Dr. Amanda Chehrezad, Mba Email & Phone Number

Elk Grove, California, United States

Davis, California, United States

Davis, California, United States

Designed and implemented initial business development structure, including strategic planning, operating policies and procedures, financial management metrics, human resource functions, market positioning, and growth projections. Lead ongoing daily operations, partnership development, strategic communications, client satisfaction, and data analytics.

Japan

Integrated overseas operations and policies to support cross-functional teams, staff development, and global work environment. Cultivated and maintained partnerships to support programming and funding. Leveraged virtual resources and marketing assets to drive membership and support volunteers. Utilized project management tools to support ongoing and new operations, KPI improvement, and overall member experience.Successes- Led change management to unify global operations, implement a new operating model, and adopt a customer relationship management system across 93 countries and five staff locations.- Built top-notch multinational team with high employee engagement. Broke down communication silos, enhanced collaboration, and created cross-functional teams to creatively solve problems.- Expanded diverse funding streams through partnership support, grants, merchandise sales, and program revenue for an overall operational budget increase of 24%.- Leveraged technology to test and implement innovative programs to better serve members while streamlining operations to decrease expenses by 13% and increase member satisfaction.- Galvanized members, parents, and stakeholders to elevate organizational notoriety on the global stage and highlight program impact.

Tokyo, Japan

Developed long-term women's leadership goals and objectives to creative problem solving, cross-cultural support the strategic mission. Liaised with stakeholders, partners, and government agencies to identify opportunities and synergies for internal and external public-private partnership programs. Provided expertise on women’s leadership challenges and opportunities to create organizational culture of inclusion. Identified and coordinated promotional opportunities for program and organizational publicity through traditional and social media platforms.Successes• Implemented nine-month, women's leadership program for 190 women in Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka, and Naha Japan. • Developed program content and coordinate logistics for 20 workshops, annual international travel to Washington DC and New York City, and culmination conference in Tokyo.• Managed project budget of $1 million USD and renewed program funding for additional five years and $2.3 million USD donation.

Us Embassy Mexico City

Designed Investigations Program to support Mexican officials at the federal, state, and local levels as a contractor for the Department of State, US Embassy Mexico City, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section (INL). Created Anti-Gang, Border Investigations, Trafficking in Persons, Cyber Crimes, Federal Investigations, and Explosives projects to meet larger program objectives. Supervised Investigation Team members including junior program managers, program advisors, and support staff. Managed partnerships with senior US and Mexican government officials and inter-agency working groups. Led public messaging efforts for investigations program activities and outcomes.Successes• Executed 48 training events in multiple countries, resulting in over 300 arrests, 2,500 officers trained, and over 45 victims rescued.• Created operation plans, budgets, and reports in support of the logistics, procurement, and implementation for all INL investigation projects totally over $11.5 million USD.• Developed partnerships and agreements with federal agencies to provide over $5 million USD in assistance funding for investigations programs.

Mexico City, Mexico

Supported consular affairs section to deliver services to American citizens residing and traveling in Mexico. Served as case officer for victims of violent crimes and child victims of International Parental Child Abduction. Managed sensitive follow up for victims and family members and direct contact with Mexican prosecutors and law enforcement officials. Analyzed and reported on dynamic security situation in Mexico through inter-agency coordination and information sharing. Successes• Created and maintained tracking system for over 200 victims of crime cases.• Researched and wrote weekly, multi-agency security updates for the U.S. Embassy Web site and international alert system.• Processed 75-100 diplomatic documents weekly.

Bogota Colombia

Co-Founded wholesale import company for handmade accessories from Colombia. Created business plan, marketing and branding strategies, and business processes for accounting, invoicing, and import/export logistics. Managed international sales, human resources, producer relationships, accounting, and customer service needs.Successes• Identified and exported over 100 innovative products applicable for the US market.• Developed partnerships with multiple underrepresented local artists and established relationships with over 50 sales outlets through multiple outreach channels.• Successfully created company and product brand through direct marketing.

Bogota, Colombia

Formulated programatic strategic direction and operational plan for fledgling nonprofit. Connected with multi-disciplinary and international nonprofit, government, corporate, and foundation leaders to garner support for organizational growth. Researched and synthesized bilateral relations to identify key stakeholders and opportunity sectors. Created organizational policy and procedure structure and systems including recruitment, human resources, fundraising, and reporting.Successes• Launched operations in Colombia for NGO start-up. • Composed leadership programming and country orientation content. • Produced public relations and outreach materials.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led media initiatives for all Green America’s Social and Environmental Justice programmatic work. Produced media campaigns for: Fair Trade Coffee Program, Stop Sweatshops Campaign, Responsible Shopper Web site, National Green Pages, Green Festival Washington DC, and Green Business Conference. Assisted with organizational branding and positioning initiatives. Represented Green America at public events, on radio, and on film. Hired and supervised Public Education and Media interns as well as conducting outreach for all internships offered by Green America. Supervised Everett Internship Event Planners in Washington, DC and New York City. Organized weekly summer speaking events, and produced and published annual outreach materials and handbooks.Successes• Organized and participated in over 20 media events in the United States and Mexico.• Wrote monthly op-ed, bi-monthly press releases, and media advisories with regular publication of created content.• Managed Everett Internship Program consisting of 62 organizations, 200 intern scholars, and annual budget of $500,000.

Doctorate In Business Administration, International Business, Management Innovation

Activities and Societies: Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) - Grant Recipient 2020-2021 Beta Gama Sigma.

Executive Mba, Global Business

Activities and Societies: Beta Gama Sigma - International Business Honor Society

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Environmental Studies, Spanish

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha - National Political Science Honor Society