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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSara Mirhadi ResumeSara Mirhadi 6722 N Carnegie Fresno, CA 93722 960-4429 (cell) e-mail: Saramirhad@aol.com Career Objective Achieve a Chief Executive Officer position in a dynamic nonprofit organization that will allow me to be an ingenious problem solver while employing exceptional leadership, financial management, and motivational skills to help others and the organization to achieve operational excellence. Educational Experience • San Joaquin College of Law, Juris Doctorate • California State University, Fresno, BA, Political Science, Minor, English Unique Qualification Highlights • Budget Development • Financial Management of Programs and Operations • Revenue Development and Cost Containment • Management of Existing Programs • Program Creation • Managing Staff and Coordination Schedules • Crisis Communications and Management • Public Policy Development and Execution • Extensive Community and Public Affairs • Public Speaking Professional Employment Timeline Poverello House December 2013 – current Chief Programs Officer Responsible for the day to day operations of homeless services for the organization. This includes, but is not limited to budget development, staff coordination, federal, state, and local compliance review and audits, grant writing, program development, and community and public affairs work. Accomplishments: • Created and Implement the first multi-agency access program (MAP Point) that coordinated the delivery of homeless services in our community. • Generated over $1.5 million in new funding streams to expand and maintain homeless services. • Developed and Implemented Food Truck Program to serve both rural and urban communities. • Restructured Naomi’s House to a full-service 24-hour triage center. • Implemented a centralize database for all homeless services. • Prioritized case management for all homeless programs. Fresno Workforce Investment Board October 2011 – June 2012 Researcher and Grant Writer Researched education and vocational training opportunities for the San Joaquin Valley for the development of grants for funding vocational training programs in healthcare, manufacturing, and distribution and logistics. Accomplishments: • Successful submitted at $5 million grant for the expansion of vocational training program in the San Joaquin Valley with an emphasis in nursing. • Created a centralized database on all vocational training programs in the San Joaquin Valley and job availability in each training program. City of Fresno October 2006 - February 2008 Housing and Community Development HOME Program Coordinator Responsible for the administration of the rental rehabilitation program and other HOME related programs, which included the coordination and development of the affordable housing plan for ten years, and the various housing policies for the City of Fresno. Accomplishments • Crafted and implemented Universal Design Policy for all new home construction in the City of Fresno • Crafted the Housing Trust Fund Ordinance • Crafted in partnership with the 10 X 10 Blue Ribbon Committee, the City of Fresno’s 2006 – 2016 affordable housing plan. • Administered the Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program. Law Offices of Michael W. Berdinella April 2004 - October 2005 Law Clerk Administering legal filings for personal injury and criminal cases. Duties include legal research and writing, case management, client contact, trial preparation, calendaring court dates, and office appointments and office management. Construction Design Unlimited March 2003 - April 2004 Executive Assistant to the President Reviewed and implemented daily workload for staff, reviewed legal documents, and participated in the bidding process for public sector projects. Represented the company in public relations and business matters. State Senator Jim Costa May 2002- December 2002 Field Representative Represented the Senator during the last seven months of his tenure as a State Senator at community events, official State meetings, and reviewed pending legislation and pending casework. Department of Interior June 1998 - May 2002 Acting Legal Officer for the National Park Service Prosecuted federal misdemeanor cases, including pre-trial motions, pleading, conducting trials, and sentencing issues. Also provided services and resources for victims of violent crimes. United States Attorney’s Office May 1998 - May 2000 Head Misdemeanor Law Clerk Lead law clerk for federal misdemeanor cases. Duties included arguing and writing pre-trial motions and pleadings, conducting trials, and arguing sentencing issues. Prosecuted cases, involving driving under the influence, drug and alcohol possession, assault and battery, and environmental damages. Professional References Captain Burke Farrah City of Fresno Police Department Commander of the Northwest District (559) 593-2318 Nicole Linder Executive Director Marjaree Mason Center (559) 978-0587 Dawan Utecht Director, Behavior Health Fresno County (559) 905-5412 Patience Milrod Central Valley Legal Services Executive Director (559) 246-7239