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    Cathy Richards has experience in program design, project management, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management. She holds a Master's in Public Administration in International Management and has worked on projects in Mexico, Central America, Africa, and the United States focused on rule of law, women's empowerment, livelihood programs, and health initiatives. Her skills include proficiency in Spanish, basic knowledge of French and Italian, and experience using software such as Microsoft Office, Raiser's Edge, and statistical programs.

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    Cathy Richards has experience in program design, project management, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management. She holds a Master's in Public Administration in International Management and has worked on projects in Mexico, Central America, Africa, and the United States focused on rule of law, women's empowerment, livelihood programs, and health initiatives. Her skills include proficiency in Spanish, basic knowledge of French and Italian, and experience using software such as Microsoft Office, Raiser's Edge, and statistical programs.

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    Cathy Richards has experience in program design, project management, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management. She holds a Master's in Public Administration in International Management and has worked on projects in Mexico, Central America, Africa, and the United States focused on rule of law, women's empowerment, livelihood programs, and health initiatives. Her skills include proficiency in Spanish, basic knowledge of French and Italian, and experience using software such as Microsoft Office, Raiser's Edge, and statistical programs.

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    Cathy Richards has experience in program design, project management, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management. She holds a Master's in Public Administration in International Management and has worked on projects in Mexico, Central America, Africa, and the United States focused on rule of law, women's empowerment, livelihood programs, and health initiatives. Her skills include proficiency in Spanish, basic knowledge of French and Italian, and experience using software such as Microsoft Office, Raiser's Edge, and statistical programs.

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    Cathy Richards, MPA

    about.me/cathyr

    Areas of Specialty  Program Design  Project Management


     Monitoring and Evaluation  Knowledge Management
    Skills Language: Computer:
     Fluent in Spanish  Proficient in Windows XP, Mac OS X,

     Basic knowledge of French and Raisers Edge, Microsoft Office Suite,


    Italian collaborative web 2.0 tools and CMAP
     Learning Portuguese  Knowledge of SAS, SPSS and Epi Info.

    Education Master of Public Administration in International Sept. 2008 - May


    Management 2010
    Monterey Institute of International Studies,
    Monterey, California

    DPMI: Certificate in Development Program


    Management May 2009 - June
    Professional training program in design and monitoring 2009
    of development projects, logical framework analysis
    and results frameworks, working with stakeholders,
    social entrepreneurship strategies (inter-organizational
    partnering), participatory development and facilitation
    of decision making.

    Bachelor of Arts in International Relations Sept. 2003 - May


    Concentration: Foreign Policy/Security and Latin 2007
    America
    Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts

    Politics and Culture Program June 2006 - July


    International College of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus 2006

    Experience Project Manager, Washington, DC Dec. 2010 - present


    Management Systems International
     Coordinate and manage headquarters based project support, logistical

    activities, and financial monitoring for a three-year USAID Mexico Rule of


    Law contract with a $44-million budget.
    Project Management Intern, Washington, DC Oct. 2010 - Nov.
    2010
    Management Systems International
     Provided support to USAID funded projects in Nicaragua, Jamaica, Colombia

    and Africa as well as a State Department funded project for women’s


    empowerment.
     Assisted in tracking project financial management information, researching

    budget information, reviewing field expense reports, coordinating


    international travel arrangements, translation of documents, background
    research to support projects, copy editing for donor reports and database
    manipulation.
    Knowledge Base and Social Media Intern, Virtual June 2010 – Aug.
    2010
    AfricaSIF
     Established and incorporated the organizational knowledge base into the

    website for future member use. I was also in charge of database maintenance
    and troubleshooting.
     Redesigned the organization’s website for increased clarity and interactivity

    in preparation for the second launch event in Cape Town, South Africa.
     Developed a social media strategy for future interns, which will enhance the

    organization’s reach and impact. I was also responsible for establishing and
    maintaining the organization’s social media and other web-related accounts.
    Monitoring and Evaluation Intern, NYC, NY Jan. 2010 - May
    2010
    Trickle Up
     Conducted statistical analysis on quantitative program data in addition to

    secondary external research in order to determine trends and develop


    hypotheses about what factors may contribute or mitigate against a
    participant’s progress in Mali.
     Authored a comprehensive narrative report and presentation on Mali research

    findings for program learning and improvements.


     Assisted the Central America team in creating a quantitative survey for

    collecting livelihood information and served as the primary interpreter for the
    Central America team for the annual project team meeting.
    Evaluation Consultant, Monterey, CA Oct. 2009 – Dec.
    2009
    Binational Health Week Partnership
     Worked with Mexican government representatives, local NGOs and state

    officials to design, conduct and prepare an impact evaluation for the local
    partnership.
    Financial Planning Assistant, Parsippany, NJ Jan. 2008 – Jan.
    2009
    Quigley Associates
     Managed all administrative responsibilities for the company. Duties included

    client service, maintaining and processing client data such as invoicing and
    transaction confirmation, as well as preparing quarterly reports for asset
    management clients.
     Researched and monitored securities for use in model portfolios, which were

    to be applied to actual client portfolios.


    References Available upon request

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