Abdikani Ahmed
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Confident Student passionate about learning new skills. Ambitious and driven individual ready and willing to work hard and learn from professionals and develop his finance skills. Brings work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Badbaado Shacab Organization
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinated a donation initiative supporting children from nomadic communities with educational and basic necessities.
- Collected essential supplies, including books, pens, and clothing, through student donations.
- Distributed donated resources to children, enhancing access to education and fostering community support.
Camp Counselor
Camp Kinderland
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Supervised and mentored 50 campers, fostering a safe, inclusive community over two months.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games, and field trips, while ensuring a safe environment throughout.
- Trained and mentored CITs, sharing best practices to enhance camper experiences.
Student Mentor & Residential Leader
The Taft School
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Mentored younger students and assisted international students in adjusting to boarding school life.
- Mediated student conflicts to foster a supportive residential community.
- Led structured discussions to encourage open communication among peers. that improved peer collaboration and support.
Project Lead — Rain to Resource
Taft School
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Led sustainability project to address critical water-resource challenges in Somaliland, enhancing local water management practices.
- Presented actionable findings and recommendations to the Somaliland Ministry of Water Resources, thereby influencing future water policies.
- Oversaw scheduling of project timelines to ensure timely completion of tasks., resources, and budgets effectively.
- Led project teams to execute educational initiatives and programs, fostering community engagement and awareness.
- Collaborated with faculty to align projects with school objectives.
Education
A.A.C.S.B - Finance, Information Technology System
Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2030
High School Diploma -
The Taft School
Watertown, CT05-2026
Skills
- Languages: Somali (Fluent/Native), English (Fluent), Arabic (Intermediate/ conversational)
- Project management
- Community engagement
- Interests: global football/soccer, traditional dancing, Finance & Investing, Fashion & Style, basketball, volleyball, Content Creation, Community Engagement, Leadership, Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Video Editing, Photography, and haircutting
- Fundraising strategies
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES (current and past)
- Head, African Affinity; Muslim Alliance — The Taft School | 2024–2026
- Member, Eco Mon; Student Monitor — The Taft School | 2024–2026
- Varsity Soccer Captain — Abaarsa School, Somaliland | 2 years
- Hometown Club Soccer Captain | 1 year
- Basketball & Volleyball player | 5 years
- Sprinter/Track & Field | 3 year
- Video Editing & Photography | Experience
- Current member in Black Student Union, Muslim Student Union, Beta Alpha Psi (Finance honors society), International Student Association, Student Government Association, Marist Ambassador, Business Club, i, Intramural Basketball, and Intramural Soccer at Marist University.
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training Certification
- Heads Up Concussion Training Certification
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Camp Kinderland
06.2026 - 08.2026
Project Lead — Rain to Resource
Taft School
09.2025 - 04.2026
Student Mentor & Residential Leader
The Taft School
09.2024 - 05.2026
Founder
Badbaado Shacab Organization
11.2022 - Current
A.A.C.S.B - Finance, Information Technology System
Marist University
High School Diploma -
The Taft School