Scott Hafner
McCordsville
Summary
Professional with 15+ years of robust experience ready to excel in project management. Proven ability to drive results through strategic planning, problem-solving, and effective communication. Strong focus on collaborative efforts, ensuring adaptability and reliability in meeting changing needs. Skilled in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement, with commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Officer
International Organization for Migration, IOM
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Managed numerous donor funded projects (World Bank and USAID) that supported and provided technical expertise at both a community and governmental level regarding climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and emergency preparedness. Protected the well-being of those affected by climate change/disasters and supported preparedness efforts through technical support, capacity building, and emergency communications/climate change adaptation strategies.
- Engaged and closely coordinated with donors, relevant stakeholders, local authorities, and community leaders as appropriate to assist with the planning, execution, and monitoring of project initiatives.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Planned Career Break
Berkeley International School
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Completed higher education at Penn State University (BS in Criminal Justice)
- Substitute teacher and high school varsity basketball coach (Berkley International School in Bangkok, Thailand)
- Stay-at-home dad to infant daughter
Boatswain's Mate
United States Coast Gaurd
08.2006 - 01.2017
- As the Officer of the Day, I oversaw the daily operations of the Coast Guard Station and its twenty-five personnel.
- Planned daily Coast Guard operations, directed assets and crew, and prepared reports.
- Coast Guard Coxswain and Officer in Charge of Coast Guard 45’, 29’, & 25’ small boats and the attached crew during a variety of Coast Guard missions (over 500 sorties).
- Worked efficiently and effectively in high-stress environments.
- Led Coast Guard boarding teams during more than 100 law enforcement missions in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Routinely prepared reports and documents relating to law enforcement operations.
- Directed operations involving personnel of different backgrounds and experience levels.
- As a certified instructor, I delivered Coast Guard curriculum to students in over 10 countries worldwide.
- Expert communicator. Worked in multicultural environments bringing together students from different civilian and governmental agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Homeland Security
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA08-2019
Skills
- Project management
- Donor and stakeholder engagement
- Risk assessment
- Budget management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Report writing
Timeline
Project Officer
International Organization for Migration, IOM
07.2021 - 03.2025
Planned Career Break
Berkeley International School
01.2017 - 07.2021
Boatswain's Mate
United States Coast Gaurd
08.2006 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Homeland Security
Pennsylvania State University
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