Public Service/Administration
Resume:
NADEEM KHALID
Parma Heights, Ohio 44130
**************@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Diversely experienced professional contributor with demonstrated success in professional fields that include Foreign Service, government administration and education. Proven track record of change management that required sensitive attention to cultural and institutional nuances in highly charged situations. Expertise in Public Administration and International Diplomacy.
Recognized skills include interpersonal relations, negotiations, conflict resolution, supervision, public speaking, conference and large event organization, oral and written communications. Known for keen emotional intelligence and the requisite credibility to cultivate and leverage relationships with key stake holders. Also recognized for creative thinking, thorough planning and the ability to lead as well as function on teams composed of diverse constituents. International as well as local work experience in Northeast Ohio.
United States Citizen and Bilingual
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXAMINER.COM, Denver, CO, 2012
Freelance Cleveland Writer focused on Foreign Policy
Assigned to write regular articles that focus on foreign policy, diplomacy and international economics.
PUBLIC SERVICE, CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, Cleveland, OH, 1999 to 2012
Administrative Coordinator
Responsible for coordinating travel arrangements, meetings, Board reports, oral/written communications.
Administrative Assistant
Responsible for drafting resolutions, letters, employment verifications, completing office projects and addressing staff issues.
Public Services Assistant
Responsible for youth programming, customer interaction, community outreach, fundraising, and event organization.
Invited to participate in a debate on youth issues at National Public Radio. Elaborated on Library’s role in the social/educational development of young people; created awareness about Library’s potential support in resolving these issues.
Acted as Principle Coordinator for the United Way/Community Shares Fundraiser generating highest donation values by organizing a thematic campaign.
Represented the Library at the Virginia Hamilton Writers’ Conferences enhancing the visibility of writers with a diverse point of view.
Created visibility for the Library by hosting an official booth during Cleveland International Children Games.
Initiated the idea for a Teen Advisory Council and subsequently created, developed and implemented this new feature while bonding the teens with Library Staff as well as public professionals and parents in the community.
Promoted social and intellectual development among young patrons by creating, developing and hosting numerous programs that empowered teens and provided an impetus to bridge the generation gap.
Deemed an exemplar for Library Staff and its interface with community leaders and social groups; a catalyst for enhancing Library’s image in the community.
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FOREIGN SERVICE, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN, 1987 TO 1998
Served as Desk Officer (USA and Afghanistan); participated in bilateral diplomatic negotiations with former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott, Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Pickering, senior officials of the U.S. Department of State, Congressmen and Senators.
Fostered deeper understanding with U.S. Embassy officials on all bilateral matters paving the way for economic, cultural and political cooperation.
Developed policies and procedures to support organizational guidelines, which resulted in important agreements on critical issues of bilateral nature.
Assigned as Personal Staff Officer to the Minister for Foreign Affairs; assumed full spectrum of official responsibilities such as office protocol, conference organization, speech writing, preparation of press releases, policy briefs, talking points, reports, minutes, letters, media outreach, communication dissemination, and travel planning.
Supervised four government staff members for the entire tenure of service, delivering highest standards of an efficient office administration.
Produced a wide range of required official documentation including extensive research oriented briefs, country reports, political summaries, talking points, press releases, speeches, diplomatic notes and minutes of official meetings.
Organized international summit conferences, planned logistics, coordinated technical operations, supervised duty rooms with teams of 25 staff members and provided impeccable protocol, which facilitated hosting of future international events.
UNITED NATIONS WORK EXPERIENCE, ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN, 1989 to 1991
Presented several reports to the Government on cross-border military violations in conjunction with United Nations Good Offices Mission in Afghanistan and Pakistan (UNGOMAP).
Advised the federal government on multiple facets of foreign policy, which improved relations with Afghanistan and the neighboring countries.
Highlighted significance of UN role in South Asia through multiple press releases.
Demonstrated active involvement in conflict resolution by touring remote border areas with UN officials to investigate and report cross-border military violations. These visits helped to increase global awareness on the ground realities in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Fostered close cooperation with United Nations, through effective representation in all official meetings, visits and policy discussions on regional peace and security.
SECOND SECRETARY/CONSULAR AFFAIRS OFFICER, EMBASSY OF PAKISTAN,
BONN, GERMANY, 1993 to 1996
Entrusted with authorization to issue Passports and Visas to expatriate community.
Recognized by the local newspaper in Bonn for an outstanding outreaching service to expatriate community; founded new guidelines on community outreach as an Embassy official.
Improved Visa processing through successive policy changes resulting in increased revenue, enhanced image and prominent visibility for the government.
Conducted highly successful visits of two Pakistani Prime Ministers to Germany, which cemented the bonds of a durable bilateral partnership.
Resolved intricate immigration issues of the local community in Germany, leading to a marked increase in foreign travel, providing stimulus to tourism and travel industry.
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Second Secretary/Consular Affairs Office, Embassy of Pakistan, continued
Assisted the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs in organizing International Diplomatic Festival, “Initiative Tolerance” in Bonn for three consecutive years; the active participation enhanced social awareness of the status of ethnic communities in Germany.
Initiated an “open door” policy with the German Border and Immigration authorities, which established the template for a durable relationship and goodwill, subsequently creating a rapport that helped both sides amicably resolve any immigration issues, thereby laying the foundation of mutual trust and renewed understanding.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
CHANCELLOR UNIVERSITY, Cleveland, OH, 2010 to 2011
Subject Matter Expert
Pioneered development of a course curriculum in Public Policy Analysis.
Prepared special assignments and class room lectures for students.
CLEVELAND COUNCIL ON WORLD AFFAIRS, Cleveland, OH, 2009
International Program Coordinator
Assisted in preparing the Council’s Strategic Plan.
Facilitated visits by dignitaries to the City Club of Cleveland.
Developed effective marketing strategies for institutional growth.
AMERICA-PAKISTAN CULTURE NIGHTS, Parma, OH, 2002 to 2003
Subject Matter Expert
Initiated and organized public events on the history, society, traditions, education, art, and literature of the two countries. The President of the City Council termed it a unique experience in entertainment and education for the community.
EDUCATION
Masters in Public Administration (MPA), Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Graduate Certificate in Local and Urban Management, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Masters in Defense & Strategic Studies (MSc), Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
Research Fellow, South Asian Studies, Henry L. Stimson Center, Washington, DC
Diploma in International Relations, DSE Berlin, Germany
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & History, University of the Punjab Lahore
TRAINING
Foreign Service Academy Islamabad, Specialized Training (Foreign Policy, International Law, Diplomacy, International Economics, and Negotiation Techniques). Civil Services Academy Lahore (Common Training Program in Public Administration), Library Compatible eBook Devices
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SKILLS
Languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi (Speak, Read, Write), German, minor ability (Speak, Read, Write)
Translator/Interpreter: (Urdu to English), Office of Ohio’s Attorney General, Cleveland Justice Center, Court of Common Pleas, Cleveland, OH
Participant: Live Panel Discussion Idea Stream (National Public Radio, Ohio)
Participant: BBC World News Broadcast (National Public Radio, Ohio)
Newscaster: (National and Overseas Broadcasts) Radio Pakistan
Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint; Adept at all Library Based Computer Search Databases
PUBLICATIONS
"Public condemnation of terrorism and a reward for human freedom"
"War on terrorism: a silver lining on the cloud"
"Silence of a child activist lends a voice to the conscience of the world"
"Malala's dream: A victory for peace and defeat of terrorism"
"United States and the Arab uprising; search for a peaceful solution" Examiner online magazine
"September Eleventh; a day to remember" Examiner
"United States and Pakistan; differing perceptions and common goals" Examiner
"Re-opening NATO supply lines; a gateway to peace" Examiner
"United States and Pakistan; the need for reconciliation" Examiner
"NATO summit conference and peace in Afghanistan" Examiner
"Pakistan and India; trading peace across borders" Examiner
"Prospect of peace in Afghanistan" Examiner
“Future of Peace in South Asia” Published by the Henry L. Stimson Center
The Gavel, Student Journal of the Cleveland Marshall College of Law
The Plain Dealer, Newspaper of Cleveland (Article on International Terrorism)
Poem “Infinity” by International Library of Poetry, Editor’s Choice Award
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Member Planning Commission: City of Parma Heights 2012
Campaign Volunteer: Presidential Election Campaign, 2008/2012
Intern: Office of United States Senator George Voinovich, Cleveland, OH, Dec 2005-Jan 2007
Campaign Coordinator: United Way/Community Shares Ohio, 2006-2007
Ohio Board of Elections: Election Day Technician, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Coordinator: Chamber of Commerce Fair Pavilion, Maple Heights, OH, 2004
Coordinator: International Children Games, Library Pavilion, Cleveland, OH, 2003
Student Intern: Court of Common Pleas, Cleveland Justice Center, Cleveland, OH, 2001-2002
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