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Grand Rapids, MI, US

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

• Responsible for a portfolio of over 5 million euro and 65 staff in country.
• Helped to identify strategic areas of involvement and new trends for the NGO space in Tajikistan.
• Built donor & partner relationships to support strategic direction of the work in Tajikistan.
• Steered partner and need assessments for potential new projects.
• Acted as the liaison with other INGOs, donors, and governmental agencies and ministries, for excellent coordination and representation through established in-country coordination mechanisms and networks.
• Raised Mission East’s visibility and profile in all relevant and key networks (clusters etc.), for increased recognition of Mission East Tajikistan portfolio.

Berlin Area, Germany

• Senior member of the Operations Team that provided strategic and technical support to various country programs.
• Acted as the main contact for institutional donors, INGOs, and humanitarian networks for assigned country programs.
• Developed and implemented regional and country-specific program strategies, and identified implementing partners at the local, national and regional level.
• Provided expertise on project development and implementation, including program design, proposal development, program management, and program evaluation.
• High-level monitoring and evaluation of country programs.
• Strategic planning and operational leadership for the Operations Team and individual country programs.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Identified and worked with legal counsel to research registration in Turkey and to submit formal application to the Turkish government.
• Represented World Relief Germany with government officials, donors, legal firms, local civil society organizations, and international relief and development organizations.
• Responsible for overall country strategy, staff, budgets, security, and development of concept notes and proposals.
• Designed and tested resources to train and equip partners to effectively design, implement, and evaluate projects to achieve project objectives and donor compliance.
• Performed assessments and established new partnerships with local Turkish civil society organizations to further program goals in country.
• Helped to launch the Refugee Highway Partnership, a network of practitioners who meet annually to receive upgrading, share best practices, and understand humanitarian trends and new developments in Turkey.

Central Asia

• Launched a not for profit charity in the United States that worked to develop innovative, practical support and training solutions for organizations working with disabled children.
• Member of the leadership team that was responsible for developing the mission and vision of the organization.
• Consulted with various organizations and individuals regarding rehabilitation and disability, specifically within the context of Central Asia.
• Worked to centralize disability resources for use by those in the network.
• Acted as an advocate to raise awareness of the needs of those with disabilities.

Tajikistan

• Managed a multi-million-euro project, funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which focused on providing care and rehabilitation for children with disabilities.
• Responsible for managing over 25 local Tajik staff members, which included hiring, training, and professional assessment.
• Opened a new rehabilitation clinic that provided rehabilitation services for children with disabilities.
• Developed surveys, concept notes and proposals, budgets, and M&E processes.
• Capacity development and training for partners and Ministry of Health staff.
• Worked with local government, partner organizations, and international NGOs to coordinate and advocate for issues pertaining to disability and gender.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Member of the senior leadership team that developed the mission / vision of the organization as well as the general organizational structure which included, HR, programs, and marketing.
• Responsible for the development of the International Office five-year strategic plan and budget.
• Helped to raise funds and advocate for the work of the organization.
• Opened the International Office in Istanbul, Turkey and recruited staff to join the IO team.
• Worked with international and local networks and organizations to connect project needs to existing resources and new opportunities.
• Registered the Silk Road Disability Network, a non-profit organization, that helped open centers that work with disabled children in developing countries.

Afghanistan

• Registered a new non-governmental organization in Afghanistan.
• Fundraised the initial start-up budget for the organization.
• Provided vision, leadership, and general strategic direction for the organization.
• Representation/coordination of activities with a range of stakeholders: NGOs; government officials; and local community leaders.
• Launched a new program that provided rehabilitation services for children with cerebral palsy and their families.
• Helped to recruit, screen, interview, and hire local and international staff.

Afghanistan

• Helped in the development and writing of concept notes and proposals.
• Financial development and management of project budgets.
• Managed procurement and logistic duties for several projects.
• Hired and helped train new staff, both local and ex-pat.
• Liaised with Afghan government and local partners on project needs.
• Completed WASH projects in several remote Afghan villages.

Redmond, WA

• Responsible for the quality assurance management of a MS Game Studio project.
• Developed and maintained the annual testing budget.
• Designed relevant processes and procedures for the QA team.
• Managed the QA team, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, evaluation, professional development, and day to day direction.
• Acted as the liaison for the project partner in Europe for all issues related to the quality assurance process and results.
• Represented the quality assurance team during triage meetings, product reviews, and ‘go / no go’ meetings.