Alaa Naji

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Dedicated professional with fifteen years of diverse work experience in creating and managing projects and programs for relief and development organizations. Exceptional communication, analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. CORE COMPETENCIES Program Development and Implementation Budget Development and Management Community Education & Capacity Building Personnel Administration Data Analysis and Reporting Resource Development and Grants Management Board Development and Community Relations Spokesperson on Immigrant and Refugee Issues Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation Language Proficiency: Arabic (native speaker); English (fluent); Spanish (diploma); French (beginner) Proficient in MS Office Suite KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS Gifted in creating and executing project timelines based on priorities and resource availability Eight years experience providing oversight for budgets ranging from $250K - $500K Seven years experience in board development and community relations Six years experience in personnel administration and human resources including recruitment, selection, training, and supervising up to six professional staff members, three interns and hundreds of volunteers Successfully secured and managed State and Federal grants Speaker at IRCs 2009 International Freedom Awards Dinner in New York City alongside Kofi Annan Featured on MSNBC TV "Making a Difference", CNN TV and NPR Radio, 2009