Michael "Cabbie" Caban, MA
Mobile: (202) 492-1499, Email: MACaban110@gmail.com
Professional Philosophy and Goal
The artist, educator, and activist function simultaneously. Art is a tool of analysis that allows for the learning of multiple truths; reciprocal education allows for intellectual and experiential participation in a changing world. Both are the catalysts for activism and positive social change.My goal in the field of socio-economic empowerment and development is to find an organization that allows the marriage of arts, education, and activism to collaboratively work towards social change.
Skills and Qualifications
Advanced fluency in spoken and written Spanish (Beginning abilities in Swahili and American Sign Language) * Excellent project management skills * Outstanding written and oral communication skills - ability to effectively communicate cross-culturally * Superior skills in intercultural training design and facilitation with special attention to ethics * Strengths in program planning including assessment and evaluation * Excellent interpersonal skills and heightened cross-cultural awareness and sensitivityEducation
Master of Arts: Social Justice in Intercultural Relations
School for International Training Graduate Institute, Brattleboro, VT
School for International Training Graduate Institute, Brattleboro, VT
- Concentration: Intercultural Training and Non-Formal Education, Youth Program Leadership, and Art and Social Change.
- Coursework: Training Design for Experiential Learners, Ethics in Intercultural Training, Intercultural Communications, Youth Program Leadership, Program Planning and Project Design, and Organizational Behavior
- Capstone: Student Engagement Curriculum for the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus
Queens College of The City University of New York, Flushing, NY
- Concentration: Choreography, Music Theory, and Music History
Experience
Senior Program Facilitator - 06/2010 to 03/2018
World Learning International Youth Leadership Programs - Brattleboro, VT
- Designed and delivered curriculum for Social Justice, Peacebuilding, and Arts classes
- Designed and facilitated workshops in leadership and activism skills building and global issues groups
- Traveled to Istanbul, Turkey and Mexico City, Mexico to co-facilitate pre-departure orientations for incoming program participants
- Traveled with students to U.S. host city to participate in community service and leadership opportunities and community events – Brazil Youth Ambassadors, Mexico Jovenes en Accion, Argentina and Chile Youth Ambassadors, Nobel Laureate Peace Program
- Coordinated non-profit organization visits in Brattleboro, VT and Boston, MA for the Mexico Jovenes En Accion Program
- Organized and implemented outdoor activities for program participants in and around the Brattleboro area
Program Associate-Youth Programs - 05/2014 to 10/2016
World Learning Inc – Washington, DC
World Learning Inc – Washington, DC
- Responsible for creative design for prominent Youth Ambassadors Programs in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Peru
- Worked directly with development, monitoring & evaluation, and procurement units as well as the United State Department of State to achieve successful international youth program implementations
- Researched and updated all required materials needed for program implementation and wrap-up
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from federal agencies. Translated documents into Spanish language when necessary
- Supported program officer with daily administrative and operational functions
Administrative Assistant - 02/2012 to 05/2014
The World Bank - Middle East and North Africa Region
Operations & Strategy and Development Effectiveness - Washington, DC
- Coordinated meetings and events for managers, directors, ambassadors, and ministry officials including managing international video and audio conferences
- Organized individual and group travel accommodations for headquarters and international staff
- Assisted in developing, coordinating, and implementing workshops, forums, and lectures for unit trainings
- Processed diplomatic passports and visa acquisitions for national and international World Bank employees
- Managed emails, calendars, and documents on Lotus Notes 8 software
- Performed additional administrative functions as needed including preparing classified and confidential documents, international shipping, filing, answering phones & routing calls, and message delivery
- Managed office supplies
International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership (IPSL) - New York, NY and Portland, OR
- Promoted IPSL programs and recruited participants from study abroad, career, and non-profit fairs throughout the United States
- Matched undergraduate and graduate students with appropriate IPSL programs
- Collaborated with management team to improve marketing strategies for IPSL programs.
- Managed potential participant follow up strategies
- Streamlined data entry procedures and data management products for the IPSL database of over 3,000 prospective students and alumni
- Liaised to universities to discuss IPSL programs, to explore partnerships, and provide support to faculty and advisors
- Created and managed expense reports for projects and travel expenditures
Cross-Cultural Solutions - Bagamoyo, Tanzania
- Designed and implemented English language lessons for adult at The Baobab Art Studio
- Choreographed and designed lessons in Hip-Hop, Modern, and Latin Ballroom dance for the members of The Baobab Art Studio and the Bagamoyo Youth Information Center
- Choreographed a Hip-Hop dance piece and directed skits focused on HIV/AIDS awareness for the East Africa Unity Festival
- Mentored and assisted new CCS volunteers during the initial and ongoing cultural adjustment periods
- Organized a fence-building project for the Imuma Orphanage and Primary School
Cross-Cultural Solutions - New Rochelle, NY
- Created advertisement for college visits and information sessions for Partnerships department.
- Performed outreach for and assisted with information sessions throughout the United States.
- Researched and compiled spreadsheets for BSW and MSW faculty and staff in colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada.
- Created and managed spreadsheets to document travel expenses of trips and recruitment events.
- Managed and clarified data in Sales Force to streamline searches and reports.
- Answered phones, assisted clientele, and handled dated mailings
El Puente Leadership Center - Brooklyn, NY
- Designed and implemented curriculum in Human Rights and Social Justice through the lens of dance
- Choreographed dances focused on human rights and social justice for school and community events
- Collaborated with teaching artists to produce main stage productions as well as community and touring events
- Facilitated workshops on STI’s/STD’s, gender issues, and leadership.
- Organized and assisted with leadership conferences, college tours, and recreational trips and activities
- Provided college counseling and assisted with application processes and scholarship opportunities
- Coordinated outreach advertisements to promote programs and events.
Student Life CUNY Queens College - Flushing, NY
- Coordinated and assisted with administrative procedures scheduling, data entry, research, and outreach
- Collaborated with student organizations and other offices to coordinate and implement special event
- Created flyers, posters, and other advertisements for organization and campus events
- Trained and supervised college assistants and interns
- Provided support as needed to the director, assistant director, and accountant
Special Projects
- Hudson River Playback Theater - Actor
- Dutchess County Arts Council - Panelist for the NYSCA Arts-in-Education Grant
- Collision Theory Performing Arts Collective - Founder and Artistic Director
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