ARIA RAOFI
San Diego,CA
Summary
Accomplished Program Manager provides in-depth understanding of developing and implementing organizational strategies. Well-versed in spearheading new initiatives to support functional operations and project completion. Excellent aptitude for financial management, budgeting, procurement and contracting. Proficient in managing logistics analysis, including inventory, and supply chain performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
International Foundation for Families
San Diego, CA
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Contributed to strategic program discussions, advancing education programs for women and children.
- Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
- Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
- Drafted reports for senior management highlighting key milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle.
- Collaborated with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing programs.
Education Specialist
Co-founder Of "Dreamers Movement"
Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Established a non-profit school in Afghanistan, supporting over 300 students affected by war and poverty.
- Analyzed data from surveys, interviews and focus groups to inform program activities.
- Developed and implemented program plans to ensure achievement of goals.
- Assisted teachers in the implementation of Individual Education Plans.
- Provided assistance to refugees by providing food, shelter, clothing and other essential items.
- Distributed educational materials and conducted health awareness campaigns in affected communities.
- Participated in fundraising activities for humanitarian assistance initiatives.
- Created databases for tracking donations, distributions, and outcomes.
- Identified potential donors who could provide financial support for programs.
- Provided psychological counseling services to victims of traumatic events.
- Advocated for increased funding from international donor agencies.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
Refugee Program Manager
Catholic Charities
San Diego, CA
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Secured housing for newly arriving refugee families, coordinating essential supplies, and furniture.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
- Drafted reports for senior management highlighting key milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle.
- Collaborated with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing programs.
- Provided guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
TRAVELING TESL TEACHER
Various Schools
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Turkey
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Provided tailored instructional strategies to meet English proficiency needs.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - MASTER OF EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGY
National University
La Jolla, CA05.2018
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PUBLIC RELATIONS
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06.2008
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Utilization Management
- Program performance analysis
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Management
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Proposal Development
- Critical Thinking
- Budget Development
- Documentation proficiency
- Crisis Management
- Emergency planning
- Logistics Management
- Education Support
Volunteer Experience
Lesvos, 08/01/2015, I have volunteered with the refugee crises in Lesvos, Greece. There I helped deliver humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable refugee women and children from Syria, Congo, Somalia, Irian, Afghanistan, Haitian, and other African countries who had crossed the Mediterranean Sea in the hope of a better life.
Timeline
Program Manager
International Foundation for Families
12.2021 - 05.2024
Education Specialist
Co-founder Of "Dreamers Movement"
01.2018 - 08.2021
Refugee Program Manager
Catholic Charities
08.2016 - 12.2017
TRAVELING TESL TEACHER
Various Schools
08.2012 - 12.2015
MASTER OF ARTS - MASTER OF EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGY
National University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PUBLIC RELATIONS
San Diego State University
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