Maida Abdulahi
Rochester
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service at Al-Hussein Perfumes & Beauty Inc. Skilled in tutoring and mentoring, I excel in fostering community engagement and effective communication. Proficient in Arabic and fluent in Somali and English, I bring empathy and attention to detail to every interaction, ensuring a positive impact on those I serve. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Health Science at the University of Minnesota, Rochester.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Coordinator
Nestle care
St.Louis Park
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted with daily activities and offered companionship to elderly residents
- Provided emotional support by engaging residents in social interactions and activities
Cashier and clerk
Al-Hussein Perfumes & Beauty Inc
Minneapolis
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Gained customer service experience through customer Interaction.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
Quran and Islamic Studies Teacher
Masjid Dar-al-Hijrah
Toronto
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Taught Elementary age students the Quran
Tutor Volunteer
Albion Public library
Toronto
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Tutored Elementary school children who had reading and writing difficulties.
English literacy instructor
Joyland Youth Prime Academy
Mombasa
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Taught Elementary/middle school children basic English
- part of international educational volunteering initiative
Education
Bachelor of Science - Genetics And Microbiology
University of Minnesota
Rochester, MN06-2029
High School Diploma -
Columbia Heights High School
Columbia Heights, MN06-2025
Skills
- Fluent in Somali
- Fluent in English
- Proficient in Arabic (Reading and Writing)
- Proficient in Swahili (Reading and Writing)
- ASL (beginner: still taking classes)
- Customer service
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Event coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Community engagement
- Decision making aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Empathy and patience
- Hospitality and accommodation
Volunteer Experience
- Quran and Islamic Studies Teacher, Masjid Dar-al-Hijrah, 2023-2024, Toronto, ON, Taught Elementary age students the Quran
- English Literacy Instructor, Joyland Youth Prime Academy, 2022, Mombasa, Kenya, Taught Elementary/middle school children basic English
Accomplishments
- Scholastic Awards: Short story fiction
- Spotlight theatre recognition award
- State Speech participant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Somali
Professional
Swahili
Limited
Affiliations
- Figure Skating Club of Minneapolis Alum
- Columbia Heights Drama Arts regular participant
- International Volunteer
Extracurricular Activities
- Figure Skating-Figure Skating Club of Minneapolis(FSC)
- Model UN Representative-Deenway International
- Backstage Theatre manager-Columbia Heights Drama Dept
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cashier and clerk
Al-Hussein Perfumes & Beauty Inc
12.2024 - 06.2025
Volunteer Coordinator
Nestle care
01.2024 - 07.2025
Quran and Islamic Studies Teacher
Masjid Dar-al-Hijrah
01.2023 - 01.2024
Tutor Volunteer
Albion Public library
01.2023 - 01.2024
English literacy instructor
Joyland Youth Prime Academy
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Genetics And Microbiology
University of Minnesota
High School Diploma -
Columbia Heights High School
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