Alfred Spahiu

ALFRED SPAHIU - |- Target: Risk Management High-achieving professional poised to transition into role of Risk Management. Broad background includes serving as a Legal Advisor, Lawyer, Head of the Electoral Commission and Training Department, and Jurist. ◼ ◼ ◼ ◼ ◼ Practiced in establishing robust systems, processes, and capabilities to support risk management. Well-qualified to conduct comprehensive investigations, address risks, identify fraudulent activities, collect complex data and financial transactions, and adhere to established policies, procedures, and requirements. Leverage leadership and business acumen to develop teams, oversee operations, designate assignments, streamline workflow, and ensure compliance with organizational processes and legal requirements. Excellent command of legal research, drafting, and writing. Fluent in English and Albanian; intermediate in Italian. Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Core Competencies: Data Analysis; Risk Assessment/Analysis; Leadership; Litigation Support; Internal Investigations; Interviewing; Data Mining; Report Writing; Mediations/Hearings; Best Practices; Federal/State Regulatory Requirements; Compliance; Cross-Functional Collaboration; Data-Driven Decision-Making; Legal Research; Negotiations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THE GREENWICH LANE, New York, New York 2018-Present Assistant Manager Work alongside the manager in overseeing operations. Engage in human resources management, including managing time sheets, payroll etc., in support of 75 staff. Administer contractor’s insurance. Track and report staff expenses. • Devised strategies to streamline human resource management processes. • Optimized resources; focused on improving productivity and performance. ALBANIAN GOVERNMENT, Tirana, Albania 2017 Legal Advisor Served as a source of continuity and offered legal insights while serving in this role. Reviewed and prepared all documents issued by the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office. Developed strategic alliances and built critical relationships to support the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. ▪ Identified and included all findings of the 2017 electoral process, which resulted in changes across numerous sectors of the government. ▪ Engaged in and executed concurrent projects in support of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office and the Albanian government. LAJTHIZA INVEST, Tirana, Albania- Lawyer Drafted contracts and successfully represented the company in court on numerous matters of litigation. ▪ Sought after for subject-matter expertise; reviewed contracts and advised leadership on business agreements with foreign partners. ALFRED SPAHIU | - |-| Page 2 TIRANA WATER COMPANY, Tirana, Albania- Deputy General Manager Oversaw juridical and economic matters related to the second largest public company in Albania. Led operations alongside the general manager who had oversight of 1,300 employees; set objectives, devised plans, and led team in delivering exceptional service. Performed monthly performance review/evaluation of company results. ▪ Credited for success in reducing company debt by 50%. ▪ Played a critical role in decreasing technical and economic losses by 30% during tenure. ▪ Negotiated and developed a high-profile customer service project in collaboration with the Waterworks of Budapest Private Company Limited and Hungarian Water Utility. ▪ Led negotiations and developed the lake management project in partnership with Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Finland. CENTRAL ELECTION COMMISSION (CEC), Tirana, Albania- Head of Electoral Commission and Training Department,- Managed electoral processes and ensured alignment with CEC structures; remained unbiased and upheld the constitution despite the conflictual nature of the electoral processes in Albania. Drafted legal acts and legal documents. Developed and delivered training to new voters. ▪ Earned positive feedback for technical preparations for elections, while managing/serving as primary point of contact for upward of 42,000 participants in the election process. ▪ Credited with expertly administering the election process established by Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)/Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODHIR), the lead agency in the field of election observation in Europe. ▪ Played a critical role in changing details related to electoral law because of the Head of Electoral Commission and Training Department’s findings, which streamlined processes and are still in operation currently. Inspector,- Adhered to and implemented the legal acts of the CEC. ▪ Recognized for subject-matter expertise; sought after to provide legal assistance and insights to second- and third level of commissions. EDUCATION Texas A&M University LL.M. Risk Management and Compliance (Candidate) 2024 SHKODER UNIVERSITY, Shkoder, Albania Bachelor’s degree in law 2004 PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS Long- and Short-Term Observer, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODHIR), 2008-Present