Hi, I’m
Erica Saghar Kasraie
Summary
Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem-solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in resource allocation and schedule management.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Living Water ProductionsWashington, DC
Executive Director
04.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Maintain accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
- Serve as face of organization to public and media, communicating professional and competent persona.
- Promote religious freedom and human rights, partnering with NGOs and faith-based organizations to produce media and internet projects
- Develop funding to support staff, partners and strategic objectives.
- Promote public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
- Cultivate and maintained relationships with funding organizations to secure financial resources.
Edgewood Management Corporation
Resident Services Coordinator
01.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Civil Society Directing, Manage and develop programs for all residents
- Support and enable civic engagement; organize and manage community events and functions
- Connect residents to resources including workforce training, emergency rental assistance, food banks, and other programs to help achieve goals
- Coordinate resident programs for tutoring, financial literacy, community service, health services, job readiness/workforce development, and leadership training
- Manage relationships with service providers.
- Developed and incorporated community-based programs to meet various needs and monitored each program's effectiveness.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Linden Group StrategiesWashington DC
Consultant
04.2019 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Introduced a government-relations firm to a political-military client pursuing democratic and civil society goals – resulting in a contract worth over a million dollars
- Ran strategic communications, advised leaders on objectives, and acted as an information conduit with third parties
- On behalf of the client and U.S
- Firms, ensured positive public relations
- Led a team of experts including translators to ensure both sides understood interculturally the other’s requests, top lines, red lines, and thought patterns.
GlobalMiami, FL
Empowerment Mission Development Director
04.2019 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Worked directly with CEO to reorganize a successful, growing NGO that annually attracts tens of millions of additional dollars in cash and pledges spread over nine global projects
- Researched and acquired outstanding, user-friendly client-tracking software tailored to the NGO’s missions, and trained personnel
- Implemented best practices to contact clients and comply with all state and national requirements.
U.S. House, Representatives, AZ
Middle East Advisor/Personal Assistant
08.2016 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Advised Member and developed Congressional network on cultural, religious and security issues to develop a strategy to deal effectively with Iran, ISIS, and other terror threats
- Drafted and advanced measures to build civil society
- Organized personal and professional calendars with reminders for upcoming meetings and events.
Institute of World PoliticsWashington DC
Research Assistant
01.2010 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Performed expert research on Iran along with the Institute of World Politics visiting scholars and faculty
- Organized conferences, lectures and other events for experts and officials
- Collaborated with faculty and staff in all media-related and educational activities.
Democratic IranVienna, VA
Executive Assistant
01.2008 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Managed daily operations and administered the Washington office
- Prepared proposals, summaries and research; managed website; and performed oral and written translations, all with tight deadlines
- Developed outreach strategy and campaigns; communicated with overseas affiliates and activists to build relationships.
- Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
- Set up meeting and event logistics for senior management and updated calendars.
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
BS from Biology
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership and People Development
- Executive Leadership
- Relationship and Team Building
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
Languages
Languages
Farsi
Professional
Timeline
Resident Services Coordinator
Edgewood Management Corporation
01.2021 - 08.2022
Executive Director
Living Water Productions
04.2019 - Current
Consultant
Linden Group Strategies
04.2019 - 10.2019
Empowerment Mission Development Director
Global
04.2019 - 10.2019
Middle East Advisor/Personal Assistant
U.S. House, Representatives
08.2016 - 01.2018
Research Assistant
Institute of World Politics
01.2010 - 01.2013
Executive Assistant
Democratic Iran
01.2008 - 01.2009
Virginia Commonwealth University
BS from Biology
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