Mina Sherzoy

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ABOUT MINA SHERZOY

Multi-faceted manager with rich experience in refugee resettlement, and a social entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in international development, business, workforce development, nonprofit, and non-government organizations. Highly skilled in management, networking, negotiation, contracts, customer service, and relationship-building. A proven track record in researching, monitoring, and leading programs that empower companies, businesses, women, people with special needs, families, and refugees. Adept in strategic planning, budget development, fiscal management, and capacity building. Passionate about mentoring teams and fostering diversity and inclusion with excellent communication skills and a commitment to a mission.Trusted Manager: Proven ability to successfully manage cross-functional teams and deliver results in diverse industries, leveraging transferable management skills to excel in new and challenging environments. Collaborates with Government Officials: Implemented and oversaw multiple projects in cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), the United States Department of Health and Human Services/Operations Allies Welcome (OAW, which included +100 government offices), multiple NGOs, and the governments of Afghanistan, India, Turkey, the U.S, and more. Expert at Working with Marginalized People, Refugees, and Immigrants: Proven ability to assess the economic, housing, and mental health needs of refugees and immigrants and collaborate with other organizations to address these needs, develop and monitor budgets, and coordinate resettlement and integration in crisis and war-torn areas.Coaches and Mentors: Founded and led an organization committed to providing life coaching and mentoring women and youth in areas reeling from humanitarian and refugee crises to achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment and home-based businesses.Email: m•••••••@gmail.comCORE COMPETENCIES:• Social Services Program Management• Nonprofit-Refugee Resettle - Intensive Case Management• Leadership Engagement• Publicity and Public Relations• Capacity-Building• Cultural Competence• Training and Skills Development• Project Management• Team Leadership• Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills• Bilingual (Farsi/Dari/little Pushto)