Tarah Saadaldin

Experience

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  American Cancer Society

  Feb 2007 - Dec 2010

  Provided consulting services and made recommendations based on technical merits.Conducted needs analysis and patient assessments to determine need for social services and financial assistance as a result of research-based findings. Collected data using a variety of information sources, sampling strategies and data collection tools. Maintained constituent database and researched regional and national patient resources. Event Coordinator: Arab-American and Muslim Community - Breast Cancer Awareness CampaignCaptain - Relay for Life Show less

  • Patient Services Specialist

    Feb 2007 - Dec 2010

  • Patient Services Specialist

    Feb 2007 - Dec 2010
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  Islamic Community of Florida - Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Community Organizer

  Event Planning: organized meetings and recruited participants to go over issues HOPE represents. Support public education efforts to rally community awareness and participation. Organize team meetings, network building, and communications strategies.

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  Saudi Arabian Culture Mission

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

  Coordinator of student health affairs/adviser
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  Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission

  Jan 2011 - May 2013

  Academic Advisor

  Serve as liaison in all official correspondence on behalf of SACM to universities, students, and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Higher Education. Oversee and monitor the academic progress of over 350 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students during their study of the English language. Coordinate with various departments regarding all transactions related to students.Maintain student records; manage compliance with scholarship regulations and immigration requirements; provide accurate records and data reports to SACM management. Coach students on cross-cultural differences between Saudi Arabia and America and mentor students with difficulties adapting to their study environments. Show less

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  West Financial Acceptance

  May 2014 - Oct 2014

  Administrative Coordinator

  Input Purchase and Sales inventory on a daily basisSupervise and monitor progress of vehicle work under subcontracted body shops andMechanic shops and negotiate costsPrepare Bi-annual financial progress report to be provided to the Tax Auditor. Track inventory of vehiclesFile all related sales and purchase documents along with receipts and invoices under appropriate section

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  ECCOS LLC.

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  Senior Academic Advisor
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  Kuwaiti Health Office

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  Patient Coordinator

  Coordinate patient care with thirteen (13) hospitals.Prepare Work Letter, Immigration and Health reports to Ministry of Health in KuwaitOrganize and file documents in their appropriate files.Coordinate with AETNA health insurance regarding authorization of treatment.Coordinate with allowance department regarding patient monthly allowances. Reply to email correspondence with hospitals and others. Update Patient Management Systems (PMS) with constituent information.Assist with distribution of Ministry mail with in the office. Show less

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  ECCOS Educational Consulting

  Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

  Senior Academic Advisor

  Monitor and manage up to 50 students, mostly graduate, post-graduate and medical on their progress, grades and performance, outlining their academic goals and road map to achieve these goals. Ensure the Student Handbook guidelines are upheld at all times.Manage Academic reports including team reminders, create and finalize reports to provide to Hadhramout Establishment for Human Development (HEHD)Provide secondary feedback on Exception FormsProvide support, leadership and oversight on “special cases” such as students who are at risk for academic/attendance probationsReview and approve Academic Plans for studentsApprove all designated educational transactions (e.g., pre-registration/registration schedule, drops/adds, withdrawals, change of major and advisor, waivers, graduation requirements, etc)Maintain an up-to-date Advising Portfolio, with a summary record of performance to date (grade reports, transcript, requirements completed, notation of special circumstances)Manage insurance claims, travel documents, and secure housing for students.Contacted and placed students in 100 Top Universities. Research and learn necessary details pertaining to the placement and academic pathwayAdvise each student regarding appropriate placement into ESL and Academic programs in order for each advisee to achieve the highest and most rigorous level of education possible. Show less

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  United Arab Emirates - Military Division

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

  Academic Advisor

  Monitor and manage up to 100 students’ grades and performance, outlining their academic goals and road map to achieve these goals for graduation. Ensure students uphold Scholarship guidelines.Prepare Academic Grade Reports for General Head Quarters (GHQ); in addition to routine Academic Status updates.Provide secondary review to students requests for change of institution and major. Provide support, leadership and oversight on “special cases” such as students who are at risk for academic/attendance probationsReview and approve Academic Plans for students with administrative oversight. Review and approve all designated educational transactions (e.g., Non-traditional course registration, drops/adds, withdrawals, change of major, waivers, graduation requirements, etc)Maintain student profile in database, with a updated record of performance to date (grade reports, transcript, requirements completed, notation of special circumstances)Manage travel documents preparation and secure temporary housing for studentsManage initial insurance registration for students upon arrival.Provide university recommendations to students from the 150 Top Universities. Advise each student regarding appropriate placement into academic programs in order for each advisee to achieve the highest and most rigorous level of education possible.Maintain daily communication with UAE government to address student’s concerns, needs and requests. Show less

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  Gulf International Forum

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

  Project Coordinator

  ● Monitored and maintained organization’s social media accounts and online presence● Evaluated and screened resumes and cover letters for internship applicants● Drafted, edited, developed and produced promotional material before sending to print and distributionphase● Addressed and resolved problems that arose with production of promotional and marketing content● Served as point of contact for media inquiriesT​ARAH​ S​AADALDIN​ ​Tampa, FL, 33637 (813)808-6095​ ​Tarah.saadaldin@gmail.comT​ARAH​ S​AADALDIN● Instrumental in planning and executing event planning and coordination with 75+ attendees● Located and coordinated venues for monthly panels within budget● Prepared invitee list and managed attendees; point of contact for speakers and attendees● Worked with Constant Contact, generated emails and newsletter for 10,000+ recipients● Oversaw 3 interns during the internship period; delegated tasks and provided guidance and knowledge● Trained project staff/intern to operate and maintain database system of 10,000 contacts, including dataentry and report generation● Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Project, Communications and Events Coordinatorpositions● Spearheaded and successfully modified the Employee Handbook for the organization● Managed all aspects of employee and new hire documentations/records Show less

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  Tampa Dental Smiles

  May 2018 - Feb 2019

  Patient Management Coordinator

  ● Managed day to day office operations and coordinate customer schedule​Looking to segue into an IT program● Facilitated customer schedule and confirmed appointments● Managed and remodeled filing methods for patients' files to improve management and streamline process● Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-authorization coverage● Managed customer expectations and satisfaction through quality standards and deliverables daily throughface to face interaction● Provided overall communication and interfaced with all areas including cross-functional stakeholders andvendors● Recruited, trained, and evaluated all personnel on office protocol, implementing policies and procedures,service standards and data entry including dental assistants● Coordinated planning and logistics for meetings and confidential documentation for customers● Arranged financial agreements and payment plans with customers● Explained and communicated best treatment plan according to doctor’s diagnosis● HIPAA compliance trained● Assisted dentist in dental procedures such as root canals, fillings, extractions and managed patient records● Maintained the front desk and reception area to ensure neat and organized fashion● Coordinate dental office sponsorship events $1000 worth in gifts along with new customer recruitment● Managed all aspects of customer relationship management on a daily basis, which resulted in increasedcustomer retention levels Show less

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  Muslims for Democracy and Fairness

  Oct 2018 - May 2019

  Project Coordinator

  ● Developed and coordinated event schedule, including Meet & Greets, low-dollar events● Managed the day-to-day administrative functions of MDF; including but not limited to MDF databasemanagement, fillings, and attend events to promote organization goals● Organized MDF Committee meetings, including agenda setting, record keeping and drafting routinecorrespondence and documents, preparation of MDF meeting documents● Point of contact between board members and candidates● Coordinated scheduling and preparation for committees’ conference calls and face-to-face meetings,candidate interviews, guest speakers etc● Developed presentations for and present at internal and external MDF events● Attended meetings, hearings and conferences and provided feedback● In consultation with the board, identify endorsed candidate and prepare slate● Coordinated candidates signs and volunteer distribution as assigned● Recruited and trained volunteers● Conducted candidate interviews with board committee● Developed and finalized candidate endorsement letters, Congratulations and thank you letters● Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Show less

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  Cognizant

  Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

  Operations Team Lead
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  Muslims for Democracy and Fairness

  May 2019 - Dec 2020

  Board Member

  ● Attend and conduct MDF Political Candidate interviews in-person or via zoom● Participate in MDF Board meetings● Point of contact for MDF coordinators● Organize and lead MDF events such as Sign waiving, Community Town Halls, Muslims Capital Day● Prepare, edit and create MDF presentation materials● Participate in the vetting process for Candidate Endorsement selection● Trained coordinators● Create MDF Social Media content

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  SWEDO - The Swedish Development Aid Organization

  Jul 2021 - now

  Legal Reporting Volunteer