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Operations Management, Human Resources (HR), Federal Government Contracts, Healthcare

Chief People Officer | The Crux Firm at The Crux Firm

• Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area
• Duration: 2020-01 to Present
• Description: As the Chief People Officer (CPO) at The Crux Firm, I lead strategic initiatives that empower our most valuable asset—our people. I drive talent acquisition, employee engagement, and retention strategies that align with our mission-driven work in the government contracting space. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, I optimize workforce development, performance management, and employee connectivity to ensure our teams thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. In addition to overseeing employee relations, benefits, and organizational growth, I collaborate closely with operations and client management to drive alignment between internal teams and client needs, positioning The Crux Firm as a dynamic, resilient, and high-performing SDVOSB.

Adjunct Professor at California State University, East Bay

• Location: Hayward, California
• Duration: 2015-06 to Present
• Description: Teaching courses in the graduate program (Masters in Health Care Administration- MS HCA), including: Healthcare Policy Analysis, Organizational Theory and Behavior and Healthcare Management. Expert in developing course syllabi, assignments, and preparing in-person and online lectures. Certification through Quality Matters (QM) for designing quality curriculum. Proficient in Blackboard and other online teaching tools. "The MS-HCA program seeks to develop professionals who understand how to manage non-profit, for-profit, and voluntary health care organizations in effective and innovative ways. The program focuses on the need for health care administrators to be continuous learners, critical thinkers, and ethical practitioners by recognizing the multiply-constructed nature of human, social, and organizational realities and the complex relationships between the system of health providers and the needs of the community."

Board of Directors- Member at Afghan Elderly Association

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• Duration: 2012-09 to Present
• Description: • Conduct comprehensive planning and due diligence to expand the organization into a new geographic location • Implement strategic organizational objectives to charter a $13M nursing home facility project • Manage overall office operations to include the successful completion of the annual budget external audit • Conduct employee interviews, create job descriptions, and provide new employee training • Function as agency spokesperson for all events dealing with organizational public relations • Worked with vendors and speakers to negotiate best prices for events that led to an overall cost decrease of 50% • Obtained $300K+ annual grants for nutrition, weight management, diabetes prevention, and fitness programs. • Recruited dietitians and fitness instructors to provide health/exercise sessions (90% clients reported improvement)

Healthy Aging Initiative at The Health Trust

• Location: San Jose
• Duration: 2014-08 to 2016
• Description: Responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of the development, implementation and evaluation of the Senior Peer Advocate Program (SPA) under the Healthy Aging Initiative. The goal of the SPA is to increase the number of seniors who are able to access needed services by removing barriers such as language, cultural norms, isolation and lack of knowledge about what is available and how to access it. • Leading and coordinating annual and monthly trainings, site logistics, training material and data collection. • Community outreach to secure and maintain partnership with local agencies, respective staff and volunteers. • Developed a new marketing plan to attract additional members and clients to the program.

Health Promotion - Program Coordinator at Afghan Elderly Association

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• Duration: 2010-08 to 2012-08
• Description: • Managed 600 client cases to ensure 100% of members received healthcare services and government benefits • Planned and organized weekly wellness programs that consisted of health education, fitness sessions, and physical health assessments attended by over 90 community members. Registered clients into the Alameda SAMS database • Launched successful marketing campaigns that consisted of website updates, YouTube channel, brochures, and fliers to potential donors and stakeholders that resulted in an overall increase in grants and funding by 30% • Directed and produced a documentary film in a three month timeframe by leading a team of 20 people that resulted in the film being premiered to a large audience and highlighted in the San Jose Mercury News and Tri-City Voice • Collaborated with various teams to consolidate quarterly health reports for the Public Health Department • Managed agency’s 7th and 8th annual fundraising event; raised $30K (50% profit from previous years).