Samad Fazli

Experience

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  Creative Associates International

  Aug 2004 - Dec 2005

  Operations and Security Assistant

  • Distribution of security advisories and information• Security Liaison with district operations• Airport pick up and drop off for international staff• liaising with afghan national police, Kabul airport authorities and all Ministries• Worked as assistant to Security Manager• Worked as assistant to the Operations Manager• Assisted the Inventory Officer• Assisted the Procurement Officer• Assisted with Security Liaison• Oversaw driver motor pool

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  Chemonics International RAMP Project

  Dec 2005 - Jul 2006

  Logistics and Security Assistant

  • Delivered security briefs to national and international staff.• Liaised with police and NSD regards staff security.• Attended weekly joints security meetings with UN, ANSO and Police.• Undertook airport pick and drop off for national and international staff.• Responsible for security of all staff 24/7.• Responsible for all radio communications, including HF and VHF radios.• Supervised the internal RAMP unarmed guards and armed guards in the office and Guest houses.• Delivered security training for the guards and drivers.• Produced weekly security reports for all staff meetings.• Oversaw provincial security for all sub offices in Kunduz, Baghlan ,Samanghan , and Jawozjan .• Organized all travel documentation for national and international staff (ticket/ visas)• Oversaw all procurement for office and guest houses.• Produced weekly financial reports. Show less

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  Counterpart International

  Jun 2006 - Jan 2007

  Liaison Officer

  • Regularly reviewed, updated and implemented CPI Afghanistan security policies and procedures• Provided training on security policy and procedures• Established and maintained relations and liaison with the aid community, government and all related security agencies• Provided regular security analysis, situation reports and security briefings to Counterpart management and staff• Obtained clearance and information from relevant sources for planning trips outside Kabul• Monitored staff movement especially when traveling outside Kabul and provided necessary guidance and support• Liaised with private security company providing guard and security services to Counterpart• Monitored drivers performance and behavior in relation to security awareness and knowledge• Traveled with Counterpart expatriate staff on field trips to high risk areas.• Focal point in Counterpart on all security related matters and issues Show less

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  Chemonics International

  Jan 2007 - Oct 2012

  The ASAP Project was a major USAID project with bases in Herat, Mazar andKabul, totaling 36 expats and 120 local national staff.• Worked closely with Ministry of Agriculture (MAIL) Security Team to secure the Ministry.• Led all Security liaisons for 8 Agricultural Fairs nationwide in Kabul (4), Mazar (2), Kunduz and Herat. Co-produced Agfair Security Plan with Agfair team, presented outline plan to regional heads of NDS, ANP, ANA, ISAF representatives. Personally established Agfair Security Liaison Committee from reps of above agencies. Co-chaired Liaison Committee meetings, progressing to fully chairing last 4 Agfair Security committees. Conducted all event site security Liaison between agencies. Led protocol and security plan for all Agfair 500 invite VIP events (attended by US/ multiple Ambassadors, USAID Mission Director, Vice-President GIRoA, Multiple cabinet members, local governors).In total processed 5,000 VIPs and 500,000 public through 8 fairs without single security incident or loss of life.• Worked closely with ASAP private security provider.• Was responsible for field security training and pre deployment briefing for all national staff undertaking filed trips. Trained local staff on low profile dress/ transport, sanitizing phones and documents, cover stories, surviving Taliban road blocks, reporting procedures, actions on etc..• Undertook security coordinator administrative tasks; briefing senior management on intel and security issues, conducting internal investigations, conducting security assessments of hotels and restaurants, providing Intel briefs for new arrivals and delivering security presentations.• Advised ASAP and Chemonics senior field and home office management on program cultural and political issues.• Advised other Chemonics programs on the above areas, including significant security liaison work for the opening ceremony for the Lash Kar ghar Airstrip in 2009, attended by US Ambassador, UK Ambassador and other dignitaries. Show less

  • Country Security and Liaison Manager

    Apr 2010 - Oct 2012

  • Security and Liaison Coordinator

    Jan 2007 - Apr 2010
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  USAID

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2014

  USAID Security Liaison Officer

  • Provided operation/ government liaison services to all USAID implementing partners, contractors, and grantees, UN agencies at country level (their field offices) and their U.S. based HQs, as well as worked closely with NGOs and Afghanistan ministries, which were getting direct fund from USAID under G2G program.• Assisted in the maintenance of a database of identifiable information of USAID Chief of Parties, Deputy Chief of Parties and Security Managers from the respective partners. Assisted Supervisor with all inventory interaction with all USAID partners. Worked closely with USAID Projects for Security related information and RSOs. Show less

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  Paradigm Companies

  Feb 2015 - Nov 2017

  Leasing Consultant / Operations

  • Deals with majority of customers in numerous areas. Highly involves in overall Meridian at Carlyle’s operations, including coordination with overall logistics, maintenance, supply, front desk, mailroom, contracts’ team. Assists the property Managers in all the Operations and tasks. Reports to higher manager on timely manner. • Reviews/verifies multiple clients’ applications, criminal and credit background check, as well as employment verification. Responsible for updating and maintaining various databases and systems. Show less

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  Amazon

  Oct 2017 - Aug 2018

  Security Officer

  Work with Securitas as flex Security Officer

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  AvalonBay Communities

  Mar 2018 - Aug 2019

  Community Consultant

  • Exceeded leasing goals by over 100% through developing trusting relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds. Provids customer service for over 900 residents (clients) on daily basis service include but not limited to answering questions about payment, parcels, contract issues, logistics and operations for the community.• Helps the clients with the application process, making sure they have all relevant paper. Coordinates, and works with another stakeholder including billing inquiry office and controller. • Assists Community Manager with the regular day-to-day operation of the community. Coordisnate meetings with internal stakeholders, follow up as needed, and working with external vendors. • Develops a trusting relationship with clients from a diverse background. Updates online databases, works closely with corporate short-term leasing companies, such as Bridge Street, CRS Temp housing. Strong team player, invested in team success. Flexible and accommodating. Strong technical skills, tech-savvy, quick learner Show less

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  UDR - Opening Doors to your future

  Aug 2019 - now

  Property Manager ( Resident Service Manager)

  Day to day operations , contract, sales , marketing, customer service, management of a 200+ Apartment community.

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  #AfghanEvac And NOLB

  Aug 2021 - now

  Volunteer, Advisory Group

  Members of the #AfghanEvac coalition collaborate on the full pipeline from humanitarian support on the ground through relocation opportunities, and resettlement efforts.In the months following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, we built the mechanism for cooperation between U.S. government agencies and private groups, which we now administer,. We work hand-in-hand with these partners, legislators, and the public to coordinate efforts, improve efficiency and disseminate information.

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  Vital Voices Global Partnership

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2021

  Volunteer

  In the fall of 2021, Vital Voices in collaboration with the Georgetown Institute of Women Peace and Security and the U.S. Department of State, created a coalition of like minded organizations to successfully evacuate nearly 1,200 Afghan women leaders, human rights defenders.

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  Truman National Security Project

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2021

  Ground Operations Specialist - Volunteer

  I handle competing priorities in dangerous, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments, such as helping Truman National Security Project’s Flight Manifest Operations team evacuate 1,000+ Afghan allies and U.S. citizens during the Afghanistan evacuations in August 2021And the same number with DAI a USAID Contractor.

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  DAI

  Sept 2021 - now

  Consultant-Relocation Specialist

  18 years of professional experience in leading large global compliance programs, with DAI, AfghanEvac, in Washington, USAID, U.S. Embassy Kabul, Chemonics, Counterpart, Creative Associates International, Avalon and UDR.