways Counseling Center  January 2012 - June 2015
Metro Psychology Support Services  April 2011 - December 2011
University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education  October 2009 - April 2011
University of Minnesota, College of Continuing Education  August 2008 - October 2009
Miami Ad School  June 2004 - August 2008
Books For Africa   August 2005 - November 2007
AZ Gallery   April 2005 - April 2007

Skills
Mental Health, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Psychotherapy, Teaching, Psychology, Program Development, Adults, Group Therapy, Art, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Art Therapy, Curriculum Design, Coaching, Nonprofits, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Counseling, Program Management, Painting, Illustration, Workshop Facilitation, Adolescents, Newsletters, Conflict Resolution, Social Services, Mindfulness, Grant Writing, Case Management, Training, Higher Education, Counseling Psychology, Web Design

Education
Adler Graduate School   2009 — 2013
Master of Arts, Psychology

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1997 — 2000
B.A, Studio Arts

Pat Plonski Pat Plonski Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Pat Plonski's Books For Africa Experience January 2003 - Present
Job Executive Director, Books For Africa
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Books For Africa   January 2003 - Present
College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resources Sciences   June 2012 - Present
University of Minnesota  April 1998 - January 2003
Minnesota House of Representatives  January 1987 - April 1998

Skills
Fundraising, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, International Relations, International Marketing, University Teaching, Media Relations, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Research, Public Relations, Community Development, Nonprofits, International..., Program Development, Philanthropy, Grants, Volunteer Management, Management, Event Planning, Newsletters, Leadership, Non-profit..., Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Politics, Strategy, Africa, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Proposal Writing, Policy, Economic Development, Blogging, Human Rights, Capacity Building, NGOs, Government, Community Organizing, Workshop Facilitation, Legislative Relations, Annual Giving, Youth Development, Spanish, Speech Writing, Social Entrepreneurship, Public Affairs, Board Development, Budgets

Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   2015 — 2015
Executive Education Program, Strategic Management for Leaders of Non-Governmental Organizations

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2002 — 2008
PhD, International Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1990 — 1994
M.A., History

Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie   1988 — 1989
Polish Culture/History

Saint John's University   1981 — 1985
B.A., History and Political Science

Belle Plaine High School

robert marx robert marx Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
robert marx's Books For Africa Experience 2010 - Present
Job CEO, Amara Wines, LLC
Industry Import and Export
Experience
Books For Africa   2010 - Present
South Africa Minnesota Business Council   2007 - Present
Amara Wines, LLC   2002 - Present
Knutson & Associates   2002 - Present
United States Marine Corps  June 1977 - May 1997

Skills
Sourcing, Import, Pricing, Executive Search, International Trade, Operations Management, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Team Building, Project Planning, Inventory Management, Training, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Human Resources, Management, Budgets, Marketing, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Government

Education
University of Maryland University College   1990 — 1992
business

Chaminade University of Honolulu   1985 — 1988
econ

Susan Rico Susan Rico Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Susan Rico's Books For Africa Experience 2012 - 2014
Job
Industry Information Services
Experience
Ramsey County Sheriff' Office/s Charter Solutions   November 2013 - June 2014
Books For Africa   2012 - 2014
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities  October 2012 - April 2013
Dept of Public Safety-BCA   March 2010 - April 2012
Michaels Stores, Inc.   August 2008 - February 2012
Professional Consulting  2012 - 2012
West Publishing (Thomson Reuters)   August 1990 - May 1994
National Security Agency  1982 - August 1984

Skills
ITIL v3 Foundations..., SharePoint 2010 Site..., St. Thomas University, ..., Project Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Business Development, IT Strategy, Program Management, Retail, Windows 7, SDLC, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., Data Modeling, SharePoint, Customer Experience, PMP, Business Analysis, Windows XP Pro, IT Management, Visio, Training, Business Process, Project Portfolio..., Vendor Management, Integration, Change Management, Software Project..., Microsoft Project, Elicting business..., Management, MS Project

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1984 — 1987
Juris Doctorate, Administrative Law

Winona State University   1975 — 1978
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Special Education;Learning Disabilities

University of Minnesota-Morris   1974 — 1975
Poetry and writing. English composition

Asratie Teferra Asratie Teferra Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Asratie Teferra's Books For Africa Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Director of Books for Africa for the National Capital Region, Washington DC
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Books for Africa   January 2014 - Present
Verizon Corp  November 2008 - Present
Books For Africa   March 2000 - December 2013
Verizon Partners Solutions   July 2005 - October 2008
Ethio-America Community Service Agency, IL   March 2001 - July 2005
WorldCom/MCI, Oak Brook IL   June 2000 - July 2005
Society for International Development (SID), IL Chapter   January 2000 - December 2001
ICRC  1984 - 1985

Skills
Change Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Research, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Business Strategy, Non-profits, Management Consulting, Team Building, Proposal Writing, Management, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Networking, Product Management, Human Resources, Nonprofits, Integration, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Leadership, Training, Organizational..., Government, Cross-functional Team..., Recruiting, International Relations, International..., Entrepreneurship, Analysis

Education
Walden University   2010 — 2015
PhD, Leadership & Organizational Change

University of Phoenix   2009 — 2010
MBA, Business Administration

Joseph Miller Joseph Miller Greater Chicago Area Details
Joseph Miller's Books For Africa Experience 2005 - Present
Job President at Planet Forward Energy Solutions
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Planet Forward Energy Solutions   August 2014 - Present
Books For Africa   2005 - Present
Follett Educational Services  December 2007 - June 2014
BUILD, Inc.   1989 - 2010
Follett Educational Services  1999 - 2007
Follett Corporation  September 1997 - September 1999
KPMG  1995 - 1997
Abbott Diagnostics  1993 - 1995
PwC  1988 - 1993

Skills
Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, New Business Development, Forecasting, Leadership, Strategy, Management, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership Development, Executive Management, Start-ups, P&L Management, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Management Consulting, Sales, Business Process..., Business Planning, CRM, Product Management, Marketing, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations, Change Management, Selling, P&L, Program Management, Training

Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business   1986 — 1988
MS, Finance

Lewis University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Finance

Sara Schwiebert, MNM Sara Schwiebert, MNM Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sara Schwiebert, MNM's Books For Africa Experience 2008 - 2011
Job Senior Development Officer at Fairview Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Fairview Foundation  2015 - Present
Scholarship America  2011 - 2015
Books For Africa   2008 - 2011
WomenVenture  2004 - 2008
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities  2000 - 2003

Skills
Non-profits, Annual Giving, Philanthropy, Planned Giving, Grants, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Board Development, Corporate Communications, Stewardship, Grant Writing, Program Development, Event Planning, Major Donors

Education
Hamline University
Master of Nonprofit Management

St. Olaf College
B.A.

Andrew Kessel Andrew Kessel Greater Atlanta Area Details
Andrew Kessel's Books For Africa Experience October 2006 - May 2007
Job French Teacher at Dunwoody High School
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Dunwoody High School  July 2015 - Present
Hapeville Charter School   August 2014 - July 2015
Cafe Campesino   April 2014 - August 2014
Fenix International  January 2013 - October 2013
Equal Exchange  February 2008 - January 2013
Saint Michael's College  May 2005 - August 2007
Lifetrack Resources  January 2007 - May 2007
Books For Africa   October 2006 - May 2007

Skills
French fluency, Excel, French, Business Analysis, Non-profits, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Spanish, Customer Service, Management, Nonprofits, Analysis, Relationship Management, Research, Training, Sales, Marketing, Data Analysis, International..., Microsoft Office, Business Development, Retail, Community Outreach, Sustainability, Solar Energy, Fair Trade, Strategic Planning, Project Coordination, Team Management, Social Media, Grassroots Marketing, Experience Working with..., International Business, Start-ups, Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Corporate Social...

Education
Macalester College   2003 — 2007
Economics, French, African Studies

Macalester College   2003 — 2007
African, Economics; Studies

School for International Training   2006 — 2006

Champlain Valley Union Highschool   1999 — 2003
High school diploma

Godfrey Mhlanga Godfrey Mhlanga Greater Atlanta Area Details
Godfrey Mhlanga's Books For Africa Experience November 2009 - April 2011
Job Attorney: Admitted to the Bar in New York, Zimbabwe and Botswana
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Amnesty International  2008 - Present
Books for Africa   November 2009 - April 2011
International Rescue Committee  December 2008 - December 2010
MGG Services Incorporated   January 2008 - October 2010
Community Options  January 1999 - January 2004
Modemo Toteng Attorneys   January 1997 - January 1999
Obert Gutu and Associates Legal Practioners   January 1996 - January 1997
Zimbabwe Ministry of Justice Legal and Parliamentary Affairs   January 1994 - January 1996
Zimbabwe Attorney General's Office   January 1993 - January 1994

Skills
Human Rights, International Law, Refugees, Criminal Law, Litigation, Non-profits, Research, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Policy, Courts, Politics, Immigration Law, Training, Appeals, International Relations, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Policy Analysis, Public Policy

Education
University of Georgia School of Law   2006 — 2008
LL.M, International Law

University of Zimbabwe School of Law   1989 — 1993
LL.B, Law

St. Augustines

Michael Henley Michael Henley Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Michael Henley's Books For Africa Experience January 2011 - 2011
Job International Fund Raising Consultant
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Hansen Henley Yoder & Lamb, LLC   May 2009 - Present
Doing Good Together   January 2006 - Present
Yoder Henley Development Resources, Inc.   October 1995 - Present
Books for Africa   January 2011 - 2011
Books for Africa   January 1995 - December 2010
League of Women Voters Advisory Board - Minneapolis   2007 - 2009
Catholic Charities  2008 - 2008
WomenVenture  2002 - 2008
Hale-Field School Foundation   1997 - 2005
Catholic Eldercare  2002 - 2003

Skills
Capital Campaign..., Nonprofit Board Training, Annual Fundraising..., Non-profits, Planned Giving, International..., Specialist in Small..., Fundraising, Annual Giving, Project Planning, Program Development, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Board Development, Community Outreach, Grants, Stewardship, Event Planning, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Prospect Research, Nonprofits, Donor Management, Event Management, Non-profit Board..., Media Relations, Volunteer Recruiting, Capital Campaigns, Public Policy, Fundraisers, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Community Development, Raiser's Edge, Resource Development, Training, Non-profit..., Board Relations, Public Relations, Cause Marketing, Non-profit Leadership, Alumni Relations, Board Governance, Non-profit Consulting, Charity Governance, Community Organizing, Marketing, Community Engagement

Education
University of St. Thomas   1986 — 1988
Graduate Studies, Nonprofit Management

Michigan State University   1967 — 1973
BA, Social Science

O'Rafferty High School   1963 — 1966

Heather Duppong Heather Duppong Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Heather Duppong's Books For Africa Experience September 2008 - December 2008
Job Underwriter
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Springleaf Financial Services  April 2015 - Present
Old Chicago Restaurants  May 2014 - March 2015
Olive Garden  May 1999 - May 2014
Ribs and Rumps   September 2010 - March 2014
Books For Africa   September 2008 - December 2008
Rondo Community Outreach Library   March 2008 - August 2008
Maplewood Public Library   May 2008 - July 2008
White Bear Acura Subaru   May 2004 - September 2006
Big Muddy Bistro   July 2001 - July 2003
Wabasha Public Library   January 1996 - January 1998

Skills
Workshop Facilitation, Microsoft Money, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Access, Leadership, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Event Management, Research, Management, Community Outreach, Time Management, Training

Education
St. Catherine University   2006 — 2008
MLIS, Library and Information Science

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse   1998 — 2003
B.S., History, English double major

Katy Petershack Katy Petershack Madison, Wisconsin Details
Katy Petershack's Books For Africa Experience February 2008 - August 2008
Job Program and Policy Analyst Advanced
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families  May 2015 - Present
Goodman Community Center  June 2014 - August 2014
LBJ School of Public Affairs  August 2013 - May 2014
UW-Madison Center for the Humanities   August 2011 - August 2013
UW-Madison  August 2010 - August 2011
Bureau of the Census  March 2010 - August 2010
National Democratic Institute (NDI)   September 2009 - December 2009
Executive Office of the President  May 2009 - September 2009
NEED Communications, Inc.   September 2008 - May 2009
Books For Africa   February 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Grants, Blogging, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Office Administration, Research, Newsletters, Grant Writing, Program Development, Event Planning, Fundraising, Department Budgeting, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Analysis, Leadership, Higher Education..., Social Media, Raiser's Edge, Stata

Education
University of Wisconsin--Madison, La Follette School of Public Affairs   2014 — 2015
Master of Public Affairs, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management; Quantitative Analysis

The University of Texas at Austin   2013 — 2014
Master of Public Affairs

Macalester College   2005 — 2009
BA, English, African Studies, Geology

Rose Virgil Rose Virgil Greater Atlanta Area Details
Rose Virgil's Books For Africa Experience September 2009 - December 2009
Job Student at Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Industry Market Research
Experience
books for Africa   September 2009 - December 2009
Concessions International  December 2007 - January 2009

Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business   2005 — 2011

Wendy Adrian Wendy Adrian Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Wendy Adrian's Books For Africa Experience February 2010 - June 2010
Job Administrative Assistant at HaldemanHomme, Inc
Industry Construction
Experience
Haldeman-Homme, Inc  July 2010 - Present
Haldeman-Homme, Inc.   July 2010 - Present
Books For Africa   February 2010 - June 2010
Spectrum Financial Group  February 2007 - October 2009

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Budgets, Teamwork, Sales, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Windows, New Business Development, Process Scheduler, Project Management, Management, Team Building, Contract Management, Project Planning, Negotiation

Education
North Hennepin Community College   2014 — 2017
Construction Management

Hamline University   1997 — 2001
BA, Sociology & Criminal Justice

Champlin Park High School   1994 — 1997

Rachel Brady Rachel Brady Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Rachel Brady's Books For Africa Experience February 2013 - Present
Job Project Manager, international nonprofit professional
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Books For Africa   February 2013 - Present
Books For Africa   December 2011 - Present
Concordia College  April 2011 - December 2011
Concordia Advancement   September 2010 - December 2011
Concordia Theatre   September 2009 - December 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, SPSS, Directing--Theatre, conversational French, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Writing, Community Engagement, Research, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Leadership, InDesign, Leadership Development, Time Management, Program Management, Press Releases, Project Management

Education
Concordia College   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology & Theatre Art

Robbinsdale Cooper High School   2004 — 2008
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Kekeli Christianson Kekeli Christianson Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Kekeli Christianson's Books For Africa Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Administrative Assistant at Mn Literacy Council
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Mn Literacy Council   September 2012 - Present
Books For Africa   January 2011 - May 2011

Education
Metropolitan State University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Sciences

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