Hamsa Yusuf
Saint Paul
Summary
Professional and highly organized operations and event coordination specialist with experience managing logistics, financial settlements, and community-focused initiatives across fast-paced environments. Proven ability to coordinate teams, communicate with diverse stakeholders, and oversee complex projects from planning through execution. Adept at organization, time management, and problem-solving while maintaining a high level of professionalism and accountability. Seeking to bring strong administrative, communication, and coordination skills to support City Council leadership and contribute to effective public service for the community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Distribution/DOS talent contact-runner
First Avenue
05.2021 - Current
- Oversaw distribution of merchandise at First Avenue and partnered venues following inventory count, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
- Managed end-of-show merchandise settlement between venue and touring party, facilitating transparent financial transactions.
- Facilitated end-of-show merchandise settlement between venue and touring party, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions.
- Managed hospitality for the day using the presented catering budget.
Brand partner/Event Coordinator/ Creative Director
Aflam of Dreams LLC
St.Paul/Minneapolis
07.2019 - Current
- Uphold the identity and values of Aflam Of Dreams. With the community surrounding Aflam, we campaign our apparel and product releases with other 'Dreamers' in our community. Some examples include Minnesota's official summer basketball league (Twin-Cities PRO-AM), Carbon Sound, and various other collectives with which we've furthered our brand identity.
- Created and executed campaigns that enriched brand narrative and engaged target audiences.
- Curate events catered to the brand's campaign. Give consumers a space to celebrate the release of products. Including concerts, parties, fashion shows, film showcases, and various other creative ways to engage consumers.
- Developed relationships with consumers in St. Paul/Minneapolis, boosting brand visibility within local communities.
Merchandise Manager
I Prevail True Power Tour
11.2022
- Executed the third leg of a 44-city concert tour, ensuring smooth logistics and coordination.
- Collaborating with another manager, we effectively created systems to maintain inventory count, distribution of products, and end-of-show settlement between venue and artist.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Management And Research
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN03-2026
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Campaign Development
- Digital Marketing
- Brand Management
- Consumer Behavior
- Email Communication
- Analytical/Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Computer Proficiency
- Collaboration
- Leadership Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization
Timeline
Merchandise Manager
I Prevail True Power Tour
11.2022
Merchandise Distribution/DOS talent contact-runner
First Avenue
05.2021 - Current
Brand partner/Event Coordinator/ Creative Director
Aflam of Dreams LLC
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Management And Research
Metropolitan State University