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Helena Brykarz

Masters Environmental Studies from Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, BA in Psychology from University Of Rochester, Independent Contractor since 2005, Program Executive at Goldman Environmental Foundation from 1996-2004.

Headline: Recruiter
Skills: Business, French, Languages, Management, Russian
Location: Bay Area, California
Groups: Global Social Venture Competition 2011, Global Social Venture Competition GSVC 2012, [INACTIVE] Global Social Venture Competition 2009-10
Interested in: Advising startups, Career advice, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Helping friends, Joining a startup, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Professional opportunities, Recruiting
Tags: environment, executive search, foundation, human rights, international development, NGO, Philanthropy, sustainable development
Schools: City University of New York System - Baruch College, University of Rochester

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: Global Recruitment Specialists
Position: Independent Contractor
Time period: May 2005 - Present
Description: Successfully led 66 searches for a variety of senior management positions at 29 prominent international organizations, based in the United States, Asia and Africa.

Employer: Goldman Environmental Foundation
Position: Program Executive
Time period: January 1996 - December 2004

Employer: Goldman Environmental Foundation
Position: Program Officer
Time period: January 1991 - December 1996

Employer: Ecology and Environment
Position: Project Manager
Time period: January 1989 - December 1991
Description: As Project Manager, used the Hazard Ranking System to conduct assessments of potential Superfund sites for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Employer: Rainforest Alliance
Position: Co-Founder
Time period: January 1986 - December 1987

Employer: U.S. Peace Corps
Position: Contracting Officer/Purchasing Agent
Time period: January 1985 - December 1987

Employer: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Greater New York
Position: Co-Founder
Time period: January 1984 - December 1987

Employer: U.S. Peace Corps
Position: Recruiter in New York Area Office
Time period: January 1983 - December 1985

Employer: U.S. Peace Corps
Position: Peace Corps Volunteer in the Congo
Time period: January 1980 - December 1982

Employer: U.S. Peace Corps
Position: Acting Administrative Officer
Time period: December 1987

EDUCATION

University: City University of New York System - Baruch College
Time period: 1987
Degree: Certificate in Business Management

University: University of Rochester
Time period: 1980
Degree: Psychology, Certificate in Russian Studies, BA

Helena is Following (4)

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  • Salud del Sol, Inc.

    We are a nonprofit technology assistance provider. We work with underserved communities to improve their healthcare systems through sustainable development and creating jobs for members of these communities. Our first venture is a solar autoclave.

  • Constant Contact

    Constant Contact, Inc

  • GravityPeople

    GravityPeople is a technology and services company that develops and delivers reliable, convenient, and cost-effective hiring solutions for companies seeking professional level hires. We are modernizing recruiting.

  • Brighter Planet

    Brighter Planet makes it easier for anyone to get involved in the fight against climate change

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  • Jasna Trengoska

    Macedonian, 19, student at the University for Information Science and Technology "St. Paul the Apostle" in Ohrid, Macedonia, at the Faculty for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)