Abba Abdirahman
Edmonton
Summary
A diligent and flexible individual with a strong work-ethic and vast experience in management, retail sales, warehousing, and working with children. I'm looking to add to a franchise that values and engages its employees.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
Ryder Logistics
05.2024 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded 3-4 trailers daily using electric and propane forklifts.
- Transported 100's of different materials daily across the warehouse to their designated location
- Received/verified material upon arrival and matched it with its respective paperwork
- Maintained a safe work environment by inspecting PPE and machinery prior to its use, as well as proper housekeeping in the workspace.
- Secured materials with the use of drills, wrap-stations and band machines
Camp Counselor
Africa Centre
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Adhered to safety protocols and camp guidelines ensuring the kids would have a fun experience whilst minimizing potential risk
- Effectively led and coordinated a youth summer camp that consisted of 120+ children from various age groups alongside staff
- Received various accolades highlighting success and performance
Fresh Food Dept Manager
Walmart
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory.
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and outdated items.
- Effectively managed and delegated responsibilities to 15+ employees to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Monitored refrigeration, freezer, and cooling areas for proper functioning and reported issues to the supervisor.
- Used pallet jacks, power equipment, and forklifts to unload freight and move merchandise.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Macewan University
Edmonton, AB04.2026
High School Diploma -
J. Percy Page High School
Edmonton, AB05.2021
Skills
- Group Supervision and Management
- Effective Communication
- Ability to Lift Heavy Material
- Cash Register
- Team Player
- Customer Service
- Working with Children
- Work Ethic
- Leadership
- Data Entry
Certification
Food Safety 07/2019
Passed a course regarding the Food Safety Requirements necessary in a foods based workplace environment.
Work Safety Certification 09/2018
Took a work safety course to learn the importance of WHMIS in a workplace setting, I completed the course by scoring 60/61 on the final exam.
CPR Trained 05/2022
Power and Forklift Licensed 06/2024
First Aid 07/2023
Accomplishments
Walmart 10/2021- 12-2021
Led all associates in customer mastercard applications for three consecutive months.
Canadian Mennonite University 2022-23
Was given the Scholar Athlete award which is handed to the student-athletes achieving excellence in the classroom and in their sports
Additional Information
Trilingual
Somali: Native Proficiency
English: Native Proficiency
Arabic: Fluent
French: Elementary Proficiency
Timeline
Material Handler
Ryder Logistics
05.2024 - Current
Fresh Food Dept Manager
Walmart
01.2021 - 09.2022
Camp Counselor
Africa Centre
06.2019 - 08.2024
MBA - Business Administration
Macewan University
High School Diploma -
J. Percy Page High School
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