Burhan Abdullahi Hassan
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Multilingual and mission-driven professional with combined expertise in business operations, logistics, and Islamic religious leadership. Demonstrated ability to manage operations efficiently while offering spiritual guidance and community development. Adept in coordinating events, leading religious programs, and streamlining business processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Imam and Religious Leader
Al Huda Mosque
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Delivered Friday sermons and led daily congregational prayers.
- Provided Qur'an education, youth mentorship, and community counseling.
- Providing religious family counseling and spiritual support to members of the community
- Organized and led major religious events (Ramadan, Eid, family events.).
Remote Operations Manager
GRD Trucking
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Negotiated contracts with shippers and identified carriers for steady freight flow.
- Directed daily operations and ensured timely delivery schedules.
- Maintained compliance with transport and safety regulations.
- Analyzed operational reports and improved business efficiency.
- Supervised and trained staff, ensuring consistent service quality.
University Imam & Leader
JKUMSA
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Leading Five daily prayers, Friday congregational prayers and delivering khutbahs.
- Conducted halaqahs, Qur'an sessions, and Islamic awareness programs.
- Provided spiritual support to students while managing full-time academic workload.
- Organizing events for Ramadan, Eid, and religious Awareness Week
Remote Sales and Supply Assistant Analysist
Eastleigh Wholesalers Shop
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Enhanced customer engagement and managed inventory.
- Developed pricing and sales strategies, increasing monthly revenue.
- Handled billing and supplier relationship management.
- Maintained accurate records of purchase orders, invoices, and payments for easy retrieval during audits or inquiries.
High School Youth Imam and Mentor
Garissa High School
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Led daily school prayers and Friday sermons (khutbah), Islamic teachings, and holiday religious programs.
Education
Master's in Data Intelligence And GeoAnalytics - Business Engineering
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN08.2025
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Economics
Jomo Kenyatta University
Juja, Kenya11-2021
KCSE -
Garissa High School
Garissa, Kenya11-2017
High School Islamic Certificate -
Al-Salam Islamic School
Garissa, Kenya11-2015
KCPE -
Garissa Progressive Academy
11-2013
Middle Level Islamic Certificate -
Al-Munawara Islamic School
11-2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- SQL & MySQL Database Management
- Business Report Analysis
- Event Coordination & Community Engagement
- Goal setting
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Leading daily and Jumu'ah prayers
- Delivering Islamic sermons and khutbahs
- Teaching Qur'an and Islamic studies
- Community counseling and spiritual guidance
- Organizing religious events and programs
- Youth mentorship and religious outreach
- Qur’an memorization and Tajweed instruction
- Islamic conflict resolution and family support
Religious Leadership And Volunteer Experience
- Imam and Religious Leader, Al Huda Mosque, Nairobi, Kenya, 11/01/21, 12/31/23, Delivered Friday sermons and led daily congregational prayers., Provided Qur'an education, youth mentorship, and community counseling., Organized and led major religious events (Ramadan, Eid, etc.).
- University Imam & Leader, JKUMSA, Juja, Kenya, 11/01/18, 06/30/21, Conducted halaqahs, Qur'an sessions, and Islamic awareness programs., Provided spiritual support to students while managing full-time academic workload.
- Youth Imam and Mentor, Garissa High School, Garissa, Kenya, 07/01/14, 08/31/17, Led daily school prayers, Islamic teachings, and holiday programs.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Somali
Full Professional
Timeline
Imam and Religious Leader
Al Huda Mosque
11.2021 - 12.2023
Remote Operations Manager
GRD Trucking
02.2021 - 09.2023
Remote Sales and Supply Assistant Analysist
Eastleigh Wholesalers Shop
10.2019 - 12.2020
University Imam & Leader
JKUMSA
11.2018 - 06.2021
High School Youth Imam and Mentor
Garissa High School
11.2014 - 08.2017
Master's in Data Intelligence And GeoAnalytics - Business Engineering
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Economics
Jomo Kenyatta University
KCSE -
Garissa High School
High School Islamic Certificate -
Al-Salam Islamic School
KCPE -
Garissa Progressive Academy
Middle Level Islamic Certificate -
Al-Munawara Islamic School
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