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Abdi Farah

Ottawa,Ontario

Summary

Experienced Office Administrator with 2 years in property management, and 5 years in Cooperative Housing. Four years as President of a CO-OP working closely with the registry and service managers. Skilled in lease coordination, tenant issue resolution, and Residential Tenancies Act compliance. Committed to supporting inclusive, tenant-focused environments in non-profit and commercial housing.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Manager

Quarry Co-operative Incorporated
Ottawa, ON
07.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed all incoming communications, including emails and phone messages, ensuring seamless coordination.
  • Produced cheque requisitions for each invoice received, maintaining financial accuracy.
  • Ensured meticulous record-keeping of deposit summaries and ledgers for the cooperative on a monthly basis.
  • Contributed to the cooperative's success by timely providing all requested audit documentation.
  • Maintained up-to-date EFT and payment methods for all members.
  • Conducted credit and landlord checks to assess applicant eligibility.
  • Gathered financial statements for presentation to the board of directors.
  • Ensured the accuracy and organization of all source documents and records.
  • Provided support and guidance to members, addressing their concerns and needs.
  • Assisted in RGI calculations and collected necessary documents from members.
  • Solicited and analyzed bids for repairs, renovations, and general maintenance.
  • Addressed tenant maintenance requests according to agreed conditions, ensuring building functionality.
  • Facilitated the processing and verification of tenant paperwork efficiently.

Package Handler

UPS
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Efficiently sorted and loaded packages onto delivery trucks, ensuring timely deliveries.
  • Operated warehouse machinery and equipment, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing hazards.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and meet daily targets.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.

Data Science Analyst

Infrastructure Canada
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided controlled access to confidential information and other data, according to set regulations.
  • Coordinated team collaboration toward making the reporting processes easier.
  • Prepared reports with detailed information from various sources.
  • Presented data with forecast and projection for future trends based on what is available. Utilized SPSS and Minitab statistical software to monitor and analyze data.
  • Organized data acquisition methods; prepared weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
  • Heavy utilization of advanced Microsoft Excel and its XLOOKUP function to effectively develop pivot tables and reporting.
  • Synthesized business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.

Education

Business Intelligence Systems Infrastructure -

Algonquin College

Computer Programmer -

Algonquin College

Skills

  • Python
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Outlook
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Power BI
  • Data analysis
  • Problem-solving
  • Maintenance Scheduling
  • Vendor Management
  • Database Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Tenant relations
  • Property Management

Coursework

  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Database Management and Analytics
  • Data Structures
  • Python
  • Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
  • Data Science for BISI

Timeline

Property Manager

Quarry Co-operative Incorporated
07.2022 - 01.2024

Data Science Analyst

Infrastructure Canada
01.2021 - 01.2022

Package Handler

UPS
01.2020 - 01.2022

Business Intelligence Systems Infrastructure -

Algonquin College

Computer Programmer -

Algonquin College
Abdi Farah