MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
April 27, 2023
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chainnan Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the 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),
I am pleased to nominate the following person:
Ms. Salimata Sangare
Eads Place NE
Washington, DC 20019
(Ward 7)
for reappointment as a public voting member of the Commission on African Affairs, for a term to end
October 27, 2024.
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 Council's earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please do
not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments,
should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
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2 ~Phil Mendelson
3 at the request of the Mayor
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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9 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA \
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13 To confirm the reappointment of Ms. Salimata Sangare to the Commission on African Affairs.
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15 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
16 resolution may be cited as the "Commission on African Affairs Salimata Sangare Confirmation
17 Resolution of 2023".
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19 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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21 Ms. Salimata Sangare
22 Eads Place NE
23 Washington, DC 20019
24 (Ward 7)
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26 as a public voting member of the Commission on African Affairs, pursuant to section 4 of the
27 Office and Commission on African Affairs Act of 2006, effective June 8, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-
28 111; D.C. Official Code§ 2-1393), for a term to end October 27, 2024.
29 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
30 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
31 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Salimata Sangare
CUSTOMER SERVICE / CLERCK
To secure a position with a well established organization with a stable environment that will lead to a
lasting
relationship in the field of Administration .
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Internship Student
Embassy of Cote d'Ivoire - Wash ington , DC
June 2018 to Present
My primary assignment was to write daily reports , known as "squibs," on relevant news in the consular
district. I took pride in knowing that my reporting would be read by officials In addition, I am attending
various outreach events : political debates with the consul-general, Land tag (state parliament)
sessions with local staff and regional trade fairs with lvorian commercial Service members.write a daily
report.
I also conducted research and prepared briefing material for consulate personnel on various topics.
And naturally, as an intern, I completed whatever odd jobs and tasks were requested of me
Housekeeper
HANDYMAN SERVICES - Washington, DC
October 2017 to Present
Self employee part time
Front Desk Receptionist
Sally hair braiding - Washington, DC
October 2016 to December 2017
I was a receptionist in this African braiding shop where i was answering the call of customers who want
to make their next appointment and i was informing their next date of appointment a day before.
Alson welcoming anybody entering in the shop wth my smile and greeting them too.
I was the first person you see before i direct you to the right braider.
Customer Service Associate
Peet's Coffee & Tea - Washington, DC
August 2016 to October 2016
Responsibilities
Customer services
Accomplishments
Customer satisfaction
Customer Service
STARBUCKS - Washington, DC
November 2015 to July 2016
Responsibilities
Customer support service
Accomplishments
customer satisfaction
Home Health Aide
Home care partnaire - Washington , DC
November 2009 to March 2010
Going to resident home I was taking care of her lite housekeeping.
I make breakfakfast for those in needed
Make sure they have they medicine
Do some grocery shopping
And laundry too.
SALE REPRESENTATIVE
Department Store
November 2003 to March 2004
November 2003- March 2004Hecht's
Department Store
Education
BA in JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
University OF District of Columbia - Washington , DC
2016 to 2019
Associate in Legal Assistant
Community College of DC - Washington, DC
2011 to 2013
GED in General Education
University of District of Columbia - Washington, DC
2001 to 2002
Skills
Braider, African dishes cook, Microsoft office, Modeling/styling/fashion, Fluent in French
Certifications/Licenses
Food Certificate
Certificate nursing assistance
May 2006 to August 2006
I was a Nursing assitant back there until 2010
Home Health Aide
July 2010 to July 2018
Yes i has my home Health aid back there too and was working at that time for 2 years
Medication Technician
June 2007 to January 2009
Yes i had this certification too
Additional Information
SKILLS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
• Helped customers and merchants identify services ( returns and exchanges)
• Answered telephone calls and took messages
ADMINISTRATION
• PC Specialist (Microsoft Office Suite - Word , Excel , PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
• Business Communications
• Data Entry and Database administration entering and update name and phone numbers
• Computer Support and Maintenance
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WASHINGTON
Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building I 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 I Washington, DC 20004
Salimata Sangare
Salimata Sangare is an intern with the Embassy of Cote d'lvoire.
Ms. Sangare was born and raised in Cote d'lvoire. She arrived in the United
States as a young adult with plans to study and attend college. Her focus has
been helping African immigrants in the District of Columbia. While
learning English, Ms. Sangare worked as a day and night shift worker and
held various positions including as a hair braider, nursing home assistant,
cashier, and customer service representative.
A Ward 7 resident, Ms. Sangare received an Associate of Applied Science in Legal Assistant
from the University of the District of Columbia and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in
Administration of Justice.
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 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: April 10, 2023
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Ify Bozimo, Kate Okoye,
Salimata Sangare, and Y odit Shibru as members of the Commission on African
Affairs
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-724-1303 , or me at 202-724-7681.
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suitc300 • Washington , D.C. 20004 • Oflicc (202) 724-768 l