Izaiah Farr
Summary
International experience in diverse project management with strong leadership and organizational skills, leveraging digital platforms and executive direction to efficiently execute projects. Experience in both internal and client-facing positions, high in empathy and team satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Marketing & Communications Project Manager
Veolia Environment
Paris
03.2024 - Current
- Municipal Water Key Offers & Business Models
- Global alignment and diffusion of executive direction and strategy through communication and event organization
- Helped launched new initiatives such as new global market intelligence, sales kit decks, and more.
- Maintained multiple projects at once, including deadlines, team coordination, concept development, creative teams and compliance
Director of Operations & Sailing
Brookfield
New York City
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Ran summer youth camp through administration and chief of staff
- Increased capacity through asset management, organization and repair coordination
Director's Assistant/ Executive Assistant
Mario J. Gabelli School of Business
Rhode Island
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Worked under the Director of business programs within my university
- Helped conduct research and prepare for academic projects
- Aided in presentations for lectures and general course material
- Large role in annual Green Cities conference.
- Prepared reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, and other documents as needed by the executive staff.
- Acted as a liaison between the executives and internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication flow.
Team Leader, Sailboat Captain, Racing Coach
New Bedford Yacht Club
Massachusetts
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Managed staff and coached teams of 15-25 sailors with performance-based results; Organized events and logistics
- Helped launch offshore program and captained a 35 ft French Figaro with over 1,000 nautical miles sailed
- Taught advanced sailing theory with lectures & on the water training.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive sailing training program for students of all skill levels.
- Organized races and regattas for competitive sailors, ensuring safety protocols were met.
Assistant Development Director
Community Boating Center
Massachusetts
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Managed multiple projects at once to engage current community, while finding leads for new community members
- Organized potential leads into Excel sheet with prioritization traits
- Wrote grant proposals and contacted potential donors and supporters
- Launched campaigns to encourage more donations through social media
- Organized events to enrich our community
Director of Social Media and Marketing
Deirfiur Home
Massachusetts
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Raised over 5,000 following; Launched seasonal campaigns and maintained brand image
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Analyzed data to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Researched industry trends and competitors' activities to develop new ideas for content creation.
Education
Master of Science - International Management
Grenoble Ecole De Management
true12-2024
Bachelor of Science - International Business & Business Management
Roger Williams University
US05-2023
Skills
- Marketing Communications
- Graphic Design
- Intercultural Communication
- Community Management
- Project Management
- Project Scoping
- Internal Communications
- Microsoft & Google Suite
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Global Marketing & Communications Project Manager
Veolia Environment
03.2024 - Current
Director of Operations & Sailing
Brookfield
06.2023 - 09.2024
Director's Assistant/ Executive Assistant
Mario J. Gabelli School of Business
10.2020 - 05.2023
Assistant Development Director
Community Boating Center
06.2020 - 09.2020
Director of Social Media and Marketing
Deirfiur Home
01.2018 - 01.2019
Team Leader, Sailboat Captain, Racing Coach
New Bedford Yacht Club
06.2015 - 08.2022
Master of Science - International Management
Grenoble Ecole De Management
Bachelor of Science - International Business & Business Management
Roger Williams University
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