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Sarvin Culley

Chicago,USA

Summary

Results-driven VP of Operations & Outreach at Purpose Earth with a strong focus on strategic planning and execution. Enhanced online fundraising strategies, leading to a 40% improvement in customer relations and engagement. Expertise in process improvements and performance analysis, effectively combining hard and soft skills to propel organizational success. Aspires to leverage operational excellence for broader impact in the nonprofit sector.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of Operations & Outreach

Purpose Earth
Chicago, USA
11.2022 - Current
  • Acting as the primary liaison with external stakeholders to drive strategic collaboration.
  • Developed new strategies aimed at improving online fundraising for Purpose Earth.
  • Categorized and shared insightful summaries for review by council team members.
  • Developed and implemented optimal fundraising strategies to boost revenue.

Operations Director

Purpose Earth
Chicago, USA
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Established strong relationships with key clients by consistently meeting commitments.
  • Enhanced customer interactions by 40% through efficient handling of all internal and external communications.
  • Decreased overall processing time by 50% through efficient grant application reviews.
  • Implementing effective processes to boost productivity and verify early completion dates.
  • Adhered to key performance objectives to align with business and client expectations.

Administrative Assistant

Theaster Gates Studio
Chicago, USA
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Developed efficient administrative systems in collaboration with Theaster Gates.

People Operations Specialist

Seltrove
Chicago, USA
03.2015 - 11.2018
  • Enhanced customer service standards through implementation of creative strategies.
  • Streamlined operational workflows and management frameworks.
  • Recruited, instructed, and oversaw operational staff.
  • Enhanced organizational productivity with efficient handling of communications and correspondence.
  • Enhanced internal team collaboration by facilitating staff orientation sessions.
  • Enhanced accessibility through the optimization of confidential record filing systems.

HR Shared Services Executive - Middle East

British American Tobacco
Dubai, UAE
03.2010 - 02.2012
  • Facilitated talent review process generating detailed reports.
  • Conducted SAP HR training for business partners, shared services teams, HR managers, and employees on tracking systems.
  • Enhanced efficiency of talent review meetings by up to 20% through the development of a management information solution.
  • Optimized HRSS resolution workflows, resulting in a 40% improvement in efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Spanish Literature - Spanish Language

Azad University
Tehran, Iran
03-2000

Skills

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Organizational development
  • Process improvements
  • Performance analysis
  • Operations oversight
  • Facilities management
  • Operations management
  • Business administration
  • Global recruitment
  • Candidate tracking
  • Employee relations
  • HR policies implementation
  • Talent acquisition

Languages

Excellent, Native, Excellent, Average

Languages

Persian
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

VP of Operations & Outreach

Purpose Earth
11.2022 - Current

Operations Director

Purpose Earth
01.2020 - 11.2022

Administrative Assistant

Theaster Gates Studio
11.2018 - 12.2019

People Operations Specialist

Seltrove
03.2015 - 11.2018

HR Shared Services Executive - Middle East

British American Tobacco
03.2010 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Spanish Literature - Spanish Language

Azad University
Sarvin Culley