Ali Hassan
Seattle,WA
Summary
MBA candidate at Seattle University with over two years of experience in human resources, business operations, and academic research. Proven ability to support end-to-end recruitment, employee onboarding, payroll assistance, market research, and data analysis in international environments. Strong analytical and communication skills with demonstrated leadership experience and multilingual fluency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Assistant
Ileys Enterprises
Hargeisa
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Maintained accurate and compliant HRIS records and employee files, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and labor requirements.
- Served as the primary point of contact for employee and candidate inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and recruitment procedures, escalating complex issues to senior HR leadership as needed.
- Supported end-to-end recruitment and selection processes, including candidate screening, reference checks, offer preparation, and employment contract issuance.
- Coordinated interview schedules, HR meetings, and onboarding activities to ensure smooth orientation and timely system updates for new hires.
- Assisted with payroll administration by verifying employee data, identifying discrepancies, and supporting timely and accurate compensation processing.
Business Specialist Intern
SOLS Energy
, Malaysia
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported the sales team by preparing client-ready sales presentations, proposals, and marketing materials.
- Developed standardized proposal templates and marketing documents to improve consistency and efficiency in sales outreach.
- Conducted weekly market research and competitive analysis to support sales strategy and identify industry and customer trends.
- Malaysia
Research Assistant
AlU School of Business
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews and synthesized academic and industry research into clear, actionable insights.
- Collected, cleaned, and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data to support research objectives and evidence-based conclusions.
- Maintained well-organized research databases and documentation to ensure data accuracy, traceability, and compliance with research standards.
- Supported the development of research proposals, analytical reports, and presentation materials for academic and stakeholder review.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Seattle University
Seattle, WA12-2026
Bachelor of Business administration (Hons) - Human Resource Management
Albukhary International University
Aler Setar, Malaysia11-2022
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Research
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Google Workspace
- HRIS
- Management Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Employee recruitment
- Data analysis
- Talent management
Certification
- Leadership and Emotional Intelligence, Indian School of Business, 2021
- Business English: Management and Leadership, Arizona State University, 2020
- IELTS Academic - Band 7.0, 2023
Phone - Number
206-4406310
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Somali, Native
- Malay, Intermediate
- Arabic, intermediate
Accomplishments
Albers Graduate Honor's list (3 quarters in a row)
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
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
Timeline
Human Resource Assistant
Ileys Enterprises
09.2022 - 09.2024
Business Specialist Intern
SOLS Energy
07.2022 - 10.2022
Research Assistant
AlU School of Business
05.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Seattle University
Bachelor of Business administration (Hons) - Human Resource Management
Albukhary International University