Employment and Training Specialist

MUSLIMAH S. ABDULLAH 678-***-****

***** ***** *** ***** *******, MD 20601

***********@*****.***

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Georgia State University

I am a federal retiree. I have more than 30 years of combined Civilian and Contractor work-related experience with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Following retirement I continued to work for ETA as an Independent contractor with duties similar to those performed as an employee.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represented the Federal Contracting Officer in the conduct of multi-million contract and grant reviews;

Conducted Audits (Administrative, Financial, Programmatic, and Procurement) to determine compliance Job Training Partnership Act;

Served as the Regional Administrator’s representative when conducting high-level Audit Closeout Reviews, presenting Findings and Corrective Action requirements;

Prepared Corrective Action Reports following Audits, for Grant Officer signature and submittal to contractors and grantees

Monitored contractors’ and grantees’ compliance to Corrective Action requirements;

Served as the Executive Assistant to the Senior Executive for the Office of Foreign Labor Certification, responsible for managing projects, coordinating administrative, financial, and Human Resource (HR activities, including staff training, making recommendations for hiring, promotions, and other personnel actions);

Prepared Administrative, Budget, and other Financial Reports (weekly, month, quarter, and annual reports);

Served as Special Assistant to the Director of the Atlanta National Processing Center – Contractor; and

Served as Vice President of Government Services – Phones Etc., a Minority owned IT Company - Contractor

All of the above duties required high-level skills, including the ability to:

Communicate effectively with officials of all levels of government and the private sector (verbal and written communication skills)

Comprehend, interpret, and explain applicable laws, regulations, and standard operational procedures

Serve as an effective representative, team leader, and manager to oversee and manage assignments (audits, projects, and tasks)

Effectively set and manage timeframes and meet deadlines

Plan, coordinate and facilitate meetings and conferences