Ghazal Hesami
Phoenix
Summary
I am a passionate self-starter who earns challenges and aims to create safe and vibrant spaces while working with people from all backgrounds. I aim to exploit result-driven experiences. I know the critical importance of being able to be analytical and interpersonal in professional settings through my studies in Philosophy and expertize on what indicates to be human rights. I have the ability to use personal strengths to develop an interpersonal relationship with clients and team members, being able to rapport with clients, a talent for prioritizing and multitasking efficiently, and a skill for learning quickly and independently.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Academy Of Math And Science
2023.08 - 2024.03
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Freelance Photographer
Slowwaterknowledge LLC
2021.11 - 2023.05
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Working closely with families to provide desired results
Workshop Facilitator
ReFrame Youth Center
2022.12 - 2023.04
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Conducted various workshops on wellness and healing topics.
- Collaborated with therapists to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions.
- Planned and facilitated healing workshops in accordance with school system curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
Operations Coordinator
Athabey Outdoors, NGO (StartUp)
2023.02 - 2023.03
- Provided direction and guidance to internal teams in order to achieve targets.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of teams across several websites
- Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
- Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Mediated contracts with outside providers to bolster customer service and reduce costs.
Art Program Director
Peyvand NGO
2021.12 - 2023.01
- Providing ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Curating art programs for afterschool
- Reporting back to the Board of Directors on a bi-weekly basis
- Attending bi-weekly meetings for collaboration with the board of directors
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Work with the marketing team to help with art direction
Event Curator
Gracie's Tax Bar
2021.11 - 2022.06
- Procured talented individuals, performing artists and musicians to entertain guests during special events.
- Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods, boosting event attendance
- Successfully created a monthly Goth Night event and Djing the event every first tuesday of the month
- Organized appropriate vendors for every event
- Provided open and safe spaces
Manager Assistant
Matsuda Farm Land Trust
2019.02 - 2021.06
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Providing manual labor when needing such as, tiling, harvesting, washington produce preparing for market
- Organizing produce for food banks
- Providing consulting space for manager to discuss any topic necessary
FedEx Office
Floor Team Lead
2019.03 - 2020.03
- Improved customer satisfaction by implementing efficient print production workflows and quality control measures.
- Streamlined print shop operations for increased productivity by optimizing equipment usage and staff scheduling.
- Reduced turnaround times with meticulous project management and clear communication between team members and clients.
- Enhanced overall printing quality, maintaining high standards in materials used and final products delivered.
- Maintained accurate records of job orders, invoices, payments, and other essential documents to ensure smooth business operations.
Printshop Assistant
Midnight Supply Company
2018.07 - 2020.03
- Installed and repositioned screen printing plates and pressure roles.
- Cleaned, adjusted and repaired screen printing machines.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment to facilitate smooth operations in the print shop.
- Assisted with graphic design projects for optimal print results and client satisfaction.
- Supported management in administrative tasks such as record-keeping, invoicing, and reporting to ensure effective business operations.
- Delivered high-quality printed materials through close attention to detail during the production process from file preparation to final product inspection.
DPR Realty
Contractor Management Services
2017.12 - 2018.05
- Estimates costs of material, labor, machinery and any other expenses to formulate budgeting for projects
- Responsible for project oversight, ensuring quality work is completed on time
- Work to maintain project budget, communicating status to client regularly
- Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
- Collaborated with attorneys, loan officers and agencies to complete property sales and purchases and thoroughly explained all financial requirements and data to potential buyers and sellers.
Behavioral Coach/Case Manager
Arizona Youth & Family Services, NGO
2017.11 - 2018.05
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrative staff, primary therapists and supervisors to provide proper treatment plan that works best for clients.
- Implement specific interventions to decrease behavioral excesses and increase behavioral deficits.
Guest Service Coordinator/Bartender/Guest Service Coordinator/Bartender/Server Shift Leader
Joey Kitchen At University Village
2015.09 - 2017.04
- Addressed and resolved customer conflicts with managed waitstaff, verifying satisfactory outcomes for involved parties.
- Handled table service and other dining room tasks to address shortfalls due to unexpected absences or unusual service volumes.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate restaurant goals such as upselling certain items, addressing product availability issues and other communication concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
Event Photographer
Tilth Alliance
2016.03 - 2016.06
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Helping with fundraising events
- Curating the direction and flow of events with staff
- Providing photographs to use for websites and upcoming brochures.
- Attending compost classes and meetings to understand flow of community garden
Education
Grant Writing Certification
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WABachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Human Rights
University of Washington
Seattle, WA03.2016
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Data Entry
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Training and Development
- Attention to Detail
- Organization and Time Management
- Self-Motivated
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Academy Of Math And Science
2023.08 - 2024.03
Operations Coordinator
Athabey Outdoors, NGO (StartUp)
2023.02 - 2023.03
Workshop Facilitator
ReFrame Youth Center
2022.12 - 2023.04
Art Program Director
Peyvand NGO
2021.12 - 2023.01
Freelance Photographer
Slowwaterknowledge LLC
2021.11 - 2023.05
Event Curator
Gracie's Tax Bar
2021.11 - 2022.06
FedEx Office
Floor Team Lead
2019.03 - 2020.03
Manager Assistant
Matsuda Farm Land Trust
2019.02 - 2021.06
Printshop Assistant
Midnight Supply Company
2018.07 - 2020.03
DPR Realty
Contractor Management Services
2017.12 - 2018.05
Behavioral Coach/Case Manager
Arizona Youth & Family Services, NGO
2017.11 - 2018.05
Event Photographer
Tilth Alliance
2016.03 - 2016.06
Guest Service Coordinator/Bartender/Guest Service Coordinator/Bartender/Server Shift Leader
Joey Kitchen At University Village
2015.09 - 2017.04
Grant Writing Certification
Seattle Central Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Human Rights
University of Washington
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