The Work Experience for Youth (WEXY) Program and SummerWorks provides work experience opportunities to low-income youth with barriers to job placements for Multnomah and Washington Counties. As the Work Experience SNAP Coach I designed and implemented paid work experiences for SNAP recipient youth served by NextGen service contractors and other providers. Also as a Lead SummerWorks Coach I lead and mentored other SummerWorks coaches in addition to carrying a case load. I currently serve as a Career Coach for the SummerWorks and YEP programs. ESSENTIAL TASKS: • Facilitating youth work experiences to include worksite matching, site supervisor relations and relationships with case managers and service coordinators• Since IRCO is the employer on record, assure that youth paperwork is submitted timely and accurately. Maintain close communication with NextGen contractors and other referring partners to ensure support needs are met and problems resolved that would be barriers to successful program participation and completion• Prepare quarterly reports for Career Boost (SNAP) records and other program reporting requirements• Regularly report to program coordinator and/or manager, attend program meetings• Monitor, train and advise work-site employers on roles, expectations and laws appropriate to working with minors• Provide oversight and guidance to temporary SummerWorks staff as necessary• Lead and facilitate Work Readiness Trainings for youth as necessary• Perform SNAP eligibility of participants and monthly SNAP verification in i-Match system• Maintain data-entry for Career Boost (SNAP) services in I-Trac within 5 business days of services• Participate in quarterly Career Boost service provider meetings, monthly NextGen provider meetings, ongoing SummerWorks program meetings, and IRCO departmental programs

As the Vice President for Business Development of Fayz Group of Companies, I am responsible for the development of the business development strategy and the overall management of the marketing activities of FGC. In a two-year span I have secured over 58 Million in new contracts for Fayz Group. Responsibilities: ♣ Following up on new business opportunities and setting up meetings with prospective clients.♣ Overseeing the development of marketing literature.♣ Conducting market research and analyzing the market trends for devising new business strategies.♣ Manage and supervise the proposal writing team and their activities.♣ Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities.New Business Won:♣ IDIQ TARC MATOC – Fiscal Year 2017-2022 (USACE Trans Atlantic Afghanistan) ♣ Construction of Kunduz Airport (Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority)♣ Construction of Maimana Municipal Roads 32.85 Km(Ministry of Public Works, Afghanistan)♣ Construction Shibirghan Sarepul Road 51.3 KM(Ministry of Public Works, Afghanistan)♣ Construction of Qarabagh to Ghazni Road 30.367 KM (Ministry of Public Works, Afghanistan).

As a SummerWorks Career Coach, I provided workforce development services to low-income youth with barriers who are disconnected from traditional high schools, or lacking the basic skills and credentials to enter college or career pathway employment. As a SummerWorks team member, I worked with existing staff to assist in implementing work readiness training, employer and supervisor training and assist in coordinating paid work experiences for youth.ESSENTIAL TASKS:- Facilitating youth work experiences including, but not limited to: Relationship building with assigned youth.- Matching youth to appropriate worksites.- Act as a liaison between worksite supervisor and youth, addressing concerns and offering support to ensure a successful experience for all Offering support services including clothing and transportation for the duration of youth internship.- Tracking and submitting hours worked and monitoring payroll procedures to ensure youth are paid properly and on time.- Support assigned Worksite Supervisors in program logistics, requirements, and in youth intern relationships, including, but not limited to: Pre-Placement supervisor orientation.- Matching appropriate youth Attending ‘meet and greet’ with matched youth and supervisor to review job duties and complete.- Work Experience Training Agreement (WETA) Regular check ins to address concerns and celebrate successes.- Verification of hours worked to ensure accuracy in recording and payment.- Attend evaluation meeting towards end of internships to support youth/supervisor in constructive evaluation Teach Work Readiness Training Workshops, focused on a preconceived set of ‘soft skills’ to prepare and train students for Summer Work experience.- Responsible for data tracking and reporting as required in the program design.

Responsibilities:♣ Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings with prospective clients.♣ Overseeing the development of marketing literature and business strategy of the firm.♣ Manage and supervise the proposal writing team and their activities.♣ Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities.

As the Chief Marketing Officer of Fayz Group of Companies, I was responsible for the overall management of business development and marketing activities of FGC. Responsibilities:♣ Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings with prospective clients.♣ Overseeing the development of marketing literature.♣ Conduct market research and analyzing the market trends for devising new business strategies.♣ Proposal writing.Successful Proposals:♣ Construction of the Khost Regional Airport (MoTCA, Government of Afghanistan)♣ Rehabilitation of Farah Regional Airport (MoTCA, Government of Afghanistan)♣ Construction of the Hostel Building of Mowlawi Tarakhil Madrasa (MoE, Government of Afghanistan)

Responsibilities:♣ Procure goods and services needed for management of construction projects.♣ Organize and manage bidding for large orders.♣ Negotiate pricing for spot buys and forward contracts.♣ Manage vendor performance, quality, timeliness and responsiveness.♣ Establish vendor master purchase agreements.♣ Develop and execute a long-term strategy to facilitate improvements for procurement services.

Was part of the business development team of Omran Holding Group that won more than $250 million in construction and design/build work throughout Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Also was responsible for the management of more than 100 admin and support staff on 20 different projects. As Operations Manager:♣ Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically procurement planning, management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.♣ Providing consulting on matters related to business structure and growth.♣ Serve as primary liaison between the clients and the organization.As Business Developer:♣ Develop new business relationships.♣ Network with potential business partners and clients by attending workshops, trade shows and seminars.♣ Write proposals for different agencies and clients including US Army, USAID, Government of Afghanistan, UN Agencies and EC.♣ Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities.♣ Conduct research to gather information on potential clients, current market conditions and competitors.♣ Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results.♣ Liaison with media and advertising.

As Project Liaison: ♣ Preparation of Daily Reports.♣ Archive and maintain the records and files of the Project.♣ Serve as a Liaison between the contractor and the Client.As Admin Assistant:♣ Maintain office files.♣ Open and distribute mail.♣ Take and distribute meeting minutes.♣ Archive and maintain submittals of Road Projects.♣ Review of the Daily Reports in QCS.