Experience

City of Brooklyn Park, MN

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Neighborhood Health Specialist - Code Enforcement and Public Health

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  The Neighborhood Health Specialist position exists primarily to administer neighborhood preservation activities and programs. In addition, the position provides other education, outreach and property code activities city wide. This position analyzes needs, develops, and implements interdepartmental community programs. In addition, this position ensures residents, businesses, and property owners are in compliance with property maintenance, environmental health, nuisance, zoning, sign and other regulations. The resolution of community and individual concerns is a significant part of the duties. This position leads projects involving interdepartmental teams, outside groups (neighborhood associations, business groups, and other outside agencies and individuals) through project management principles including facilitating community meetings, developing educational materials, and performance analysis. Pending proper education and certifications, the position will also be cross-trained within the department to ensure regulations are met at licensed properties including food establishments, public pools, lodging establishments, and rental housing dwellings.



IPSC Consultancy L.L.C.

• CEO/Founder IPSC L.L.C.

  • Oct 2012 - Aug 2015

  IPSC L.L.C’s goal is to conduct facilitation/strategic and process improvement exercises to assist client in reviewing internal and external challenges, and reform relevant sectors or mechanisms to meet desired standards. Guided by the review and reform processes, restore, or attain expected levels of proficiency efficiency and professionalism. We also conduct program monitoring and end of project evaluation and assessment.



Foreign Service Institute, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Visiting Lecturer

  • Nov 2012 - Aug 2013

  -International and Regional Organizations - course examines critically the nature, growth and role of International Organizations in the contemporary International System.-Africa and Contemporary World Politics - course examines Africa’s role in world politics especially its relations with other powers, but most importantly examine historical and contemporary politics as it relates to other African countries and the continent



The Special Emergency Activity to Restore Children’s Hope (SEARCH)

• Consultant

  • Mar 2013 - May 2013

  -Conducted process improvement exercise to assist SEARCH to review internal and external challenges, and reform relevant sectors and procedures to meet organizational goals.-Reviewed organization’s current disposition in relations to the changing business environment; and focused on adapting to the changes and reestablishing organization position to meet those needs.



Non Governmental Organization (NGO) Coalition, Monrovia, Liberia

• Consultant

  • Feb 2013 - May 2013

  -Conduct facilitation exercise to assist the NGO Coalition of Liberia to review and evaluate internal and external challenges face by the Coalition. -Provided guidance in harmonizing member relationships to reinforce member commitment to the NGO Coalition’s objectives; ultimately increasing both members and coalition’s capacities to meet set goals.



Sustainable Development Institute

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Dec 2012 - Feb 2013

  -Conducted a strategic planning/process improvement exercise to assist the Management Team of SDI to review internal and external challenges, present procedures, rules and guidelines, and reform relevant sectors or procedures that needed changes to meet desired levels of proficiency, efficiency and productivity, and guided by the review and reform processes, restore expected standards of proficiency, efficiency, and professionalism. -Reviewed standard operating procedure for every department within the organization and established an internal check on activities through the separation of duties to ensure that conflict of interest is avoided.



Odyssey Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Apr 2011 - Jul 2012

  -Appropriated budgetary allocation to meet program requirements for school.-Conducted review of organization’s processes and made recommendation to reduce waste, streamline processes and increase customer value. Created a plan and deploy lean strategies to improve efficiency in support of organization’s objectives.-Conducted a strategic planning exercise to help the academy readapt to new challenges and reset goals to maximize productivity at all levels.



McKesson Medical Surgical

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • Nov 1999 - Jul 2012

  Logistics strategy and distribution operations. Conducted inventory management process. Support warehouse and transportation including the control of efficient flow of products from distribution center to customer.



African Forum/African Strategic initiative for Development

• Consultant

  • Jun 2009 - Sep 2010

  -Formulated the first phase of the research project aim at determining the viability of creating an African Forum which focus on developing and adapting approaches to problems that take into account cultural differences by identifying the role of cultural, and social factors in cultivating a more cohesive, productive and self-reliant community.-The conceptual framework for such a forum has its roots in community organizing, social constructionism, and social capital. Together these concepts frame a process of gathering community strength through grassroots connections, and blending the social conventions from Africans with those of Minnesotans to create a social construct for increased political capital, economic vitality, and civic engagement.-During the second phase of the forum research, I acted as a client on behalf of the Directorarate of the African Forum working with the graduate students from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. This phase of the research looked into what form, function and governance structures such a forum would take.



Margaret for Governor

• Policy Intern

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  -Conducted Consultations, interviews and research on various topics such as, Healthcare, Education, and Jobs & Economy for the formulation of a white paper and talking points for the gubernatorial candidate; this involves interviewing subject matter experts.- Wrote clear, concise policy memos, briefs and any other strategic focus needed by the campaign manager. On a related matter, was elected precinct deputy chair during the 2008 presidential elections in the U.S.A. As a result, did door to door campaigns for support and general training and planning at the grassroots level:• Collected, summarized, and interpreted information relevant to issues• Stated policy options and wrote clear and concise policy statements• Identified, interpreted, and developed implementation strategies for public policy• Stated the feasibility and expected outcomes of each policy option• Utilized current techniques in decision analysis and policy planning• Developed a plan to implement policy, including goals, outcome and process objectives, and implementation steps• Conducted grassroots campaign for mobilization and sensitization on party platform



The Minnesota Gambian Association

• Vice President

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  -Played a crucial role within the team responsible for the successful application of the 501C3 status for the Gambian Association. This new status enabled the organization to apply for grants for the first time in its history and received over $25,000 from foundations and agencies in 2009. -During my tenure the operating budget increase from less than $10,000 to over $35,000, over 300% increase and the organization won a grant of books from “Books for Africa” worth more than $100,000.00 for primary and secondary schools in the Gambia.



The Gambian National Army

• Chief Operations Officer

  • Jul 1997 - Feb 1999

  -Managed and supervised administrative and logistic requirements for personnel in normal and conflict/war-time environments. -Established standard operating procedures, staff development for army efforts to meet readiness requirements and regularly monitored and evaluate outcomes.-Managed and successful provided leadership in a multi-national setting. -Determined training needs, prepared, facilitated and supervised training to support organizational goals.-Managed division, including full responsibility for promotions, performance reviews, recruitment and discharge. -Maintained positive communication channels under stressful and demanding situations/ environments. -Oversaw all budgetary related matters, including budget planning, development, funding allocation, and ongoing budget monitoring and expense approvals.-Chaired national public safety boards.-Participated in regional security collaboration and peace building initiatives through use of strategies that took into account jurisdictional differences in culture, politics, social structure and other pertinent socioeconomic issues. -Participated in international seminars under the auspices of the United Nations and other agencies to enhance Regional Corporation, good governance, and peace building efforts-Interfaced and led collaborative efforts with applicable governmental, intergovernmental, and non- governmental agencies.



Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG)

• Contingent & Camp Commandant

  • Mar 1993 - Jul 1994

  -Participated in promotion of peaceful solutions to the conflict and supported the peace initiatives; including mediation of talks between various ethnic and tribal leaders as well as warring leaders of rebel and army factions. -Conducted regular assessments and evaluations of the security situation and condition of my area of responsibility-Collaborated with other contingent commanders on the strategic and tactical situation in the area of operation -Collaborated with local communities for effective implementation of the security plan of action-Acted as a liaison between senior personnel and visitors to the Peacekeeping ECOMOG force headquarters, mostly from non-governmental agencies and respective embassy personnel