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FARHAN GUHAT

Blaine

Summary

Talented and bringing year record of success in spearheading programming development and day-to-day management. Performance-oriented, driven and creative with good program pitching and organizational skills. Diplomatic in resolving conflicts and building consensus between operational areas.

Talented Program Supervisor with demonstrated track record of achievement over years of experience in industry. Offering top-notch abilities in communication, relationship building and process improvements along with remarkable skill in creating and implementing programs of all sizes.

Results-oriented Program Manager enthusiastic about taking on a new challenge with company. Successful at developing innovative strategies to position company to capitalize on dynamic market conditions. Strategic planner and clear communicator with an adaptable approach.

Organized Program Manager adept at overseeing logistics operations and supply chain projects. Offering years of expertise in analyzing inventory and supply chain performance, development and standardization. Advanced understanding of procurement and contracting functions, including inventory management and acquisition regulations.

Forward-thinking with solid history of accomplishment in industry settings. Keep operations smooth, consistent and efficient to maintain company stability and sustainability. Articulate and personable leader with excellent program management, strategic planning and operational oversight abilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Services Coordinator

VOLUNTERS OF AMERICA
Minneapolis, MN
07.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated resident services to enhance community engagement and support initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented programs addressing residents' needs and fostering well-being.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate access to resources for residents.
  • Managed resident intake processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection and data analysis, driving improvements.
  • Led outreach efforts to connect residents with local services and support networks.
  • Advocated for residents' rights, enhancing communication between management and community members.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance available resources for residents.
  • Coordinated with local agencies to provide essential services for residents, such as healthcare, transportation, and financial assistance.
  • Served as a liaison between property management staff and residents to address concerns effectively before escalating issues higher up in the organization.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to expedite repairs or improvements that positively impacted quality-of-life standards within the community.
  • Managed accurate record-keeping systems to track resident interactions, incidents, and program participation effectively.
  • Supported successful lease renewals by maintaining open lines of communication between residents and property management staff.
  • Increased resident retention rates through consistent follow-up on service requests and proactive problem-solving efforts.
  • Conducted thorough orientations for new residents to foster familiarity with the community''s policies, services, and amenities.
  • Provided compassionate support during times of crisis or personal difficulty for individual residents as needed.

Sales Associate Manager

LEADPRO CONSULTING
Minneapolis, MN
08.2018 - Current
  • Established and oversaw strategic business actions and streamlined operations.
  • Facilitated improvements to performance management system.
  • Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
  • Devised strategic improvements to resolve issues and spearhead necessary operational updates.
  • Directed and oversaw capital improvement projects.
  • Established clear and effective policies for standardization across different areas of operations.
  • Drove profit increases by leveraging market knowledge and natural leadership talents.
  • Strengthened company business by leading implementation of new projects and procedures.
  • Generated new client relationships and increased revenue by driving effective business development strategies.
  • Planned and implemented strategies to increase funding through various approaches.
  • Managing budget and developed innovative financial controls tools, resulting in improved accuracy and better accountability for department heads.
  • Partnered with to assess competition and plan sales and business development initiatives.
  • Implemented successful strategies for employee management, occupancy and revenue growth, expense control and quality of services.
  • Exceeded annual revenue targets, effectively overseeing daily operations and strategic initiative implementation while managing financials.
  • Shared mission of organization with public through successful community outreach and marketing strategies.
  • Established excellent relationships with residents and family members by proactively identifying problems and acting appropriately to garner resident engagement and satisfaction.
  • Developed and directed activities of team, implementing culture of excellence by modeling expected behavior of jobs.
  • Directed training improvements to reduce knowledge gaps and eliminate workforce performance inefficiencies.
  • Worked closely with other stakeholders to immediately address issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Grew team with new recruitment strategy, hiring new employees.
  • Improved organizational processes and regulatory compliance by implementing new personnel structure with clear-cut roles and responsibilities.
  • Revitalized business plans and realigned company objectives to increase overall profits.
  • Provided services including counseling, case management, education and job training to diverse client base.
  • Secured optimal customer service ratings through process standardization and employee development initiatives.
  • Orchestrated successful team and customer events to drive engagement, satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Gathered and studied key metrics to better understand which programs met desired outcomes or required further efforts for success.
  • Led team of sales directors in managing territory sales operations.
  • Cultivated stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements of government agencies, including health and safety.
  • Delivered premier line of business by building client confidence and trust, managing speedy site conversion, accomplishing launch goals and exceeding client expectations.
  • Ensured operational viability by overseeing marketing and sales, budget controls and expense management.
  • Recruited qualified professionals to build aggressive sales team in support of new product offering.
  • Negotiated with third parties to achieve favorable commercial terms.
  • Promoted company public profile by delivering speeches, writing articles and presenting at industry conferences as public face of organization.

Program Manager

East African Community
Chicago, IL
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Improved cross-departmental cooperation and information communication processes by providing presentations to staff members and administration.
  • Helped team members improve productivity and performance through hands-on coaching in order to achieve company objectives.
  • Designed and implemented standard operating procedures in various departments for optimal efficiency.
  • Facilitated partnerships with communities and funding sources to boost project awareness.
  • Proposed and developed new programming ideas and special features to drive audience engagement.
  • Led design and implementation of program policies, frameworks and toolkit for comprehensive and well-controlled change management process.
  • Coordinated planning and program development between news teams and other programming staff.
  • Prepared annual financial reports based and managed budgets and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Developed robust marketing plans to increase awareness of programs.
  • Aided senior leadership by collecting and analyzing data to generate reports for continuous improvement or corrective action planning.
  • Monitored program performance, gathered data and drafted reports to inform senior management.
  • Oversaw completion of productivity goals and educated employees on established company processes.
  • Managed project budgets and tracked expenses.
  • Wrote program requirements to define operations and meet target objectives.
  • Determined costs involved for tasks and assessed against departmental budget.
  • Devised in-depth plans for comprehensive guidance, recommendations and direction.
  • Planned and conducted staff meetings to brainstorm new ideas and deliver program and milestone updates.
  • Established information and data classification levels, which encompassed privacy, trade secrets and intellectual property.
  • Drove Lean and Six Sigma initiatives while consistently seeking new applications for Lean strategy implementation.
  • Diminished hospitalization and wellness program costs by developing urgent appointment provider network to improve senior preventative care.
  • Monitored organization's technology and business needs to keep balance with its strategic vision.
  • Managed all training in regards to staff development, change management and technical operations and controls.
  • Monitored and created reports showcasing program outcomes to communicate results with clients and stakeholders.
  • Managed global infrastructure engineering project management process, resulted in significant improvements.
  • Kept programming on tight schedules, maintaining optimal quality standards to keep audiences informed or entertained.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw operations for programs to ensure success and generate in revenue.
  • Secured funding to meet programs objectives and project timelines.
  • Delivered detailed reports including clear spreadsheet data and other visuals.
  • Ensured all computer systems were compliant with both federal and state regulations.
  • Employed proven conflict-resolution methods to alleviate grievances between parties.
  • Provided leadership and coordination of various types of programs using techniques in behavior management and prevention strategies.
  • Directed use of funds to scholarships and special programs aimed at helping inner city youth attend trade schools and universities.
  • Evaluated program performance to maintain efficiency and quality.
  • Cultivated relationships with community groups, project stakeholders and funding sources to maximize program outreach.
  • Created and implemented new organizational and record keeping processes for notes, records and documents.
  • Boosted performance and drove cost controls while achieving project and overall objectives to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented security processes for global organization and delivered proper training to all staff members.
  • Communicated effectively with staff to gain better understanding of country rules, laws and regulations, which promoted efficient development of legal parameters.
  • Supervised all life cycle processes pertaining to IT framework.
  • Monitored program budgets to verify accuracy and reconcile expenditures.
  • Assessed system needs, improved design processes and enabled systems to align more closely with business expectations.

Property Manager

ABID APARTMENTS INC
Chicago, IL
07.2011 - 02.2015
  • Managed tenant relations and resolved disputes to ensure high satisfaction levels.
  • Oversaw property maintenance operations, coordinating with vendors for timely repairs.
  • Implemented leasing strategies that increased occupancy rates across managed properties.
  • Conducted regular property inspections to uphold safety and quality standards.
  • Developed and maintained budgets, tracking expenses to optimize financial performance.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform pricing strategies and enhance competitive positioning.
  • Streamlined reporting processes using property management software for improved efficiency.
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
  • Oversaw lease agreements from inception to termination, ensuring compliance with local regulations and protecting the interests of both landlords and tenants.
  • Coordinated with maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of repairs, minimizing downtime for tenants and maintaining property aesthetics.
  • Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
  • Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
  • Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
  • Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
  • Coordinated with legal counsel to resolve tenant disputes.
  • Implemented comprehensive safety protocols to minimize potential risks and ensure the well-being of all residents within the property.

Administrative Coordinator

OLYMPIC FINANCIAL
Chic, IL
06.2008 - 09.2010
  • Automated office operations, managing client correspondence, supplier record tracking and data communications.
  • Developed application tracking and filing systems for staff to improve recruitment and intake efficiency.
  • Leveraged technological advances and optimized software usage to increase team performance and operational efficiency.
  • Optimized personnel coverage, preparing work schedules based on staff availability and forecasted demands.
  • Guided employees through routine and complex administrative situations with decisive but motivational approach.
  • Supported accuracy and compliance by routinely auditing and reconciling financial files and reports.
  • Strengthened office supply management and maintenance protocols to improve budget adherence.
  • Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity.
  • Screened and interviewed candidates for key vacancies to identify top talent.
  • Scheduled meetings and arranged travel plans for staff members.
  • Recruited and hired highly talented individuals who brought skill and to department, which increased efficiency of entire team.
  • Mediated issues between jobs through use of skills and to promote quick resolution.
  • Answered phone calls, provided information to callers and connected callers to appropriate people.
  • Collaborated in timely processing of billing and accounts receivables.
  • Acted as liaison with IT and human resources teams to establish best practices for new employee on boarding.
  • Filed electronic and hard copy documents to maintain accessible records.
  • Made travel arrangements and reservations for senior managers.
  • Developed, implemented and improved office policies and procedures by performing duties.

Social Worker

Care International IN KENYA
DADAAB, GARISSA
05.2004 - 03.2007

.s

  • Supporting and supervising the social services staff in all their duties at the field offices,including assessments,provision of information on the camp services,following-up and referring of vulnerable persons.
  • Carrying out social assessment in the camp to establish individual needs and to foam supporting activities like self help groups.
  • Facilitating inter-agency referral process for refugees in need as well carry out follow-ups and provide feed backs on referral cases to responsible agency.
  • Working with refugee leaders,Host community leaders and committees to ensure mechanism established to address and uphold respect for human rights of all individual and promote gender equity and inclusion of minority and vulnerable persons.
  • Supervising and participating in issuing basic non food items to vulnerable new arrival and keeping records on all distributed NFI' and list of beneficiaries in hard and soft copies
  • Responsible for ensuring all staff under my supervision to observe the highest standards of code of conduct for humanitarian workers,refuge and Host community members protection and prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
  • Participating in report writing,concept notes and proposal development.
  • Collaborate with other team members in implementation of project activities.
  • Organizing and conducting monthly coordination meetings at their respect camp.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety,Health And Environment

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY
London, UK
07-2010

Some College (No Degree) - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT oF SOCIAL WORK

KENYA INSTITUTE oF SOCIAL WORK
KENYA

Skills

  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Documentation expertise
  • Product development
  • Scripting support
  • Performance monitoring
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team management
  • Partnership development
  • Budget coordination
  • Individual instruction
  • Program leadership
  • Project coordination
  • Performance standards and analysis
  • Business oversight
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Financial aptitude
  • Critical thinking proficiency
  • Staff performance evaluations
  • Compliance and regulations
  • Program monitoring
  • Communications strategy
  • Talent management and staffing
  • Team leadership, training and development

Accomplishments

  • Received a job promotion within six months of joining the company.
  • Coached new employees on job responsibilities and provided extensive feedback resulting in 100% increase in overall job satisfactions.
  • Introduced exciting and fun events and activities for at-risk youth with trained therapy cats and dogs, that promoted an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and understanding of animals.
  • Established relationships with local officials after meeting at community events, which ensured better collaboration when crises arose.

Affiliations

  • Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present)
  • Member of Association of Fundraising Professionals
  • Member, Alumni Association

Certification

  • Project Management certification

Timeline

Resident Services Coordinator

VOLUNTERS OF AMERICA
07.2025 - Current

Sales Associate Manager

LEADPRO CONSULTING
08.2018 - Current

Program Manager

East African Community
10.2016 - 10.2017

Property Manager

ABID APARTMENTS INC
07.2011 - 02.2015

Administrative Coordinator

OLYMPIC FINANCIAL
06.2008 - 09.2010

Social Worker

Care International IN KENYA
05.2004 - 03.2007

Some College (No Degree) - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT oF SOCIAL WORK

KENYA INSTITUTE oF SOCIAL WORK

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety,Health And Environment

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY

Education and Training

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FARHAN GUHAT