Nimo Abdulkadir

Experience

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  Tropicana Community Services

  Oct 2013 - now

  Director of Employment Programs

  • Accountable for planning, financial and human resources management, and the evaluation of employment programs for youth, adults and newcomers to Canada. Responsible for the management of 28 staff and the administration of a budget of $5M.•. Develop and implement an annual business plan, aligning employment services with the strategic plan and mission of the organization• Establish and document internal procedures resulting in more consistent and improved service quality• Develop budgets and implement financial management processes that allow efficient management of stipend resources and tracking of overall expenditures• Develop an effective outreach plan that attracts a diverse client base and also facilitates strong community partnerships and referral sources in the community• Created an employer marketing strategy that significantly raised the agency profile and increased the number of employers • Write effective proposals, accessing new funding streams and launch enhancement services such as a pre-apprenticeship training program in partnership with a local college• Facilitate team processes that support collaboration and effectively engage staff in an outcomes-based environment• Implemented a performance measurement framework along with an effective information management process to monitor activities and track results in a timely manner• Established a number of successful partnerships over the years with external stakeholders, including the Toronto District School Board, Centennial College and other local employment agencies Show less