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AMUN NADEEM

6229 Washington Blvd, Arlington,VA

Summary

Detail oriented, action focused problem solver and multitasker with strong interpersonal skills. 12+ years of global experience in development and foreign assistance. Currently substituting in Arlington Public Schools and enrolled in a program to obtain a teaching license in Virginia.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher and Volunteer

Arlington Public Schools
Arlington, VA
01.2025 - Current

Maternity Leave and Relocation From the UK to the US

10.2023 - 12.2024

International Development Professional Specializing in Research, Evaluating, Learning, Program Design and New Business Development

08.2014 - 10.2023
  • Selected Employers: USAID, US Department of State, United States Institute of Peace, University of Oxford, Dexis Consulting Group, Pathfinder International, Kantar Public

Education

M.A. - Political Science

American University
Washington, DC
05.2015

B.A. - Political Science

College of Wooster
Wooster, OH
05.2011

Skills

  • Results-focused analytical thinker
  • Creative problem solver
  • Flexible, adaptable and calm under pressure
  • Relationship building and management
  • Policy and program development
  • Strategic goal development

Computer and Software

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Drive)
  • Communication and Collaboration: Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Asana, Workplace
  • Graphic Design: Canva, Adobe Photoshop
  • Data Management and Analysis: NVivo, Dedoose, Stata, SPSS, R, Tableau, DevResults, Google Analytics

Languages

English (Native), Urdu (Native), Hindi (Spoken)

Accomplishments

  • Entreprising Risk Taker and Quick Learner: Wore multiple hats in progressively senior roles spanning multiple subject matter areas ranging from education to countering violent extremism. Currently re-training as an elementary teacher to apply my well honed transferable people and professional skills.
  • Capacity Building and Training: Developed and led trainings on project management processes including identifying leads, drafting and submitting cost and technical proposals, developing work plans, communicating with clients and funders, and operating with streamlined knowledge management protocols that enable long term planning and continuous learning. Delivered trainings across USAID, Department of State, non profit organizations and international government agencies.
  • New Business Acquisition: Led successful new business development units (ranging in size from 5-30 staff across multiple continents). Responsible for meeting competitive annual revenue targets and win rates, corporate resource planning for new business, capacity building of global staff on business development processes and donor engagement, setting cooperative new business standards and processes, and annual work planning and budgeting.
  • Global Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Led high-performing, cross-functional teams across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., driving the development and implementation of impact measurement frameworks and analyses that informed strategic decision-making for major global philanthropies, donors, and partner organizations.
  • Data-Driven Impact Communication: Executed strategies to improve key performance indicator measurement and reporting, create compelling data driven narratives, and communicate results to executive leadership to drive data-driven decision making.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher and Volunteer

Arlington Public Schools
01.2025 - Current

Maternity Leave and Relocation From the UK to the US

10.2023 - 12.2024

International Development Professional Specializing in Research, Evaluating, Learning, Program Design and New Business Development

08.2014 - 10.2023

M.A. - Political Science

American University

B.A. - Political Science

College of Wooster
AMUN NADEEM