Ayan Yusuf
Minneapolis
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 8 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
African Immigrants Community Services
09.2024 - Current
- I ensure that any grants funded by DEED comply with DEED’s guidelines and reporting standards.
- Manage the program budget and allocate funds to support client services effectively
- Supervise the interns and assign tasks, and oversee project completion in a timely manner.
- I work directly with individuals from underserved communities and help them launch themselves into the workforce through resume building and career readiness
- I prepare quarterly reports to assess progress, quotas, and compliance and I use these findings to improve my work and guide my team for overall improvement.
Housing Coordinator
Harmony Housing Services
04.2024 - 09.2025
- I supervised a third of the staff as partial owner of the company, and ensured all clients were properly supported and that the case notes reflected that of the client's reality.
- Assisted Clients in locating, securing, and maintaining safe and affordable housing options based on their individual needs and eligibility.
- Maintained organized records, updated case notes regularly, and tracked progress for each client
- Helped Clients complete housing applications, and navigate through finding rental assistance programs.
- I helped educate clients on tenant rights, and advocated for them whenever it was necessary
Behavioral therapist and Receptionist
Golden Kids BT
09.2022 - 03.2024
- I work one on one with children in need of behavioral therapy ranging from ages four to seventeen.
- Facilitating activities and plans I develop based on what the child needs.
- I also worked as a receptionist where I spoke to parents that have contacted us and set up interviews to see if we can be of help to them.
Opening Coordinator
Chuck E Cheese
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Certified in every area, and running shifts as well as managing employees
- In charge of sending deposits to the bank and counting the deposits.
- Organize and facilitate games and activities for up to 30 people ages 4 - 64
- Prepare and serve pizzas while maintaining a sanitary and welcoming environment
- Awarded Employee of the Month after receiving a promotion and worked to enact practices that minimize spread of Covid-19
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science
University Of Minnesota
Twin Cities12-2025
Skills
- Effective time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Reliable and have exceptional customer service skills
- Experience with Vulnerable Adults
- Experience with software applications such as Microsoft teams, Sharepoint, and Excel
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members. Successfully enrolled 120 students into a Job readiness program, and helped them in gaining their COMPTIA Security + certification.
LANGUAGES
Somali : fluent
English : Fluent
Timeline
Program Manager
African Immigrants Community Services
09.2024 - Current
Housing Coordinator
Harmony Housing Services
04.2024 - 09.2025
Behavioral therapist and Receptionist
Golden Kids BT
09.2022 - 03.2024
Opening Coordinator
Chuck E Cheese
09.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science
University Of Minnesota