Program Management Non Profit
Resume:
ALISA AHMED
CONTACT
ad0q81@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
An entrepreneur with a passion for making a difference in people’s lives. With a degree in Sociology, I often find myself in spaces that allow me to utilize my business acumen to help organizations scale and succeed. After a few years away from the non-profit world, I am keen on returning to an organization that allows me to focus on mission-driven work, work that is endlessly fulfilling.
SKILLS
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
YOUTH DEVEPOLMENT
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
SUPERVISORY SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Oops Education, Director of Youth Development,
Elgin, IL
2017-2023
Serve as an internal and external expert on program management including guiding the effective implementation of systems and processes to ensure that goals and objectives are met, and supporting staff to implement best practices Coach, support, and guide Program Managers including coordinators and directors within different programmatic functions Work with the Senior Leadership and Data Specialist to produce and analyze data to support continuous improvement. This includes defining goals, objectives, timelines, and securing the resources necessary to achieve optimal performance Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders (funders, Board Members, etc.) to develop and expand effective programs and promising practices. Represent Isaacs Center with external constituency groups, including community, governmental, and private organizations. Convene and facilitate regular meetings with program units and cross-functional teams to assess progress and identify challenges related to internal processes, implementation mechanisms, and evaluation methodologies Drive the development of a culture that embraces performance without sacrificing its commitment to qualitative outcomes. This includes coaching and guiding personnel to welcome and celebrate learning at all levels of the organization
Ka Joog Director of Somali Youth
Minneapolis, MN
2013-2017
Evaluated and monitored all aspects of program operations to conform to local, state and federal regulations, and ensured that staff have a similar working knowledge of guidelines and procedures. Developed and implements policies and procedures as needed specific to the department. • Recruited, hired and assessed personnel working in Youth Services programs. • Created and fostered strategic partnerships. • Responsible for increasing awareness and visibility of Mentor Me and Youth Employment programs in the community. • Prepared and reviewed budgets for final approval. Discussed program requirements and sources of funds available with fiscal personnel. • Developed program goals and objectives, outlines how funds are to be used and explains procedures necessary to obtain funding, facilitate staff meetings and education events. • Wrote grant applications, according to formats required and submits applications to funding agencies or foundations. • Directed and coordinates eval
Westbank Grocery, Owner Minneapolis, MN
2010-2013
•-Generated over $100 million in service revenue while minimizing risk assessments and control frameworks are running effectively
• Managed budgets, synchronize operating and financial strategy by introducing tools to increase
Cross-functional supply chain operators resulting in a 40% efficiency increase
• Effectively managed investor engagements to build buy-in while ensuring that resources, collateral and communication products are within budget and appropriately scaled to value
EDUCATION
University of Madison-Wisconsin
2010
Bachelor of Science
Sociology, with a minor in Biology
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