Mirza Jibraeel Jawaad Ahmed
Leonard Township,MI
Summary
- Goal-oriented worker, dedicated to optimizing operations to streamline and enhance procedures.
- Cultivates long-lasting relationships with students, administrators, staff, and colleagues to increase the probability of program success.
- Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational, and strategic planning abilities.
- Perceptive relationship-builder with a decisive approach to solving departmental, organizational, and research-oriented problems.
- Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration.
- Brings fresh perspective and a strong commitment to quality and success.
- Adaptable and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
- Ability to exceed targets and add to successes in multi-faceted environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
- Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills.
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
- Focuses on proactive approaches to identifying and addressing issues, with an emphasis on optimizing processes and supporting objectives.
- Organized and dependable while being successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
- Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
- Brings a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Dean of Distance Learning
Wayne County Community College District - CLT
02.2022 - Current
- Oversaw Biology and Chemistry courses with associated labs.
- Reviewed student service programs, student recruitment and retention.
- Communicated with college administrators and school officials.
- Implemented initiatives to drive curriculum quality and target learning outcomes.
- Recommended and acted upon updates to the Online Learning Management System.
- Monitored, diagnosed, and reported on any issues that occurred within the Online Learning Management System.
- Managed concerns and inquiries from faculty and students for 300+ online courses.
- Assisted with the creation of semester course plans and schedules.
- Supervised building operations.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase online resource utilization, and integrate new technology.
- Worked to recognize discrepancies within the Online Learning Management System and promptly address the situation with a compatible resolution.
- Developed, reviewed, implemented, and managed inter- and intra-departmental projects.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new online programs.
Researcher/Analyst
Wayne State University Biological Sciences Dept.
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted research on the effects of food and heavy metal toxicity in Drosophila for the Biology Department.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
- Worked independently to create and perform applicable assays and generate progress reports for review.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Maintained Drosophila livestock lines.
- Conferred with lab head and others to plan and review projects or to provide technical assistance.
- Followed strict safety protocols, protecting staff, lab equipment, Drosophila livestock, and experiment integrity while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
- Utilized electronic equipment, precision instruments, and technical methods to collect data.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database to track and analyze experimental and life-cycle data.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Applied theories and methods of biological sciences to interpret and perform analyses of experimental results.
- Detailed preliminary research findings and updated documents upon new discoveries.
- Corroborated my findings and finalized article which has been published in the scientific journal, Biology Open.
- Ghosn, Z. A., Sparks, K. M., Spaulding, J. L., Vutukuri, S., Ahmed, M. J. J., & VanBerkum, M. (2023). Divalent metal content in diet affects severity of manganese toxicity in Drosophila. Biology Open, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1242/bio.060204
External Auditor and Consultant
Gregory Terrell & Company
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Tasked with locating discrepancies in data collected from Home Healthcare companies in Wayne County.
- Manually located discrepancies in the reporting of number of hours worked, number of hours reported, and number of hours paid.
- Organized data in online databases and sorted through almost 100 home healthcare companies' annual reports.
- Conveyed complex audit information to supervisors.
- Worked flexible hours and under three separate supervisors with varied expectations.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Recommended strategies for improving compliance and meeting auditing objectives.
- Maintained and added to shared database systems.
- Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and effective manner.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI09-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12-2021
Associates of General Studies -
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI05-2019
Skills
- Charismatic
- Team Player
- Methodical
- Metacognitive Thinker
- Hands-On Worker
- Collaborative
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications
- Proficient with Google Workspace Applications
Experience and Personal Aspects
- Grew up on 12 acres of wooded farm land.
- Assisted with maintaining and handling chickens and goats for food production and dogs for property protection and herding.
- Graduate of the Math, Science, & Technology program from the Romeo Engineering and Technology Center
- Volunteered as a teacher assistant for several different programs while in the Early Middle College program and accumulated 80+ volunteering hours from Romeo High School.
- Job Shadow and Internship experience at St. Johns Medical Center, Endocrinology. I have shadowed and worked alongside an Endocrinologist at St. Johns as a scribe to complete a requirement for Early Middle College program at Macomb Community College.
Timeline
Associate Dean of Distance Learning
Wayne County Community College District - CLT
02.2022 - Current
Researcher/Analyst
Wayne State University Biological Sciences Dept.
06.2020 - 08.2021
External Auditor and Consultant
Gregory Terrell & Company
10.2019 - 02.2020
MBA - Business Administration
Davenport University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Wayne State University
Associates of General Studies -
Macomb Community College
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