Mohamud Ali
Portland,OR
Summary
A results-driven, dedicated professional with solid internationally-reaching experience in developing, implementing and managing nonprofit programs that benefit diverse populations in needs. Skillful developer of multidimensional efforts across the Education, Social Services and Community sectors. Diligent with a strong history of relationship management and an unmatched work ethic. Able to excel, both in collaborative and independent settings. Fast learner who adapts well to emerging technologies and new protocols. Seeking a challenging new nonprofit position; open to working with NGOS, United Nations agencies, IOM or state and federal agencies that will allow for career mobility and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
BASS Program Coordinator
Immigrant Refugee Community Organization
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee the daily program operation functions
- Ensure service delivery and/or provide direct program oversight; maintain all program records
- Evaluate program or section efficacy and adjust as necessary within funder and program guidelines
- Oversee programming vision and assure it aligns with best practices in the field, specifically as it relates to culturally specific youth academic programming and social and emotional learning
- Actively and consistently, participate in partnership meetings including but not limited to: SUN community school partner meetings, meeting with school leadership and administration, representing IRCO at key meetings such as Multnomah County and united way meetings
- Assemble and evaluate cultural, educational, social and demographic client data to guide local program development and execution
- Manage cases and community service referrals to support client self-sufficiency and cultural integration
- Devise organizational policies related to client services eligibility, program requirements and implementations; make certain that the organizational contract requirements for funding purposes are adhered to
- Uphold the confidentiality and integrity of each client’s privacy according to organization protocol and applicable laws
- Lead supervision and training programs for all newly recruited volunteers and personnel.
Family and Youth Academic Advocate
Immigrant Refugee Community Organization
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Liaised steadily with Principals, Teachers and students’ families regarding attendance, welfare and other student-driven concerns; also discussed potential academic success barriers for each and corresponding solutions to overcome
- Actively advocated for familial involvement in school activities; also educated the local refugee and immigrant communities on the importance of schools for their children and provided families with tools to overcome educational obstacles
- Partnered efficaciously with other agencies that deliver aid, e.g
- Child immunization clinics, family services and placement agencies
- Acted as the foremost point of contact for school matters amongst the refugee and immigrant familial populations
- Delivered cultural orientation presentations to teachers and families to help fuel seamless integration processes.
Assistance/Warehouse Logistics Manager
Norwegian Refugee Council
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Analyzed labor requirements for peak seasons, adjusting staffing levels accordingly to meet increased demand without sacrificing service quality.
- Optimized storage layout for improved productivity and space utilization.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining accurate inventory levels and timely fulfillment of orders.
- Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth coordination between warehouse operations, procurement, and shipping departments.
- · Distribute food among the beneficiaries equally on weekly basis.
- · Received food from donors and store them in the warehouse
- · Loading and offloading food and non-food items from trucks into the warehouse.
- · Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
- · Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders, waybills and delivery note.
- · Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results.
Education Program Officer
CARE International
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Engaged in the development of CARE International’s education strategy during a three-year stay in the Dadaab Refugee Camps in Kenya
- Coordinated efforts with and served as a liaison amongst the agency, schools and refuge populations
- Leveraged the support of the Education supervisor, refugee communities and other partner agencies to cumulatively develop and execute top-notch education programs and activities within the area’s local refugee camps
- Interacted with families, external agencies, businesses and influential community members to further their respective comprehension of the organization’s priorities in order to elicit deep-seated support and assistance
- Drove the establishment of additional education enrichment programs by offering new and innovative ideas that served to pique interest and bolster levels of enrollment
- Attended informative and engaging training sessions, conferences and workshops to stay apprised of best practices in the field, as well as newly-created programming initiatives and legal issues pertinent to nonprofit work
- Gathered and evaluated data for studies and reports; also provided related recommendations based on findings
- Evaluated the overall efficacy and efficiency of School Dropout Prevention efforts led by the organization; involved coordinating meetings with essential stakeholders and facilitating additional outreach strategies as needed by the organization
- Developed and set forth various student clubs and other significant academic activities to encourage refugee student interest in education program offerings.
Education
Associate of Science - Management and supervisory Development
Portland Community College
Portland, OR01.2022
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Global Nonprofits
- Advocacy
- Community-Based Campaigns
- Youth Mentorship
- Case Management & Assessment
- Data Collection
- File Preparation Community Relations
- Partnerships
- Conflict Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- MS Office
- Windows
- Somali (Native)
- Basic: Kiswahili, Arabic and Spanish
Timeline
BASS Program Coordinator
Immigrant Refugee Community Organization
01.2022 - Current
Family and Youth Academic Advocate
Immigrant Refugee Community Organization
01.2015 - 01.2022
Assistance/Warehouse Logistics Manager
Norwegian Refugee Council
01.2007 - 01.2012
Education Program Officer
CARE International
01.2005 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Management and supervisory Development
Portland Community College
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