Farhad Bayani
Summary
A highly experienced individual with a proven track record of driving successful operations and achieving growth targets. Adept at leading cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to deliver innovative solutions and ability in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact success. Detail-oriented team player and skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational reputation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
TJ Electric
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Led cross-cultural teams to achieve company-wide growth objectives, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Oversaw complex cross-cultural negotiations with suppliers/vendors for favorable contract terms that led to cost savings.
- Developed business plans, manuals, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Established a high-performing executive team, recruiting talent from diverse industries to drive organizational excellence.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Youth Program Specialist
Hemayat Organization
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided one-on-one and collective support to at-risk youths, helping them overcome challenges and achieve success.
- Coordinated with community partners to secure funding or in-kind donations, supporting youth programs sustainability.
- Facilitated workshops on various topics such as leadership development, communication skills, and conflict resolution for different age groups of youth.
- Recruited trained, and supervised volunteers who provided valuable assistance during youth programs sessions.
- Increased parental involvement by hosting regular meetings to discuss updates, share successes, and address concerns.
- Partnered with businesses, schools, agencies, organizations and nonprofits to expand youth programs outreach and impact in the society and build awareness.
- Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve lives of at-risk children.
- Coordinated logistics for meals, transportation and programs delivery.
- Utilized creative problem-solving techniques when addressing conflicts or challenges presented during daily operations.
- Maintained detailed records of participant attendance and performance data for reporting purposes.
Chief of Staff
Office Of The Prisons Administration (OPA - Prisons Civilian Office)
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Created National Reform Program–3-Year Strategic Plan with US$80 million budget for the fiscal year 2021, in collaboration with executive management.
- Managed the Chief Executive's schedule and planned travels.
- Created presentations, reports, talking points and other materials for Chief Executive, and built efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and mentoring.
- Informed executive management with decisions, recommendations and provided them administrative support and evaluated progress toward goals and objectives.
- Facilitated productive weekly steering committee meetings by creating well-organized agendas and monitored resolutions of the meetings.
- Prepared timely based reports to the Presidential Office.
- Prepared plan for creating an online PDMS (Presidential Decrees Management System) to provide timely performance reports on presidential decrees, a step towards electronic government.
- Recruited qualified individuals through a transparent designated committee, led crisis-management efforts during unexpected challenges; mitigating potential negative impacts.
- Established successful partnerships with external organizations.
Chief of Communications and Spokesperson
Office Of The Prisons Administration (OPA - Prisons Civilian Office)
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed a communications strategy for OPA.
- Designed and implemented national public awareness campaigns, utilizing various communications tools, such as brochure, billboard, radio, TV, and newspaper.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Created a case management system and produced monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports.
- Produced and disseminated OPA magazine, reflecting the achievements.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Produced quality reports on specific cases dealt by OPA to the stakeholders.
- Conducted press conferences, roundtables, and interviews on the OPA achievements.
Senior Communications Specialist
World Bank Group/WEE-NPP
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed and implemented a robust communications strategy to guide the outreach, awareness-raising, and dissemination of results for the Women's Economic Empowerment National Priority Program (WEE-NPP).
- Supported WEE-NPP in facilitating various technical working group meetings, in maintaining and strengthening close collaboration with partners, Line Ministries, UN Agencies, and donor community (World Bank Group).
- Collected and reviewed progress reports on WEE-NPP from implementing partners at local, regional and national levels, consolidated and disseminated them with relevant counterparts.
- Developed and periodically reviewed communications plan, provided inputs into papers, talking points, reports, and briefings.
- Managed relationships with key media contacts and created impactful content for social media pages and other media platforms.
- Created engaging multimedia presentations to showcase program achievements at conferences and events.
- Copyedited, proofread and revised company advertisements, print materials and press releases before dispersal.
- Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits, and supported program director with researching and preparation of materials.
- Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization.
Human Resource Manager
Green World Unity Co. (GWUCEC)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed recruiting process, benefits, and payroll for permanent and temporary individuals, who were assigned for implementing projects in some embassies such as, Canadian Embassy in Kabul.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Designed and executed employee benefit program.
- Improved relations between employees and management by effectively implementing team-building activities.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Provided expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
Change Management Officer - Property/Facility/Transportation
USAID/VEGA/IESC
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Prepared the policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all admin departments.
- Verified all owned properties, assets, tagging, inventory by implementing Asset Tracking Database (M-PULSE).
- Developed online management databases in cooperation with MIS and ICT departments such as, Fleet Management System, Olympia Tracking System and M-PULSE.
- Provided on the job training (coaching and mentoring) for civil servants on new databases.
- Provided directions and coordinated daily workflow for employees and advise executive management on routine and strategic planning.
- Managed fleet management system transparently and effectively which resulted 30 per cent drop in the fleet costs and fuel consumptions.
- Addressed public questions, complaints and requests and provided necessary assistance.
Human Resource Manager
Mainawal Rahman Building & Construction (MBC)
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed recruiting process, benefits, and payroll for 90 permanent and temporary individuals.
- Developed HR annual plan and manuals.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Designed and executed employee benefit program.
- Improved relations between employees and management by effectively implementing team-building activities.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Provided expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
Head of Reporters
The Killid Group (TKG) – Development And Humanitarian Services For Afghanistan (DHSA)
12.2009 - 08.2010
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Participated in community events as a representative of the publication, fostering positive relationships between the news outlet and its audience members.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Assigned team of Reporters to cover daily conferences and events and to investigate important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Covered breaking news events effectively, ensuring timely updates for audiences while maintaining factual accuracy and journalistic integrity.
- Compiled the whole package of the reports and made sure everything is all right before broadcasting.
- Presented news in news bulletin, and reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Managed a team of 30 local, regional and national Journalists/Reporters and edited their stories for accuracy and clarity to satisfy listeners.
- Mentored junior reporters, sharing knowledge of journalism best practices and fostering their professional growth.
Journalist
The Killid Group (TKG) – Development and Humanitarian Services for Afghanistan (DHSA)
10.2005 - 12.2009
- Created investigative, social, cultural, crime, business, and sport reports for radio, magazines and other media channels.
- Developed story ideas and conducted specific interviews with experts and celebrities.
- Presented news in news bulletin
- Produced and prepared daily radio programs and roundtables on various topics.
- Adapted writing style for diverse audiences across print, online, and multimedia platforms.
- Wrote and published articles for leading newspapers and magazines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
- Received multiple journalism awards and appreciation certificates for in-depth features and breaking news coverage.
Education
MBA - General Management, Leadership & Motivation, And Human Resource Management
Canadian University of Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates01.2014
Bachelor of Journalism - Press
Kabul University
Kabul, AFG01.2005
Skills
- Work under Pressure
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Commitments
- Rapid Learning
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Media Management
- Presentation
- Time Management
- Change Management
- Listening
- Flexible
- Reporting
- Human Resource (Development)
- Payroll Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Motivation
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Negotiation
Totalyearsofworkexperience
14 years
Training
- Pre-MBA Courses - Finance & Accounting, Economics, Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, & Marketing Foundations (Canadian University of Dubai - 2012)
- Academic English Courses for University & IELTS Intensive (British Council & CUD, Dubai – 2010 - 2012)
- Project Management (USAID, Kabul - 2008)
- Attended international conference on Journalists in Crisis and Conflict Regions in Germany - 2007
- Attended Inclusive Finance India Summit-Policy Focus on Financial Inclusion of Women - 2019
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Dari
Native or Bilingual
Pashto
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Urdu
Limited Working
Arabic
Elementary
Dissertations and Key Research Projects
MBA. Dissertation: Leadership Characteristics – Development and Change
B.A. Dissertation: Investigative Reporting
Research Project 1: Emirates Airline, Leadership and Motivation Theories
Research Project 2: Career Development and Education Programs - Human Resource Management
Research Project 3: Steve Jobs - A Transactional Leader
Research Project 4: Business Strategies - United Parcel Services Incorporation
Timeline
Managing Director
TJ Electric
03.2023 - 04.2024
Chief of Staff
Office Of The Prisons Administration (OPA - Prisons Civilian Office)
12.2020 - 07.2021
Chief of Communications and Spokesperson
Office Of The Prisons Administration (OPA - Prisons Civilian Office)
04.2020 - 11.2020
Youth Program Specialist
Hemayat Organization
03.2019 - 08.2021
Senior Communications Specialist
World Bank Group/WEE-NPP
02.2019 - 04.2020
Human Resource Manager
Green World Unity Co. (GWUCEC)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Change Management Officer - Property/Facility/Transportation
USAID/VEGA/IESC
09.2015 - 12.2016
Human Resource Manager
Mainawal Rahman Building & Construction (MBC)
06.2014 - 09.2015
Head of Reporters
The Killid Group (TKG) – Development And Humanitarian Services For Afghanistan (DHSA)
12.2009 - 08.2010
Journalist
The Killid Group (TKG) – Development and Humanitarian Services for Afghanistan (DHSA)
10.2005 - 12.2009
MBA - General Management, Leadership & Motivation, And Human Resource Management
Canadian University of Dubai
Bachelor of Journalism - Press
Kabul University
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