Rene SOULGA
Project coordinator | Specialist in Humanitarian Aid, Gender Diversity, and Social Inclusion | Experience in Nonprofit Organizations & International Development
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Gloucester, Ottawa (K1V 2S1) Canada (Ontario)
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
René Baudouin Soulga has over four years of experience in International Development and humanitarian program management with United Nations Specialized Agencies, including the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the International Organization for Migration, focusing on food security, livelihoods, and humanitarian responses for migrants. Holding Master’s degrees in Project Management and Humanitarian Action Management, he has successfully supported the implementation of complex programs in developing countries like Burkina Faso, managing a CAD 1M+ budget, overseeing monitoring and evaluation, and producing high-impact reports. Bilingual in French (native) and English (intermediate), René excels in sustainable program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and donor management, making him a strong candidate for any Non Profit Organization.
Executive Assistant – Transition Project Coordinator
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Canada.Toronto
Depuis octobre 2024
CDD
Toronto
Canada - Ontario
- Administered the Intranet Portal, streamlined scheduling processes, and ensured all board and committee meetings were efficiently organized. For instance, coordinated quarterly board meetings by scheduling agendas and managing pre-meeting material distribution.
- Organized meetings, conferences, and internal events, managing all logistics, from venue arrangements to agenda preparation. Successfully planned the annual staff retreat, handling venue booking, travel logistics, and post-event feedback surveys to refine future events.
- Supported all teams through standardized administrative procedures, ensuring consistency and efficiency. Documented and implemented office protocols that reduced response times for requests by 15%.
- Delivered high-quality administrative support directly to the CEO and COO, facilitating smooth daily operations and enhancing executive team productivity.
- Established and continuously updated office policies and procedures, fostering organizational efficiency. For instance, introduced a document control policy that improved access to critical information across departments.
- Responded promptly to administrative correspondence, ensuring timely responses and maintaining professional communication standards across the organization.
- Assisted in the rollout and communication of organizational policies, including the employee benefits plan, ensuring comprehensive understanding and compliance among staff.
- Supported HR and IT departments in onboarding and offboarding processes, handling equipment requests and setup for new hires, as well as ensuring the efficient return of assets for departing employees.
- Managed logistics for external events, including travel and accommodation arrangements, ensuring that all participants had seamless support for business travel needs.
- Led the transition planning for the Toronto office closure, including conducting feasibility analyses, verifying legal requirements, coordinating maintenance, and addressing operational tasks essential for a smooth relocation process.
- Played a key role in organizing and executing various organizational initiatives, coordinating tasks, tracking project timelines, and providing administrative support to project teams.
- Identified areas for improvement in administrative tools and processes, conducting analyses and proposing solutions. Implemented an improved task tracking system that increased administrative efficiency by 20%.
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