Avedis Consulting

Principal Consultant Company NameAvedis Consulting Group Dates EmployedAug 2006 – Sep 2008 Employment Duration2 yrs 2 mos LocationSan Francisco Bay Area • Represented 10 clients including local school districts, community college districts, non-profits, and affordable housing developers. Consultation duties included communications planning, program planning, advocacy, fundraising, and community relations on behalf of clients. • Procured several government contracts and grant funds for clients through grant writing and legislation. • Implemented strategic public partnerships and business agreements for non-profit clients. • Planned and coordinated events and forums featuring hundreds of elected officials and community leaders. • Conducted needs assessment and best practice study for multi-partner collaborative of school districts and non-profits on childcare and workforce development in San Jose, CA. • Part of a team that successfully guided a 25-acre affordable and transitional housing development in East San Jose through the community outreach and government entitlement processes. See less