
Cheyenne Tessier
Problem Solver.
Washington, D.C., United StatesWork Experience
Intern and International Donor CoordinatorInternship
- Job Details:-Restructured RiseUp's products into specific programs in order to collaborate with international donor organizations. -Raised over $250,000 in international funding over a 3 month period.
Founder and Instructor of Business EnglishFull Time
Cairo English Studio
Jan 2016 - Feb 2017 -1 yr, 1 month
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:-Launched a language studio, offering multiple English topics for professionals and students. -Managed team of three teachers, handled all accounting, operations, and marketing functions. -Published lesson plans for business english and offered private lessons to business professionals.
Founder and Head of Business DevelopmentFull Time
Rooftop Tea Company LLC
Oct 2015 - Dec 2017 -2 yrs, 2 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:-Managed a team of eleven and carried out functions of an expanding dual-country startup, including but not limited to daily operations, accounting, supply chain management, and brand-building. -Administered investment portfolio of $50,000 and worked closely with stakeholders.
Arabic Language and Culture Programs and Grants AssociateFull Time
The Qatar Foundation International
Jan 2015 - May 2016 -1 yr, 4 months
United States , Washington, D.C.
- Job Details:-Managed a grant portfolio of over $350,000 and administered grants on all levels, from idea phase to drafting legal contracts and programs accounting. -Planned the 2015 MESA conference and organized company’s involvement, including all logistics of a 15 person delegation, a professional panel, and multiple events.
Education
BA in Middle East Studies, Business Administration
The George Washington universityJan 2013 - Jan 2017 - 4 yr
High School - American diploma
Alvirne High SchoolJan 2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Entrepreneurship
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Networking
- Brand Marketing
- Education
- Grant writing
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Languages
English
FluentArabic
IntermediateFrench
Intermediate
Training & Certifications
Incubator
Hera Hub·2016Management Consulting as a Career Workshop Series
Capco Financial Services Consulting·2014Gap Year
Global Citizen Year·2013