Thazin Htwe
Keilor East,Australia
Summary
With 14+ years of experience in global NGOs, I specialize in project and program administration, coordination, and stakeholder relationship management. My strengths include communications, team coordination, and operational support. I have worked in corporate environments, international NGOs, and humanitarian aid sectors, building valuable connections with senior management and donor organizations. My dedication to delivering exceptional results makes me an excellent fit for team coordination, program/project management, and operations support roles, particularly within the international programs sector.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Support Specialist (Reporting)
PLAN International Myanmar
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported organization's program activities and initiatives, organized and maintained program documents, researched and evaluated existing programs, assisted in developing new proposals, coordinated with various departments, monitored project progress, and prepared reports.
- Created documents, reports, and spreadsheets detailing program information.
- Implemented best practices in program management, contributing to a consistent record of success across all initiatives.
- Managed information flow on behalf of program supervisors using digital organizational systems.
Operations Consultant for The General Election Event in Myanmar
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Coordinated polling station training, supervised district-level coordinators, managed administrative procedures, developed communication strategies, and ensured timely distribution of polling materials.
- Optimized resource allocation by monitoring budgets closely and reallocating resources as needed throughout project lifecycles.
- Played a crucial role in facilitating mergers and acquisitions by conducting due diligence assessments, identifying synergies, and integrating processes between organizations.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure seamless execution of key projects across all functional areas of the organization.
- Identified and analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
Senior Executive to Country Director (Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand Cluster)
Save the Children International
07.2015 - 07.2020
- Managed confidential records, coordinated internal operations, provided administrative support, facilitated communication, and hosted high-level VIP visitors.
- I successfully hosted high-level VIP visitors, managing logistical support and briefing materials. My responsibilities included liaising with government counterparts, partners, and donors, disseminating meeting information, and ensuring follow-up actions. I managed multiple high-priority assignments, developed solutions to business challenges, and acted as a liaison between executives and stakeholders. I assisted in developing office administration policies, responded to customer inquiries, conducted research, and organized conferences and events. I welcomed visitors, managed catering needs, and oversaw inventory control processes. I managed customer accounts and financial records, scheduled appointments, arranged travel and hotel reservations, and set up meeting logistics.
- I tackled high-priority issues, revised and maintained master calendars, and obtained signatures for financial documents. I screened phone calls, facilitated board meeting agendas, and conducted research to prepare reports. I entered customer information in the database, followed accounting procedures, created proposals and memos, and communicated with administrative, human resources, and finance teams. I took detailed notes in meetings, compiled agendas, supervised calendars, and updated administrative policies. My role required exceptional multitasking abilities, managing complex calendars, and travel arrangements, and ensuring seamless business operations for the executive team.
Project Manager - Office Relocation Project
Save the Children International
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed the relocation of an office for 300 staff, developed project plans and budgets, coordinated activities with partners, and ensured compliance with internal policies.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Brand Manager
Kalbe Farma International
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Developed marketing strategies, created content for campaigns, analyzed competitor brands and collaborated with sales teams on product launches.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, vendors and industry influencers to create positive brand experiences.
- Managed budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for maximum return on investment in marketing initiatives.
- Worked closely with public relations teams to generate positive press coverage for new product releases or corporate announcements.
- Negotiated vendor contracts for design services or advertising placements, obtaining favour terms that maximized value for the brand.
- Analyzed customer feedback and market trends to make informed decisions about product and brand messaging.
- Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate the success of marketing campaigns.
Interpreter
Unilever Myanmar and BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia)
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Provided translation and interpretation services for various events, ensuring accurate language conversion and facilitating effective communication.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.
- Enabled effective communication during crisis situations, remaining calm under pressure while delivering accurate verbal translations quickly and efficiently.
- Promoted cultural understanding and diversity within organizations by offering workshops on cross-cultural communication strategies.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various business projects by providing language support during meetings and presentations.
- Enhanced diplomatic relations by offering interpretation services during official state visits and international summits.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
Teacher
Do, Re, Me Kindergarten School
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Created a nurturing learning environment, facilitated collaborative learning, and provided personalized instruction to foster student development.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering a more inclusive classroom.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Administrative Assistant
Indonesia Embassy in Myanmar
04.2004 - 02.2007
- Managed filing systems, greeted visitors, maintained office supply inventory, coordinated travel arrangements, and provided secretarial support.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
University of Yangon
B.SC (Botany) -
University of Dagon
Diploma in Business Administration and Secretarial Management -
University of Yangon
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Risk Management
- Multitasking
Languages
English
Hindi
Bahasa
Burmese
References
- Rie Takahashi: Architect of Cooperation at International Planned Parenthood Federation, (rtakahashi@ippf.org)
- Win Myint Htun : Head of Awards and Compliance at Save the Children International, (win.tun@savethechildren.org)
- Tapanart Ates Parasert: Country Director at Save the Children Thailand (Retired)( Tepanart1@htomail.com)
Timeline
Program Support Specialist (Reporting)
PLAN International Myanmar
10.2022 - 07.2023
Operations Consultant for The General Election Event in Myanmar
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems
07.2020 - 08.2022
Project Manager - Office Relocation Project
Save the Children International
05.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Executive to Country Director (Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand Cluster)
Save the Children International
07.2015 - 07.2020
Brand Manager
Kalbe Farma International
09.2014 - 05.2015
Interpreter
Unilever Myanmar and BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia)
06.2013 - 09.2014
Teacher
Do, Re, Me Kindergarten School
05.2008 - 05.2009
Administrative Assistant
Indonesia Embassy in Myanmar
04.2004 - 02.2007
B.SC (Botany) -
University of Dagon
Diploma in Business Administration and Secretarial Management -
University of Yangon
Master of Public Administration -
University of Yangon
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