Communicating Complexity, Inspiring Action, Delivering Results.

Resume – Hamidullah Wardak

Strategic Communications Specialist
📍 Chantilly, VA | hamiddullah.01@gmail.com | +1 (202) 743-5556

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Strategic Communications and Project Management Specialist with over 12 years of experience leading impactful initiatives for federal agencies, non-profits, and Fortune 500 companies. Proven expertise in developing communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, internal and external communications, content creation, social behavior change communications (SBCC), and knowledge management. Adept at bridging complex ideas with audience needs through visual storytelling, multimedia content, and digital engagement.

Recognized for delivering campaigns that have increased engagement by up to 40%, optimized internal processes by 35%, and improved cross-department collaboration by 50%.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Communications & Planning

• Internal & External Communications

• Content Development & Storytelling

• Knowledge Management & Learning

• Social and Digital Media Management

• Graphic Design & Visual Storytelling

• Project Management & Team Leadership

• Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC)

• Stakeholder Engagement & Public Affairs

• Multimedia Development (Infographics, Videos, Presentations)

Professional Experience

Communications Specialist
Consumers Energy | March 2022 – Present | Virginia, USA

• Developed and implemented internal communication strategies that boosted employee engagement by 35%.

• Designed a knowledge portal and learning management materials that streamlined access to resources, enhancing productivity by 50%.

• Translated complex data insights into user-friendly visuals and executive presentations.

• Led cross-departmental engagement campaigns, enhancing collaboration across operations and analytics teams.

Social Behavior Change Communication Consultant
UNICEF – Polio Eradication Initiative | January 2022 – December 2022 | Remote (Virginia, USA)

• Spearheaded SBCC campaigns that increased public health engagement by 40% across underrepresented communities.

• Managed social listening and developed counter-narratives to address vaccine misinformation, resulting in enhanced vaccine uptake.

• Created culturally sensitive visual content, including infographics, explainer videos, and one-pagers for community distribution.

Deputy Chief of Party & Director of Communication and CLA
Tetra Tech (USAID – ISLA Project) | December 2017 – March 2021 | Afghanistan

• Led communications and public engagement strategies that secured stakeholder buy-in for governance and public administration reforms, increasing participation by 42%.

• Oversaw a team of 100+ professionals across governance, media, and communications sectors, managing the closeout of a $52.5M USAID project.

• Delivered executive-level presentations, outreach toolkits, and policy briefs for senior Afghan government officials and USAID stakeholders.

Communications Advisor
Jhpiego – USAID (HEMAYAT Project) | March 2017 – December 2017 | Afghanistan

• Developed maternal health communication campaigns, resulting in increased clinic visits and maternal care awareness.

• Produced multimedia materials (radio PSAs, social media toolkits) for community-based mobilization and health education.

Media & Communications Specialist
Sayara International | April 2016 – March 2017 | Afghanistan

• Designed and managed nationwide communication strategies for Afghan government entities, improving public trust by 30%.

• Trained government officials in photography, videography, and public engagement techniques to enhance community relations.

Communications Officer
Atos Consulting International (CARD-F Project, DFID & DANIDA Funded) | May 2014 – January 2016 | Afghanistan

• Developed agriculture-focused marketing campaigns that boosted rural product awareness by 25% in target regions.

• Created digital and print marketing materials, driving stakeholder engagement and project visibility.

Media Reporting Officer
Ministry of Finance – World Bank (NRAP) | June 2013 – May 2014 | Afghanistan

• Managed internal and external communications, delivering press releases, media campaigns, and public service announcements.

• Strengthened government communication capacity through skill-building workshops and public outreach programs.

Education

Bachelor of Mass Media and Communication
Balkh University, School of Journalism and Communications | 2009 – 2012

Certifications & Training

• Change Management Certification

• Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC)

• Data Analytics for Communications

• Visual Storytelling & Infographic Design

• Project Management for Development (PM4DEV)

Key Projects

• Consumers Energy – Internal Knowledge Portal

• UNICEF – Public Health SBCC Campaign

• Tetra Tech – USAID Governance Communications

• World Bank – National Rural Access Program (NRAP)

Technical Skills

• Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign)

• Project Management: Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana

• Data Visualization: Power BI, Tableau

• Content Management: WordPress, SharePoint, Drupal

• CRM: Salesforce, HubSpot

Testimonials

• “Hamidullah’s strategic communication skills transformed our outreach, increasing public engagement by over 40%.” – Tetra Tech

• “His visual storytelling and campaign designs significantly boosted participation in our maternal health programs.” – Jhpiego

• “Hamidullah’s work on internal communications drove employee engagement and productivity across our teams.” – Consumers Energy