Curriculum Vitae
Linda-Ann Akanvou
4701 Kenmore Avenue
Alexandria, VA
E-mail: lindakanvou@gmail.com
Phone: 571-314-8837
Professional information
Detailed oriented professional with strong planning, people, and research skills, with a desire to contribute to meeting the organization's goals. Experienced in the following areas: Policy research ~ Quantitative Methods ~ Economic Development ~ Microsoft office suite ~ Business Development consulting ~ Administrative Work
Work experience
Finance Program Intern, The Corporate Council on Africa
August 2015- Present the Corporate Council on Africa (United States) ▪ non-profit organization
•Working closely with the Finance Program director on organizing the activities of CCA during the General Assembly of the United Nations • Organized schedule of trade missions in African Countries • Participated to meetings with members and participated to redaction of articles on events • Assisted the organization of the US-Africa Business Summit 2016
Research Assistant, Penn State School of International Affairs
2014 - 2015
Collected and organized data sets and writing sources related to political science projects Reviewed professor articles and suggested correctionsResearched and submitted annotated bibliographies related to various subjects such as the role of mediation in conflict resolution.
Researched and submitted annotated bibliographies related to various subjects such as the role of mediation in conflict resolution
Teaching assistant, Penn State School of International Affairs
2014- 2015
Graduate classes of Research Design and Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
Organized teaching sessions covering the class materials
Assisted to classes and prepared homework and assignments for students
Graded assignments and provided explanations to subjects not understood in class by students
Consultant, Holfint Holding (Morocco)
2011
Administrative and Financial Department where I progressively gained greater responsibilities based on performance, and was offered a permanent position as Administrative and Financial Assistant
Closely worked with CEO in daily administrative work and elaborated a weekly report of the organization
Oversaw annual financial reports (for last two years) and completed international factory audits.
Responsible for auditing the annual financial reports of the accounting office
Established checks and balanced bank accounts; entrusted with computing cost of goods
Education
The Pennsylvania State University
2013 - 2015
Master of International Affairs
Coursework includes: African Studies, International Development, Global Cultures and Leadership, Renewable Resources and the Environment, Economic Development, Growth and institutions, Econometrics.
Hassan II University- Ain Chock
2009 - 2012
Master of Finance
Coursework includes: Budgetary analysis, International finance, Corporate Consolidation, e-business, corporate finance, asset management
2006 - 2009
Bachelor of Economics and Management Coursework includes: Macroeconomics, microeconomics, management, marketing, accounting, financial mathematics, budget management
Languages
French (Native speaker)
English (Fluent; Native proficiency)
Spanish (Basic)
Skills
Computer
Statistical and Accounting Software:
STATA, Ox Metrics, E-Views and SAGE SAARI
Popular software applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet research and communication tools
Research and academic
Quantitative Analysis, Teaching, Public speaking and presentations, African Studies, International Development, Conducting survey
Administrative
Accounting, Auditing, Budget management, Cost analysis, Marketing, Event planner
Personal Skills
Resourceful
Detailed & accurate
Enthusiasm
Practical
Patience
Intuitive
Multitask
Detail orientated