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Jennifer E. Mayo
2515 N. Hamlin Ave. Apt. 2 Chicago, IL 60647
(614) 314-6928 jennifermayo2@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Eight years of experience working with international and domestic community development projects.
Experienced in program administration providing program, operations, logistical, and budgetary support, both
on site and part of a management team. Recently completed an original thesis research project analyzing the
Market Value Analysis in Baltimore City utilizing geospatial analysis, community surveys, and interviews.
Extremely well versed in the theoretical and historical background of urban planning policies.
EDUCATION
University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD. August 2015
• M.S. in Geography and Environmental Systems, concentration: Human Geography
• Thesis: An Analysis of the Housing Market Typology in Baltimore City
• Advisor: Dr. Margaret Holland
• President, Geography and Environmental Systems Graduate Student Association
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio June 2006
• B.A. in International Relations, concentration: International Relations and Diplomacy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Director August 2013-May 2015
The Baltimore Interfaith Hospitality Network
Mayor’s Office of Human Services
Homeless Services Program, Baltimore
Established the Baltimore Interfaith Hospitality Network (BIHN), a 501c3 non-profit organization with
members of Baltimore’s faith community to support families experiencing homelessness.
• Met with community and faith leaders to determine the feasibility of forming The Baltimore Interfaith
Hospitality Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to support families experiencing homelessness.
• Attended 115 community meetings to introduce and garner support for the BIHN.
• Evaluated grants submitted by local organizations that provide homeless services to ensure the grants were
aligned with Federal, state, and city priorities and policies.
• Synthesized relevant information and provided recommendations to senior staff regarding the BIHN.
• Recruited board members and congregations for The Baltimore Interfaith Hospitality Network.
• Served as liaison between the religious community of Baltimore and the Mayor’s Office of Human
Services-Homeless Services Program.
• Developed a first year budget of $100K and a fundraising plan for the BIHN.
• Represented the Mayor’s Office of Human Services-Homeless Services Program at Baltimore City
functions and community meetings.
• Developed maps and a strategic guide to maximize interactions for the 2015 Point In Time Homeless
Census Overnight Count.

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Country Desk Officer: The Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica April 2010 - July 2013
Peace Corps Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Provided primary program assistance, operational support and administrative coordination to three Peace Corps
posts. Developed and provided in-depth analysis of programming, training, operational, budgetary and strategic
plans. Synthesized relevant data and provided recommendations to senior staff and stakeholders. Assisted
overseas programs in developing operating plans and fiscal year budgets consistent with Peace Corps strategic
objectives and appropriated funding level.
• Tracked spending and approved grant requests for 11 Peace Corps posts receiving funds from the U.S.
Department of State’s Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas program to ensure the grants were
aligned with Federal policies and priorities.
• Facilitated training events for Peace Corps Trainees prior to departure for their country of service.
• Prepared briefing memos and reports for Peace Corps Senior Staff.
• Coordinated the logistics for a U.S. Congressional Delegation visit to Peace Corps Dominican Republic.
• Acted as Peace Corps’ Representative to the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, the Department of
State, and the Organization of American States through the Energy and Climate Partnership of the
Americas.
• Promoted from Country Desk Assistant to Country Desk Officer April 2011.
Small Business Development Advisor February 2007 - May 2009
Peace Corps/Honduras
• Served as the liaison between the Honduran Municipal Government and local and international NGOs to
design and implement a water system, water stations, and a clean cookstove model.
• Negotiated agreements for supplies, equipment, and subcontracted craftsmen and labor.
• Developed and managed a $20k+ budget.
• Successfully solicited for Engineers Without Borders-Toledo Chapter to design, implement, and fund a
water system for Los Sanchez, Honduras.
• Worked with local women to help form a small business.
• Facilitated trainings and workshops to teach basic business practices, marketing, and accounting.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Housing Market Typology Task Force Member December 2013 - January 2015
• Attended monthly meetings and participated in the development of the 2014 Housing Market Typology.
Cross-Cultural and Language Training February 2007 - April 2007
Peace Corps, Santa Lucia, Honduras
• Underwent Peace Corps training including 150 hours of technical instruction in business and community
development methodology, 200 hours of Spanish language training, 100 hours of cross-cultural studies.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS, AWARDS, & CERTIFICATIONS
• Languages: Advanced Spanish
• Information Technology: Proficient with ESRI Geographic Information System (ArcGIS) and Microsoft
Office Suite. Proficient with STATA Data Analysis and Statistical Software.
• Awards: Awarded Shriver Peaceworker Fellowship for Graduate Study, 2013-2015. Received The Peace
Corps Director’s Distinguished Service Award, 2012.