Neda Akbarzadeh

Business leader, Business mentor, Connector, Consultant, Explorer, Idea generator, Musician, Performer, Project manager, Single

CAREER PROFILE ■ Program Manager ■ Management and Leadership ■ Senior Consulting ■ IT Solutions  Dynamic and results-driven Senior Program Manager- offering more than10 years of successful experience in positions of high-profile leadership and responsibility within diverse blend of businesses and industries.  Strong Financial Data Management- presenting knowledge and understanding of financial risks and compliance in the marketing/sales/service environments with the aspects of Information Technology (IT) and Information Management.  Dedicated Leader / Manager- with full range of expertise in: budget management, project management, program management, policy management / development, cost control, strategic development / planning, risk management, team building / management, quality assurance, scheduling, resource management, performance management, problem solving, and business-process engineering.  Skilled Marketing Analyst- with keen eye for detail who can grasp latest trends in technology and apply them in any work setting to improve efficiency and productivity as well as pursuing further opportunities.  Business Development- responsible for the development and implementation of sound business judgments and innovations with the ability to translate a strategic plan into operating results. Demonstrated ability for new business identification, qualification, and capture.  Polished communication skills- including written, verbal, training / mentoring, and interpersonal. Skilled in communicating and interacting with client executives at all levels of the organization.  Exceptional rapport and relationship-building skills- with diverse clients, groups of individuals and organizations in financial and commercial industries.  Highly organized- able to manage multiple projects and tasks within established deadlines and budgets.  Confidence and proven success in client management- managing various projects, programs, and policies for any given industry. Overseeing a team of consultants who are responsible for both delivery and major client management functions. On the delivery side, we work with many clients assisting them in their exploitation of technology and processes to improve their business and service performance.  Unique background and experiences working with U.S. federal government agencies and programs- FEMA, NASA, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), State Department, Department of Interior (DOI), Office of Management and Budgets (OMB), and President’s Management Agenda Initiatives. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) George Washington University, Washington, DC Master Certificates in Project Management George Mason University, Fairfax, VA B.A., minor in Computer Science & Music

Change Agent, Leadership, Outdoors, Piano Performance, Program Management, Project Management, Strategy Development, Technology as a management tool, Technology to enhance achievement