Overview
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Sulemana Samare

Staten Island,NY

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Loan Operation Officer

TD Bank
Lewiston
10.2020 - Current
  • Reviewed loan applications for compliance with TB Bank guidelines and state/federal requirements.

Health and Human Service Counselor/Outreach

City of Portland
Portland, Maine
03.2023 - 02.2026
  • Responsible for managing the intake process in the family shelter.
  • Supervisor at the Portland Expo overseeing 300 immigrant families.
  • Providing direct assistance to families searching for housing and connecting them to local landlords.
  • Identifying and resolving issues related to client-family needs.
  • Coordinating messaging to all family shelter supervisors.

Resident Service Coordinator

Avesta Housing
Saco, Maine
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for helping over 200 resident-clients gain access to public social services resources, primarily housing.
  • Monitored and reported resident behavior to the Senior Property Manager.
  • Coordinated internal planning discussions on strategies to improve housing.
  • Composed violation-warning letters to residents.
  • Organized orientations for new residents.
  • Represented the organization at court hearings during the eviction process.

Graduate Assistant Supervisor

USM Student Diversity Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Scheduled day-day student activities.
  • Updated staff and students on current policies and procedures.
  • Attended daily staff briefings and provided updates on student needs.
  • Encouraged student participation in hosted events.
  • Researched/collaborated with external programs.
  • Communicated events to students via website and daily activity board.

Graduate Student Internship

Department of Economic Development Services
Augusta, Maine
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Implemented strategies for business retention and attraction for the City of Augusta.
  • Consulted with potential business owners on opportunities in the city.
  • Wrote and issued RFPs for the sale of utility district property that led to a $350,000 sale.
  • Reviewed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposals.
  • Reviewed and approved applications for a community-backed micro loan program for small businesses.

Shelter Attendant

City of Portland
Portland
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Evaluated staff and volunteers to ensure quality programs.
  • Ensured resources were used effectively for shelter operations.
  • Determined compliance with required standards of DHHS.
  • Maintained a confidential client information database.

Education

Certificate-Trained Supervisor -

Southern Maine Community College
06-2024

M. A. - Public Policy, Planning, and Management

USM Muskie School
05-2020

B.A. - Political Science, Economics

University of Southern Maine
05-2015

Timeline

Health and Human Service Counselor/Outreach

City of Portland
03.2023 - 02.2026

Resident Service Coordinator

Avesta Housing
01.2022 - 01.2023

Loan Operation Officer

TD Bank
10.2020 - Current

Graduate Student Internship

Department of Economic Development Services
06.2019 - 08.2019

Graduate Assistant Supervisor

USM Student Diversity Center
01.2018 - 01.2020

Shelter Attendant

City of Portland
01.2016 - 01.2018

M. A. - Public Policy, Planning, and Management

USM Muskie School

B.A. - Political Science, Economics

University of Southern Maine

Certificate-Trained Supervisor -

Southern Maine Community College
Sulemana Samare