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ADELLA SANGLAKHEE

ADELLA SANGLAKHEE

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Art of Threading salon
12.2024 - Current
  • Providing Financial services
  • Jewelry department Management
  • Support and guidance for salon staff
  • Collaboration with the marketing department
  • Providing beauty services
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Head of Handicrafts in Ministry

Ministry of Commerce and Industries of Afghanistan
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Economic Consultant

Voice of Afghan women radio (vawr)
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Counseling through a radio program to Afghan businesswomen
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
  • Designed tailored training programs for employees at various levels within the organization, boosting overall skillsets.
  • Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
  • Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
  • Analyzed data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements within client organizations.
  • Conducted thorough market research and analysis, providing valuable insights for client decisionmaking.
  • Increased client satisfaction by developing comprehensive consulting strategies tailored to each business's unique challenges and objectives.
  • Established best practices for project management within client organizations, leading to more predictable and successful outcomes.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities, advising clients on budget optimization strategies.
  • Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
  • Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.

CEO of Afghan Girl Handicrafts

Afghan Girl Handicrafts and Productive Company
12.2018 - 08.2021
  • Production of clothes and shoes, jewelry and precious stones.
  • Supporting women workers in exhibitions.
  • Marketing Afghan women's handicrafts inside Afghanistan.
  • Marketing Afghan women's handicrafts outside of Afghanistan.
  • Supporting women workers in exhibitions
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Improved organizational structure by reallocating resources and redefining roles for greater efficiency.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Optimized supply chain operations for reduced costs and increased efficiency.
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
  • Developed high-performing executive team by recruiting top talent and implementing comprehensive training programs.
  • Achieved remarkable year-over-year revenue growth through strategic product diversification and market analysis.
  • Secured financing for critical projects through negotiation of favorable loan terms with financial institutions or investors.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by developing robust policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Funder & CEO of EDEO

EDEO Organization
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Work for Women.
  • Supporting children is left behind in education.
  • Support all programs for women.
  • program management
  • Communication programs with all of Organization.
  • Secured increased support from existing donors with tailored stewardship efforts highlighting project successes and impact.
  • Managed grant application process efficiently, ensuring timely submission and tracking of all materials.
  • Supported development team members in crafting targeted fundraising appeals for individual donors or corporate sponsors when necessary.
  • Improved proposal writing skills of colleagues through coaching and constructive feedback on drafts.
  • Created engaging visual presentations showcasing project results for meetings with prospective or current funders.
  • Devised creative methods of acknowledging donor contributions through personalized thank you notes or public recognition events.
  • Improved client satisfaction, providing personalized funding solutions tailored to their specific needs.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for new staff, elevating team's overall expertise in funding mechanisms.
  • Identified new potential funding sources through networking events, conferences, and online databases to broaden the organization''s donor base.
  • Enhanced funding success by conducting thorough research and identifying appropriate grant opportunities.

Intern

WIG (Promote program) USAID
11.2016 - 01.2018
  • Three months work at Ministry of Finance;
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.
  • Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
  • Supported customer service improvements with detailed feedback analysis.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to inform strategic planning.
  • Supported financial forecasting by accurately processing expense reports.
  • Enabled more organized inventory system by cataloging company assets.
  • Improved coding efficiency with introduction of automated testing scripts.
  • Collaborated on marketing campaign that significantly increased brand awareness.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

Writer

Toba Magazine
02.2012 - 12.2013
  • Write articles on various social issues;
  • Edit articles for publishing
  • Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Developed engaging articles for online publications, resulting in increased readership and social media shares.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.

Education

ACCA - Accounting And Finance

American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) , Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Khatam-al-nabeien Univesity, Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2015

Graduated from school -

Nahid Shahid High School, Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2011

Skills

  • MS Office Suite
  • Hardware and Software Programming
  • SPSS
  • QuickBooks
  • Stata
  • Eviews
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Typing (English, Farsi, Arabic and Pashto)
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Operations management
  • Team motivation
  • Team building
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Customer service
  • Financial management
  • Staff supervision
  • Strategic planning
  • Sales reporting
  • Decision-making

Workshop And Training

  • Bright Future Start Up Training, 12/01/17 - 12/01/18
  • International Student Leadership, 04/01/16 - 07/01/16, AUAF
  • Women training (WIG), 12/01/16 - 06/01/17, USAID Promote WIG
  • Women In Leadership training (WLD), 07/01/17 - 09/01/17, USAID Promote WLD
  • Job readiness Training (JRT), 09/01/17 - 01/01/18, USAID Promote WIE
  • Microsoft Office, 03/01/13 - 04/01/13, Italian Cooperation in the Women Ministry

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Art of Threading salon
12.2024 - Current
Head of Handicrafts in Ministry - Ministry of Commerce and Industries of Afghanistan
01.2021 - 08.2021
Economic Consultant - Voice of Afghan women radio (vawr)
01.2019 - 08.2021
CEO of Afghan Girl Handicrafts - Afghan Girl Handicrafts and Productive Company
12.2018 - 08.2021
Funder & CEO of EDEO - EDEO Organization
06.2018 - 08.2021
Intern - WIG (Promote program) USAID
11.2016 - 01.2018
Writer - Toba Magazine
02.2012 - 12.2013
American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) - ACCA, Accounting And Finance
Khatam-al-nabeien Univesity - Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Nahid Shahid High School - Graduated from school,