Ahmad Wali Sarhadi
Freelancer
Silver Spring,Maryland
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Outreach Coordinator
Ahmad Shah Abdali Transportation Company
Kandahar (Remote), Kandahar, Afghanistan
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Scheduled regular outreach exhibitions and educated employees on presentations.
- Created and implemented print and digital public awareness campaign to increase awareness of transortation in Abdali buses.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Freelance Reporter/ Researcher
Freelancing
Remote (Afghanistan), Remote (Afghanistan)
01.2009 - 08.2023
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
- Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
- Communicated with and responded to audiences to build trust and enhance impact of news coverage.
- Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.
News Reporter
General Dynamics
Southern Afghanistan, Kandahar
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
Office Assistant
Abdali Transportation Company
Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
Provincial Coordinator
Welfare Association For Development Of Afghanistan
Qalat, Zabul, Afghanistan
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
Program Coordinator
GIZ Gmbh Germany
Qalat, Zabul, Afghanistan
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.
- Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
Regional Registration Team Leader & Media Advisor
Chemonics
Qalat, Zabul, Afghanistan
02.2011 - 02.2014
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Blumont
Qalat, Zabul, Afghanistan
05.2010 - 02.2011
- Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
HR Assistant & Translator
Election Commission Of Afghanistan
Qalat, Zabul, Afghanistan
02.2009 - 02.2010
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Partnered with management team to coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Performed internal and external audits and research and administrative reviews of programs and plans to support HR administration.
- Updated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database, maintained data accuracy and assisted with system changes.
English Language Teacher
American Councils For International Education
Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan
12.2008 - 03.2009
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Created language arts lesson plans for students to meet learning needs, adhere to curriculum standards and build interest in learning.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
- Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sheikh Mati High School
Qalat City, Afghanistan 01.1998 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
ISMEEDU
Pune, India 03.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
RANA University
Kabul, Afghanistan 06.2017 - 08.2021
Skills
Teambuilding
Timeline
Outreach Coordinator
Ahmad Shah Abdali Transportation Company
08.2021 - 08.2023
News Reporter
General Dynamics
04.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
RANA University
06.2017 - 08.2021
Office Assistant
Abdali Transportation Company
01.2016 - 03.2019
Provincial Coordinator
Welfare Association For Development Of Afghanistan
02.2015 - 12.2015
Program Coordinator
GIZ Gmbh Germany
05.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
ISMEEDU
03.2011 - 05.2014
Regional Registration Team Leader & Media Advisor
Chemonics
02.2011 - 02.2014
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Blumont
05.2010 - 02.2011
HR Assistant & Translator
Election Commission Of Afghanistan
02.2009 - 02.2010
Freelance Reporter/ Researcher
Freelancing
01.2009 - 08.2023
English Language Teacher
American Councils For International Education
12.2008 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
Sheikh Mati High School
01.1998 - 03.2009
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