Sumaya Abdulahi

Sumaya Abdulahi 12640 SE 295th ST Auburn, WA 98092 -- Executive Summary I am a highly skilled and accomplished professional with extensive experience in data and project management, sales, communication, and social media. With a successful track record of working with Farestart, Adam Smith International, GIZ, and the Ministry of Gender, Human Rights and Family Affairs, I possess expertise and accomplishments that make me an invaluable asset to any organization. My proficiency in data management, project management, social media, and software such as Salesforce, Adobe Suites, and Tableau, among others, makes me an efficient and effective team player. I honed the ability to develop and implement communication strategies, write quality narrative reports, and provide support for various teams which in return enabled me to achieve notable successes in my career. Skills Data Management, Project Management, Sales/cold calls, Adobe Suites (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook/Meta, Youtube, Blog, LinkedIn, Pinterest), Salesforce, Database Management, Slack, Outlook, MS Teams, Asana, Tableau, CauseIQ. Experience November 2022 - May 2023 Farestart, Seattle WA- Outreach Specialist ● Supported client lifecycle process by scheduling discovery calls, coordinating outreach across the team, and tracking sales pipeline activities. ● Conducted research to identify promising leads and client opportunities to grow consulting impact. ● Established, coordinated, and tracked client surveys & feedback loops. ● Coordinated outreach efforts including scheduling management’s appointments with clients and partners. ● Acted as a liaison between Finance and Consulting departments by updating monthly billing log, monitoring aging report, and supporting collection efforts. ● Generated follow-up materials and gathered deliverables for clients and partners. January 2021- April 2022 Adam Smith International, Nairobi Kenya- Project Specialist 2 ● Developed and implemented a communication strategy that included media outreach and social media content creation. ● Researched and wrote press releases, and content for the company website, infographics, blogs, and newsletters. ● Arranged and coordinated press conferences, and planned events. ● Wrote quality narrative reports, reflecting the progress and status of projects in a transparent, timely and professional manner. ● Ensured meeting minutes were sent monthly to HQ. ● Provided expertise in the development of various campaign messages in the implementation of project activities. June 2018 - December 2020 GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH) Kismayo, Somalia- Communications & Reporting Officer ● Developed, implemented, and monitored communication and visibility plan to facilitate better understanding among partners and government authorities about GIZ’s programs. ● Created internal newsletter, managed donor portal, and monitored social media handles as well as oversaw internal communication events/launches. ● Developed visibility materials such as factsheets, leaflets, monthly newsletters, infographics, brochures, success stories, banners etc. and provided high-quality editing and formatting for all program-related documents. ● Ensured gender and conflict-sensitive reporting. ● Provided support to project staff in developing presentations on their projects, highlighting achievements and project outlook. July 2017 - June 2018 Ministry of Gender, Human Rights and Family Affairs - Jubaland State of Somalia, Kismayo, Somalia- Communications Officer ● Drafted and edited project proposals for donor funding and M&E reports. ● Prepared ppt presentations for status update to administrators and executive management at the ministry and participated in strategic discussions. ● Liaised with local media outlets to convey project successes to the public. October 2016 - January 2018 Amra Parenting- Seattle WA- Administrative support Specialist ● Successfully staffed front desk reception and main phone lines, ensuring efficient communication and professional representation of the organization. ● Efficiently managed office operations, ordering supplies and coordinating servicing of general office machines, contributing to a well-run office environment. ● Coordinated and supported successful facilities projects, maintained office common spaces such as conference rooms, and ensured proper equipment for meetings with staff and outside presenters. 3 ● Served as the liaison to outsourced IT vendor, expertly collecting and troubleshooting internal IT support tickets while directing complex issues to the vendor. ● Accurately processed data entry, invoices, and other basic finance transactions, contributing to the smooth functioning of the organization. ● Provided comprehensive administrative support for multiple teams, including finance, human resources, foster care program, volunteer, and children's services, demonstrating flexibility and versatility in responding to organizational needs. ● Consistently demonstrated adaptability by undertaking ad hoc projects as assigned, showcasing initiative and commitment to excellence. Education September 2015 - June 2017 University of Washington, Seattle WA- Politics, Philosophy & Economics During my time at the University of Washington, I had the privilege of pursuing a degree in Political Science and a minor in Human Rights. This experience was incredibly formative for me, as I had the opportunity to study under world-renowned scholars and engage with diverse perspectives on issues that matter deeply to me. Ultimately, my education has equipped me with a nuanced understanding of the complexities of political systems and the importance of advocating for justice and equity. Awards April 2016 Outstanding Community Member- Al Huda Islamic Center May 2017 Fellowship Application Excellence Award- Fulbright Fellowship Application excellence Award