HASHIM ABDI SAHAL
Fort Morgan,U.S
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience at Trident Seafood, excelling in stock management and transport coordination. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with safety standards. Strong communication skills foster collaboration with diverse teams, driving successful project outcomes and community engagement initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Seafood Processor
Trident Seafood
Akutan, Alaska
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Cleans, scraps, trims and fillets product.
- Opened and removed raw materials for efficient processing on conveyor belts.
- Segregated product on conveyor belt or table by grade, color, and size to ensure quality standards, placing in appropriate containers or on designated conveyors.
- Discards cull (inferior or defective) items and foreign matter.
- Packed product in boxes, barrels, and crates for organized storage or shipment, ensuring compliance with handling standards.
- Operated machines to transport live or packed seafood throughout processing areas.
- Executed additional tasks assigned by supervisors.
- Acquire knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions.
- Notify designated personnel of any environmental and safety incidents, or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and or Safety training.
Community Organizer
Fort Morgan Culture United for Progress
Fort Morgan
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Partnered with local community organizations, CNDC, TCT, evaluation partners, and stakeholders to develop long-term strategies for sustainable change.
- Provide oversight, supervision and leverage the talents of the following full time staff positions: Administrative Assistant and Lead Organizer.
- Ensure staff activities, team processes and guidelines are aligned with the priorities, timelines, and policies of FMCUP, CNDC, and The Colorado Trust (TCT).
- Provide coaching and development for individual team members, including development of annual work plans and regular performance reviews.
- Manage workload to ensure staff responsibilities are met and balanced with professional development.
- Manage workload to ensure staff responsibilities are met and balanced with professional development.
Quality Assurance Technician
Cargill Meat Solutions
Fort Morgan, U.S
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Ensured compliance with regulations and specifications for incoming raw materials and outgoing products across all processes.
- Evaluated and verified production practices to guarantee quality standards.
- Enforce and audit Good Hygiene Practices
- Ensure food safety guidelines are always followed.
- Took on responsibilities to enhance team operations.
Logistics Assistant
World Food Programme-UN WFP
09.2013 - 01.2016
- Monitored and verified incoming food and non-food commodities through physical counts, random weigh checks, and rejection of spoiled items to ensure compliance with specifications and report anomalies.
- Reviewed consignor’s documents and WFP tally sheets to identify and address discrepancies between consigned and received quantities.
- Supervising the loading, off-loading and stacking of the commodities and assisting the storekeeper to update the stack cards and/or computer inventory lists.
- Prepare delivery of the goods upon request by the storekeeper and against official and approved documentation.
- Participated in periodic physical inventory checks to ensure accuracy of stock levels.
- Report and, in consultation with the storekeeper, undertake re-bagging/re-packing, reconstitution and segregation of damaged food.
- Implement proper stacking according to the commodity and Shipping Instruction (SI) numbers.
- Distribute tally sheets to the users as per WFP guidelines.
- Record all commodity receipts, issues and disposal on stack cards.
- Prepare dispatch tally sheets for commodities issued from the warehouse.
- Supported storekeepers in supervising and training casual labor and contractor staff to enhance operational effectiveness.
Assistant Logistics officer- Distribution monitor
CARE- International
, Kenya
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Received food commodities and Non-Food Items (NFIs) into Food Distribution Point (FDP), while conducting 10% random weighing to ascertain the right unit weight of food received.
- Implemented approved distribution plans in accordance to the stipulated WFP and UNHCR distribution guidelines.
- Distributed food and non-food items to the respective targeted/ registered refugee population as per approved ration scale provided by the donors (WFP and UNHCR).
- Conducted stock count of commodities or items at regular intervals to establish if there is unreported loss.
- Returned food balances to WFP – Extended Delivery Point (EDP) after closure of distribution exercise.
- Ensured proper security of the assigned distribution corridor by keeping the keys in safe custody.
- Compiled daily distribution reports detailing food and non-food items issued to beneficiaries.
- Prepared precise and analytical General Food Distribution (GFD) reports bi-monthly and monthly, as directed by Logistics Officer.
- Compiled the list of absentees of every distribution conducted for onward submission to the donor.
- Reported for any food infestation to the supervisor for immediate actions to be taken.
- Supervised incentive staff (scoopers, distribution clerks, cleaners) at Food Distribution Point (FDP) to ensure smooth operations.
- Took part in training of incentive staff on distribution procedures.
- Assisted in emergency refugee operations to provide immediate support and resources.
On Call interpreter
Joint Voluntary Agency
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Translated documents and conversations accurately for stakeholders.
- Facilitated effective communication among diverse groups in complex environments, enhancing mutual understanding.
- Coordinated with team members to deliver comprehensive language support, improving service delivery.
- Assisted clients with necessary documentation for US Refugee Resettlement Program, ensuring compliance and timely processing.
Food Security and Livelihood Program Assistant
Save the Children UK
Dadaab, Kenya
02.2010 - 10.2010
- Ensured that the eligible beneficiaries received their rightful entitlement.
- Conducted mobilization to sensitize project beneficiaries on voucher program, eligibility criteria, and distribution processes, ensuring clarity and understanding.
- Issued vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables to eligible beneficiaries during distribution events.
- Compiled and submitted beneficiary complaints to management, facilitating prompt resolution and enhancing beneficiary satisfaction.
- Mobilized project stakeholders to create clear picture of the project scope, schedule and objectives of the project.
- Monitored project execution and provided feedback to project leaders on status, advising on necessary actions for project extensions, budget reallocations, and other adjustments.
- Supervised the attendance and work schedule of the field monitors in implementing the objectives of the project.
- Dispatched distribution schedule notes in multiple languages and posted them on strategic notice boards in the camp.
- Shared distribution highlights with technical departments and other cooperating agencies.
Nutrition Survey
Save the Children UK
Dadaab, Kenya
01.2009 - 12.2009
Operation Escort
International Organization for Migration
08.2009 - 10.2009
- Identified capacity gaps and provided technical support to field monitors and HCR staff in Kakuma.
- Coordinated I.O.M refugee relocation program.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Internship
Care International Kenya
08.2009 - 08.2009
- Community Development Sector-Hagadera Refugee Camp
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Community Mobilizer
Action against Hunger
11.2008 - 04.2009
- Facilitated community mobilization and supported capacity building activities with community members, enhancing local engagement in food security initiatives.
- Organized community outreach events to raise awareness of hunger issues.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance program effectiveness and reach.
- Trained volunteers on best practices for community engagement and mobilization.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO, U.S12-2023
Diploma - Business management
University of Nairobi
11-2010
Certificate - Purchasing and Supplies Management
University of Nairobi
06-2009
Diploma - Community Development
CEFORD Institute of Relief and Development
09-2008
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Dadaab Secondary School
11-2006
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Organizational management
- ICT Competence
- Interpersonal communication
- ICT Competence
References
- Mohamed Hadi Hassan Sheikh, Food security and livelihood program officer, Save the children UK-Dadaab, +254 721 845 813, moohaa207@yahoo.com
- Abdullahi Warsame Dubow, Project officer, United Nations High Commissioner Refugee- UNHCR, Finance Unit, Rwanda, UNHCR Office, +254 727 830 387, DubowA@unhcr.org
- Simon Wamalwa, Logistics Unit- Warehousing Department, World Food Programme- UN WFP, Dadaab Sub Office, +254 707 724 714, simon.wamalwa@wfp.org
Timeline
Seafood Processor
Trident Seafood
01.2022 - 01.2023
Community Organizer
Fort Morgan Culture United for Progress
01.2021 - 01.2022
Quality Assurance Technician
Cargill Meat Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2020
Logistics Assistant
World Food Programme-UN WFP
09.2013 - 01.2016
Assistant Logistics officer- Distribution monitor
CARE- International
05.2011 - 08.2013
Food Security and Livelihood Program Assistant
Save the Children UK
02.2010 - 10.2010
Operation Escort
International Organization for Migration
08.2009 - 10.2009
Internship
Care International Kenya
08.2009 - 08.2009
Nutrition Survey
Save the Children UK
01.2009 - 12.2009
Community Mobilizer
Action against Hunger
11.2008 - 04.2009
On Call interpreter
Joint Voluntary Agency
01.2008 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Morgan Community College
Diploma - Business management
University of Nairobi
Certificate - Purchasing and Supplies Management
University of Nairobi
Diploma - Community Development
CEFORD Institute of Relief and Development
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Dadaab Secondary School