Project Manager

Barmak Kusha

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City: Bowie

State: MD

Zip: 20720

Country: USA

Phone: 301-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $80,000

Willing to Relocate

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BARMAK KUSHA

13119 Saint James Sanctuary Drive * Bowie, Maryland 20720

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TECHNICAL OFFICER

Exceptionally talented technical project management and support professional with a career spanning nearly 10 years of experience providing expert recommendations, and program and performance management for portfolios of multimillion dollar international projects in the global health space. Focused primarily on programs in infectious disease control and prevention, nutrition, child health, and disaster response. Demonstrated history of expertly managing technical aspects of project planning, scheduling, communications and documentation, ensuring achievement of milestones and objectives. Strong analyst able to identify and eliminate the root cause of issues and project risks. Outstanding team collaborator able to work with personnel to deliver above and beyond expectations. Experienced in global relations for government and non-profit organizations.

Technical Project Management * Team Building & Leadership * Collaboration * Performance Management

Global Health * Infectious Diseases * Epidemiology * Child Health * Tropical Diseases * Malaria * HIV / AIDS

Technical Writing * Project Planning & Scheduling * Presentations * Proposal Development * Communications

Strategic Planning * Program Management * International Relations * Problem Solving * Information Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MANAGEMENT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH, Arlington, Virginia * 2011-2012

International non-profit public health consulting firm, staffing over 2,200 worldwide.

Project Support Officer / Senior Project Officer

Spearheaded initiatives focused on optimizing project performance for a $200 million portfolio of public health projects. Monitored project performance, liaising with overseas project staff and HQ personnel to track the progress of key milestones and deliverables. Communicated between diverse functions and HQ partners to drive forward momentum. Addressed and resolved problems. Disseminated information throughout project teams. Coordinated 2-3 junior personnel. Additionally oversaw quarterly project performance reviews, handling all aspects of planning, scheduling, and execution.

* Executed 5 successful quarterly project performance reviews, each spanning 1-2 weeks at 10-12 hours daily.

* Ensured achievement of all technical and financial objectives for numerous key projects, with involvement in 4-7 concurrent projects at any point in time.

* Adapted to changing requirements and adjustments to the portfolio of countries in order to meet the objectives of an enterprise-wide reorganization initiative.

* Refreshed a dormant -technical exchange network- (TEN) project, which fostered improved internal communication regarding malaria prevention and control initiatives via online knowledge exchange.

RTI INTERNATIONAL, Washington, D.C. * 2008-2011

Independent non-profit research organization providing research and technical solutions to global businesses and governments, with a focus on improving the human condition. Staffs 2,500 worldwide.

Technical Manager / Technical Program Manager

Provided technical leadership, support, and performance management for a portfolio of projects, working with project directors to execute the $400 million indoor residual spraying component of the President`s Malaria Initiative (PMI). Traveled overseas to provide short-term technical assistance in French-speaking Africa as needed, including coordinating meetings with project staff, partners, and host government officials. Additionally assessed project performance on-site in Francophone West Africa, and Madagascar. Served as HQ ambassador to provide further assistance and influence to project directors and staff. Identified and eliminated problems and impediments to project progress. Developed and authored proposals.

* Instrumental role in securing two follow-on contracts valued at a total of $400 million. Acted as one of three principal proposal writers for the first contract, and proposal manager on-site in Kenya for the second.

* Drove outstanding results for a total of 7 projects, whereby 7 million houses were sprayed and 28 million people were provided improved protection against malaria.

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INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS (IMC), Washington, D.C. * 2005-2008

Non-profit relief and development organization providing health care training and aid in 35 countries.

Desk Officer

Primary point of contact for internal communications and coordination across several partners and departments, focused on driving achievement of major projects and proposals for up to a dozen projects at a time and spanning a total of 25 programs in five countries. Liaised with senior field staff in three countries. Authored and edited technical reports, proposals, and promotional and educational materials. Monitored and updated project milestones and information, reporting to the Senior Desk Officer. Coordinated the activities of 2 junior personnel. Provided insight and recommendations for management of country teams and project directors. Represented IMC at meetings with key stakeholders.

* Delivered numerous highly success initiatives as project manager, valued up to $75 million total. The majority of these projects received repeat funding or led to funding for subsequent projects.

* Streamlined project management and proposal development by contributing to the foundation of standard operating procedures and protocols.

* Orchestrated a 3-week short-term mission to Ethiopia to conduct an operational and management assessment.

* Integral in the development and launch of a web-based document-sharing platform.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Washington, D.C. * 2003-2005

$75.4 billion agency encompassing the FDA, the CDC, the NIH, Medicare, Medicaid, and more. Staffs 67,000.

Emerging Leaders Intern

Provided support throughout diverse agencies and divisions, adapting to the requirements of each to provided outstanding contributions, prepare documentation, develop literature reviews, and establish guidelines for numerous key processes. Additionally acted as project officer for a $2.2 million interagency research participation program.

* Acted as the official liaison to a French-speaking foreign science and government dignitary during a 1-week visit, providing translation, support, and management services throughout key meetings.

* Contributed to a seminal internal white paper.

* Authored guidelines for preparing grant applications.

* Supported the HHS Secretary`s Office of Global Health Affairs in representing the United States at international fora by creating draft reports.

FORMAL EDUCATION

Master of Public Health (High Pass)

Yale University School of Public Health - New Haven, Connecticut

Bachelor of Science in Zoology

University of Wisconsin - Madison, Wisconsin

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Doctoral coursework, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health * DHHS Emerging Leaders Program

LANGUAGES

English (fluent) * French (fluent) * Persian / Farsi (fluent) * Arabic (intermediate) * Amharic (basic)

A complete list of presentations and publications is available on request.

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