CV, Community Development Specialist Targeting UK Or Middle East

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Skills keywords: microsoft office

Current location:  England, United Kingdom - View on map

Nationality: American

Spoken languages: english, Partial Arabic, Somali, spanish

Skills

 Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

 Proven ability to articulate organizational objectives and development goals.

 Strong computational and analytical skills.  Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills.

 Proven flexibility, resourcefulness, and ability to excel with minimal supervision

 Fluent in Professional English, Somali and Spanish, written and spoken.

Career Summary

RANDSTAD STAFFING (contractor)
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine

Verifier/Auditor, July 2014 – Nov 2014

 Update and maintain information on computer systems for medical college applicants.

 Track and verify students’ test results in a school or college.

 Review applications for accuracy and completion with strong attention to details.

 Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

 Obtain further information for incomplete documents.

 Scan documents into document management system or databases.

 Respond to requests for information and access relevant files.

 Write reports on all information gathered.

AON HEWITT
Talent Acquisition Auditor
Nov 2014 – Feb 2015

 Perform auditing work that involves examining, investigating, and reviewing records, reports, financial statements, and management practices to ensure legal compliance with state statutes and internal regulations.

 Plan, schedule, and perform audit activities including test of transactions and verification of employment records.

 Review and evaluate internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with generally accepted human resources principles and applicable government laws and regulations.

 Conduct inquiries and reviews of audit events as irregularities and inaccuracies.

 Identified key risks and controls, developed and or reviewed audit programs. Prepare reports about findings.

Mohamed Abukar Page 2  Mobile: +1 (240) 421 – 6896

 Using data analytics identified potential operational issues and risks to maximize the efficiency of the audit process.

NASA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Member Service Associate,
Oct 2012 – July 2014

 Handle various levels of member transactions and cross selling in an efficient and effective manner.

 Perform audit for all branches to minimize errors and damages to the credit union.

 Conduct cash in/out transactions, system utilization, and regulatory compliance.

 Utilize member relationships techniques that pertain to good member service, sales skills, problem solving, and telephone interviewing etiquette.

 Train and mentor new employees to the credit union.

 Supported clients in all banking transactions.

 Assisted in all clerical responsibilities within the bank.

U.S. PEACE CORPS ECUADOR
Sustainable Agriculture Volunteer,
Feb 2010 – April 2012

 First Somali American to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer worldwide.

 Promoted sustainable agriculture practices to low-literate rural farmers to improve their coffee production.

 Empowered farmers to engage in modern and sustainable practices through the use of organic agriculture.

 Conducted various environmental workshops and classes for Ecuadorian farmers; as a result local farmer adapted environmentally friendly attitudes and practices in their community.

 Coordinated projects with local organizations and government counterparts on enhancing the system of production and agricultural sustainability.

 Trained farmers on planning and leadership through seminars and field trips.

 Worked closely with farmers to introduce effective organic and sustainable techniques and develop small business projects to increase market opportunities.

 Planned and hosted an annual youth leadership camp, focusing on life skills planning, basic health hygiene and good nutrition.

 Taught and tutored local schools English and Math.

 Educated locals about trash litter and deforestation to minimize pollution spill into the atmosphere.

SOMALI AMERICAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Program Manager,
July 2006 – Feb 2010

 Provided day-to-day management of a resettlement program for internally displaced refugees from different countries in Africa.

 Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and volunteers to manage educational, health, and career training and development programs.

 Assisted with rapid assessment on African refugees in Takoma Park, Maryland to ascertain, among others, housing, education, and health issues.

 Research and refer families to community resources, such as food stamps, child care and health care.

 Developed and recommended new program goals and objectives.

 Provided technical advice and problem solving assistance to senior staff.

THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA)
Database Manager,
April – Oct 2008

 Provided data base support for NOAA, a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere.

 Gathered heat wave data and organized for analysis.

 Researched and monitored heat wave pattern and their effects on the environment.

 Reviewed completed data and computed into a finished work.

Qualifications & Training

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Masters of International Emergency Management, June 2013-Present

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Bachelor of Science in International Agriculture & Resource Economics, May 2007

PEACE CORPS PRE-SERVICE TRAINING
Quito, Ecuador, Feb. 2010-April. 2010

 Completed intensive 2-month field-based training consisting of 138 hours Spanish language, 110 hours technical training (Agriculture), and 68 hours cross cultural training.

 Lived and interacted successfully with Ecuadorian host family during community-based training.

 Data entry to the computer for record keeping.

 Answer phone calls made to the executive office of the President.

Languages

English (mother-tongue), Somali (mother-tongue), Spanish (fluent written and spoken)