Suhaib Elmi Dhuhulow
Mogadishu
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, excelling in fast-paced and challenging environments. Proven expertise in managing and operating social development programs, with a strong focus on team building, livelihood development, and comprehensive monitoring and evaluation. Committed to fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, emphasizing quality and learning at every stage. Equipped with a Finance Specialization, enabling effective preparation, management, and assessment of financial tasks to drive organizational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
SomTel International Telecommunication
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Ensures successful planning and implementation of internal website development projects to timescale, cost and quality requirements.
- Manages internet services investment, provision and resourcing according to organizational policy and procedures.
- Ensures consistent delivery and operation of high-quality email and internet solutions, services and support to internal and external clients.
- Monitors and reports on the quality and effectiveness of internet service management and performance to meet business and organizational objectives.
- Reviews and helps identify and implement improvements to the provision of internet service operations.
- Identifies, designs, implements and maintains effective policies, procedures, tools, techniques and plans relating to internet service level management activities.
- Ensures consistent standards of stakeholder communication and customer service via online channels.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Finance
Somali International University
02.2016 - Current
- Exercising leadership for and executive management of assigned departments and for the professional development of assigned personnel.
- Planning, designing, developing, and delivering university-wide support programs and services to achieve the strategic goals of SIU and that support the instructional and student development programs of SIU.
- Providing leadership for evaluating and ensuring quality in all aspects of SIU’s programs and services.
- Sharing Administrative and financial information with the Board of Trustees.
- Recommending organizational structures, personnel and resources to ensure a student centered, learner-centered environment at all levels.
- Representing SIU to various external entities and with outside agencies in matters relating to university programs and services.
- Overseeing the implementation of SIU administrative strategic goals and action plans for campus and facilities operations, business office and human resources.
- Leading and controlling the management of the university’s administrative operations and services: physical facilities, property, security, information technology, human resources and risk management.
- Leading and controlling the implementation of SIU’s safety and emergency plans.
- Being responsible in formulation and presenting SIU’s overall operating budget with the relevant Board sub-committee.
- Reviewing budget accounting systems, procedures, reports, and spreadsheet analyses.
- Monitoring budget expenditures and creates budget planning and development programs.
- Overseeing the management of financial activities and dealing with banks.
- Participating in and controlling SIU’s overall planning process.
- Recommending new or revised systems, methods, programs and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of SIU services.
- Maintaining confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees.
- Performing all other duties necessary to accomplish the objectives of SIU and/or as assigned by the university Vice Chancellor.
- Being responsible for developing, implementing, and supervising the Quality Assurance (QA) process of SIU administrative units.
- Reporting directly to and being responsible for VC.
- Assisting the VC in establishing collaborative links outside SIU with industrial, commercial and public organizations.
- Providing general advice to DVC for Research and Development and DVC for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.
- Working directly with Board Financial Committee.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Part-time University Lecturer
Mogadishu University, Islamic University & Benadir University
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Lecturer in field of Business, Marketing, human resource and Management Sciences in both PG & UG level.
- Participated in accreditation reviews by providing documentation demonstrating effective teaching practices and positive student outcomes.
- Organized guest speaker events featuring industry experts, exposing students to diverse perspectives within their field of study.
- Mentored students on research projects, leading to successful presentations at conferences and publications in academic journals.
- Increased overall class performance by providing tailored feedback on assignments and offering additional support during office hours.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methodologies and incorporating real-world examples in lectures.
- Served on university committees focused on enhancing academic quality, contributing valuable insights from a lecturer''s perspective.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication and intellectual curiosity among students.
- Coordinated with colleagues to identify areas for cross-disciplinary collaboration, fostering connections between various academic departments.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify and address areas for improvement in the curriculum and student support services.
- Implemented active learning strategies such as group projects and case studies, promoting critical thinking skills among students.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Admissions Director
City University
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Determines admissibility for new students; classifies and places students into appropriate academic units.
- Visits schools and colleges, speaks to groups and individual students, and meets with school officials to develop partnerships between the University and other institutions; coordinates community workshops, retreats, and on-site admissions programs.
- Advises students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures, and financial assistance, as appropriate.
- Prepares reports and proposals, and responds to inquiries from students and external agencies.
- Develops operating goals and objectives for the unit; implements and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations, as appropriate to the unit.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Conducted regular evaluation of admission policies and procedures, making necessary adjustments to maintain alignment with institutional objectives.
- Led training sessions for staff on best practices in admissions processes, enhancing consistency among team members.
- Evaluated applicant qualifications and assessed their potential fit within the institution, ensuring a diverse and talented student body.
Education
Diploma - Quick book and Peachtree
NIIT
English Diploma - undefined
Ph.D. - Business Administration
Asia EUniversity
Mogadishu, Somalia10-2027
MBA - Finance
Osmania University
01.2013
Bachelor Science of Information System Management (B.sc ISM) - undefined
Madras University
01.2011
Secondary School - Secondary Education
Imam Shafi'i School
Mogadishu, Somalia05-2006
Primary and Intermediate School -
Primary And Intermediate School
Mauritania02-2003
Skills
- Experienced with Windows 7, Vista, and Server 2003
- Skilled in utilizing MS Office suite for various tasks
- Accounting proficiency in QuickBooks and Peachtree
- Service excellence
- Efficient mail processing
- Strong organizational abilities
- Clerical coordination
LANGUAGES
Somali, English, Arabic, French (Little)
References
- Shu’aib, Abdirahman Abdullahi, Marketing and Public Relation, +252-615-936939, +252-625-936939, Dahabshiil International Bank
- Abdi, Mohamed Ali, Manager, +252-615-964654, Gulf Trading Company
HOBBIES
Reading accounting and business textbooks., Watching and playing football games.
SOFT SKILLS and Seminaries
- Som-India Association, Head of Finance, Mogadishu, Somalia, 2015, Present, Achieving: Reuniting the Somali youth in Somalia., Fighting against corruption and mismanagement that made the committee moved backward for years., Building trust and accountability among the group and the committee as a whole., Increased the efficiency of the committee., Helping the misguided Somali youth and improving the quality of life as well as education., Organizing seminars, ceremonies, educational classes to educate, motivate, and encourage the Somali Youth in Somalia.
- SURAD, Somali Students and Community Organization, Exclusive director, India, 2012, Achieved: Reuniting the Somali youth in India., Fighting against corruption and mismanagement that made the committee moved backward for years., Developing a quality environment for the upcoming new Somali Youth in India., Building trust and accountability among the group and the committee as a whole., Increased the efficiency of the committee., Being the best committee served the Somali youth in India.
- African Youth committee, Founder and a Full Member, Hyderabad, India, 2012, Achieved: Unity of the African Youth in Hyderabad – India., Organizing tours, seminars, sports events for the African youths in Hyderabad., Built accountability and believing that the African youth had the impact in and outside their homelands and to others., Successfully manage to built an African Association for the very first time for the African youth and community in Hyderabad - India.
Training
- Seminar participation in Professional Development for Strategic Managers, Coimbatore – India.
- Seminar participation in Creative Innovative Management, Hyderabad – India.
Timeline
Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Finance
Somali International University
02.2016 - Current
Office Manager
SomTel International Telecommunication
02.2015 - 08.2015
Part-time University Lecturer
Mogadishu University, Islamic University & Benadir University
02.2014 - 01.2016
Admissions Director
City University
08.2013 - 01.2014
English Diploma - undefined
Bachelor Science of Information System Management (B.sc ISM) - undefined
Madras University
Diploma - Quick book and Peachtree
NIIT
Ph.D. - Business Administration
Asia EUniversity
MBA - Finance
Osmania University
Secondary School - Secondary Education
Imam Shafi'i School
Primary and Intermediate School -
Primary And Intermediate School