Amir Shahsavari

Boston, MA * 617-***-**** * adugfy@r.postjobfree.com

Goals: To produce informative and well written content that will benefit readers and contribute to the growth and success of organizations. I am proficient in verbal and written communications and advocacy. I serve as a spokesperson for my organization, which advocates for housing policy, as well as writer and editor of my organization’s newsletter. I have testified at government hearings, in addition to composing emails and press releases. I have also delivered interviews within print and TV media. My writing has been reprinted in mainstream publications, including The Boston Globe and Banker & Tradesman. Moreover, I have produced and moderated educational webinars on YouTube. Along with 14 years of clinical experience as a speech- language pathologist, I earned a second Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and Management in 2021.

Educational Background

Master of Healthcare Administration and Management Colorado State University Global

Aurora, Colorado

September 2019 — September 2021

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

August 2005 — September 2008

Bachelor of Arts in English, Dean’s List

Suffolk University

Boston, Massachusetts

September 1998 — May 2002

Leadership, Management, and Communications Experience Small Property Owners Association: Boston, MA

Vice President, December 2020 — Present

Board Member, July 2020 — Present

Grew and enhanced the organization by updating its technology and infrastructure, increasing its membership in diverse communities, raising money and budgeting efficiently, and acting as a spokesperson before government committees and within print and visual media. I also raised the profile of the organization by hosting educational webinars that drew larger audiences, in addition to serving as writer and editor of the organization’s newsletter and getting my own articles published in mainstream publications including Banker & Tradesman. I seek to bring this experience and success to a leadership position at WriteBoston. Housing Provider: Massachusetts

Manager of Own Business, January 2013 — Present

Successfully provided tenants with safe, maintained living spaces resulting in tenant satisfaction and tenant retention. Made cost-effective decisions that also delivered quality in maintaining multiple properties, while yielding profit.

Speech-Language Pathology Clinical and Management Experience Speech-Language Pathologist in Massachusetts, February 2009 — Present Achieved successful outcomes for patients and families, in addition to healthcare and educational facilities, via effective evaluation, treatment, education, consultation, and collaborative practices to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive linguistic functions in adult and pediatric patients. This was done in a variety of settings including skilled nursing facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, residential centers, home health, and a vocational program. Also achieved successful outcomes in supervising junior clinicians who met and exceeded clinical benchmarks in speech- language pathology.

Pilgrim Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center (Rehab Director): Peabody, MA November 2022 — Present

VNA Care: Needham, MA (home health) October 2019 — October 2022 MAS Medical Staffing: Methuen, MA (home health) March 2019 — October 2019 Wakefield Center: Wakefield, MA (skilled nursing) August 2018 — March 2019 Grosvenor Park: Salem, MA (skilled nursing) December 2016 — August 2018 EBS Healthcare: Boston, MA (pediatric — different schools and vocational work program) March 2013 — December 2016

Speech Therapy Group, LLC: Beverly, MA (adult and pediatric in different settings) February 2013 — Present (per diem)

Blueberry Hill: Beverly, MA (skilled nursing)

February 2009 — March 2013

Awards

Award for Continuing Education (ACE), American Speech Language Hearing Association January 2022, January 2019, March 2017

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