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Balqiso Hussein

League City,TX

Summary

Motivated and dedicated outreach professional with experience in supporting student success, mentorship, and community engagement. Eager to leverage strong communication and organizational skills to promote educational opportunities and foster positive relationships with diverse student populations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Coordinator

Somali Family Service
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 04.2025
  • Provided administrative support across programs, including scheduling, reports, and task management, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Collaborated with leadership on strategic planning, organizational improvement, data collection, and research activities to support program and agency objectives.
  • Coordinated fundraising initiatives, events, and donor relations, including site visits, grant development, and grant reporting, supporting revenue growth and sustainability efforts.
  • Managed grant lifecycle processes, including LOI and proposal writing, application monitoring, and facilitating internal/external grant development meetings.
  • Developed and executed communication strategies, including social media, newsletters, and impact reports to enhance community engagement and organizational visibility.

English Language Development Aide

Americas Finest Charter School
San Diego, CA
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Coordinated communication between students and the school administration necessary to create an effective and culturally sensitive learning environment.
  • Assisted the department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance in small and large group settings.
  • Co-developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Engaged in ESL testing for students.

Compact for Success College Outreach Assistant

The office of Educational Opportunity Programs
San Diego, CA
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Supported college access initiatives by serving as a mentor to middle and high school students in the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD).
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration between students, parents, and district staff to promote educational opportunities, such as college readiness workshops.
  • Assisted in organizing outreach activities and programs to increase awareness of college pathways and resources.
  • Contributed to student success by providing guidance and support through mentorship and outreach efforts.

Education

Masters of Public Health - Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05-2020

Skills

  • Bilingual and biliterate, with fluency in English and Somali
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong work ethic
  • Highly organized
  • Detail-oriented
  • Resourceful
  • Independent
  • Proactive

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Development Coordinator

Somali Family Service
09.2020 - 04.2025

English Language Development Aide

Americas Finest Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2020

Compact for Success College Outreach Assistant

The office of Educational Opportunity Programs
03.2018 - 05.2019

Masters of Public Health - Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

San Diego State University

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