Akbar Salahuddin
Louisville,US
Summary
Experienced Financial Aid Specialist with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Demonstrated expertise in federal financial aid with years of related experience. Possesses broad and progressive knowledge of federal student aid and state aid programs. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to navigate complex financial aid processes effectively. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, electronic mail, and web-based computer applications. Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with students, parents, and colleagues. Proven experience in system set-up and implementation for seamless operations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
House of True Faith
04.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Housing Rehab Supervisor
Office of Housing, Develop Louisville
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Recruitment Assistant
US Census Bureau
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported hiring managers in identifying top talent through thorough resume screening and insightful candidate assessments.
- Reached out to new hires to check for issues and welcome to company.
- Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining the recruitment process and effectively communicating with all parties involved.
- Facilitated a smooth onboarding process for new employees by preparing offer letters, coordinating start dates, and conducting orientation sessions.
Veterans’ Legislative Fellow
Office of Senator Sherrod Brown
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Evaluated appropriations committee work, predominately in veterans’ affairs, developed and built relationships with military installations, veterans’ groups and the defense industrial base in the home state
- Submitted reports for all military and veterans-related constituent correspondence
- Assessed program needs identified and successfully pursued legislative opportunities and projects that benefit the home state
- Briefed the Senator on veteran’s health care and benefits, as well as military and national security interests
- Trained interns to master Senate procedure and the appropriations
- Briefed members of Congress and staff on Veterans and Department of Defense issues and topics
- Recommended solutions for constituents, lobbyist, and special interest groups for legislative improvements
- Drafted policy briefs, memorandums, constituent letters and other official correspondence
- Coordinated oversight investigations; writing talking points, speeches and press releases; planning and implementing events in Washington DC and in congressional districts; organizing Senate committee hearings; serving as liaisons to and coordinating with committees
- Drafted and negotiating bipartisan legislation, Military Spouses Achieving College Education for Survivors Act of 2016
- Drafted a bill that addressed health care of Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Organized a caucus focused on eliminating homelessness for Veterans
Senior Enlisted Advisor, Diversity & Leadership
United States Army – Office of the Deputy Secretary of the Army
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Developed and implemented the diversity strategy, policy, communication, and outreach programs for Headquarters Department of the Army
- Served as the Diversity Liaison for the entire Army force
- Provided strategic advice to Senior Army leaders on the diversity issues, concerns, and strategies
- Established a Department of Defense Diversity Working Group on policy compliance
- Maintained oversight of all Department of the Army Diversity Outreach Programs
- Conducted assessments on all Army Diversity efforts, programs, and research on data-gathering analysis
- Prepared and briefed Diversity presentations, outreach conference approval packets, and timely responses to internal and external suspense’s
- Complied with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation
- Enforced adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
- Developed and synchronized Diversity Outreach Program for the Department of the Army saving DoD over 20 million dollars
- Created the Army’s Diversity Strategic Plan
- Established an Army-wide Diversity Training and Education Plan
- Managed complex contractual requirements of all Army Outreach Events
- Negotiated over $1 million in Army Conference approvals working with legal and finance as required
Chief Senior Human Resources Manager
United States Army
10.1990 - 12.2013
Education
Graduate A&S Non-Degree - Diversity Literacy
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY06.2018
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration and Human Resource
Colorado Springs, Colorado10.2014
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
- Schedule management
Accomplishments
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by 89% by Automating operational processes; Improving the work environment; Matching task to skills; Communicating effectively with the team and Improving employee training.
Jobrelatedtraining
- 06/14, United States Army Sergeants Major Course, United States Sergeants Major Academy
- 10/10, Certified Postal Supervisor, Soldier Support Institute, Fort Jackson, SC
- 11/10, Senior Leader Course, Soldier Support Institute, Fort Jackson, SC
Phonenumbers
910.224.1560, 630.329.9172
Veteranspreference
90% SCD, VRA
Awards
01/15, Legion of Merit
References
- Larry Stubblefield, Assistant Administrator/Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights U.S SBA, 409 Third Street, SW, Suite 6400, Washington, DC, 20416, (202) 205-6750, larry.Stubblefield@sba.gov
- Maria A. Montalvo, Executive Director, Corvias Foundation, 210 5th Avenue South, Suite 202, Edmonds, WA, 98020, 401.228.2835, mmontalvo@corvias.com
- Patrick Mallett, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army, 1401 Legion Drive, Columbia, SC, 29229, 314.783.6938, patricklmallett@gmail.com
Personal Information
Citizenship: US
Affiliations
- NAACP – Kentucky Chapter, 2016 – Present The Adjutants General Copr. – Gold Valut Chapter, 2004 – Present The American Legion Post 229, 2004 - Present The Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1996 - Present
Certification
Diversity Literacy in the Workplace
01/15 Legion of Merit
Given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
Timeline
Project Manager
House of True Faith
04.2023 - Current
Housing Rehab Supervisor
Office of Housing, Develop Louisville
03.2022 - 04.2023
Recruitment Assistant
US Census Bureau
01.2021 - 01.2022
Veterans’ Legislative Fellow
Office of Senator Sherrod Brown
01.2016 - 09.2016
Senior Enlisted Advisor, Diversity & Leadership
United States Army – Office of the Deputy Secretary of the Army
01.2014 - 12.2015
Chief Senior Human Resources Manager
United States Army
10.1990 - 12.2013
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration and Human Resource
Diversity Literacy in the Workplace
Graduate A&S Non-Degree - Diversity Literacy
University of Louisville
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