Abdi Gani Mohamed
Millwood, Edmonton,AB
Summary
HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Over a decade of experience in project Management and program design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Adept at ensuring compliance with project controls and administration procedures. Demonstrable experience in intergovernmental and stakeholder relations to support policy design and delivery coordination while managing expectations. Experienced in result-oriented programming in developed and developing contexts. Excellent organisational, people’s leadership to drive results and achieve outcomes. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Citizen Service Officer
Social Development Canada
Edmonton, Alberta
08.2022 - Current
- First point of contact for clients requiring access to federal programs and services
- Receive, screen, and forward various applications and supporting documents to the correct departments
- Verify and authenticate client identity and various supporting identity documents
- Provide guidance on using Department navigation and self-service tools
- Determine the Eligibility of persons applying for employment insurance benefits
- Verify, examine, reject, or accept Passport Canada applications, Old Age Security, and various Canada Pension Plan documents.
Project Coordinator
AltaGas
Edmonton, Canada
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Translated work requirements into actionable plans for project teams, formulate progress reports for the decision-making process, and monitor material movement/distribution throughout the project lifecycle
- Support top management in an effective decision-making process by generating and maintaining proper documentation on all projects
- Key Accomplishment
- Evaluated project performance and recommended corrective plans for achievement of set goals
- Ensured seamless as well as within budget and timescale project execution by overseeing project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, quality control, and supplier management
- Administered changes in project scope, perform risk management, and develop contingency plans with the focus on completing project strict time and budget constraints.
Project Lead
Practicum Alberta Health Services
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Responsible for providing a retrospective report and developing a model to describe the work of the ZEOC Vulnerable Population group during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects.
- Managed expectations with internal and external partners to develop program planning, research, evaluation, and improvements
- Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
- Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
Project Cost Controller, Mgt Office
Kiewit Energy – Kearl Lake Oil Sands Project
Fort McMurray, Canada
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with project teams, clients, and vendors to co-ordinate activities, environmental setup, and integration testing
- Complied with customer schedule by managing 10+ technical resources and coordinated internal and external trades and products
- Established Project Management Office (PMO) to standardize and introduce economies of repetition in the execution of the project
- Key Accomplishment
- Co-ordinate with project administrator and managers to complete all project tasks in compliance with QA standards as well as pre-defined budget and timeline
- Enabled the project director to conduct financial evaluation of the project by performing financial reporting
- Facilitated project managers to streamline project activities by developing effective tools and templates
- Reduced process downtime by 25% by re-structuring and implementing new administrative procedures
- Identified, assessed, recommended, communicated, and obtained buy-in from business partners on key organizational initiatives for unhindered project activities
- Presented expert insights and recommended effective strategies to management regarding identification and mitigation of potential risks factors associated with the project.
Program Manager
Edmonton Multicultural Coalition
Edmonton, Canada
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Forged strategic partnerships with other organizations and delivered community development programs
- Designed and facilitated range of organizational capacity-building initiatives for emerging community organizations
- Undertook community consultation and engagement on Alberta’s social policy framework with focus on poverty and early childhood development
- Developed annual/quarterly work plans for programs and coordinated the implementation of these plans through the community grassroots process
- Managed the provision of multiple grants to communities in addressing social determinants of health and building community initiatives
- Developed program monitoring and evaluation tools, coordinated data collection processes, and facilitated community-based research with an advisory committee.
Evaluation Officer
Early Childhood Development, United Way Alberta, Region
Edmonton, Canada
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Developed evaluation frameworks and knowledge translation plans to inform early childhood program design and development
- In consultation with stakeholders, synthesized evaluation questions to inform data collection about best principles in early childhood development
- Facilitated stakeholder conversations to inform government policies on early childhood development support
- Participated in planning a developmental evaluation for a community-based early childhood development program.
Program Officer
World Vision International
, Somalia, Kenya
04.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed the development and implementation of bilateral and multilateral programs
- Led the identification of humanitarian recovery related gaps & developed response plans
- Coordinated organization’s submissions on Consolidated Humanitarian Funds
- Developed organizational priority plans that are driven by the strategic goals and ensured that these plans are materialized through existing resources.
Education
Master of Public Health -
University of Saskatchewan
06.2023
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
DeVry University
10.2010
Skills
- Records Management
- Support Services
- Meeting Planning
- Project Planning
- Database Maintenance
- Database Management
- Professional and Mature
- Business Administration
- Administrative Support
- Strong Problem Solver
References
References Available upon Request
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Citizen Service Officer
Social Development Canada
08.2022 - Current
Project Lead
Practicum Alberta Health Services
05.2021 - 07.2021
Project Coordinator
AltaGas
07.2019 - 08.2021
Project Cost Controller, Mgt Office
Kiewit Energy – Kearl Lake Oil Sands Project
12.2017 - 06.2019
Program Manager
Edmonton Multicultural Coalition
10.2015 - 11.2017
Evaluation Officer
Early Childhood Development, United Way Alberta, Region
05.2013 - 08.2015
Program Officer
World Vision International
04.2011 - 06.2012
Master of Public Health -
University of Saskatchewan
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
DeVry University
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