Creative writing and poetry
Soe San
Training And Development Professional
Yangon,Hlaing
Summary
Accomplished Training Manager well-versed in selecting trainers, curriculum and course plans to achieve demanding training objectives. Effective at leading courses on diverse topics. Over fourteen years of experience in designing and leading participatory training events for both Myanmar and international participants with a focus on transformational learning. Experience in working with both government (USG) and non-governmental organizations in the fields of education, human rights, democracy, and youth development. Worked as a manager, coordinator, freelance facilitator, and course developer for political parties, development fellows, and CSOs across Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Denmark.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Language
Work History
Training Manager
Peace Corps Myanmar
, Myanmar
01.2015 - Current
- Established overall training program for US Peace Volunteers from scratch
- Performed as on-site training project director for all training events; this includes full-time ten-week pre-service training course and three one-week training courses over two years
- Trained and mentored more than 100 American volunteers
- Recruited, trained, and supervised 11 local staff members during training events, monitoring team's work plans and ongoing performance every year
- Provided regular coaching, feedback, and guidance to American trainees and staff during training periods
- Regularly liaised with Township Government Departments (Ministry of Education, Ministry of Home Affairs) regarding training events
- Set up sponsor family program and online learning management system to maximize learning of volunteers
- Oversaw identification and selection of venue and lodging accommodations for each training event
- Produced all training event reports
- Participated as member of Inclusion and diversity council at US Embassy and Represented Peace Corps in American Center working group committee
- Led community development virtual service pilot program (VSPP)
- Served as one of two local staff representative liaisons to directly support Myanmar staff as USDH directors were evacuated to US
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
Consultant
Freelance
, Myanmar
05.2011 - Current
- Facilitated 20 workshops for strengthening civil society e.g
- Myanmar Youth forums, staff retreat, strategic planning, Budget workshop at Union Parliament, etc
- Developed and conducted 6 Training for Facilitation, Community Development, leadership, critical thinking & creative thinking, and Project Cycle Management
- Designed pre-college program for Fresh High School Graduates
- Conducted 10 Translation projects with short-term contract under theme of development and governance subject and occasional translation of poems from English to Burmese
- Boosted success of client's organization by improving performance, motivation, job satisfaction, hiring practices, training programs and management systems
- Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Training Quality Coordinator
Action Aid Myanmar
, Myanmar
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Myanmar
- Built better and more effective relationship between country ActionAid office and Global Platform Myanmar
- Initiated Community University program and conducted pilot training which was program for international students who wanted to learn about Myanmar community
- Developed and conducted 5 Human rights-based approach training for development fellows, staff, and partners
- Developed and conducted 2 Assignment preparation course for United Nations volunteers from Asia in Sri Lanka
- Mentored 10 trainers and supervised 3 interns and 2 associate trainers
- Performed as interim manager during manager was on leave or in absence
- Led in Global Platform Myanmar outreach activities and maintained strategic partnerships with government partners and CSOs
Interim Manager
Action Aid Myanmar
, Myanmar
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Myanmar
- Managed 6 Global platform training programs
- Coordinated with Local and international partners
- Facilitated various training, workshops, and sessions with fellows, volunteers, government officials, partners, and other ActionAiders
- Handled financial management of program
- Supported in developing proposal for adolescent program
- Supervised 15 staff and provided support as required
- Liaised with Township Government Departments
- Represented ActionAid Global platform Myanmar at country meetings
- Helped HR in hiring new manager
- Provided constructive feedback to workers, which improved morale and boosted efficiency
- Identified conflicts among employees and used interpersonal communication to find effective solutions
Training Officer
Action Aid Myanmar
, Myanmar
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Established first Global Platform Training Center to enhance Myanmar youth capacity in coordination with Danish manager
- Developed and Conducted 5 Active Citizenship Advanced fellowship training for community development fellows, 3 Creative advocacy course, 5 facilitation module
- Developed and conducted 5 Training of Trainer for local and international participants
- Initiated GP outreach programs ( series of youth gathering events)
- Supported for development of Fellowship training Program
- Led facilitation team of Myanmar Youth Forum (2012 and 2014), ActionAid Staff retreat
- Trained over 400 participants in active citizenship,Creative advocacy course, facilitation module, training of trainer
Consultant and Trainer ( Volunteer)
Friends of The Children Myanmar
, Myanmar
07.2010 - 01.2012
- Developed strategic component development plans to support future projects
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success
- Authored detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines
- Developed and conducted 3 Child Protection training for staff.
Master Trainer
Community Empowerment Training Program
, Myanmar
01.2008 - 05.2011
- For US-Funded Program called Community Empowerment Training (CET)
- Offered practical skills-based training to over 500 youth leaders from ethnic and civil society organizations throughout 14 states and divisions
- Focused on building inter-ethnic understanding among participants and developing participants' skills in using participatory methods to identify and address community problems
- Demonstrated advanced skills in community assessment, field safety, and effective use of discretion before 2011" political transition period."
- Planned, implemented, and monitored regional workshops and alumni support visits throughout Myanmar
- Maintained regular communication between regional organizers, candidates, participants, alumni, and other trainers
- Mentored apprentices Trainers, upgraded community empowerment training curriculum, and translated those lesson plans into Burmese language.
General Worker and Teacher
KANBAWZA YOUTH LIBRARY
Taunggyi, Shan
03.2005 - 09.2008
- Planned and implemented 2 integrated lessons to meet required standards
- Supervised learning groups of 5 students in classroom stations
- Helped in library bookkeeping and recording
- Facilitated weekly English conversational discussion.
Education
Diploma - Political science
YANGON UNIVERSITY
Yangon 05.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Political Management
CSIS - Aldersgate College
Yangon 05.2014 - 04.2016
Diploma - International relations
YANGON UNIVERSITY
Yangon 05.2011 - 05.2012
Diploma - Social Work
YANGON UNIVERSITY
Yangon 05.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English
Taunggyi University
Taunggyi 05.2004 - 10.2008
Skills
Team Leadership & Development
Strategic planning
Knowledgeable in online learning management system
Training and facilitation
Adult learning theories
Budgeting /Financial Planning
Project Management
Reporting capabilities
Accomplishments
- Successfully trained and guided more than 100 American volunteers to serve for two years in communities throughout Myanmar
- Successfully established the Peace Corps Myanmar training programs and all the required guidelines and procedures
- Successfully established the first sponsor family program in Myanmar where Volunteers connect with and learn from a Myanmar family during an intensive ten-week language and cultural training period
- Successfully trained thousands of Myanmar youth to participate in governance, peace, politics, and social change process
- Successfully trained and helped hundreds of community members in 14 States and Regions to identify, magnify, and mobilize local resources for positive change before the 2010 political Transition in Myanmar.
Additional Information
- June 2016 Certificate of appreciation Peace Corps
- Dec 2016 Director's Distinguished Service Award (team award) Peace Corps
- Jan 2017 Certificate of Appreciation Peace Corps
- May 2018 Core Expectations Award Peace Corps
- Jan 2020 PST Facilitator Award Peace Corps
- Jan 2021 Extra Mile Award Peace Corps
- Jan 2021 Certificate of Commendation (team award) Peace Corps
Interests
Playing Chess
Writing Movie and book review
Work Availability
monday
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friday
saturday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Diploma - Political science
YANGON UNIVERSITY
05.2015 - 05.2016
Training Manager
Peace Corps Myanmar
01.2015 - Current
Interim Manager
Action Aid Myanmar
06.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Political Management
CSIS - Aldersgate College
05.2014 - 04.2016
Training Quality Coordinator
Action Aid Myanmar
03.2013 - 08.2015
Training Officer
Action Aid Myanmar
05.2012 - 12.2012
Consultant
Freelance
05.2011 - Current
Diploma - International relations
YANGON UNIVERSITY
05.2011 - 05.2012
Consultant and Trainer ( Volunteer)
Friends of The Children Myanmar
07.2010 - 01.2012
Diploma - Social Work
YANGON UNIVERSITY
05.2010 - 05.2011
Master Trainer
Community Empowerment Training Program
01.2008 - 05.2011
General Worker and Teacher
KANBAWZA YOUTH LIBRARY
03.2005 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
Taunggyi University
05.2004 - 10.2008