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Andrea Gyamfi

Toronto,ON

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in international education, intercultural programming, and event development. Skilled in visual, digital, and written storytelling for diverse organizations and institutions. Proven track record of increasing engagement for BIPOC students in global opportunities through strategic mentorship, funding programs, and holistic support. Demonstrates an anti-oppressive and equitable approach in inclusive student outreach, pre-departure, and re-entry programs. Committed to promoting inclusive excellence through collaboration with various student organizations and equity-focused offices.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coordinator, International, Undergraduate Students

McMaster University,
11.2021 - Current
  • Communicate a range of opportunities abroad, including international co-ops, internships, study abroad, and other experiential learning, opportunities through one-on-one appointments, panels, social media campaigns, contests, and information sessions
  • Collaborated closely with a Talent Acquisition Specialist and Diversity and Equity Employment Coordinator to design and implement targeted programs to enhance job search opportunities for student newcomers, racialized and students who identified as disabled and or experienced barriers to employment
  • Reassess pre-departure visuals and content informed by an inclusive and risk-averse framework to evaluate student travel preparedness resulting in increased support for women and trans identified, 2SLGBT+, disabled, and other equity-deserving students abroad
  • Maintain relationships with campus partners, students groups, employers and community stakeholders supporting the needs of international and underserved students
  • Prepares, budgets, and reconciles funding for three program awards with a total of 250 + recipients per award cycle valued over $350,000
  • Unifies and manages up to six staff members in alignment with the University's commitment to international and intercultural learning though the promotion of global mobility programs
  • Curates engaging monthly socials, and award-wining social media campaigns to connect international and inbound and outbound exchange students, strengthening the university's commitment to international community building and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Creative Director

McMaster University, Black Student Success Centre
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Produced event identity, flyers, posters, social media strategy, presentation slides for inaugural Black Graduation Celebration
  • Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing
  • Collaborated with event planning committee, Multimedia Specialist and Communications Associate to revise inclusive and strategic communication and marketing plans
  • Supported high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion
  • Collaborated on visual concept plans for high-profile community-driven convocation celebration.

International & Global Program Assistant

McMaster University
09.2019 - 11.2021
  • Prepared, budgeted, and reconciled funding for two program awards with a total of 200+ recipients per award cycle, valued over $180,000
  • Managed travel and exchange award programs to identify transferable skills and optimize the employability of 100+ returned exchange students through reflective projects such as Instagram takeovers, blog entries, panels, and digital webinars
  • Assisted clients in navigating the application process for a range of opportunities abroad, including international co-ops, internships, study abroad, and other experiential learning opportunities through one-on-one appointments, panels, social media campaigns, contests, and information sessions
  • Reassessed pre-departure visuals and content, informed by an inclusive and risk-averse framework, to evaluate student travel preparedness, resulting in increased support for women and trans-identified, 2SLGBT+, disabled, and other equity-deserving students abroad.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - French & History

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY
Hamilton, ON
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Licence 1 Histoire

UNIVERSITÉ LUMIÈRE LYON 2
Lyon, France
05.2017

Skills

  • Project Development
  • Event Planning
  • Campaign Development
  • Data Research and Analysis
  • MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro)
  • Canva
  • iModule
  • Mailchimp
  • Later
  • Figma
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads and Instagram
  • COMM 100

Certification

  • McMaster Employment Equity Facilitator Program, 11/01/22
  • McKinsey Management Accelerator Training, 10/01/21
  • Atlantic Institute Appreciative Advising, 05/01/20
  • McMaster Human Resources Training for Equitable Inclusive Campus Leadership, 03/01/20

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Twi
Professional Working

Volunteer

Member, McMaster Awards Outreach Committee, July 2022 - Present

Actively contributed as a dedicated member of the Awards Outreach Committee, driving the promotion of various awards and scholarships to students within the institution., Engaged in the meticulous review process for entrance awards and graduand awards, demonstrating an equitable commitment to adhering to established criteria, Leveraged excellent communication skills to effectively advocate for deserving award recipients, further enhancing the institution's reputation for recognizing and supporting student achievements.

Timeline

Creative Director

McMaster University, Black Student Success Centre
04.2022 - 06.2023

Coordinator, International, Undergraduate Students

McMaster University,
11.2021 - Current

International & Global Program Assistant

McMaster University
09.2019 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Arts - French & History

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts - Licence 1 Histoire

UNIVERSITÉ LUMIÈRE LYON 2

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