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Ibrahim Mohamed

Columbus,OH

Summary

Motivated professional with a degree in Government and Global Islamic Studies from Connecticut College, offering strong communication, customer service, and data entry skills. Known for punctuality, teamwork, and meeting tight deadlines. Chairperson of the Somaliland National Committee, successfully facilitating scholarships for over 30 students in more than 10 countries.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance and Logistics Coordinator

Fire Fly Heating and Cooling LLC
Columbus , Ohio
05.2023 - Current
  • Relayed information between drivers and recipients regarding ETA and potential delays.
  • Dispatched information to service providers to schedule freight movement.
  • Managed paperwork and necessary information required for client shipments.
  • Determined response to effectively deal with emergencies, accidents and breakdowns.
  • Analyzed client orders and deadlines with available driving personnel to plan and execute assignments.
  • Collaborated with warehouse and other entities to coordinate physical movement of products between internal sites.
  • Evaluated incoming pick-up and delivery requests to determine driver assignments.
  • Logged, processed and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases.
  • Analyzed client orders and available personnel to plan and execute within client needs and expectations.
  • Maintained and updated systems to drive communication with internal and external customers.
  • Loaded, unloaded, moved and sorted materials to keep items flowing to correct locations.
  • Checked items into computer system, printed labels and directed to storage locations.
  • Maintained records of damaged goods, backorders and applicable regulatory reporting.
  • Organized purchase and delivery of materials needed for various contracts.
  • Reviewed logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements.

Board Member

Burao Academy
Seattle , WA
01.2021 - Current
  • Acted as ambassador for organization and routinely arranged meetings with stakeholders.
  • Utilized networks and resources to inspire collective action and achieve organizational goals.
  • Defined and enforced organizational bylaws, rules and policies.
  • Participated in various committees to meet specialized goals.
  • Performed data analysis to evaluate impact of organizational programs.
  • Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
  • Approved organizational strategies, budgets and business decisions.
  • Stayed abreast of trends and issues affecting organizational decisions.
  • Maintained confidentiality in regard to internal organizational affairs and information.
  • Tracked progress of company programs and highlighted potential barriers to success.
  • Engaged in fundraising and resource development efforts by reaching out to interested partners and donors.

Chairperson

UWC Somaliland Committee
Hargeisa
01.2019 - Current
  • Thoughtfully contributed to committee plans and strategic decision making.
  • Offered recommendations to board on ways to improve success of proposed plans and assure efficient execution.
  • Cultivated favorable stakeholder relationships for strategic progress and mutually beneficial business agreements.
  • Directed regular monthly business meetings of Board of Directors for decision-making on budget expenditures, strategic planning and personnel issues.
  • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
  • Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
  • Promoted brand awareness by increasing market penetration across markets.

Media Services, IT

Connecticut College
New London, CT
01.2017 - 05.2020
  • Provided technical and equipment support to enhance technology usage in various classroom and event locations on campus.
  • Maintained a consistent schedule of equipment inspections to guarantee safe functionality.
  • Managed ongoing equipment upkeep to ensure optimal functionality
  • Enhanced performance of newly hired media employee through training

Math and English Teacher

Hargeisa Orphanage Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Created weekly lesson plans and taught English and Math to children ages 14-17; Initiated and organized soccer tournament for students ages 8-17; Mentored children in academics and other important life skills

Research Assistant

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
  • Tracking international media coverage of issues related to UNRWA and the Middle East; Supporting the drafting, preparation, and presentation of materials required for briefings to the UN, the media and other governmental and non-governmental agencies in New York; Assisting in partnership and donor outreach; Attending hearings, briefings and other special events at the UN and within the broader NGO community and drafting reports for UNRWA

Research Intern/Office Intern

Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights(FTDES)
Tunis, Tunisia
  • Assist the economic department to understand The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development policies in Tunisia; Provide support analyzing IMF economic and loan policies in Tunisia and its effects; Provide support in translation editing and proofreading in English and Arabic; Provide clerical and administrative tasks such as social media data entry; Provided assistance in planning, and developing communications strategies; Assist in the organization of conferences and workshops and coordination of media coverage

Counselor

Camp Kinderland
Tolland, MA
  • Managed engaging programming and supervised students from across the US, ages 7-14, to provide safe and fun environment for learning and development; Ensured campers' well-being and made the camp experience as fun and rewarding as possible

Chair of Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Model United Nations
UWC Costa Rica
  • Attended National Model United Nations conference and acted as a delegate from South Africa; Conducted extensive research on sustainable methods for driving economic growth in South Africa; Collaborated with a working group to create a comprehensive paper on sustainable energy initiatives; Delivered formal and impromptu speeches to 150+ delegates

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Government, Global Islamic Studies

Connecticut College
New London, CT
05.2020

BA - Study Abroad Program, Politics, And Civil Society

School For International Training
Tunisia
12-2018

United World College
Santa Ana, Costa Rica
01.2016

Abaarso School of Science and Technology
Hargeisa, Somaliland
01.2014

Connecticut College
New London, CT

Skills

  • Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Somali (Fluent)
  • Arabic (Intermediate)
  • Spanish (Intermediate)
  • Communication
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Team Building
  • Administration and Bookkeeping
  • Problem-Solving

Academic Research Experience

  • Economic Contributions of Refugees in host countries, Connecticut College, CT, Spring 2018 - present, Scholar/Researcher, Develop a 3-year interdisciplinary research project on refugees' economy contribution to the host economies, Internationalize my majors through intensive language study and a funded international internship, Develop international perspectives and an ability to work across cultures
  • How does the foreign illegal fishing practice contribute to the creation of Somali pirates, UWC Costa Rica, 2015-2016, Conducted general research on peace and conflict course in UWC Costa Rica about the reasons behind Somali pirates rise, Performed research and analysis on foreign intervention's contribution to the rise of Somali piracy, Developed independent research and writing skills required at the university level

Leadership and Community Service

  • UWC international, Chair of UWC Somaliland National Committee, Oversee the NC and led monthly meetings to ensure the effectiveness of the committee, Plan and Implement the committees agenda as well its recruiting process for the prospective students, Promote UWC to prospective students and parents, Encourage and support applications, Select UWC scholars and prepare them for their UWC experience
  • Muslim Student Association, Treasurer, Connecticut, CT, Fall 2017 - 2018, Supervise organization's spending, general meetings, while serving as a liaison between the organization and the school, Promote inclusion by hosting "One Day Refugees Families Activities" event at Conn College, Managed operations and logistics for annual cultural events such as the MSA Eid Dinner, which hosts 100+ attendees, Administered duties among the E-board members to achieve operational excellence. Grasped the skill of assessing my team's weaknesses and strengths, to allocate tasks in the MSA for more efficient executions of club events and activities
  • Hargeisa Orphanage Center, Math and English Teacher, Hargeisa, Somaliland, 2013 - 2015, Created weekly lesson plans and taught English and Math to children ages 14-17, Initiated and organized soccer tournament for students ages 8-17, Mentored children in academics and other important life skills
  • Model United Nations, Chair of Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), UWC Costa Rica, Fall 2013 - Spring 2016, Attended National Model United Nations conference and acted as a delegate from South Africa, Conducted extensive research on sustainable methods for driving economic growth in South Africa, Collaborated with a working group to create a comprehensive paper on sustainable energy initiatives, Delivered formal and impromptu speeches to 150+ delegates

Languages

English
Professional
Somali
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited

Timeline

Finance and Logistics Coordinator

Fire Fly Heating and Cooling LLC
05.2023 - Current

Board Member

Burao Academy
01.2021 - Current

Chairperson

UWC Somaliland Committee
01.2019 - Current

Media Services, IT

Connecticut College
01.2017 - 05.2020

Math and English Teacher

Hargeisa Orphanage Center
01.2013 - 01.2015

Research Assistant

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East

Research Intern/Office Intern

Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights(FTDES)

Counselor

Camp Kinderland

Chair of Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Model United Nations

Bachelor of Arts - Government, Global Islamic Studies

Connecticut College

BA - Study Abroad Program, Politics, And Civil Society

School For International Training

United World College

Abaarso School of Science and Technology

Connecticut College
Ibrahim Mohamed