Ariana Kasraee

Experience

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  Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA)

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Coordinating Volunteer

  • Managed diary and emails of Line manager, Project Officer• Coordinated sessions and wider events, providing refugee beneficiaries support through access to information and avenues of social integration • Created and maintained an excel document, praised by management, detailing contacts of external stakeholders/ potential guests

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  Laima International Training

  Mar 2021 - Sept 2021

  Public Relations Assistant

  • Coordinated outreach efforts, composing compelling press releases and managing relationships with esteemed journalists to enhance positive coverage of Laima International Training initiatives• Contributed to the development of engaging content for various communication channels, resulting in increased online visibility and audience engagement• Assisted in the planning and execution of successful public events and workshops, showcasing effective organisational and event coordination skills Show less

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  BBC

  Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

  BBC Academy - Shadow Experience

  • Shadowed expert journalists gaining exposure to the unique work ethics and practices involved in producing written and visual content for international language websites• Attended Current Affairs meetings, actively participating in discussions and gaining valuable insights into the selection process surrounding news relevance and editorial decision-making• Developed a nuanced perspective on international news reporting, contributing to a broader understanding of the impact of media in influencing policy and shaping public opinions Show less

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  British Red Cross

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  Senior Support Assistant

  I successfully line-managed and stewarded 40 volunteers, encouraging BRC’s mission of extending information and compassion to asylum seekers in the UK. I managed financial and administrative responsibilities and provided comprehensive support to the Service Manager, team and broader London directorate. Leading with a project-oriented mindset, I identified opportunities for innovation and improvement & initiated lasting changes. Due to the Service’s diverse demands, I honed my ability to work flexibly, react quickly and organise tasks efficiently. Widely regarded as the backbone, or glue of the service, I cultivated strong, transparent, and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders, facilitating successful team dynamics.- Line managed 40 volunteers and onboarded three cohorts, ensuring regular telephone check-ins, weekly newsletter communications & delivering in person and online training sessions- Managed projects; liaised with intra and cross organisational team & worked with external partners including Wimbledon to represent service and deliver collaborative event- Initiated and implemented innovative systems such as Assemble to streamline processes and improve service delivery- Served as a panel member for staff interviews, actively contributing to evaluations - Managed the service's discretionary finances, utilised Agresso platform for transaction input, ensured rigorous and timely processes to maintain financial integrity- Coordinated varied responsibilities, including liaising with clients and partner immigration firms, creating monthly time sensitive duty rota and taking minutes for team and sector meetings Show less

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  IHA - InterEuropean Human Aid Association Germany e.V.

  Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

  Media and Communications Lead

  I completed a voluntary assignment with a refugee centred NGO in northern Greece, which aims to empower refugees towards a self - determined life. I managed IHA’s digital platforms, dramatically boosted their online engagement & delivered successful fundraising campaigns. I was also at the forefront of delivering IHA’s local initiative of academic, social and economic integration programs. This role deepened my understanding of displacement, in a real life environment & allowed me to advocate for refugees, on behalf of a grassroots humanitarian organisation.•Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation to gather a range of perspectives and resources for media channels; Collaborated with international partners to develop and launch two fundraising campaigns•Contributed to digital and media relations plan with the use of Meta Business Suite, enhancing company visibility by 82.1% •Used softwares including Canva Pro to create engaging content for social media, increasing Instagram Profile Activity by 90.9%•Supported the planning and execution of Child Friendly Space and Women’s Space activities; assisted Project Manager with half-day long distributions of food/non-food items; interpreted for Farsi speaking clients Show less

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  Amnesty International UK

  Mar 2024 - now

  Campaigns Officer

  •Creating and managing advocacy, awareness and fundraising campaigns, mapping strategic routes to public engagement and to promote gender equality and women's rights •Fundraising by a range of events (webinars, conferences and festivals) & digital media and email campaigns to mobilise 10,000+ network members and target audiences•Conducting research on gender-related contexts and policies, synthesising findings to shape evidence-based policy recommendations •Managing team members and working collaboratively with actors across the sector to advance and meet objectives Show less