ALI ABDI HASSAN
Seatac,USA
Summary
Purpose-driven MBA candidate with a strong academic record (3.85 GPA) and a demonstrated commitment to sustainable development, peacebuilding, and social impact. Experienced in leading community-based initiatives, conducting academic research, and collaborating with nonprofit and international organizations. Proven leadership through founding and leading student organizations, implementing poverty alleviation projects inspired by Professor Muhammad Yunus' Three Zeros philosophy, and supporting community development efforts. Passionate about advancing peace, inclusive governance, and sustainable development across Africa, with a long-term goal of contributing to institutional development and socioeconomic transformation in Somalia.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Peacebuilding Program Assistant
SOMCDO
06.2022 - 07.2026
- Assisted in implementing community peacebuilding and development programs.
- Coordinated community outreach activities and peace dialogue sessions.
- Supported workshops on conflict resolution, leadership, and civic engagement.
- Worked with local partners and community leaders to strengthen program participation.
- Conducted basic research and prepared reports on project activities and outcomes.
- Assisted with monitoring, documentation, and evaluation of peacebuilding initiatives.
Project Lead – Zero Poverty Initiative
Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC), Albukhary International University
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Led a student team in planning and implementing community-based poverty alleviation initiatives in Baling, Kedah.
- Worked closely with rural families and local stakeholders to identify socioeconomic challenges and develop sustainable solutions.
- Coordinated community engagement activities focused on financial literacy, women's empowerment, and income-generation projects.
- Managed project planning, volunteer coordination, and progress reporting for community development initiatives.
- Promoted Professor Muhammad Yunus' Three Zeros philosophy by supporting social business initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and improving livelihoods
Business Specialist Intern
SOLS Energy
07.2021 - 10.2021
- I worked at SOLS Energy Company in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as a business specialist Intern for 4 months under department of Sales.
- Job Responsibilities
- Assisting with preparation of sales materials
- Creating proposal template and other marketing materials
- Market Research, conduct weekly market research
- Organising database and analyse sales data
- Assisting with clearing of database, input of data and records
Education
MBA-Professional -
Seattle University
07-2026
Bachelor of BBA (Hons) - HRM
Albukhary International University
Malaysia01-2022
Skills
- Peacebuilding and community outreach
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Analytical skills
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- 2022–The Best Paper Award at 1st AIU Social Business Conference Research Paper. Title: “The Impact of Working from Home During Covid-19 on Employees’ Work Life Balance.”
- 2021–2nd Place for Best Award at AIU Debate Club Competition, Malaysia
- 2020–1st Place in Social Business Model Competition at AIU Social Business Bootcamp, Malaysia
- 2020–1st Place in Social Business Poster Presentation at AIU Social Business Week, Malaysia
- 2020–2nd Place in AIU Virtual Run, Malaysia
- 2020–Participant, International Youth Conference by Multimedia University, Malaysia (virtual)
- 2020 Participant, Youth Innovators Conference by IE University, Spain (virtual)
- 2020–Participant, International Business Solution Competition Webinar by Padjajaran University
- 2019–3rd Place, AIU Chess Competition for International Students at Malaysia
- 2019–Delegate, Youth & Children Assembly at 7th Asia Pacific Urban Forum, Malaysia
Certification
- IELTS Test (6.5 score) August 2023
- Business English: Management and Leadership by Arizona State University - Nov, 2020
- Leadership and Emotional Intelligence by India School of Business - Sep 2020
LANGUAGE
English
Arabic
Somali
Bahasa malaysia
Interests
Reading (Fiction, philosophy, history, leadership), Playing Chess (Online & in-person), Playing Football, Traveling (Exploring different places and food), Watching Movies & Series
Extra-curricular Experience
President of Chess Club at Albukhary International University, Alor Setar. Member of Career Development, Business & Partnerships Division of Overseas International Student’s Association, Kuala Lumpur. Media & Communication of AIU Social Business Conference, Malaysia. First President of African Student Association, AIU, Malaysia. Chairman of the Advisory Board of International Student Association at AIU, Malaysia. President of AIU Hostel Committee, Malaysia. Active member of AIU’s Social Business Club Advisor & Contributor of Green Active Youth, Somalia, Hargeisa Head of Al-Ma’arif School Committee at Hargeisa. Member of Multimedia & Video Editing team, Tisqaad College , Hargeisa. Secretary of Al-Ma’arif School Committee at Hargeisa. Director of Ma’arif Student Weekly Sports, Hargeisa. Chief of Ma’arif Student Organization. Activity Development Manager, SOOL Youth Development (SYD), Lasacanood. President of Chess Club at Albukhary International University, Alor Setar. Member of Career Development, Business & Partnerships Division of Overseas International Student’s Association, Kuala Lumpur. Media & Communication of AIU Social Business Conference, Malaysia. First President of African Student Association, AIU, Malaysia. Chairman of the Advisory Board of International Student Association at AIU, Malaysia. President of AIU Hostel Committee, Malaysia. Active member of AIU’s Social Business Club Advisor & Contributor of Green Active Youth, Somalia, Hargeisa Head of Al-Ma’arif School Committee at Hargeisa. Member of Multimedia & Video Editing team, Tisqaad College , Hargeisa. Secretary of Al-Ma’arif School Committee at Hargeisa. Director of Ma’arif Student Weekly Sports, Hargeisa. Chief of Ma’arif Student Organization. Activity Development Manager, SOOL Youth Development (SYD), Lasacanood.
Timeline
Peacebuilding Program Assistant
SOMCDO
06.2022 - 07.2026
Business Specialist Intern
SOLS Energy
07.2021 - 10.2021
Project Lead – Zero Poverty Initiative
Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC), Albukhary International University
05.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of BBA (Hons) - HRM
Albukhary International University
MBA-Professional -
Seattle University