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Career Objective                                                                                            

Motivated professional eager to contribute extensive international relations and human rights experience toward actively supporting a progressive organization in optimizing performance as a key staff member.

 

Profile                                                                                                              

Ø  Offer solid experience in supporting international programs, with comprehensive background in grant writing and budgeting.

Ø  Effectively define, develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity, efficiency and profitability.

Ø  Dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

Ø  Excel at interacting with broad populations with diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Ø  Substantial knowledge of the Middle East and Indian Sub-continent through extensive travel and academia.

Ø  Proficient in French and Persian.

 

Key Achievements                                                                                            

Ø  Launched and managed the first ever Fulbright program for Afghanistan, collaborating directly with the US Embassy of Kabul to successfully place over 100 Afghans in US higher education programs.

Ø  Successfully wrote and received an $85K grant for a 2007 leadership and development conference on Afghanistan, assembling all Afghan Fulbright grantees in the US for five days of training in conflict resolution, team work and civil society development.

Ø  Promoted within 5 months from Intern to Program Coordinator at International YMCA.

Ø  Effectively organized and coordinated the arrival of the Iraq Symphony Orchestra and the first Iraqi Fulbright scholars to come to the US in order to meet with members of the administration.

 

Education & Professional Training                                                            

  Master of Public Administration, Specialization in Nonprofit Administration - Baruch College, School of Public Affairs (New York, NY)

  Thesis: Assessing the War on Terror : Analyzed democracy promotion in the Middle East since 9/11.  

  Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies - University of Sydney, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies (Sydney, Australia)

  Thesis: A Dialogue of Civilizations; dealt with conflict resolution methods within the war on terror.

  Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Minors in Philosophy and Religion - The George Washington University, Columbian School of Arts (Washington, DC)

  Thesis: Identity through Symbols:  Explored reality of minorities in Muslim countries, focusing specifically on the Kurds and Nubians.

 

Professional Experience                                                                               

Institute of International Education, Foreign Fulbright Program - New York, NY                 2005-2007

Program Officer for Afghanistan and South Asia

  Contributed dynamic analytical and organizational skills in planning, budgeting, and implementing IIE's contractual services to Fulbright Commissions, US Department of State Program Officers, US Embassies and other overseas agencies, in support of the Senior Program Officer.

  Maintained full accountability for managing services and sponsor relationships for designated area and country projects and for program/policy development with sponsors, demonstrating exceptional project management and multitasking abilities in achieving operational goals and timelines.

  Applied sharp business and financial acumen in overseeing cost‑shared programs and managing program grant funds for each fiscal year.

  Proficiently planned and coordinated funding requirements with the Senior Program Officer for following fiscal year, working closely with DOS/ECA and Fulbright offices overseas.

  Conducted comprehensive review and analysis of programs in order to recommend policy and procedural changes, and actively assisted with final recommendations for DOS/ECA, overseas Fulbright offices, and other sponsors.

  Proactively worked on establishing peace in Kashmir program which brought together various Indian and Pakistani Fulbright grantees from across the U.S.

 

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International YMCA - New York, NY                                                                                2003-2005

Program Coordinator of Go Global and State Department Arrivals Programs

  Innovatively researched, designed and implemented targeted marketing and fundraising strategies, instrumental to enhancing public image and raising funds.

  Exhibited strong technological and communication talents in redesigning the main website, developing potential new overseas volunteer sites, creating training materials for different levels of cross-cultural communication, and preparing online and paper program and site work descriptions.

  Hired, supervised and mentored interns and assigned projects to optimize utilization of human capital and operational resources.

  Coordinated the meeting of Diplomats and Dignitaries by appropriate staff to assist them in customs, immigration and air transfers. 

  Supported all aspects of Go Global, an overseas volunteer program which annually sends over 100 American volunteers to serve as healthcare workers, education specialists, and other forms of development work to numerous host countries. 

 

India and Pakistan Conflict Seminar Series - Sydney, Australia                                        2002

Creator and Supervisor (University of Sydney)   

  Designed and oversaw a 7-week seminar series dealing with the current India/Pakistan conflict over Kashmir, focusing on conflict resolution skills, human rights, and diplomacy.

 

Badda Elementary School - Bagerhat, Bangladesh                                                          2001

English Teacher

  Effectively taught English to 13 to 17 year old students in a private elementary school within rural Bangladesh.

  Developed and implemented educational activities, while promoting the development of social, emotional and cognitive skills.

  Engaged in positive relationships with staff, students, parents and community.

  Proactively monitored student learning, developed curriculums with staff and implemented plans for improving student achievement.

 

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev - Be er Sheva, Israel                                                 1999

Study Abroad Internship

  Taught English and American cultural activities to Russian immigrants and Bedouin (Arab nomads), while concurrently studying current themes of Israel and the Middle East at the University.

 

Prior Experience

 

Astor Wines and Spirits - New York, NY                                                                         2007-Present

Wine Consultant

 

Publication                                                                                                       

Embracing the Occupiers:  Conversations with the Future Leaders of Afghanistan and Iraq; Set to be released by Greenwood Publishing in December, 2008. 

 

Technical Skills                                                                                              

Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Adobe, Outlook, and PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a POSITION at COMPANY NAME and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As illustrated by the accompanying resume, I took off a year to write a book entitled Embracing the Occupiers: Conversations with the Future Leaders of Afghanistan and Iraq, set to be released by Greenwood Publishing in December 2008.  Through my extensive research and analysis, I have gained a valuable understanding of diverse international relations issues and perspectives which I am confident will be a valuable asset to your organization.

 

To complement my experience, I offer a Master of Public Administration, Specialization in Nonprofit Administration and a Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies.  Among my accomplishments, I launched and managed the first ever Fulbright program for Afghanistan, collaborating directly with the US Embassy of Kabul to successfully place over 100 Afghans in US higher education programs.  In addition, I effectively wrote and received an $85K grant for a 2007 leadership and development conference on Afghanistan, assembling all Afghan Fulbright grantees in the US for five days of training in conflict resolution, team work and civil society development.

 

As a member of your team, I will consistently exhibit a strong commitment to quality and a dedication to playing a large role in achieving and surpassing goals.  I am eager to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications support your current and prospective needs, and welcome the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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