1. HHANSANS AASIASIA , J, JRR ..
E-mail: harnsia@gmail.com
98-40,57th
Avenue #2L, Corona, NY 11368.Home.Cell:917-288-4695.646-369-2838
SUMMARY
Results-driven operations specialist with a proven capacity in managing disasters. A detailed
oriented project manager who possesses strong analytic ability and a high degree of professional
integrity .A proven thought leader who adeptly manages shifting priorities. Versed in assessing
organizational needs, garnering upper management support and commitment and engaging a
wide swath of staff.
Project Specialist with over 10 years of functional experience in both public and private sectors
in organizational development, change & team management, Research & Training ,Report
Writing, Finance & Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation and NGO coordination.
• Strong skills in multi-sectoral project management, and ability to work independently to
meet tight organizational deadlines. Competencies include:
• Communication Vision & Leadership
• Planning & Organizing. Managing Performance.
• Client orientation.
• Technological Awareness.
• Accountability,Creativity,Teamwork Empowering others,
• Judgement / Decision -Making
• Commitment to Continuous learning.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ON JEWISH POVERTY NEW YORK –HURRICANE SANDY
New York City.
Disaster project Case Manager Feb,2013-Present.
• Conducts Thorough needs assessment to determine the scope of damages and the amount
of loss incurred by affected families, individuals, businesses and develops a
comprehensive recovery plan to address identified disaster related un-met needs.
• Utilizes knowledge of resources available at all levels of government ( federal,state and
local ),as well as government and community resources to make appropriate referrals to
resolve identified recovery needs,
• Ensures that comprehensive case files, records, chart and other documents are maintained
in case records and CAN database.
• Assists clients and business entities in applying for and receiving public and private funds
and interfacing with Federal Emergence Management Agency ( FEMA ) Small Business
Administration- SBA, American Red Cross, U.S Housing & Urban Development
(HUD),NYC office of Emergency Management (OEM) New York State storm recovery
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office, New York City Rapid Repair, Habitat For Humanity, lately Build-It-Back-BIB
and Unmetneeds (UNR) roundtable respectively to facilitate recovery.
• Participates in inter-agency meetings & trainings as well as any other agency related
activities.
• Tracks, monitors and updates activity and awards in the Coordinated Assistance Network
Database.
• Generates statistical reports and accounts on trends in Un-met needs and recovery
programs.
• Coordinated the selection of implementing partners and followed up on implementation
and progress.
• Advises clients on means for achieving and maintaining sustainability..
SPECIALIST:AMERICAN RED CROSS NEW YORK CITY 2001-2012.
Case Manager (Disaster Planning & Response), 2001- March,2012
• Assessed and identified client’s needs with emphasis on additional assistance and concrete
entitlements. Provided intensive case management and referrals.
• As a DART team member and case manager, I responded on several occasions to major
disasters in various states. These includes Fire, Tornado ,hurricane, mudslide flood etc .
• Developed and maintained appropriate helping relationship with individuals and families to
assist them in utilizing available information, benefits and services, thus facilitating their
active involvement in the achievement of service goals.
• Recruiting, Training and Supervising newly hired Volunteers.
• Participated in writing, design and implementation of Quality Assurance instruments which
enhanced effective case services delivery.
• Developed and implemented new disaster case tracking system (DCTS 3.0), Siebel and
Crystal Report interface with emphasis on weekly activity reports (WAR), progress notes and
partnership plans in 2004.
• Made presentation to clients, senior management and stakeholders.
• Wrote various types of Reports to support and /or enhance service delivery.
• Process improvement and control-writing Standard Operating Procedure ( SOP )
• Providing internal oversight to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitoring and Evaluation of programs and managing special special projects.
• Processed and placed victims of HAITI earthquake in temporary residency Status in
collaboration with U.S.immigration services ( DHS ) in 2010
• Actively participated and worked on various disaster projects & Crisis intervention in
collaboration with FEMA, Office of Emergency ( O.E.M ) Management, Small Business
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Administration ( SBA ), U.S Department of Housing & Urban ( H.U.D ) Development,
Community & Faith Based Organizations (FBO) and other Stakeholders.
DAFFY’S RETAIL INC. NEW YORK. 2000 - 2001
Assistant Manager
• Responsibilities include Sales, marketing and pricing of merchandize.
• Customer Service and conflict resolution
• Inventory control, Loss Prevention.
• Staff Management & scheduling..
NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF EMPLOYMENT, CALABAR NIGERIA. 1989 - 1995
World Bank Poverty Reduction Program
Manager, Human Resource/Financial Administration.
• Provided managerial and logistics support in the identification, design, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of $1billion National job training and micro – finance projects.
• Monitored and evaluated all aspects of the Government Structural Adjustment Program in the
south eastern region, including employment generation, women business initiative and
enhancing community ( CBOs )based organizations.
• Developed job/position descriptions and advertisements, interviewed and recruited
candidates for job training programs.
• Commissioned and conducted various impact assessment studies in collaboration with both
bilateral and multi – lateral aid agencies under the auspices of United Nations ( I.L.O )
International Labor Organizations, World Bank, Deutsche Gessellschaft fur Technische
-GTZ Zusammenarbeit GmbH ( German Agency For Technical Cooperation-GTZ and
International Monetary ( I.M.F ) Fund.
EDUCATION
M.A. ( Enterprise Promotion & Training), 1995, University of Bremen, Germany.
B.Sc. Sociology / Labor Economics, 1986, University of Nigeria, Calabar.
Academic Certificate evaluation completed by Globe Language Services-New York.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Microsoft Office 7.0 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutLook, Access), WordPerfect for
windows ,CAN SPSS, SAS, Outlook, Siebel, Crystal Report and proficient in other
customized Spreadsheet, and data base management systems.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Project Management – George Washington University 2005.
• Project Leadership / Management & Communication –George Washington 2005
• Certified as an intake, First Aid CPR / EAD, Shelter Manager and Emergency Operations
Center specialist.
• Passed I.C.S & N.I.M.S ( Series 700 - FEMA )
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS.
Membership: Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian
Action (ALNAP ) – an International Organization.
• American Society For Training and Development.
• Emergency Management & Homeland Security Professionals.
• Professionals in Emergency Management.
• International Society For Performance Improvement.
• International Association of Emergency Managers ( IAEM ).
• Voluntary Organization Active In Disaster ( VOAD ).
• South- South Institute.