Resume
Speaking at UB Scholarship Luncheon 2009 Speaking at UB Commencement 2009
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Management Information Systems May 2009· University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA
Associate of Science
Business Administration June 2007· Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD, USA Computer program skills
· Microsoft Office suite, CMS, HTML, Microsoft
Expression Web, Visual
Basic, Database administration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization Club,
University of Baltimore
Information Technology Chair
· Helped spearhead development of organization’s CMS Web site
· Maintained organization’s Web site using CMS; produced video documentaries for Web site
· Wrote news reports for Web site, and for the national Collegiate Entrepreneur newsletter
· Monitored communications planning and execution; developed advertizing strategies
Student Events Board, University of Baltimore Vice President of Communications April 2008-May 2009
· Led communications team
· Established internal (on-campus) and external (off-campus) communications
· Spearheaded transition of organization’s Web site from HTML to CMS
· Maintained organization’s Web site using CMS; produced video documentaries and posted on Web site, along with photos of the organization’s events
· Wrote press releases
· Monitored all communications planning and execution, as well as budget allocated by the president
· Created annual and semester communications plan and schedule; developed new organizational strategies
· Managed Advertizing and Promotions Manager, Public Relations Manager, Office Manager, and Members-at-large
· Established partnership with the Maryland Institute College of Arts (MICA)
The UB Post, University of Baltimore Senior Staff Writer April 2008-May 2009
· Covered major news reports and opinion editorials
· Conducted exclusive interviews; participated in promotional video
Academic Resource Center, University of Baltimore Peer Network Adviser January 2008-May 2009
· Helped new students orient to UB campus
· Helped train new peer network advisers; participated in panel discussions
· Developed with supervisors, new peer network advisor–advisee relations communication strategies
· Filled out planning/progress reports on each new student and a final program evaluation form
Cameroon Association of Active Youths Sports Academy for the
Underprivileged, Cameroon
Honorary President January 2008-Present
· Review Project Analysis and make recommendations
· Advise on strategy and proposition
· Assist in securing local and international partnerships, including grants/funding
· Write motivational letters addressing youths on importance of community service and peace
Old Otterbein United Methodist Church, Baltimore, Maryland
Web site Administrator
· Manage
church’s Web site using HTML, MS FrontPage and Adobe Dreamweaver CS4
· Serve as
Communications Coordinator; contribute to print newsletters
· Represent
church at seminars; liaise and host tour groups
· Send out
daily e-newsletter, address e-mailed information requests;
coordinate with pastor and trustee chair
o
Trustee
January
2008-Present
Review and negotiate polices; oversee the welfare of church premises
THE League Magazine, United Kingdom Contributor November 2007-Present
· Cover special researched reports
· Conduct exclusive interviews; cover major events
FreeKick Magazine, Canada Contributor November 2007-Present
· Cover exclusive researched reports
· Conduct exclusive interviews; cover major events
The Point Newspaper, Gambia Senior Sports Writer[1] November 2002-May 2004
· Wrote editorials, soccer reports, exclusive interviews, and profiles
· Covered seminars and special state sport events
Mohammed Kallon Fan Club, Gambia
Co-founder & Organizing Secretary
January 2000-January 2002
· Organized special events/community service; oversaw humanitarian efforts that culminated in the donation of food and clothing to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
· Developed communication, advertizing, funding and networking strategies
· Developed and maintained good relations with the national government
[1]
Ibrahim was also a member of The Gambia Sport Journalists
Association, and Gambia Press Union
Goal.com[1]
(formerly SoccerAge.com),
Italy/Switzerland
Africa Editor
August 2000-November 2007
· Wrote proposal & plan for creation of dedicated African infrastructure on site (www.goal.com/en)
· Coordinated with president, vice president, directors, and chief editors on policy making
· Maintain African channel; directed all Africa-related matters
· Negotiated contracts, hired and trained correspondents
· Created rosters; edited and uploaded on Web site, reports from correspondents/contributors; and also served as Web site moderator
· Established numerous external communications; promoted company's interest for support in Africa
· Provided exclusive content to Web site: breaking news, editorials, interviews, profiles, match previews and roundups, live commentaries; managed network of worldwide correspondents
ACADEMIC HONORS, AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS & ACTIVITIES
· Guest Speaker at Lehigh University October 2009
· Undergraduate Commencement Speaker, UB[2] May 2009
· UB President's Award May 2009
· Certificate of Merit for "academic excellence within the Management Information Systems Program" May 2009
· Service learning Scholar Award May 2009
· Outstanding Member Award - Student Events Board May 2009
· Guest Speaker at UB's Annual Scholarship Luncheon April 2009
· Induction: Sigma Iota Epsilon, National Honorary and Professional Management Fraternity April 2009
· Panelist, Culture of U.S. Higher Education, UB February 2008
· Laurence Short Academic Award December 2008
· Dean's List, UB (G.P.A. of 3.25 to 3.99): Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009
· Twice invited to meet with UB President, Robert L. Bogomolny to discuss student life enrichment
· Certificate of Achievement: UB Leadership Certification Program May 2008
· Induction: UB Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society April 2008
· Presenter, International Education Week, UB November 2007
· Recipient of Hammonds full scholarship - required academic G.P.A. 3.2 and above
· Member - African Student Association September 2007-May 2009
· Member - UB Helen P. Denit Honors Program September 2007-May 2009
· Certificate: International Student leadership Conference, Harrisonburg, Virginia April 2006
· BCCC[3] Student Governance Board September 2006-May 2007
· Phi Theta Kappa-International Honor Society for the two year college 2005
· The National Dean's List 2005-2006
· Citation of Distinguished Scholar, BCCC May 2005
· Induction: BCCC Chapter of Kappa Beta Delta[4] December 2005
· BCCC International Student Club September 2004-May 2007
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
· Certificate of Achievement: UB Community Service Day - Team Leader April 2009
· Certificate of Achievement: UB Community Service Day April 2008
· Member of BCCC Team at March of Dimes April 2007
[1] Goal.com is a leading international media company with more than 10 million unique visitors each month
[2] University of Baltimore
[3] Baltimore City Community College
[4] International Honor Society for ACBSP Accredited Business Programs