Yusef R. Sudah
Las Vegas, NV ***21
Objective:
To work within the industry of the architectural professional and make use of my background in personnel development to enhance staff performance and skills. Passionate about aiding executive staff and workforce in becoming competent at their work. Architecture is both an artistic and technical profession this field offers
the opportunity to pass along my years of skills to the future generation of artist and technically incline youth to explore a bright and rewarding future.
Work Experience:
Organizational Analyst and Management Consultant/Trainer
Educational Specialties Inc., Maryland and Washington DC
- Lead facilitator with renowned expert, Dr. William Tutman, as Senior organizational analyst and management consulting services to NIH, NOAA,
and NASA.
- Developed and delivered proficiency training programs for executive and middle management, focusing on productivity, staff development
work habits, communication and human relations in the workplace.
- Conducted sales training sessions to enhance staff performance and increase company earning power.
- Implemented strategies to improve staff morale and foster a positive work environment.
Space Utilization Expert
- Review and analyze use of space utilization layout and design to optimize efficiency in organizational department and functions to improve
production efficiency.
- Design and redesign floor plan layouts to maximize production and enhancing internal functions to enhance service and maximize cost per square
Property Manager
- Managed a portfolio of high-rise apartment buildings, government facilities and supervision of properties ranging in ten stories of 210 unit
with a portfolio of properties of a million square feet. Including town homes and private dwellings.
- Implemented effective property management strategies to ensure tenant satisfaction, maintenance and repair.
- Conducted regular inspections, maintenance and improve property standards.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management for the properties in the portfolio.
Education:
Bachelor of Architecture University of District of Columbia
Bachelor of Business Administration University of District of Columbia Washington, DC
Additional Skills:
- Motivational speaker and personnel trainer, serving as the executive director of the Sunz Foundation in Las Vegas, NV, focused on improving
father and son family communication.
- Proficient in administrative skills, experience, and knowledge necessary for driving organizational goals and objectives.
- Strong background in both artistic and technical fields, with expertise in architecture and property management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for personnel development and staff performance improvement.
Work Experience:
Self-Employed Design Architect / Organizational Analyst
1979 – Present
Executive Director
Sunz Foundation, Las Vegas, NV
2017-Present
Chief Administrative Officer
Diesel Tek Inc. Las Vegas, NV
2010 – 2022
Chief Executive Officer
Y Not Promotions LLC, Evanston, Il Cataloged sales of promotional products
2002 – 2010
Director of Education
Running Rebels Inc. Youth Community Organization Milwaukee, WI
Dec. 1998 - July 2001
Senior Sales Manager and Trainer
Marlo Industries Inc. Jessup, MD
Feb. 1998 - Nov. 1999
Coordinating Architect
Aztalan Architects Inc. Milwaukee, WI
1996 – 1998
Sales Trainer / Chief Financial Officer
Weather Guard Inc. Clearwater, FL
1989 – 1990
Property Manager
1979 – 1984
Crawford Edgewood Management Washington, DC
Wells Property Managers, Washington, DC
Berens Assets Management Washington, DC
Dhani Janitorial Inc. Washington, DC
Key Professional Achievements:
- Design Architect
- Management Consultant
- Organizational Analyst
- Executive Staff Trainer for private, governmental, quasi-governmental, commercial, and non-profit organizations
- Youth Career Development Facilitator for NTA, NIH, NOAA, and NASA
- Senior Coordinating Architect for Aztalan Architects Inc. Billy Mitchell Field Sound Mitigation for 350 homes.
- Director of Education and Staff Development Trainer for Running Rebels Community Youth Organization
- Sales Manager/Trainer for Marlo Industries Inc.
- Architectural Design Apprentice for Holabird and Root Architects and Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill
- Property Manager for Crawford Edgewood Management, Wells Property Managers and Berens Assets Management
- Sales Trainer and Chief Financial Officer for Weather Guard Inc.
- Running Rebels Community Organization
Design Architect
Aztalan Architects Milwaukee, WI
Helmuth, Obata and, Washington DC
Navy, Marshall and Gordon Architects, Washington DC
Sulton & Campbell Architects, Washington DC.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Chicago, IL
Holabird & Root Architects, Chicago, IL
Humanitarian / Volunteer Coordinator / Trainer
Matt Kelly Elementary School Las Vegas, N.V.
National Technical Association Youth Career Coordinator
PUSH for Excellence Program voluntarily trained more than 1000 in Washington DC
Additional Skills:
- Motivational Speaker and Health Consultant
- Author of the book 2022: "I Died and Came to Earth"
Several articles on Human development and family
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in conflict resolution and conflict management
- Expertise in architectural design and property management
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