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Megan Woo Eckert ... International Recruiter at CARANA Corporation ... Washington D.C. Metro Area ... International Trade and Development

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Megan Woo Eckert 2ndAccount Holder Megan Woo Eckert International Recruiter at CARANA Corporation Washington D.C. Metro AreaInternational Trade and Development Current CARANA, National College of Business & Technology Previous Chemonics International, Institute of International Public Policy, ASSE International Education Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 500+ connectionsConnectSend Megan InMailMore options www.linkedin.com/pub/megan-woo-eckert/15/65a/968Contact Info Twitter memegwoo Websites Company Website Background Summary A proven recruiter with hands on experience managing and leading complex international and domestic programs in such areas as international development, public policy, professional development, cultural and educational exchange, and career progression. A successful track record as a full cycle recruiter, having sourced and secured program appropriate talent for needs of the organizations that I served be it corporate, non-profit, or government based. Unique Fact: Earned the position of first string place kicker for Herndon High School Varsity Football Team in 1995 Specialties: International Recruitment, Campus Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Professional Development, Outreach, Program Management, Public Speaking, Training and Development, Higher Education, Diversity Recruitment, Applicant Tracking Systems, Human Resources, Volunteer Management, Partnership Development Experience International Recruiter CARANA April 2013 – Present (1 year 3 months)Arlington, Virginia International recruiter who focuses on U.S. expatriates, third country and local nationals for USAID, DFID, MCC and World Bank funded projects in the international development arena. Projects focus on areas such as agricultural value chain development, enterprise development, financial sector strengthening, trade and economic policy reform, and tourism. CARANA staffs a wide variety of short, medium, and long-term assignments, primarily using highly experienced project management and technical specialists. Successful candidates generally have advanced degrees, over 10 years of international consulting work experience, technical expertise in a relevant practice area, and strong foreign language skills. National College of Business & TechnologyAdmissions Representative (Temporary) National College of Business & Technology January 2013 – Present (1 year 6 months)tysons corner, virginia Responsible for recruiting and onboarding international students to enroll in English as a Second Language program at the new Northern Virginia Campus. (Open)1 recommendation Victoria Jaen, Ph.D. Victoria Jaen, Ph.D. Creative multilingual educator, course and curriculum developer, and trainer. Megan is certainly a go-getter! I truly admire her professional skills and her ability to help the persons around her. Also, she reaches out to others with an ease and warm that make you want to have her as a colleague. Megan is direct and efficient...View Chemonics InternationalManager, Recruitment & Campus Outreach Chemonics International March 2009 – December 2011 (2 years 10 months)Washington, DC • Sourced, screened, and interviewed applicants and maintained accurate candidate information in our Applicant Tracking System. Responsible for onboarding new hires and served as the first point of contact for candidates at all levels. • Managed all logistics and events for outreach, including training staff on recruiting protocols. Established public relationships with academic institutions and organized over 100 outreach events in one year. • Spearheaded the new recruitment criteria to improve selectivity and diversity of higher ed, veteran & minority staff in alignment with the company’s mission, values and vision. • Liaised with internal practice networks and new business teams to develop the outreach strategy for USAID projects and proposals, targeting candidates for the ELP program, candidates at the manager/director level, and consultants for ongoing development projects (Open)1 recommendation Jason Reed Jason Reed Operations Associate at Chemonics International While at Chemonics, Megan formed strong partnerships with schools and professional organizations; effectively building our outreach program from the ground up. Personable and engaging, Megan is an effective recruiter and outreach coordinator.View Institute of International Public PolicyAssociate, Professional Development Institute of International Public Policy January 2005 – March 2009 (4 years 3 months)Virginia Supply underrepresented minority undergraduates with the skills, confidence, and support networks (both academic and professional) that contribute to their long term successes in the international public arena. Actively networked throughout university systems identifying promising student candidates for fellowship roles. (Open)1 recommendation Nina Segal Nina Segal Consultant, Organizational Learning and Development at UNICEF It is with pleasure that I write a recommendation for Megan Woo, with whom I had the opportunity to work for several years at the Institute for International Public Policy. Megan is smart, dedicated, and a pleasure to work with; she is committed to...View Eastern Regional Director ASSE International October 2003 – November 2004 (1 year 2 months)Alexandria, Virginia Managed the successful placement of exchange students from over 25 countries in the Northeast United States. In addition, I recruited, trained and supervised five area coordinators and 200 volunteers. Account Executive MRI International 2000 – 2004 (4 years) A proven staffing consultant with a track record of growing revenue by more than 122% year over year with an extensive ability to identify and deliver top-flight professionals. Built a broad network of contacts across the Mid-Atlantic region through persistent cold calling and development of long-term relationships. Adept at finding the right person for the right situation. Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 74Recruiting 43Program Management 28Community Outreach 20Non-profits 20Nonprofits 16Human Resources 15Leadership 14International... 13Proposal Writing 11Volunteer Management Megan also knows about... 9Public Speaking 8Talent Acquisition 6Leadership Development 5Staff Development 5Interviews 4Higher Education 4International Relations 4Government 3Project Management 2Public Relations 2Social Media 2Public Policy 2Research 2Management 2Applicant Tracking... See 20+ Education Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 1996 – 1999 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Pamplin College of Business Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Pamplin College of Business Business, Marketing, Management 1996 – 1999 Herndon High School 1991 – 1995 Additional Info Advice for Contacting Megan When contacting me, please include a reference to this service on the subject line. In addition, include what interests you in terms of deals you are considering, employment opportunities of interest or openings that you need filled within your given firm. Furthermore, if you are a young company in search of funding or investment, a brief on your business plan or exec summary would be welcomed. Recommendations Received (3)Given (4) Admissions Representative (Temporary) National College of Business & Technology Victoria Jaen, Ph.D. Victoria Jaen, Ph.D. Creative multilingual educator, course and curriculum developer, and trainer. Megan is certainly a go-getter! I truly admire her professional skills and her ability to help the persons around her. Also, she reaches out to others with an ease and warm that make you want to have her as a colleague. Megan is direct and efficient and a great colleague to have on your team. Wherever she goes on her professional career, she will be a great asset to treasure. February 14, 2013, Victoria worked directly with Megan at National College of Business & Technology Manager, Recruitment & Campus Outreach Chemonics International Jason Reed Jason Reed Operations Associate at Chemonics International While at Chemonics, Megan formed strong partnerships with schools and professional organizations; effectively building our outreach program from the ground up. Personable and engaging, Megan is an effective recruiter and outreach coordinator. March 7, 2013, Jason worked indirectly for Megan at Chemonics International Associate, Professional Development Institute of International Public Policy Nina Segal Nina Segal Consultant, Organizational Learning and Development at UNICEF It is with pleasure that I write a recommendation for Megan Woo, with whom I had the opportunity to work for several years at the Institute for International Public Policy. Megan is smart, dedicated, and a pleasure to work with; she is committed to her portfolio and to her clients. Megan built strong relationships with partners, and followed through on all deliverables in...more February 1, 2012, Nina worked directly with Megan at Institute of International Public Policy ConnectionsShared (3) Judith KaufmanJudith Kaufman1st Community Economic Development and Microfinance Specialist at Community Development Services Mark D. Bardini, Ph.D.Mark D. Bardini, Ph.D.1st Executive Vice President and Practice Lead for Monitoring & Evaluation at Dexis Consulting Group Margaret Wairimu KaruriMargaret Wairimu Karuri1st Founder/Director at People Microfinance and Investments; Principal NimmoDev. 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