Administrative Assistant Patrol Officer
Resume:
ASKIA K. ABDULLAH
McDonough, Georgia 30253-8064
(470) 878 - 6516 Home
312-***-**** Cell
**************@*********.***
Objective: I am interested in a position in which I may utilize my academic and professional experience within an environment conducive to continued professional growth and development.
Experience: Re-Election Campaign of Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr.
Campaign Manager September 2014-April 2015
Managed day-to-day operations of the campaign and staffing. Prepared campaign materials and corresponded with the community and media. Following the consolidate Mayoral and Aldermanic Elections became regional campaign manager for the Mayor’s west-side field operations.
Aldermanic Staff of Walter Burnett, Jr. 27th Ward. City of Chicago Administrative Assistant September2013-August 2014
As an Administrative Assistant to the Alderman, I was responsible for conducting research on various issues of a legislative nature that impacted the community, such as zoning, community development and service matters. In addition to the aforementioned I assisted in the preparation of ordinances and committee meeting.
Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office Chicago, Illinois 60602
Press Secretary/Director of Marketing Dec 2002 - Dec 2012
As the Press Secretary and Director or Marketing I was responsible for writing speeches for Eugene Moore, Cook County Recorder of Deeds, issuing press releases on issues and accomplishments of the office and addressing media related questions and inquiries and marketing the office to the lay and professional communities. I represented the office at community forums and outreach events. In addition to the foregoing, I was the FMLA Coordinator, where my responsibilities included managing employee request for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993. In this position I was required to compute employee hours of work for qualification and prepare and issue authorization letters confirming their qualification in accordance with the FMLA Act. I was also responsible for addressing and attending Third Step Grievance hearing in which employees were subject to discipline per the CBA (collective bargaining agreement). This included in office hearing and responding to and appearing before the Illinois Labor Relations Board to address union complaints filed against the Recorder of Deeds Office. Finally, I was responsible for preparing the office’s quarterly performance report and preparation of the office’s annual budget for submission before to the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Cook County Board of Commissioners Chicago, Illinois 60602
Administrative Asst. to 1st District Commissioner Aug 1999 – Dec 2002
As the Administrative Assistant to the Commissioner, I was responsible for reviewing the Board Agenda and preparing the Commissioner on matters of concern contained therein. I reviewed proposed ordinances and resolutions and performed legal research on those ordinances and resolutions, as well as drafting ordinances and resolutions for the Commissioner. I was also responsible day-to-day management of the office and addressing constituent concerns.
Health Smart Partners, LLC Chicago, Illinois 60620
Senior Financial Officer Aug 1998 – Oct 2000
As Senior Financial Officer I was responsible for day-to-day financial operations which included supervision of general accounting, payroll preparation, filling of quarterly and annual employer tax returns and preparation of company billing and review of invoices. I also negotiated company loan agreements and established internal control policies and procedures.
State of Illinois Attorney General Neil F. Hartigan Chicago, Illinois 60602
Assistant Attorney General Jan 1990 – Apr 1991
As Asst. AG I was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the West Regional Office and staffing. We addressed Consumer Fraud Complaints concerning the purchase of major items such as automobiles and Spot Deliveries. We also addressed legal issues confronting the community and advised non-profit organization on the acquisition of tax exemption under IRC 501 (c) 3.
City of Chicago Committee on Zoning Chicago, Illinois 60602
Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel Oct 1986 – May 1987
As Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel of the Zoning Committee I was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the committee and staff. I advised the Committee Chairman, Alderman Danny K. Davis on proposed zoning applications and the impact the amendment would have on the community. I also researched and prepared zoning amendments for members of City Council and addressed community concerns on proposed zoning amendments.
Askia K. Abdullah, Attorney and Counselor at Law Chicago, Illinois 60651
Attorney – Sole Practitioner May 1985 – Nov 1996
As a sole practitioner I represented parties involved in business and real estate transactions. I represented civil litigants before the Municipal and Circuit Courts of Cook County and litigants involved in civil litigation before the U.S. District Court involving Civil Forfeitures, 1983 Civil Rights Actions, and Federal Income Taxes, both individual and businesses.
Christian Action Ministry Chicago, Illinois 60644
Senior Staff Accountant Aug 1980 – Jan 1982
As Senior Staff Accountant I assisted the Comptroller with the financial operations of the organization, prepared quarterly and annual financial statements and performed programmatic audits of government funded programs.
CECO Berwyn, Illinois
Internal Auditor May 1979 – Aug 1980
As an Internal Auditor for CECO I conducted field audits of construction operations throughout the eastern region of the U.S. I was also responsible for the implementation of the Foreign and Corrupt Practices Act as it applied to Unions and employee membership.
City of Chicago Police Department Chicago, Illinois
Patrol Officer Apr 1972 – May 1979
As a Patrol Officer I responded to radio assignments, including traffic violations, domestic disputes and criminal offenses. I also attended court for judicial resolution of criminal complaints.
Education: Thomas M. Cooley Law School Lansing, Michigan
Degree: Juris Doctor (J.D.) August 1984
Roosevelt University Chicago, Illinois
Walter E. Heller College of Business
Degree: M.S.A. Accounting January 1981
B.S.B.A. Business Administration January 1979
Court Admission and Licenses:
Admitted to Illinois Supreme Court May 1985
Admitted to U.S. District Court June 1985
Admitted to the U.S. Tax Court September 1985
Admitted to U.S. District Trial Bar August 1987
Licensed Real Estate Broker June 1985
References: Will be made available upon request.
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