Fatema Ehsan

Fatema Ehsan -- Rigorous – Sense of observation & analysis Strong culture of challenge & result Entrepreneurial spirit Annandale, Virginia https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatema-ehsan-763aa0a1/ Driving License WORK EXPERIENCE Action Officer Defense Health Agency (DHA) 04/2019-Present • • • • • • • • • Falls Church, VA Supporting the front office of a Department of Defense (DoD) agency as an action officer, anticipating the needs of Executive Staff and proactively addressing issues with an emphasis on sound judgment, initiative and confidentiality, with appropriate but minimal direction Work closely with a high-performing, fast-paced team to support government clients Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of various executives’ styles, methods of operation, and authorities Tracking important milestones or actions for executive staff Prioritize work by considering its risk, importance, urgency, and potential business, organizational, and client implications Knowledge of DoD policies and procedures Interact with clients, government officials, and other executives in the private sector Verbal and written communications must be timely and demonstrate the consistent ability to presents ideas and communicate information in a clear and concise manner Drafting, writing, and editing reports, briefs, correspondence, and other documents Project Coordinator World Bank Group 08/2018 – 04/2019 • • • • • • • • • • • • • Washington, DC Excellent customer approach with clients in a multicultural and team-oriented environment Managed technology events, International Women’s Day, and End Poverty Day Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel Maintain a good working relationship with World Bank staff Coordinate activities and ensure that all disciplines are in line with project goals Draft quarterly newsletters and update service websites Provide and generate comprehensive reports and metrics for monitoring of services Deliver training sessions to the IT community and end-users on new systems Ensure proper records are maintained for equipment deployment Provide logistical support by ordering office supplies Preparing diplomatic pouches for delivery missions and country offices Communicate with country offices concerning issues and questions Managed customers and used their feedbacks to implement a better business model • • • • • • • Briefed Embassy personnel on safety during protests Researched policies on Afghan – UK relations Maintained a database on key stakeholders Acted as Chief of Operations of the Ambassador’s office Prepared correspondence, speech notes, and travel arrangements Analyzed various documents for the consulate Gained familiarization with diplomatic protocols of Embassy & consulate operations Social Media Manager (Remote) Second Tree 08/2016-08/2018 • • • • • Strategically identified, posted, and created content for social media feeds Managed social media platforms to increase engagement Identify key influencers and initiate conversations to better showcase the mission and expand outreach Produced regular reports using Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, Google Analytics Created and delivered social media strategies for specific projects Administrative Assistant Department of Energy 08/2015 - 06/2016 • • • • • Operations Analyst UBECI Foundation 03/2018 - 06/2018 • • • • • • • • Quito, Ecuador Increased reading and writing comprehension by creating curricula for children Created a disciplined learning environment by using innovative teaching techniques Managed and executed a transportation and school supply budget Observed Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) business operations and procedures Advised local grassroots organizations on the creation of future educational programs for the community Facilitated hygiene awareness seminars for the community Developed health guides which included nutritional meal plans and exercise activities for children Helped organization by hosting WebEx meetings in order to help with fundraising Executive Assistant Embassy of Afghanistan 05/2017 - 11/2017 • • • • • • London, United Kingdom Created event plans for Afghan Independence Day, Afghan New Year, and other diplomatic gatherings Monitored budget for events by creating spreadsheets to keep track of expenses for the venue, catering, and invitations. Assigned responsibilities to interns and associates Managed meetings for Ambassador Created PowerPoint presentations for the Ambassador’s meetings Served as the ambassador’s personal liaison Athens, Greece Washington, DC Managed onboarding and off boarding of staff Established work assignments and set weekly priorities for team members culminating in increased efficiencies and reduced workload for senior management Prepared daily visual data tools included PowerPoint presentations and Excel based spreadsheets Performed administrative tasks such as processing time and attendance Experience with concur travel systems, foreign travel management system and foreign access control tracking system Communications Specialist US Agency for International Development (USAID) 02/2014 - 08/2014 • • • • • • Washington, DC Managed and updated external digital communications of USAID’s initiatives and events through various social media platforms Assisted with coordinating events and meetings for the Legislative and Public Affairs Department Created data sets which differentiated USAID’s websites Evaluated new media opportunities Established and maintained relationships with external vendors Created weekly newsletters for the Public Affairs Department EDUCATION Master’s Degree: International Relations The American International University London 2016 - 2018 London, United Kingdom Thesis An analysis of the impacts of international Migration on the receiving state: The North American Case Study Bachelor’s Degree: Government & International politics George Mason University 2013 - 2015 Fairfax, Virginia Microsoft Office Certification Northern Virginia Community College 2015 TEFL Certification TEFL FULLCIRCLE 2019 Language English Persian Spanish French (training in progress) Alexandria, Virginia