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Sumeya Ali

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Conscientious and creative professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and creative thinking. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Program Coordinator

Roxbury Youth Programs
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement and provide social emotional support to high school age young people.
  • Procured new supplies and equipment in line with budget goals.
  • Observed staff and volunteers to verify compliance with educational, safety and interpersonal guidelines.
  • Coordinated logistics for meals, transportation and program delivery.

Youth Development Council Member

Massachusetts Cultural Council
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Fostered climate of collaboration between 70 creative youth development programs across MA to provide opportunities for systemic change.
  • Used panel discussions, community events and direct relations to support artists and educators in MA.
  • Curated culminating exhibition for the Council's study on creative youth development

Art and Activism Program Manager

Youth Ubuntu Project
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Facilitated virtual and in-person workshops for migrant students in painting, photography and social activism.
  • Administered painting supply distribution and one-on-one social, emotional support to program members.
  • Conducted trainings to educate team members.

Studio Painter

Artists For Humanity
01.2016 - 06.2018
  • Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio.
  • Used Adobe Premiere to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
  • Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.
  • Collaborated with other production team members for successful completion of projects.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics, and charcoal on high quality canvas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Simmons University
Boston
06.2022

Skills

  • Painting: Oil, Acrylic, Fabric
  • Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Procreate
    Photography: Digital and Film
  • Education Program Management
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Direct Service and Operations
  • Creative Problem Solving

Accomplishments

  • Steven London Social Justice Award
  • Amnesty International Universal Declaration of Human Rights poster contest
  • Mass Cultural Council Sector Recovery grant
  • Scholastic silver key writing award
  • Promoted from teaching artist to program coordinator and assistant manager in less than a year.

Certification

Program management certification

Languages

French
Professional Working
Somali
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Youth Program Coordinator

Roxbury Youth Programs
03.2022 - 06.2023

Youth Development Council Member

Massachusetts Cultural Council
02.2021 - 06.2022

Art and Activism Program Manager

Youth Ubuntu Project
06.2020 - 06.2022

Studio Painter

Artists For Humanity
01.2016 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Simmons University

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