Murict Bowser
Mayor
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Councilof the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2ofthe Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 4 of the Office and Commission on
African Affairs Act of 2006, effective June 8, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-111; D.C. Official Code 2-1393),
Lam pleased to nominate the following person:
Ms. Josiane Ndoyombaye
21" Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
(Ward 5)
for appointment as a public voting member of the Commission on African Affairs, replacing Noel
Lebondzo Gandou, for a term to end October 27, 2023.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Councils earliest considerationof this nomination for confirmation. Please do
not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayors Office of Talent and Appointments,
should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bo\ser
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Chairman Phil Mendelson
at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
To confirm the appointment of Ms. Josiane Ndoyombaye to the Commission on African Affairs.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
18 resolution may be cited as the Commission on African Affairs Josiane Ndoyombaye
19 Confirmation Resolution of 2020.
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21 Sec. 2. The Council ofthe District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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23 Ms. Josiane Ndoyombaye
24 2Ist Street NE
25 Washington, DC 20002
26 (Ward 5)
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28 as a public voting memberofthe Commission on African Affairs, pursuant to section 4ofthe
29 Office and Commission on Aftican Affairs Act of 2006, effective June 8, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-
30 111; D.C, Official Code 2-1393), replacing Noel Lebondzo Gandou, for a term to end October
31 27, 2023.
32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copyof this resolution,
33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
34 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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 Josiane Deby Ndoyombaye
SUMMARY
Excellent ability to work with a non profit organization.
Excellent ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate person.
Remarkable ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Strong ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
Profound ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
In-depth ability to collect data, compiles information, and prepares reports.
Profound ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Strayer University, Washington DC
Bachelor in Business Management (In progress) Present
Associate degree in Business Management 2017
Career Technical Institute, Washington DC 2012
PC Specialist & Bookkeeping
SKILLS
Excellent customer service skill
Excellent ability to work with a non profit organization.
Decision making, critical thinking, organizing and planning
Great ability to collect data, compile and prepare reports.
Strong ability to maintain and follow safety procedures
computer skill, software and internet using
Strong verbal and personal communication skill:
Management skills: Influencing, leading, negotiating and delegating al
Self-motivated, Initiative with a high level of energy.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Allied Universal (Arlington Tower 1300 17th ST Arlington, Virginia) 2017-present
Concierge security officer
* Provide public assistance, including lockout services and information.
* Provide excellence customer service and answer phones calls
* Watched for and reported irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and secured
doors; sounded alarm during fire outbreak and the presence of unauthorized persons.
* Performed periodic checks of emergency call boxes and street, lights to ensure proper
functioning; reported malfunctions as required.
Beafrika Foundation 853 21st ST NE Washington, DC 2017-Present
Founder &CEO
* Drive strategic planning, business development, and fiscal operations.
* Manages and oversees various organizational projects and programs that are implemented
Josie HAIR BRAIDING Salon 1307 H street NE, Washington DC 2015-2019
Owner (Founder)
Manage employees schedules and performance, as well as working to make sure the salon is
profitable.
* Interview, hire, train, promote, supervise or fire employees.
Oversee the stylist schedules and strive to provide opportunities for staff training in the latest
techniques in the cosmetology industry.
* Ensure customer service needs are met.
Banking, budgeting and planning any other financial strategic to ensure that profit is made.
INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM, 800 F Street NW, Washington DC 2011 - 2015
Security Officer (Guard)
Patrolled assigned areas on foot to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.
Informed and warmed violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying
forbidden articles.
* Provided public assistance, including lockout services and information.
* Watched for and reported irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and secured
doors; sounded alarm during fire outbreak and the presence of unauthorized persons.
* Performed periodic checks of emergency call boxes and street lights to ensure proper functioning;
reported malfunctions as required.
RAINBOW 1527 Benning Road NE, Washington DC 2009-2011
Head Cashier/ Customer Service
* Reconcile cash and electronic transaction at the end of the day
+ Provided excellence customer service
+ Provides training for new cashiers on policies and procedures related to pointof sale system.
Made daily bank deposit
Organized paper work and did payroll every week
Hobbies
Reading, Movie, Travelling and discovering for most ofmy free time
Languages speaking
French
Sango
 Executive Officeof the Mayor -OfficeofTalent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Josiane Ndoyombaye
Josiane Ndoyombaye is woman who wears many different hats.
She is currently a Concierge Security Officer for Allied Universal,
and also the Founder and CEOofthe Beafrika Foundation, a non-
profit organization that helps bring awareness about the Central
African Republic and manyof the needs/concerns the community
faces. Ms. Ndoyombaye believes her experience as CEO and
founder of Beafrika Foundation has given her a great perspective
into many of the challenges that African residents are tasked with
in the District of Columbia, and she would like to use her
knowledge to help her community.
Prior to starting her own non-profit organization, Ms. Ndoyombaye
was the ownerofJosie Hair Braiding Salon for four years.
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A Ward 5 resident, Ms. Ndoyombaye is a committed community member who fluently speaks
English, French, and Sango.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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WASHINGTON
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Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Ronan Gulstone, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: February 18, 2020
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Etayenesh Asfaw, Ify
Bozimo, Sannido De Poukn, Carmen Eliam, Josiane Ndoyombaye, Kate Okoye,
Reynolds Saka, and Salimata Sangare as members to the Commission on African
Affairs
This is to Certify that tnis oftice has reviewed the above-referenced legislation and
found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call me at 202-724-7681.
Leaerer- Gplenctothe
Elizabeth Cavendish
The JohnA. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW + Suite300_ Washingion, DIC. 20008 > Office (02) T24-7681