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Education
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Rezwan Ansary

Denver,CO

Summary

Proactive Manager and Proficient Career Counsellor driven to help individuals break free from unhelpful and destructive patterns to transform lives through education and employment opportunities. Over 10 years of experience in management, career and educational counseling. Strategic and analytical with motivational leadership style and expertise in building new network connections, promoting business and expanding territories. Natural people person with skills in capitalizing on customer preferences and marketing trends.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Head Manager

Social And Educational Cervices Organization-SESO
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
  • Developed network relationships through outreach events, with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
  • Checked facility, employee work, and service levels to maintain compliance with institution and industry standards.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Devised and deployed successful marketing strategies, dramatically boosting sales by 30%
  • Trained 12 new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Established, maintained, and developed good relations with host university's key staff that includes chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Academic Advisors, Deans of Faculties, and others
  • Worked closely with English Language Manager and EFL Teachers to tackle any issues arising with English Language or testing programs.
  • Developed and implemented retention of students and marketing activities to promote and strengthen KEAC EFL and TOEFL Classes.
  • Conducted interviews, focus groups, and/or surveys at end of each class and when requested by Monitoring and Evaluation.
  • Maintained, classified, and organized all center-related records and filing system that includes but is not limited to class attendance, (class and activity) progress reports and tests, and quizzes.

Academic and Career Advisor-USA Education

KEAC-U.S. Government-funded Project
01.2017 - 10.2020
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
  • Connected with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for students.
  • Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
  • Provided accurate comprehensive, current and timely information about educational opportunities in U.S. at high school, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels as well as for specialized study.
  • Assisted students with preparing for study, training, or research in United States by providing materials on testing, application procedures, and educational opportunities at U.S. institutions.
  • Designed, prepared and deliver group and individual advising sessions on a variety of topics (e.g., admission process, standardized tests) to Afghan students interested in applying to U.S. educational institutions.
  • Promoted student advising services through advertising and outreach to Afghan schools, colleges, and other organizations.
  • Guided and support students in selection of scholarships, best-fit colleges, and degree program.
  • Assisted students on how to adapt themselves to diverse American culture and complete their studies in U.S.
  • Led Cohort study/advising groups at center and educational institutions.
  • Established information packets on specific field of study and area of education to student need.
  • Established and maintained contacts with nationally and internationally prominent contacts in field of education.

Marketing Officer

DHSA
02.2014 - 12.2016
  • Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
  • Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize profits.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Earned subscriptions for weekly magazines, and introduced new clients into business.
  • Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
  • Attracted new advertisement contracts from companies and brands to buy time in Killid radio station and Killid and Mursal magazines.
  • Provided feedback to all departments on brand consistency in outbound communications.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Payam English Language Center (PELC)
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Balkh University , Mazar-e-Sharif
12.2015
  • Extracurricular Activities: Community service and sports
  • GPA 3.1 ~ 85.5 %

PMP (Project Management Professional) Certificate - Project Management

Udemy, Online
09.2022
  • 20 hours for technical skills
  • 9 hours for business skills
  • 6 hours for leadership skills

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Balkh University , Mazar-e-Sharif
12.2015
  • Extracurricular Activities: Community service and sports
  • GPA 3.1 ~ 85.5 %

1-year Diploma - Leadership

Institute For Leadership Development, Balkh Province
12.2019
  • Awarded 2nd Best Project
  • Outstanding Applicant Scholarship Recipient

Skills

  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Business Leadership
  • Motivational Team Management
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Strategic Vision
  • Professional communication; written and spoken
  • Policy Development and Enforcement

Languages

English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Pashto
Professional Working

Timeline

Branch Head Manager - Social And Educational Cervices Organization-SESO
11.2020 - 08.2021
Academic and Career Advisor-USA Education - KEAC-U.S. Government-funded Project
01.2017 - 10.2020
Marketing Officer - DHSA
02.2014 - 12.2016
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher - Payam English Language Center (PELC)
01.2012 - 12.2015
Balkh University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Udemy - PMP (Project Management Professional) Certificate, Project Management
Balkh University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Institute For Leadership Development - 1-year Diploma, Leadership
Rezwan Ansary