Dubai Forums Dubai Classifieds Dubai Job Wanted

Greetings All,
So far I've posted to some of the larger jobsites with a few bites, although responses state they want someone already in Dubai & I'm still in SF. I'd appreciate feedback/constructive criticism & any possible networking leads.

Many Thanks

OBJECTIVE

A Corporate Training & Development-oriented position within the United Arab Emirates

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly knowledgeable and results-oriented with exceptional communication skills; adept at planning, research, and project execution; demonstrated ability to work independently or cooperatively as part of a team to meet project deadlines; multicultural awareness with a high level of adaptability to a variety of settings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Manager
Gastinell’s Residence, Inc.,
San Francisco, CA 02/03-Present
Execute licensing documentation and mandated reports for state regulatory agencies
Compile financial and program data for state agency audits and budgets
Liaise with Board of Directors for agency strategic direction and operations decision-making
Research potential fundraising opportunities and program benefactors; prepare grant proposals
Manage and implement all recruitment/human resource functions

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Brackpool Foundation
San Francisco/Los Angeles, CA 02/06-07/06
Established emerging foundation’s mission and program summary
Developed research tool to evaluate variables for program development
Analyzed specific geographical regions for political/socioeconomic suitability of mission; assigned values to create a decision-making matrix


GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT/PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH
California Public Utilities Commission
San Francisco, CA 10/03-09/05
Assisted former Commissioner's Chief of Staff and Advisors with authoring white papers in water infrastructure investment, emerging energy markets and telecommunications reform for state of California
Conducted interviews with Class A California water utilities executives, which culminated in a formal report and assessment of private sector infrastructure investment
Managed recruitment/selection process of Public Policy graduate student employment.

INTAKE SPECIALIST/CLINICAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
Managed Health Network
San Rafael, CA 3/02-9/03
Sourced behavioral health professionals for HMO membership; negotiated rates of reimbursement
Coordinated membership services and coverage for varying levels of behavioral health, per clinical protocol and necessity
Arranged crisis intervention/hospitalization services for members

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
Berlitz Languages, Inc.
Beverly Hills, CA 6/96-5/01
Directed classes of English instruction for individuals/groups
Administered corporate language assessments
Facilitated total immersion and acculturation courses for corporate expatriates

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
The Learning Center at Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA 1/96-5/98
Tutored ESL students in English grammar and composition
Administered knowledge assessment tests to determine skill level and appropriate placement
Volunteered in community literacy program for elderly immigrant populations


ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Masters of Public Administration
Ageno School of Business
Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
Graduation Date: June 2007

M.S, Human Resource Management
Ageno School of Business
Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
Graduation Date: April 2005

B.A., Political Science
College of Natural and Social Sciences
California State University, Los Angeles, CA
Graduation Date: June 2001

VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Campaign Research
San Francisco, CA
08/06-09/06
-Assisted local Board of Education candidate in formulating strategy to increase votes in communities traditionally divided by race/class
-Developed fundraising sources to increase campaign income through local clubs and individual donors
-Coordinated administrative duties associated with public events and correspondence to various stakeholders

San Francisco Food Bank
San Francisco, CA
2005-Present
Volunteer at distribution center for annual holiday food drive; sort food for distribution at local nonprofits and local individuals in need

San Francisco City & County Civil Grand Jury
San Francisco, CA
2005-2006
Impaneled Grand Juror for the 2005-2006 fiscal year
Participated in investigations of city & county officers, departments and agencies; contributed data/ personal interviews towards formalized reports and recommendations for city/county departments and the Mayor’s office

Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School
San Francisco, CA
Summer/Fall 2005
Assisted Executive Director in Program Curriculum Development and Job Analysis; performed research for federal and private donors to fund the program’s outreach to parents

Intrepid Consulting & Diversity Exchange
Los Angeles/San Francisco, CA
2000-2002
Organized mentoring/life-skills coaching for at-risk youth; developed cultural enrichment curriculum and international exchange program; prospected for potential program funding sources; assembled program summary and grant proposals

Date of Birth: December 9, 1969
Nationality: American Citizen
Status: Divorced
Languages: Native English; conversational Spanish; fundamental written/spoken Arabic

References/Recommendations available upon request