Ibrahim Abukar
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Indepedent Logistics Contractor
Cheyenne Express
Novi, MI
12.2014 - 01.2024
- Transported goods to clients on time without compromising on safety
- Communicated with vendors and clients and established good relationship
- Maintained documents required for transportation of goods
- Negotiated rates for different loads with vendors.
- Kept clients informed about progress status updates throughout the entire process.
Transport and Tour Business
Self Employed
Honolulu, HI
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Developed itineraries based on the needs of the clients
- Lead tour groups and ensured that all needs of clients are addressed
- Established a good relationship with travel agents.
Alaska Airlines
Environmental Affairs Intern
Seattle, WA
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Reviewed environmental and recycling initiatives throughout U.S airlines industry and performed cost/benefit analysis with regard to applicability to Alaska Airlines
- Determined storm water best management practices (BMPs) for each airport by obtaining and reviewing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
- Assisted with 3 environmental audits
- Performed green house gas review for the first 6 months of the year
- The analysis was used as the initial data for Alaska Airlines 2010 environmental report
- Developed an understanding of hazardous waste regulations and how they are implemented throughout Alaska Airlines system
- Updated Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans for selected Alaska airline stations.
School of Economics
Environmental Legal Researcher
Orono, ME
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Completed 4-month legal research training in environmental statutes and law
- Studied environmental statutes, the administrative law, and the case law of air and water quality, hazardous substances and the national environmental policy act
- Authored a report on Maine's statutory and common law to better understand the complex constitutional issues related to the environment.
School of Forestry
Independent Researcher
Orono, ME
01.2009 - 05.2009
- Engaged in a semester long independent research on the impact of propsopis juliflora (mesquite) in Northern Kenya
- Examined the scientific methods of controlling and managing invasive species
- Produced a report with recommendations on how to best manage this invasive plant.
Catholic Charities
Social worker
Boston, MA
07.2007 - 09.2008
- Worked directly with over 15 Somali and Swahili speaking refugees from war torn countries to facilitate a seamless integration into their new society
- Enabled refugee families to get access to social services, hospitals and other organizations
- Provided guidance and mentorship to refugee youth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management And Policy
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2011
Minor in Economics - Economics
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2011
Skills
- Swahili, Somali, Arabic (4th level)
- MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word
- Microsoft Office
- Remote Office Availability
- Multitasking
- Data Entry
- Organization
- Excellent Communication
Activities
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Swimming
Timeline
Indepedent Logistics Contractor
Cheyenne Express
12.2014 - 01.2024
Transport and Tour Business
Self Employed
06.2011 - 08.2014
Alaska Airlines
Environmental Affairs Intern
05.2010 - 08.2010
School of Economics
Environmental Legal Researcher
09.2009 - 12.2009
School of Forestry
Independent Researcher
01.2009 - 05.2009
Catholic Charities
Social worker
07.2007 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management And Policy
University of Maine
Minor in Economics - Economics
University of Maine
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