Abdullaziz A. Abokor
**** ****** ******* **. ***********, VA 22153. 703-***-****. ************@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Somali linguist, and provide translation from Somali to
English, or vice versa.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Case Manager 1999 2002
International Rescue Committee
Resettlement Program Washington, D.C
• Provided case management for over 70 cases, and developed a plan for self
sufficient
• Maintained knowledge of public assistance and employment opportunities.
• Researched employment, education training and developed relationships with area
employers.
• Compiled and documented clear and concise case notes about daily activities of
each client progress, and kept all immigration records in files.
• Coordinated with pre arrival correspondent for family reunification, and
orientation.
Field Coordinator 1998 1999
Catholic Relief Services, Emergency and Relief
Sudan Program Nairobi, Kenya
• Prepared food distribution reports and coordinated with the field staff in planning,
and monitoring the food distribution sites.
• Wrote reports, and guidelines for the program implementation.
• Corresponded with the day to day operations of the program, and advised
colleagues in the field in matters relating to the safety and security of the food
distribution operations.
Field Coordinator 1992 1994
Catholic Relief Services
Emergency and Relief; Somalia Program Baidoa, Somalia
• Worked with non local staff in program implementation and helped bridge the
relationship between the local leaders and the NGO.
• Supervised the food distribution field activity; ensured the liaison and coordination
with other sister programs.
• Registered beneficiaries of the food aid, identified the recipients, recorded and
reported the results daily. .
• Supervised and organized the local staff for daily food distribution operations.
• Managed operations of the office including drafting memos, correspondence, and
helped translations where it is needed.
• Provide translation, transcription, and interpretation support for the expatriate staff
from Somali language to English.
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office Minitab
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English Somali Arabic
EDUCATION
B.A. in Economics & Public Policy
George Mason University Fairfax, VA
Relevant course work included:
• Development Economics
• Statistics and Data Analysis
• Management and Public Policy