Marcia J. Towers



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Marcia J. Towers


Current Address: Permanent Address:

4035 Howley St., Apt. 2 2010 Old Rothsville Rd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Lititz, PA 17543

(412) 682-6137 (717) 626-1245

marciatowers@yahoo.com

Summary of Qualifications:

A flexible, dedicated professional with exceptional cross-cultural adaptability, a strong technical background, and fluency to conduct business in Spanish. A confident individual adept in writing, presentations, and quantitative analysis. Areas of knowledge include:

 Project Management  Disaster Recovery

 International Development  Latin American context

Education:


Master of Public and International Affairs: International Development

University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.

Expected Graduation: April 2003; Current GPA: 3.8/4.0


  • Relevant classes: Latin America in the Global Economy; Economics of Development; Micropolitics of NGOs and Civil Society; U.S. Policies in Latin America; Political Economy of Development.

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Virginia Polytechnic & State University, Blacksburg, VA

Graduation: May 2000; Overall GPA: 3.9/4.0

Experience:

Development Intern; ALFALIT* and Reformed Church of El Salvador
San Salvador, El Salvador, September 2000 – August 2001

  • Participated in grassroots development programs such as micro-credit lending, community education, environmental restoration, community organizing, agricultural cooperatives, and eco-tourism.

  • Contributed integrally to ALFALIT* efforts in the emergency and reconstruction after experiencing two devastating earthquakes in January and February 2001.

  • Worked as primary planner and coordinator for a program to receive North American groups to help in reconstruction efforts. Returned to El Salvador in December 2001 at request of the director of ALFALIT to conduct a workshop about this program.

  • Served as Communications Director, informing international supporters about ALFALIT’s emergency and reconstruction activities during the earthquake aftermath.

  • Learned indispensable need for community ownership and leadership in community projects.

  • Received plaque of appreciation for “invaluable support,” dedication, and cultural understanding.
Independent Research on Dollarization in El Salvador, San Salvador, June-August 2002

  • Examined the effects of the recent dollarization (implemented in January, 2001) on the lives of the poor in El Salvador, particularly street vendors and small businesses owners.

  • Conducted interviews in five communities around the country as well as with local organizations with knowledge in this area.

  • Processing the information to publish a report and to give back to the interviewed communities.

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Experience (cont.)
Research Assistant for Study on Management Issues in Non-profits, October 2001 – May 2002
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), University of Pittsburgh

    • Investigated factors affecting recruitment and retention of professional staff in nonprofit human service and community development organizations.

    • Conducted two focus groups and seventeen interviews with directors and professionals from local nonprofit agencies; processed data and wrote final report to be published.

Mexican Border Volunteer through Presbyterian Church USA

Reynosa, Mexico, May - August 1999


  • Became familiar with U.S.-Mexican border issues, especially immigration and maquiladoras.

  • Worked with local community by leading activities in girls’ support club to encourage continued education and build self-esteem.

  • Coordinated plans and led educational activities for U.S. groups who visited each week.

IBM Personal Systems Group, Industrial Engineering Co-op

Research Triangle Park, NC, January 97 - May 97 and May 98 - December 98


  • Defined project goals, tasks and schedules; calculated project budgets; and presented plans to management.

  • Managed installation of a new manufacturing line automated packing system.

  • Participated in teams and interacted daily with various engineering departments, engineers from Scotland, construction contractors, and manufacturing employees.



Other Skills:

Spanish Fluency

  • Professionally translated 300 page doctoral dissertation from Spanish to English, June-August 2002

  • Worked in a purely Spanish-speaking setting in El Salvador, frequently writing and translating in a business context, Sept 2000-Aug 2001 and June-August 2002.
Computer Skills

  • Extensively used AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, Lotus Smartsuite, C++, and Microsoft Frontpage (webpage program).


Awards and Publications:

  • Alumni Fellows Award, Fellowship from GSPIA, University of Pittsburgh, 2001-2003

  • Publication: “Human Resource Challenges Of Human Service And Community Development Organizations: Recruitment And Retention Of Professional Staff” by Carolyn Ban, Alexis Drahnak-Faller, and Marcia Towers, currently awaiting responses for publication.


Community Involvement:

Reconciliation and Mission Program of Presbyterian Church, USA

Santa Fe, New Mexico, August-September 2000


  • Shared in five-week cross-cultural experience with Central and North Americans in community.

  • Explored cultural differences, Central-North American relations, globalization and social justice.

Virginia Tech Habitat for Humanity, 1997-2000

  • Vice President of Construction, 1999-2000, Fundraising Committee Head, 1999

Cooper House Board Member, 1996-2000

  • Cooper House organizes educational lunches on local, global, and human rights issues.

Presbyterian Student Fellowship, 1995-2000; President, 1996-97; Study/work trip to Mexico, 1998.

YMCA Tutor for High School students, 1999



* ALFALIT is a locally based non-governmental organization that works in various grassroots community development efforts

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