CYRUS ARAVANDI
London,UK
Summary
Governance-focused advisor with dual M.A.s and a record of uncovering financial discrepancies, led anti-corruption investigations & resolved a $200,000 fund discrepancy, and enhancing compliance frameworks. Accomplished professional with expertise in policy analysis and regulatory interpretation, adept at compliance monitoring and policy drafting. Demonstrates strong analytical reasoning and financial acumen, while having hands-on experience in diplomatic communication & stakeholder management, supported by proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS and data analysis. Skilled in project leadership, with a proven ability to manage time effectively and lead projects to successful completion, elevating service efficiency by 15%. Possesses excellent political sensitivity, ensuring ethical judgement in all professional undertakings. Career goals include leveraging skills in public speaking and report-writing, audit and strong regulatory compliance to influence policy development within governmental or non-profit sectors.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Freelancer Researcher
Self-employed
London, Greater London
10.2024 - Current
- Identified relevant sources of data to support research objectives.
- Developed innovative solutions for complex policy issues.
- Documented concise reports summarising key findings from research activities.
- Made recommendations for process improvements after detailed audits of current practices regarding migration, public opinion mapping and resell market.
- Attended networking events to stay abreast latest trends in policy making in social housing and employment.
- Monitored implementation of policies, identifying opportunities for refinement.
Policy Advisor and Legal Consultant (Hybrid)
A.S.S.A Private Cooperative Company
Pardis, Tehran
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated cross-functionally to evaluate and mitigate interactions leading to stakeholders' participation improvement from one-third to 80% in company hearings and voting within six months through managing project ‘Reconciliation'.
- Analysed statistical data to identify gaps between purchase orders, received invoices and authorised payments, resolving $200,000 fund discrepancy through secondary financial archives' audit.
- Led anti-corruption investigation, uncovering multiple instances of fraud and abuse of power by senior local tax department official, enhancing regulatory compliance and transparency.
- Completed gap analysis, comparing required compliance documentation to received compliance documentation and developed new policies and adapted plans to meet overall objectives.
- Advised senior management on policy implications, offering strategic recommendations for decision-making and prepared risk assessments with ranked responses.
- Prepared briefing documents and policy summaries for internal dissemination and external communication.
Program Manager, Public Policy Analyst (Remote)
Koushan Counselling Clinic (Private)
Tehran, Tehran
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Researched and scrutinized credibility, effectiveness, and eligibility of Psychological & Counselling Organization in approval of therapists' licensing stage, enhancing regulatory compliance and transparency.
- Increased service efficiency by 15% by implementing new strategic processes for evaluating salience of societal issues and re-programming public workshops.
- Developed comprehensive programme plan to identify therapy atmosphere dynamics and bottlenecks, streamlined customer interaction, and led to 15% rise in trust between patients and therapists.
- Drafted detailed reports, documenting project progress and effectiveness.
- Reviewed existing policies, driving continuous improvement efforts in locally based campaign for categorizing mental, societal health-threatening and triggering factors while proposing preventive measures as policy amendments briefings.
Founder and Business Manager
Kianoush Perfume Group (Entrepreneurial)
Tehran, Tehran
05.2018 - 09.2023
- Led business team of salespersons, office secretary, and quality control officer, enhancing revenue by 75% in three years by optimizing production processes, retail, and vendor contracts.
- Managed financial programs, supervised compliance and audits, and researched tax policy loopholes, contributing to improved regulatory oversight and compliance frameworks in cosmetic industry.
- Investigated illegal supply chain practices and developed preliminary policy proposals, enhancing regulatory compliance and transparency within health and cosmetic industry.
- Streamlined operations with innovative systems implementation.
- Led team to achieve company objectives on time and within budget.
- Networked with industry leaders, cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships.
Education
M.A - Global & Comparative Politics
University of Essex
Colchester, Essex 10/2023 - 10/2024
M.A - Public Policy & Administration
Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Iran 09/2019 - 09/2021
B.Sc. - Mechatronics Engineering
Sharif University of Technology
Tehran, Iran 09/2013 - 02/2017
Skills
Tools & Platforms
- MS Office Suite/ Google Suite/ SPSS/ Canva
Policy & Analysis
- Regulatory interpretation & Compliance monitoring
- Report-writing & Financial acumen
- Data visualisation & Strategic planning
- Analytical reasoning
Soft Skills
- Project leadership
- Time management
- Agile project management
Certification
Google Project Management – Coursera, 06/01/22, 02/28/23
Work Places Description
* A.S.S.A: Private mid-size housing cooperative with 36 members, focused on affordable housing delivery.
* Koushan Clinic: Private small psychotherapy clinic with two secretaries and five therapists, focused on Family/Couple, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Individual, and Behavioural areas.
*Kianoush Perfume Group: An entrepreneurial small business with less than 20 employees, producing and selling perfumes in 12 variety for men and women while co-partnering in importing cosmetics, health products and edible essences and its retail distribution.
References
References available upon request.
Languages
Persian
Native
English
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Freelancer Researcher
Self-employed
10.2024 - Current
Policy Advisor and Legal Consultant (Hybrid)
A.S.S.A Private Cooperative Company
05.2022 - 09.2023
Program Manager, Public Policy Analyst (Remote)
Koushan Counselling Clinic (Private)
07.2020 - 09.2023
Founder and Business Manager
Kianoush Perfume Group (Entrepreneurial)
05.2018 - 09.2023
M.A - Global & Comparative Politics
University of Essex
10/2023 - 10/2024
M.A - Public Policy & Administration
Shahid Beheshti University
09/2019 - 09/2021
B.Sc. - Mechatronics Engineering
Sharif University of Technology
09/2013 - 02/2017
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