Raihana Bashir Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided executive administrative and logistical support to CEO and the programmatic team. • Drafted and edited monthly notes, memorandums, issues letters and other formal documentation for CEO in preparation for Diocesan Council board meetings• Successfully planned and managed all aspects of conferences, events, and meetings; built and managed relationships with outsourced resources (vendors, hotels, media representatives, etc.) • Managed budget of over $100,000 for conferences and events.• Planned logistics for two-day Diocesan General Convention held annually at the National Cathedral. • Designed and implemented new filing system in Google drive for more efficient filing and tracking system and saved the company $5,000 per year in contracted labor expenses. • Tracked and planned process for candidates entering the priesthood and diaconate program

United States

• Organized and coordinated administrative facets of projects, including identifying workflow needs, developing procedures and recordkeeping systems to ensure successful execution of projects.• Coordinated logistical arrangements for meetings, including compilation and production of agenda books and briefing materials, coordination of travel and lodging arrangements, and selection of venue, menu, and support services resulting in successful conferences with essential clients.• Compiled and summarized information for the development/revision of a variety of documents • Researched and responded to inquiries from staff, members, and sponsors.

United States

• Managed CEO’s calendar and appointments; prepared and edited correspondences, reports, and presentations; and making travel arrangements for staff. • Prepared expense reports in coordination with the financial team to prepare for the yearly audit.• Updated and managed membership database used for attendees for NAWB• Coordinated smooth flow of information to all members and non-members attending the NAWB Forum "Technology. Community, Transformation" conference

United States

• Drafted and edited reports, correspondences, forms, and other documents; assisted in preparing and maintaining manuals and publications and work with finance team on budgets and bill payment. • Assisted Portfolio Managers with projects; prepared and reviewed RFQs and contracts and grant forms prior to submission.

United States

• Served as Team Leader in assisting strategic meetings and follow-up briefing notes, tracking project assignments, and working cross functionally with departments, ensuring smooth workflow and project deliverables were met. • Developed and reviewed project status and reports and kept PM informed of project status impacting client relations.• Coordinated meetings, travel arrangements and processed expense reports.

Nato Base: Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan

• Provided project support for construction of roads, concrete walls and fencing within Kandahar Airfield Base from design to closeout. • Wrote all contracts for construction with demonstrated expertise in contract document execution and administration. Trained, delegated and supervised staff focused on team management and project completion. • Completed projects within budget and time allocated for team of engineers and executives which resulted in success of contracts award over $300,000.• Maintained communication with all parties regarding ongoing decisions and activities, resulting in 5 more contract awards per month. • Team leader for humanitarian projects, allowing women and girls access to hospital care, in the remote region of Kandahar.

Paris Area, France

• Supervised and oversaw team of 10 local staff at the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. • Briefed Ambassador daily on Afghan Affairs in France in preparation for his speeches• Collaborated with educational department in allocating funding for "Back to School Program for Afghan Girls” program

Kuwait

• Managed all finance, accounting, payroll and reporting activities of the embassy. Oversaw all accounts, budgets, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. • Implemented electronic banking for consulate to alleviate discrepancies of former system of cash deposits.• Provided English to Persian translation for Ambassador and staff during bilateral meetings.

Kuwait- New Delhi

Managed Finance Department; wrote quarterly financial reports for embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.• Established new payroll and accounting system for embassy and consulate, that was more transparent and accountable.Managed South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) desk. Prepared Foreign Minister’s bilateral meetings at regional SAARC meeting.• Selected as participant and speaker at Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) Regional Cooperation Training Programme for Afghan officials. Wrote final report for Embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs on issues discussed.• Worked with Afghan and Indian officials in forming first agreement policy for private sector trade.

Greater New York City Area

• Lead the Afghanistan delegation at the United Nations Economic and Social Council - ECOSOC. • Researched Afghanistan's economic development and presented findings during meetings, including providing information on achieving "The Millennium Development Goals" results being used by Ambassador for speeches and conferences.• Coordinated bilateral meetings for Foreign Minister of Afghanistan during the General Assembly and redrafted speeches of the Second Vice President of Afghanistan. • Arranged the bilateral meetings between the visiting Afghan ministers and international agencies and NGOs POCs. • Provided briefings and reports to Mission’s Ambassador on all conferences, approximately 4 per week, related to Afghanistan

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), International Business

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs