Haig Darakjian
Glendale
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in compliance and quality assurance. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to achieve funding outcomes exceeding $50 million while ensuring strict adherence to government regulations and improving operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Compliance Analyst
Opportunities for Learning - Online Program
03.2023 - Current
- Utilize sales-oriented communication and negotiation techniques to influence stakeholders and drive initiatives that maximized funding outcomes exceeding $50M.
- Manage a team of year-round and seasonal staff members who must meet the needs of the state government to qualify for funding.
- Hire qualified candidates who meet the requirements of the position. Train the newly hired staff to meet expectations of the position through comprehensive, hands-on training. The staff are then able to work on the student files, making sure those files are compliant with government requirements. Official performance reviews are conducted yearly for staff. Monthly check-ins with staff facilitate the yearly reviews, which leads to greater camaraderie among all team members.
- Using experience from past positions as well as a deeper understanding of my role, I am able to manage a fast-paced environment and delegate tasks efficiently, which aids the team in doing their work more accurately. Construct graphs and spreadsheets of data that are beneficial to team members in pointing out areas of strength and weakness. This ensures that the team is not in limbo and is always working to achieve new levels of success.
Compliance Analyst
Options for Youth - San Gabriel
San Gabriel
09.2017 - 03.2023
- Interpreted documents to elicit compliance requirements, instructions, and evaluation criteria; reviewed adjustments in governmental guidelines to determine what adjustments needed to be made.
- Audited data entry and documents for compliance, correcting errors identified in the review.
- Facilitated discussions with teachers and support staff to identify and address specific compliance needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to ensure students' completed work complied with government guidelines.
- Visualized data from past external audits to highlight staff and student compliance concerns requiring attention.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Options for Youth - Los Angeles
Los Angeles
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Inspected and reported status of files in OFY's California branches, ensuring compliance with government regulations.
- Developed internal audit measures for school branches to prepare for year-end external audits and prepared reports for Controller, Director of Education, Area Supervisors, and Lead Teachers during each audit round, traveling throughout California to provide support to branches.
- Identified and addressed negative trends among school branches by flagging discrepancies, leading to overall performance improvement.
Compliance Coordinator
Options for Youth - Burbank
Burbank
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Oversaw student coursework and personal information to ensure compliance with government regulations.
- Ensured accuracy and security of company database for paper and digital files.
- Delivered elective courses and coordinated extracurricular activities to enrich student experience.
Program Coordinator
Aftershock Youth Basketball Program
07.2012 - 09.2015
- Recruited athletes and sold parents on the benefit of enrolling in the program to enhance their child's basketball skill. Used past experience as a basketball player and coach to effectively recruit and build a program of over 150 athletes.
- Scheduled practice times and coordinated coaches to ensure effective and productive training sessions.
- Organized tournaments and leagues across Southern California, providing competitive opportunities for athletes to showcase skills.
Substitute Teacher
Glendale Unified School District
Glendale
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Provided academic guidance to support student learning and understanding.
- Assigned classwork and monitored student engagement to maintain focus on tasks.
- Documented daily activities to inform instructor of classroom dynamics and student progress.
Camp Director
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Glendale
Glendale
05.2010 - 08.2014
- Directed staff and facility employees in managing children's activities, ensuring a safe and engaging camp environment.
- Created weekly work schedules for day camp staff to optimize resource allocation and enhance camper engagement.
- Reviewed and certified paperwork from parents for accuracy and proper filing to maintain compliance and organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA01-2012
Skills
- Google Analytics
- Quality Assurance
- Sales
- Risk assessment
- Policy development
- Project management
- Project coordination
- Team management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Suite
- Communication skills
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Staff development expertise
- Sales growth
Websites
Certifications And Interests
CPR, First Aid, AED. Interested in all sports, former college athlete.
Timeline
Lead Compliance Analyst
Opportunities for Learning - Online Program
03.2023 - Current
Compliance Analyst
Options for Youth - San Gabriel
09.2017 - 03.2023
Quality Assurance Inspector
Options for Youth - Los Angeles
01.2017 - 07.2017
Compliance Coordinator
Options for Youth - Burbank
03.2015 - 01.2017
Substitute Teacher
Glendale Unified School District
08.2013 - 03.2015
Program Coordinator
Aftershock Youth Basketball Program
07.2012 - 09.2015
Camp Director
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Glendale
05.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Irvine