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CYRUS ARAVANDI

CYRUS ARAVANDI

London

Summary

Driven and committed, possesses strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. Background includes research and stakeholder engagement, both crucial for policy development. Aim to leverage these abilities to influence and shape impactful policies within [Desired Position] role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Policy Advisor and Legal Consultant

A.S.S.A Dwelling Cooperative Company
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Improved stakeholders’ participation from one-third to 80% in company hearings and voting within six months by initiating project ‘Reconciliation’.
  • Resolved $200,000 fund discrepancy by auditing financial discrepancies in project logistics, site mobilization, due diligence, and corporate tax over the past twenty years.
  • Led anti-corruption investigation, uncovering multiple instances of fraud and abuse of power by a senior departmental official, enhancing regulatory compliance and transparency.

Program Manager, Public Policy Analyst

Koushan Counseling Clinic
07.2020 - 09.2023
  • Researched and scrutinized the credibility, effectiveness, and eligibility of Psychological & Counseling Organization in approval of therapists licensing, enhancing regulatory compliance and transparency.
  • Supported programme evaluations focused on deep societal issues’ mitigation, public workshops, and clinical agency, improving service efficiency by 15%.
  • Identified bottlenecks and streamlined customer interaction, increasing trust bounds to therapists by 15%.

Founder and Business Manager

Kianoush Perfume Group
05.2018 - 09.2023
  • Led a business team of salespersons, office secretary, and quality control officer, enhancing revenue by 75% in three years by optimizing production, retail, and vendor contracts.
  • Managed financial programs, supervised compliance and audits, and researched tax policy loopholes, contributing to improved regulatory oversight and compliance frameworks.
  • Investigated illegal supply chain practices and developed preliminary policy proposals, enhancing regulatory compliance and transparency within the health and cosmetic industry.

Education

M.A - Global & Comparative Politics

University of Essex
01.2023 - 01.2024

M.A - Public Policy & Administration

Shahid Beheshti University
01.2019 - 01.2021

B.Sc. - Mechatronics Engineering

Sharif University of Technology
01.2013 - 01.2017

Skills

  • MS Office Suite
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Google Suite
  • Docs
  • Sheets
  • Meet
  • SPSS
  • Canva

Certification

Google Project Management – Coursera, 06/01/22, 02/28/23

Languages

Persian
English
Arabic

Custom

  • Graduated with First-Class degree (Distinction) in Global & Comparative Politics Class of 2024
  • Published research: 'Study of Policies Related to Prisons' Affairs' 2022. Accessible at: https://civilica.com/doc/1564958/
  • Graduated with First-Class degree (Distinction) in Public Policy Class of 2021
  • Achieved 'First Rank' among 2021 Public Policy Making and Organisational Behaviour Management graduates at Shahid Beheshti University.
  • Awarded Gold Medal and Diploma from EUROINVENT (2013) for energy-efficient chandelier bulb covers.

Timeline

M.A - Global & Comparative Politics

University of Essex
01.2023 - 01.2024

Policy Advisor and Legal Consultant

A.S.S.A Dwelling Cooperative Company
05.2022 - 09.2023

Program Manager, Public Policy Analyst

Koushan Counseling Clinic
07.2020 - 09.2023

M.A - Public Policy & Administration

Shahid Beheshti University
01.2019 - 01.2021

Founder and Business Manager

Kianoush Perfume Group
05.2018 - 09.2023

B.Sc. - Mechatronics Engineering

Sharif University of Technology
01.2013 - 01.2017
CYRUS ARAVANDI