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Work History
Education
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Dahir O. Afrah

Family Caregiver
Minneapolis,MN
4
years of professional experience

Incoming engineering student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with hands-on experience in robotics and programming. I can build and program systems on my own, adapt to new cultures and languages, and take responsibility in caring for others. My goal is to become an engineering researcher and create things that help my community and protect the environment.

Work History

Home Care Provider

1 Year 8 Months
Family Caregiver | 09.2024 - 05.2026
  • Assisted a family member with special needs by helping with daily activities, meal preparation, personal care, and medication reminders.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship while ensuring a safe and comfortable home environment.
  • Communicated with family members and healthcare providers to help meet the individual's needs.

Shop Assistant

4 Months
Forever Style | 06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Stocked shelves, organized inventory, and assisted customers on the sales floor.
  • Handled product sales and helped customers find items that fit their needs.

Education

High School Diploma

Heritage Academy | Minneapolis, MN | 06-2026
  • Coursework: AP English Lang & Composition, Computer Science, Physics of Engineering, Robotics, Drone Technology
  • GPA: 3.1/4.0

Minneapolis College (PSEO Program) | 06-2026
Relevant Coursework: Pre-Calculus I, Pre-Calculus II, English Composition

Skills

Technical: Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
Drone Operation
Soldering
Robotics (VEX V5)
Python Programming
Game design
Sensor Programming
Workplace: Customer Service
Teamwork
Reliability
Time Management
Problem Solving
Adaptability

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent)
Somali (Fluent)
Native or Bilingual
Arabic (Intermediate)

Timeline

Home Care Provider

Family Caregiver
09.2024 - 05.2026Read More

Shop Assistant

Forever Style
06.2022 - 10.2022Read More

Minneapolis College (PSEO Program)

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Heritage Academy

High School Diploma
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Dahir O. Afrah