Experience

Tbilisi Pride

• Georgia
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Mar 2021 - Present



Blue Door Studio

• Tbilisi, Georgia

• Founder/Director/Lead Designer

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Design and Renovation Projects of historic apartments in and outside of Tbilisi. Design and Renovation Projects of historic apartments in and outside of Tbilisi.



UWC Thailand

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance and Admissions Officer in Administration & Operations

  • Jun 2022 - Dec 2022



READ Global

• United States
• Community Development and Urban Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance, Operations and Development Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Apr 2022

  Working remotely in support of READ Global’s team at the Global headquarters operations in San Francisco, CA USA. As the Finance and Operations Manager supporting Executive Director and Deputy Director and engaged in all supporting aspects of READ HQ Operation including Finance, Accounting, Administration, Grant Management, Program Management, and Development. Working remotely in support of READ Global’s team at the Global headquarters operations in San Francisco, CA USA. As the Finance and Operations Manager supporting Executive Director and Deputy Director and engaged in all supporting aspects of READ HQ Operation including Finance, Accounting, Administration, Grant Management, Program Management, and Development.



World Affairs

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Associate/Manager

  • Dec 2015 - Apr 2017

  • Processes and oversees the accounts payable and receivables • Manages the month end closings, including checking account bank reconciliations, staff benefits, Credit Card monitoring, and Financial reports • Maintains and works to improve all accounting files, documentation and systems • Works with the COO and Director of Finance & HR to develop, administer and monitor an annual operating budget of approximately $5 million and capital budget. • Generates monthly and quarterly financial statements and reports • Monitors grant administration practices to ensure proper tracking, reporting and compliance with internal budget and grant rules and requirements. • Maintains internal accounting and financial policies, procedures, practices, and systems. • Conducts research and prepares briefing material as may be requested from time to time by the COO and/or the Director of Finance and Human Resources in support of the organization’s programs and priorities within and outside the Finance Department. Show less



Amazon Watch

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foundations Relations Manager

  • May 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Implemented effective research and proposal writing process for institutional and foundations grants • Improved Grant Management and Compliance Process; worked closely with program and finance staff to develop new proposals and ensure timely reporting • Created a comprehensive Grant Management system utilizing Salesforce database • Managed new and existing funding opportunities and deadlines for organization’s foundations portfolio • Implemented effective research and proposal writing process for institutional and foundations grants • Improved Grant Management and Compliance Process; worked closely with program and finance staff to develop new proposals and ensure timely reporting • Created a comprehensive Grant Management system utilizing Salesforce database • Managed new and existing funding opportunities and deadlines for organization’s foundations portfolio



Give2Asia

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programs/Grants/Reporting/Field Management

  • Dec 2012 - Apr 2014

  • Organizational strategic planning; grant management process; proposal writing, reporting and monitoring of all Give2Asia grants; fundraising and development • Conduct country and program specific research on local needs; write up strategies to improve organizational capacity, grants diversity; promote Donor/Grantee Stewardship • Ensure Due Diligence and grants administration process for grantees working in Asia • Field Advisor management and training; management of Certified Asian Philanthropy online program Show less



The Asia Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acting Program Finance Manager for The Asia Foundation in Kabul, Afghanistan

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

  Overseeing Program Finance for The Asia Foundation's Afghanistan Office. Project Management and Monitoring; Program Support; Donor Relations; Office Operations.

• Summer Associate - Books for Asia (Contract)

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Worked with Books for Asia program on Digital Strategy; incorporating Technology Component in BFA programs; campaigns; Donor Relations. Conducted research; blogs; Developed a comprehensive Open Education Resource Toolkit for English learners across Asia.



Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Graduate Assistant/Research Assistant/Student Advising

  • Sep 2010 - May 2012

  • Creating and maintaining employer and student files, process contracts and database • Assist in advising students about completion of major programs. Help students develop and achieve realistic academic goals• Maintain thorough knowledge of University policies; assist students in taking full advantage of the numerous campus programs such as internships, research, scholarships and career fairs

• Graduate Student at Monterey Institute of International Studies

  • Aug 2010 - May 2012

  Master's Degree 2012, International Policy and Management Studies, Conflict Resolution, Public Administration, Human Rights, Security, Development



The Christensen Fund

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Research Consultant

  • May 2011 - Jan 2012

  Design Research Framework for TCF's grants and projects to ensure Gender equality in Central Asia and Turkey Investigate Grants, contract, conduct interviews, translate from Russian into English, and analyze how TCF's projects impact gender in local communities Conduct qualitative research and present comprehensive research paper on gender equality and role of women in post-conflict processes Design Research Framework for TCF's grants and projects to ensure Gender equality in Central Asia and Turkey Investigate Grants, contract, conduct interviews, translate from Russian into English, and analyze how TCF's projects impact gender in local communities Conduct qualitative research and present comprehensive research paper on gender equality and role of women in post-conflict processes



Oracle

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager/Contracts Administrator

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2009

  Researched and analyzed license agreements/contracts against company's budgets, financial reports, OneSource database, and alternative sources as required Managed contracts analysis for over 1000 Public Sector customer accounts Implemented procedures and guidelines for expansion license contracts team Mediated for the legal, license contacts, and sales departments to ensure accurate closing Researched and analyzed license agreements/contracts against company's budgets, financial reports, OneSource database, and alternative sources as required Managed contracts analysis for over 1000 Public Sector customer accounts Implemented procedures and guidelines for expansion license contracts team Mediated for the legal, license contacts, and sales departments to ensure accurate closing



British Council

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager/Consultant

  • Mar 2004 - Oct 2004

  Worked closely with the Program Director to set up and manage office administration for Procurement Reform Project funded by the British Council and Council of Europe Directed payroll system and financial reports to European Council Auditors Managed administration and finance including budget proposals and bank reconciliation Worked closely with the Program Director to set up and manage office administration for Procurement Reform Project funded by the British Council and Council of Europe Directed payroll system and financial reports to European Council Auditors Managed administration and finance including budget proposals and bank reconciliation



OSCE

• Austria
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Officer/Logistics and Finance/Election monitoring

  • Sep 2003 - Mar 2004

  Managed Logistics for OSCE/ODIHR, and assisted with Parliamentary Election Observer's arrival and departure, accommodation, and deployment arrangements Researched and analyzed country economic, business, political, financial data Prepared reports and recommendations to management, Ambassadors and OSCE Secretariat Managed payroll, bank transactions, fund transfers, and currency exchange Managed Logistics for OSCE/ODIHR, and assisted with Parliamentary Election Observer's arrival and departure, accommodation, and deployment arrangements Researched and analyzed country economic, business, political, financial data Prepared reports and recommendations to management, Ambassadors and OSCE Secretariat Managed payroll, bank transactions, fund transfers, and currency exchange



OSCE

• Austria
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance and Administration Assistant Officer

  • Sep 1995 - Sep 2000

  Provided Administration and Finance support for OSCE Mission Maintained payroll system, budget proposals, general ledger and bank reconciliation Administered OSCE bank accounts and cash flow in multiple currencies Financial Reporting and Auditing for OSCE Mission to Georgia Worked in Finance and Administration Office in Kosovo Mission Provided Administration and Finance support for OSCE Mission Maintained payroll system, budget proposals, general ledger and bank reconciliation Administered OSCE bank accounts and cash flow in multiple currencies Financial Reporting and Auditing for OSCE Mission to Georgia Worked in Finance and Administration Office in Kosovo Mission