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Chapel Hill, NC, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Project, Financial, and Compliance Management experience working on a portfolio of over 12 US Department of State grant and cooperative agreements in Iraq, with a total portfolio of over $30 million;
• Using MS Excel and IBM Cognos tracked monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasting in collaboration with senior management, created and maintained budgets and pipelines to monitor spending, identify and address.
• Collaborated with program team to draft and review… Show more
• Collaborated with program team to draft and review proposal budgets, successfully securing over $5 million in new awards and cost modifications including the Environmental Action Academy and the Promoting American.
• Trained as a Grants and Contracts Office Representative in 2021 to provide review of subaward documentation up to $250k and serve as the grants and compliance subject matter expert on the Iraq team;
• Collaborated with program team on management of subawards, providing compliance guidance on approximately 24 subgrant agreements;

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed full cycle project management for 4 projects funded by the US Embassy Baghdad including initiation of grants, planning, execution, monitoring, and closingManaged the budgets of 4 Iraq Higher Ed programs totalling over $2 million including approving field office requests, forecasting and budget analysis, submitting and preparing invoices for.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Managed band equipment, efficiently setting up and tearing down equipment for multiple performances per month
• Provided technical support throughout performance, including sound monitoring and equipment troubleshooting
• Provided sound and equipment support for large events - 2019 Irish Festival in Wake Forest

Cary, NC

• Provided project management support to Retail Support Associate for major projects including: breaking down projects into smaller tasks, generating work plans, prioritizing work flow, orchestrating multiple tasks at.
• Utilized problem solving skills to generate creative solutions to technical issues
• Consistently met timelines for deliverables

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Collaborated with the Section Coordinator, training students in Arabic oral communication skills
• Planned multiple lessons per week teaching 40+ students per semester
• Engaged students by providing presentations in Arabic on ongoing trends in Syria, Iraq, Yemen
• Commended by students and staff for increasing students' regional knowledge

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Monitored Matching Grant direct services budget, including discretionary funds totaling ~$70,000
• Oversaw donor contributions to clients, totaling around $25,000, reported itemized donation reports to HQ and federal agencies
• Managed employment staff, interns, volunteers, and service members including: coordinating appointments with clients, scheduling, technical assistance
• Oversaw core program deliverables including establishing client self sufficiency through budgeting… Show more
• Oversaw core program deliverables including establishing client self sufficiency through budgeting documentation, reporting to HQ and external stakeholders at 120 and 180 day benchmarks
• Maintained extensive documentation records, including case notes and case files Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Program/Project management experience with four USG programs with a total client population of 1000+ refugees, average load of 100 clients per month
• Leadership experience supervising, assigning responsibilities, troubleshooting for team including staff, interns, volunteers, service members, others providing high quality deliverables to clients
• Worked with Area Manager to design a new budget and work plan for the Refugee Assistance Program grant with a budget of over $250,000
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• Designed two new program initiatives under the Refugee Assistance Program contract piloting new approaches to refugee employment and integration
• Developed, edited major reports sharing program accomplishments, challenges to funders

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Managed USG funded Reception and Placement (R&P) program providing high quality services to clients for 90 days reporting to the Refugee Services Coordinator.
• Supported successful resettlement of dozens of newly arrived refugees, including international travel,domestic transportation, housing, material needs, case management
• Maintained extensive documentation of services via case notes and service hour tracking systems
• Maintained project and client files on shared drives… Show more Managed USG funded Reception and Placement (R&P) program providing high quality services to clients for 90 days reporting to the Refugee Services.
• Maintained project and client files on shared drives, Sharepoint
• Formally recognized for productive work - Extra Mile Award Q1 FY2018 Show less

Raleigh

• Provided direct services to clients in support of self sufficiency, collaborated with employment staff to provide clients with gainful employment
• Conducted intake interviews with clients to enroll clients in program and to establish collaborative work plans
• Utilized Arabic language skills to interpret for clients throughout service provision, often for multiple hours at a time and sometimes as much as a full days work
• Received nearly two dozen referrals from the Syrian… Show more
• Received nearly two dozen referrals from the Syrian community in Raleigh due to Arabic language skills and advocacy work on their behalf
• Led team effort during 2018 State audit of the RAP program, prioritizing tasks, assigning responsibilities, providing technical support

Cary, NC

• Managed a staff of 4 to 10 individuals, ensuring proper logistic & technical support to 14 stores
• Managed Asset Management system, tracking shipments and stocks across company
• Prioritized workflow, effectively balancing competing deadlines ensuring timely delivery
• Worked with accounts payable to ensure on time payment of invoices
• Coordinated with store managers tracking procurement requests
• Managed Human Resources, hiring, and training for warehouse staff

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Research experience in an education setting - compiled, analyzed data for published reports on politicalscience topics
• Approximately 2 years training in statistical methods, quantitative and qualitative, and analysis software

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Worked with Arabic Section Coordinator to prepare and present to beginner(FLA 103 and 104), intermediate(FLA 203, 204, 301, 330) and advanced(FLA 495) students of the Arabic language
• Returned after graduation with Masters to continue teaching labs in an instructor role

Cary, NC

• Assured the quality of products prior to shipping to stores
• Accurately and quickly divided bulk shipments per supervisor request
• Assisted Retail Support with large projects
• Delivered product as needed for expedience or when regular delivery driver was on leave
• Promoted to Warehouse Manager in June 2016

Cary, NC

• Worked part time supporting retail store with construction projects, storing large fixtures, etc.
• Promoted to Warehouse Assistant in Summer 2013

Pittsboro, NC

• Volunteered an average of 2 hrs per day aiding Science Dept staff set up labs for students
• Maintained a safe and clean environment
• Occasionally, with supervision of staff, handled hazardous materials including: strong acids, combustibles, heavy metals, etc.

Master'S Degree, International/Global Studies

Graduated in May 2017 with MIS with a concentration in the Middle East and North African studies, with a personal focus on the Arabic.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology

Graduated Summa Cum Laude and recognized for Highest Academic Achievement in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology. Minor in Middle.

Non-Degree, Arabic Studies, Level 4