Leontes Dorzilme

Grand Canyon University, Ed.D. Organizational Leadership (2015)

Leontes Dorzilme, Doctoral Student

Public Information Officer at United Nations

https://www.leontesconsultinggroup.com

 

Summary

I am inspired by the transformational and the servant leadership styles in my personal and professional life. I have a solid academic background in strategic planning, systems thinking and a deep understanding of stakeholders’ role in organizational strategy. I have gained a broad field experience both in Haiti and United States in organizational change and transition, Business communication, team building, employee motivation, conflict resolution, public information, and the role of media in a democratic society.

 

Experience

United Nations (MINUSTAH)

Public Information Officer

April 2011 – Present (2 years 6 months)

- Increase awareness/understanding of MINUSTAH’s mandate and field's key actions in support of national and local authorities, to promote stability, rule of Law, good governance, and to decrease community violence.
- Ensure a better visibility of the mission through regular interviews planning and coordination for the SRSG, the Chief of the Communication Office, the spokesperson office, and senior officials on key topics.
-Serve as a key contact between the national media and the Chief of the Communication’s office, the spokesperson office, and the MINUSTAH’s Units.
- Contribute to the conception and writing of Press Releases and briefing notes clarifying key issues related to the Mission’s activities.

 

Bilingual Customer Specialist /Sykes Enterprises

2004 – 2007 (3 years) Bismarck, North Dakota Area

P&G Bilingual Customer Specialist

 

Editor in Chief /Radio Vision 2000

December 1998 – May 2003 (4 years 6 months)

- Directed the news broadcasting team- up to 60 individuals with diverse technical backgrounds and experiences.
- Fostered a strong news department, coached new employees
- Encouraged a developmental approach of news content
- Analyzed political and social news content
- Hosted daily live interactive political talk shows
- Performed team supervision and coordinated the newsroom daily activities
- Coordinated editorial daily meetings, news collect, writing, editing, proofreading, and delivery
- Determined news angles; preformed task distribution; anchored live newscasts
- Supervised news content; edited reports and articles; performed live interviews and on site live reports.

 

Education:

 

Grand Canyon University (USA)

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Organizational Leadership (Expected 2015)

• Advanced Graduate Studies and Scholarship (RES 811)
• Progressions in Leadership Thought (LDR 802)
• Ethical Dilemmas and Stewardship (LDR 800)
• Foundations for Research (RES 850)
• Stakeholders: Roles in Organizations (ORG 807)
• Organizational Theory, Structure, and Process (ORG 812)
• Doctoral Residency 2013 (RSD 851)
• Analysis of Existing Research (RES 861)

 

University of Mary (USA)

Master's degree, Strategic Leadership

Grade: 3.61/4

• MPM 500 Introduction to Project Management
• MGT 505 Human Resource Management
• MGT 507 Influential Leadership
• MGT 554 Management Survey of Accounting and Finance
• MGT 603 Leading the Learning Organization
• MGT 635 Law in the Management Environment
• MGT 645 Organizational Communication and Transition Management
• MGT 696 Strategic Planning and Execution
• MGT 700 Management Seminar
• PHI 572 Ethics
• PSY 542 Group Dynamics Course Descriptions
• ALU 799 Capstone Project

 

Bellevue University (USA)

Bachelor of Science (BS), Legal Studies

Grade: 3.95/4

Graduated with Honor
 

• LGLS 305 Theory and Practice of Law
• LGLS 315 The American Criminal and Civil Legal Systems
• LGLS 325 Professional Responsibility and Ethics in Law
• LGLS 335 The U.S. Legal System and the Judicial Process
• LGLS 345 Legal Research, Analysis and Writing
• LGLS 405 Constitutional Law, Liberty and Emerging Policy
• LGLS 415 Judicial and Administrative Practices: Civil and Criminal Procedure
• LGLS 425 Legal Applications for Contemporary American Business and Social Organizations
• LGLS 435 The Rule and Role of Law in Matters of Life and Death

 

Languages

English

(Full professional proficiency)

French

(Full professional proficiency)

Haitian Creole

(Native or bilingual proficiency)

 

Interests:

Politic, Organizational development and Leadership, Law, Human Resources, Training, Journalism, News, Communication, New Technology