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Abdirahman Abdi

Chanhassen,MN

Summary

Innovator able to originate foundational policies and procedures anchoring the measurable growth and success of wide-ranging entities. Strong administrator overseeing daily operations, including staff management, budget management, and training and development. Proactive leader in case management, crisis intervention, and leadership, with graduate-level training in the field of Teaching. Proven record of boosting public awareness, generating funding, and enhancing the organizational image. Highly dynamic, proactive, and confident project leader with demonstrated success in orchestrating and executing programs to penetrate communities and enhance overall social well-being. Polished communicator, adept at cultivating strong relationships with key corporate and community leaders. Creative and strategic thinker. Innovative and effective problem solver. Identifies needs, envisions programs, leads a community, serves as a change agent, collaborates with others, and ensures seamless administration of programs.

Professional with extensive experience in founding and managing businesses, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities. Proven track record in creating and implementing effective business strategies, fostering team collaboration, and driving growth. Known for adaptability and results-focused approach, excelling in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Willmar Municipal Utility Commission
03.2022 - Current
  • The Municipal Utilities Commission is responsible, subject to the overriding power of the City Council, for full control, operation, and management of the electrical generating and transmission, water utilities, and such other utilities as the city may acquire

Founder & Executive Director

Kandiyohi Academy
01.2018 - 07.2024
  • Provide leadership, management, and oversight of programs, operations, and human and financial resources, resulting in mission accomplishment, program quality, and long-term organizational sustainability
  • In partnership with the Board of Directors and Kandiyohi Academy’s President, the Executive Director serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholders to promote and support Kandiyohi Academy’s mission, goals/vision, and overall purpose
  • Keep the Board of Directors fully informed on the conditions of Kandiyohi Academy and the environment in which it operates so that the Board can carry out its governance function in proactively planning for the future and assuring organizational stability and sustained inability
  • Work in partnership with the Board to develop an annual board and work plan for the board’s role in the accomplishment of its governance functions and promotion and support
  • As an internal organizational leader, bring a “best practices appr, each” to all organizational policies, systems, and operations
  • Instill a human capital development, coaching, and teaming culture within Kandiyohi Academy; upgrade human resource functions including recruitment of quality staff, training, development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and performance evaluation
  • Effectively develop and manage the human resources of Kandiyohi Academy in a manner to support a productive, professionally competent workforce in an environment respectful of personal well-being and cultural diversity
  • Develop, supervise and direct the staff Leadership Team and individual leadership team members
  • Ensure fiscal, statutory, contractual, and budgetary integrity and accountability
  • Ensure effective measurement of program success through impact/outcome-based evaluation systems and tools
  • Work with the President not to create an organization-wide implementation plan and align relationships, resources, and strategies for the successful accomplishment of the Board-adopted strategic plan
  • Hrough Informational Interviews, tours, or Job shadows to the extent needed and possible
  • Identify barriers to employment and assist in locating resources to overcome these barriers
  • Actively advocate the behavior of participants for needed services
  • Arrange for participants to attend required workshops and seminars
  • Maintain confidentiality and respect the dignity of participants
  • Maintain and manage files accurately and in a timely manner
  • Obtain and review all required documentation and determine participant eligibility with respect to MFIP and EAC policies and procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

University of Nairboi
Nairobi
01-2017

Master of Education and Leadership - M.Ed.

University of the People

Ph.D. - PhD candidate

Concordia University
Saint Paul, MN
01-2029

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative
  • Team engagement
  • Strategic planning

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

English, Somali, Swahili, and conversational Arabic

Timeline

Willmar Municipal Utility Commission
03.2022 - Current

Founder & Executive Director

Kandiyohi Academy
01.2018 - 07.2024

Master of Education and Leadership - M.Ed.

University of the People

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

University of Nairboi

Ph.D. - PhD candidate

Concordia University
Abdirahman Abdi