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Cheyenne Tessier

Problem Solver.

Washington, D.C., United States

Work Experience

  • Intern and International Donor CoordinatorInternship

    RiseUp

    May 2016 - Sep 2016 -4 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • 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 university

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 - 4 yr

    • High School - American diploma

      Alvirne High School

      Jan 2012 

    Skills

    • Microsoft Office
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Communication
    • Problem Solving
    • Project Management
    • Networking
    • Brand Marketing
    • Education
    • Grant writing
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    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Intermediate
    • French

      Intermediate

    Training & Certifications

    • Incubator

      Hera Hub·2016
    • Management Consulting as a Career Workshop Series

      Capco Financial Services Consulting·2014
    • Gap Year

      Global Citizen Year·2013
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