1.
Kim Sterne
Curriculum
Vitae
Tel: 07399376646
Email: ​kimsterne@yahoo.com
Skills
● Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel and Powerpoint)
● WordPress, Wix, Weebly
● eZ Flow and eZ Publish
● Filemaker
● Constant Contact, Mail
Chimp
● Google Analytics
● Google Ads
● Brand development and
awareness
● Research
● Fundraising prospecting
● Facilitation
● Social Media
● Proposal Writing
● Event Planning
● Basecamp, Asana
● Typing speed of 60
words per minute
● I hold a EU Passport and
am eligible to work in
the UK
Research Consultant and Project Coordinator
Common Sense Agency
January 2016​ ​–​ Present
Market research for NGO’s in USA, Kenya, Myanmar and South Africa
Website and social media comparison research
Information collection and collation
Database creation using Excel
Managing launch of book in Myanmar, which includes managing print process,
copy editing, working with designers, creating and managing social media, PR,
creating press releases and event management
Fundraising and Training Manager
Pride Shelter Trust
August 2015 – June 2016
Spearheaded, coordinated and managed a market day at the shelter which raised
over £1000
Wrote grant proposals for potential international donors. This included donor
prospecting and research.
Built and maintained relationships with media
Created training programme on personal development for the residents at the
shelter
Database creation using Excel
Developed a social media strategy to increase following. I monitored our following
using Google Analytics, Facebook Analytics and Twitter Insights. Used data
gathered to inform our social media campaigns.
Ran email campaigns using MailChimp
Managed and monitored Google Grant which I successfully applied for
Research Consultant
UN Women
October 2015 – December 2015
Fundraising prospecting for UN Women Africa
Resource Mobilisation
Database creation using Excel
Advocacy and Training Assistant
Community Action towards a Safer Environment
June 2015 – June 2016

2. Education
Post graduate diploma in HIV
and AIDS Management
• 2006 •
University of Stellenbosch,
South Africa
Bachelor of Arts (English,
Sociology and Political Science)
• 2002 •
University of Stellenbosch,
South Africa
About me
My work experience within the NGO
sector includes communications,
research, advocacy, project
management,
fundraising, events, and
training.
Programmatic areas that I have
worked in include women's rights,
children's rights, human rights,
continuous trauma, land
rights, LGBTI rights, and
international politics.
My skills include social media
management, website creation,
management
and development, Google Analytics,
managing the publication process,
managing volunteers, facilitation,
training, donor prospecting, proposal
and grant writing, editing, copywriting, c
copy editing, proof reading,
newsletter creation and dissemination,
Coordinated training programme for 55 people, this included managing logistics,
correspondence, problem solving and event management.
Fundraising prospecting and research
Public speaking at various fundraising events
Director
Ooh La La Clothing Company
September 2014 ­ June 2016
Managing stock. This includes ordering new stock and creating new stock to be
designed
Creating and maintaining relationships with stockists and customers
Creating, developing and managing communications including digital media
Increasing brand awareness and sales
Invoicing, stock taking and budgeting
Community Engagement Officer
Movember Foundation
June 2014 – September 2014
Engaging with current communities and businesses involved with Movember
Recruiting new communities and businesses to get involved with Movember
Creating, developing and managing external communications
Assist in managing the Movember Database
Training and managing Operations team in South Africa
Brand Activation at various events countrywide
Programme Coordinator
Wybrow­Oliver Attorneys (Adoption Specialists)
June 2013 – May 2014
Drafting of all referrals sent to international partners
Formulation and regular updating of country specific social services, legal frameworks,
immigration and medical process checklists
Liaising and communicating with international counterparts in terms of programme
set­up, programme enhancement, programme maintenance and
programme amendments
Receipt and inspection of all international adoption dossiers for compliance with
South African requirements
Management of all international referrals of children to adoptive families
Administration of special needs project – a specific programme for the adoption of
special needs children
Research, report writing and editing of reports compiled by social work team
Managing each family’s in country experience including liaising with home affairs,
medical experts and embassies.

3. monitoring and evaluation, and data
management.
My personal strengths are problem
solving, enthusiasm, interpersonal
skills and a commitment to fairness.
Programme Coordinator
Operation Home
November 2012 – June 2013
Management and recruitment of volunteers
Coordination of volunteer programme
Provide training to volunteers and learners
Compilation of volunteer newsletter
Compilation of monthly reports
Information and Communications Assistant
AWID (Association for Women’s Rights in Development)
May 2010 – November 2012
Manage social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)
Provide website management support including creating and editing new web
pages
Compile and disseminate the monthly e­newsletter using Constant Contact
Gather and process relevant data for monitoring and evaluation activities using
Google ​Analytics, Twitter Analytics and Facebook Insights
Provide logistical support for international events and manage local logistical
coordination
Translation Coordination, including developing and maintaining the
translation database
Prepare monthly petty cash, office expenses, credit card account reconciliations
Administrator
AWID (Association for Women’s Rights in Development)
September 2008 – April 2010
Compile and disseminate the monthly e­newsletter
Website editing and maintenance
Source articles in alternative and mainstream media to be posted on the website
Coordinate and manage membership database
Manage correspondence with members
Coordinate AWID’s volunteer program including recruiting, supervising and
supporting ​volunteers
Oversee office management including handling correspondence, answering
telephones, ​processing e­mail/mail, ordering office supplies, managing office
equipment and handling other administrative requests as necessary
Oversee office finances including handling petty cash, managing office expenses,
managing budgets and preparing monthly cash accounts
Manage relations with office suppliers & service providers
Provide logistical support for meetings, including AWID’s International Forum
Coordinate international travel arrangements for staff

4.
Provide general IT support
Provide general administrative support to the program staff as necessary
Temporary Worker
December 2007 – September 2008
Worked for a temping agency and completed various temporary assignments
Senior Communications Officer
Land Claims Commission
February 2007 – November 2007
Correspondence with claimants
Networked with traditional media
Managed Call Centre
Research for annual report
Marketing for events
Travelled from Kenya to South Africa
October 2005 – December 2005
Temporary worker
London
November 2004 – October 2005
Completed various temporary assignments including data cleansing, reception,
administration, and event coordination