MIR SHIRZAI
Alexandria
Summary
Highly organized administrative support specialist professional with over 15 years of experience supporting executive teams, streamlining office operations, and managing complex schedules. Dedicated to enhancing efficiency and providing seamless organizational support to drive business success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Administrative Support Specialist
Worldstrides Envisions, National Security, University of Maryland
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed executive calendars and coordinated daily meetings
- Prepared and processed purchase orders and managed office supply inventory
- Organized company-wide events and travel
Program Development and Administration Internship
United Mission Development for Relief, Middle East Bureau
Washington DC
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Monitored program indicators and adjusted strategies to ensure alignment with organizational goals
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create and implement community outreach initiatives
- Coordinated daily meetings with senior level official and field staffs
Administrative Support Assistant
Classic Concierge
McLean, VA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided personalized services to guests arranging dining and entertainment
- Managed VIP guest requests with discretion and efficiency enhancing overall guest satisfaction
- Built relationships with local businesses to secure exclusive offers for guests
Program Associates
Counterpart International, Asia Bureau, Program Division
Arlington, VA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed executive calendars and coordinated daily meetings
- Prepared and processed purchase orders and managed office supply inventory
- Organized company-wide events and travel
Program Management Support
Democracy & Governance Division, USAID/Afghanistan
Afghanistan
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Monitored and reported on key performance indicators, adjusting strategies to mitigate risk
- Led cross-functional team to deliver strategic programs on time and within the budget
- Developed program roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
United Nation Development Project
Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Developed and implemented monitoring frameworks to track program outcomes
- Analyzed data and provided actionable insights to improve project performance
- Prepared comprehensive evaluation reports for stakeholders and donors
Database Officer
United Nation Development Program, DDR Kabul
Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed and maintained organization databases to ensure data integrity and security
- Developed custom queries and reports to support decision-making across departments
- Provided training and support to staff on database usage and best practices
Education
Bachelor’s of Arts - International Studies
George Mason University
VA, United States01-2015
Associates of Liberal Arts - undefined
Northern Virginia Community College
VA, United States01-2019
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Strong organizational skills
- Expertise in project management, Calendar and schedule management, Contract management and database management
- Strong logistic and procurement, event planning, office operations and travel management
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Ms Access database, Microsoft Project)
- Fluent in English, Russian, Persian, Pashtu and Dari
Websites
Affiliations
- Monitoring and Evaluation Working Group Committee USAID/Afghanistan
- Environmental Compliance Committee USAID/Afghanistan
- Member of Governance Working Group U.S. Embassy Afghanistan
Timeline
Seasonal Administrative Support Specialist
Worldstrides Envisions, National Security, University of Maryland
05.2023 - 08.2023
Program Development and Administration Internship
United Mission Development for Relief, Middle East Bureau
09.2019 - 12.2019
Administrative Support Assistant
Classic Concierge
01.2017 - 01.2019
Program Associates
Counterpart International, Asia Bureau, Program Division
01.2016 - 01.2017
Program Management Support
Democracy & Governance Division, USAID/Afghanistan
01.2009 - 01.2016
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
United Nation Development Project
01.2008 - 01.2009
Database Officer
United Nation Development Program, DDR Kabul
01.2004 - 01.2006
Associates of Liberal Arts - undefined
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor’s of Arts - International Studies
George Mason University
TRAININGS
- Environmentally Sound Design and Management, Asia Regional Training Center USAID/Thailand, 2015
- Program Foreign Assistance, Asia Regional Training Center USAID/Thailand, 2015
- Contracting Officer’s Representative, Foreign Service Institute
- Global Acquisition and Assistance System, U.S. Embassy Kabul Afghanistan
- Project Management Design, Asia Regional Training Center USAID/Thailand, 2014
- Democracy & Human Rights, Asia Regional Training Center USAID/Thailand, 2015
- Monitoring and Evaluations, Asia Regional Training Center USAID/Thailand, 2014
- Records and Filing Management, Asia Regional Training Center USAID/Thailand, 2014
- Advance Office Management & Effective Management Skills GLOMACS, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2010
- Microsoft Project 2013 APTEC University New Delhi, India, 2010
HONORS
Spot Cash Award “Excellent contribution and willingness to perform various tasks within a short period of time” USAID/Mission Director, June 2010, Eagle Award “Outstanding Contribution in 2014 Afghanistan National Elections” U.S. Ambassador in Afghanistan, May 2014., Special Act Award “Outstanding service and liaison between U.S. Government and Afghan Government” U.S. Ambassador in Afghanistan, May 2014., Special Act Award “Outstanding service for launching of PROMOTE Task Order” U.S. Ambassador in Afghanistan, May 2015, Certificate of Achievement In Recognition and Appreciation of the hard work on inputting data for the drug use survey in Afghanistan. British Ambassador in Afghanistan, 2009