1. Teresa J. Bertani
tbertani@foras-iraq.org tbertani@fhi360.org tjbert@rocketmail.com
Cell Phone: (Iraq) +964 0751 015 2848 – (USA) 951 217 7158
Skype: teresa.bertani95
Practical and steadfast training and project manager in workforce training development with 30 years’
progressive experience in military workforce education and training across a broad range of functions in
Support, Operations, Medical, and Maintenance occupational capacities. Key core competencies:
Adaptability Communication Development Integrity Leadership
Professional Experience
FHI360, IRAQ 2014 – Present
Knowledge Management Officer
Recruited to international workforce development for the Foras Project in Iraq. The Foras Project in Iraq is a 48
million dollar USAID-funded project managed by FHI 360. It is an economic growth program with the goal of
improving economic opportunities for Iraqis with special emphasis on youth, women and vulnerable populations,
such as Iraqis with disabilities and Internally Displaced People (IDP).
Key Contributions:
- Directed a team of three to nine in the execution and delivery of organizational mission goals.
- Management and development oversight and delivery of TOT training in employability skills training:
cv/resume writing, interview skills, job search skills, job portal training and e-learning training for Iraqi Job
seekers and IDPs. The Foras team exceeded the initial target of training 20,000 Iraqi job seekers to 49,808
trained job seekers overall to date.
- Performed technical evaluation for award of 500 thousand dollar project contract for ten Centers of
Opportunity (COO) in northern, central and southern Iraq provinces. Proficient technical supervision over
project through weekly meetings with sub-contractors, technical monitoring and evaluation, event report
writings, scheduling, and verification of SOW deliverables and invoices for payment with a target to train
24,000 jobseekers.
- Performed technical evaluation for award of 488 thousand dollar project contract for Training of Trainers
(TOT). Proficient technical supervision over project through meetings with subcontractor, technical monitoring
and evaluation training event report writings, scheduling and verification of SOW deliverables and invoices for
payment.
- Appraised training curriculum and implemented technical oversight of Kurdish translation of curriculum for
750 thousand dollar project contract for Empowering Vulnerable Iraqis through Entrepreneurship (EVIE)
training.
- Delivered employability skills TOT to trainers for NGOs, Iraq university career centers, IDP camp mobile
teams, Iraq government agencies and private sector businesses through contract or memorandum of
understanding (MOU).
- Implemented and managed translation project of English to Kurdish language translation of organizational
documents, training curriculum, skill assessments, job descriptions, and MOOC diploma courses in Food and
Safety, Customer Service, Human Resources and Tourism. These first-ever Kurdish online e-Learning courses
will assist the development of the local workforce in Northern Iraq, Kurdistan Region Government.
2. Teresa J. Bertani
tbertani@foras-iraq.org tbertani@fhi360.org tjbert@rocketmail.com
Cell Phone: (Iraq) +964 0751 015 2848 – (USA) 951 217 7158
Skype: teresa.bertani95
- Facilitated development of Cihan University career center through MOU coordination and providing TOT
training for staff and employability skills training for students.
Education and Training Program Manager, USAFR/Civil Service 1989 - 2014
Key Contributions:
- United States Air Force Reserve Education and Training Programs management for Numbered Air Force of
17 Direct Reporting Units, serving a diverse workforce of 32000 members.
- Integrated local and all training resources, (online courses, virtual learning centers, distance learning,
computer based training, on the job training, professional leadership development), to achieve a skilled
workforce at the --- Apprentice, Journeyman and Craftsman skill levels.
- Consolidated, compared and analyzed training statistics for training effectiveness and efficiency throughout
the 17 Direct Reporting Units identifying root cause of deficiencies and recommended corrective actions for
process improvement in their training programs.
- Implemented and conducted Staff Assistance Inspection Visits reviewing programs to evaluate adherence on
policies and procedures.
- Researched, interpreted, analyzed and applied Department of Defense, Air Force and Air Force Reserve
Component policies, instructions and guidance by initiating and or disseminating training plans, policies and
procedures for all Direct Reporting Units in the Numbered Air Force.
- Managed oversight of MIS training and tracking systems.
- Integrated training policy, guidance and program changes to the field.
- Implemented, managed, scheduled and reported mandated training for the workforce as identified by higher
headquarters such as Front Line Supervisor Training (in response to the suicide rate in the military) and the
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training (in response to the escalating sexual harassment in the
military).
- Consolidated and coordinated on the Annual Training Schedule with the 17 Direct Reporting Units.
- Management of training programs for the United States Air Force Reserves organizations (Support,
Operations, Medical and Maintenance) to include on-the-job training program; upgrade training, and technical
schools.
- Scheduled and coordinated Staff Development Programs throughout numbered Air Force Reserves.
- Evaluated training requirements of personnel to determine the level of training (apprentice, journeyman and
craftsman) needed to be proficient in job skills for their career development.
Training Scheduler, Douglas Aircraft Company 1989-1990
Key Contributions:
- Developed and maintained correct status of curricula, syllabi, schedules, and program plans in support of training
programs.
- Schedule performance management and served as focal point for all schedules reporting to management and the
customer.
- Planed and developed course curricula, syllabi and schedules for use in customer training programs.
- Development of computerized scheduling systems that managed information relative to customers, students,
training personnel, training resources, and training requirements.
- Conducted training for support personnel in operation and use of associated scheduling systems.
3. Teresa J. Bertani
tbertani@foras-iraq.org tbertani@fhi360.org tjbert@rocketmail.com
Cell Phone: (Iraq) +964 0751 015 2848 – (USA) 951 217 7158
Skype: teresa.bertani95
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Training Manager and Medical Logistic Specialist, USAFR 1979-1989
Key Contributions:
- Management and administration of all education and training programs.
- Managed, coordinated and scheduled workforce training for base squadrons.
- Managed Foreign Training Program for trainees from Niger, Nigeria, and Indonesia assigned under the
Security Assistance Program within the aircraft maintenance complex.
- Coordinated scheduling of training and facilities.
Medical Logistic Specialist.
- Received Depot and Local Purchase Medical and Dental supplies and equipment for Regional Hospitals and
Medical Centers.
- Inventoried medical and dental supplies and equipment. Inspected serviceability and performed quality control
and medical and dental supplies and equipment.
- Researched depot and local purchase of medical supplies and equipment.
- Applied special handling procedures for storing controlled medical items such as; narcotics, precious metals,
gases, dangerous material and deteriorating items.
- Prepared medical supplies and equipment for shipment.
- Conducted inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Processed controlled items requisitions.
Education, Certification and Training
Bachelors, Workforce Education and Training Development, Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, 2003
Associate Degree in Education and Training Management, CCAF, 2003
Professional Manger Certification, Community College of the Air Force, 2011
Training Specialist, USAF, Technical School, 1986
Civilian Training Force Development Specialist Course, Air University, 2013
Introduction to Culture, Air Force Cultural and Language Center, 2013
Air Force 2A Culture Training General, 2014
Cultural Specific Language (Iraq) 1, USAF, 2014
Cultural Specific Language (Iraq) 2, USAF, 2014
The Art of Knowledge Management, USAF, 2014
Putting Knowledge to Work, USAF, 2014
Mediation Course, Air University, Maxwell AFB, 2007
Rules for Adult Education –FHI360, 2015
Designing a Training Program – FHI360, 2015
Introduction to Project Management – FHI360, 2015
Project Identification and Design – FHI 360, 2015
Project Set Up – FHI360, 2015
Project Planning - FHI360, 2015
Project Implementation - FHI360, 2015
Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Control - FHI360, 2015
