​​​​Ibrahim Sheriff​

02/2019 – 05/2021: Communications Specialist – Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), Government of Sierra Leone (Full Time)

• Developed effective communication strategies for the Free Quality School Education Programme (FQSE).

• Assisted the Minister and other Senior Management staff in communicating the strategies and/or messages from the management of the FQSE and the Ministry.

• Handled requests for interviews, statements, and Press Releases on behalf of the Ministry.

• Organized initiatives and planned events or press conferences for and on behalf of the Ministry leadership.

• Performed “damage control” in cases of bad publicity such as the backlash against the policy of lifting ban on pregnant schoolgirls from attending regular classes.

• Initiated, developed, and consistently published weekly ministry-wide newsletter that is called “Education Weekly.”

• In conjunction with the leadership of the Ministry, planned and implemented nationwide community engagement activities with education and national stakeholders for the purpose of informing and presenting information using various media tools and outlets.

• Worked with national and international media platforms to publish and take interviews on key education policies and activities of the Ministry.

• Participated in a variety of meetings with international partners such as USAID, British Aid, UNICEF, Plan International, Save the Children, UNESCO, World Vision, European Union, Irish Aid, World Bank, etc. for the purpose of networking, conveying, implementation of activities, and gathering of information required to perform functions.

• Initiated, developed and installed an Online Education TV program that engaged school children with school work during the COVID-19 school closures.

 

06/2013 – 02/2019: Founder and Director, Sherix Broadcasting Network, Richmond, Texas (Part Time)

• Initiated, planned, designed, installed, and operated online radio and television programs with High Definition (HD) output, unlimited listening and viewing capacity.

• Using various software and applications, created sophisticated custom graphics for use as TV broadcast content.

• Conceptualized, designed, and developed broadcasting programs for a global African audience of more than 12,000.

• Used the broadcasting platforms to hold dialogues, debates, and interviews with key community functionaries on important community issues such as environment degradation, politics, elections, economic issues, etc.

 

09/2017 – 02/2019: Global Secretary General, Tegloma Federation, Inc., headquartered in the United States (Part Time)

• Coordinated activities between the federation administration and federation Board including meetings and other actions.

• Collaborated with other federation executive members and chapter Secretaries General on matters related to projects, programs, conventions, and other important federation matters.

• In consultations with the Federation Chairman, organized federation meetings, made meeting announcements, took notes in meetings, and corresponded within and outside of the organization on relevant matters.

• Maintained records of the organization, including membership database, executive and board directories, legal documents, and other relevant documents.

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06/2013 – 07/2018:  Guardian Case Manager – Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults, Houston, Texas (Full Time)

• Provided integrated social services for individuals deemed by the Harris County Texas Probate Court as physically and/or mentally incapacitated.

• Assessed the nature and degree of intervention and services for clients on my caseload.

• Developed, implemented, and monitored individual plan of service for each client on my caseload.

• Applied for financial assistance and made decisions based upon social factors that contribute to clients needs.

• Advocated for and/or represented clients at community programs, Social Security Office and related service entities.

• Recorded and maintained quality control over case management documentations.

• Read and interpreted regulations pertaining to the administered program.

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05/2003 – 06/2012: Case Coordinator – JEVS Human Services, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Full Time)

• Intensive case management of 30 Temporary Assistance to Needy Family (TANF) recipients of the Philadelphia County Assistance Office with strict weekly reporting requirements.

• Through independent medical and psychological contractors, conducted medical and behavioral assessments of each participant to identify barriers to their individual independence.

• Developed individualized service plans for participants based on their assessment recommendations to resolve identify barriers.

• Worked with Employment Services to place potential work-ready participants into job placements.

• Worked with the Disability Advocacy Program to help participants through their SSI processes.

• As part of addressing participants’ barriers, coordinated resources that assisted their problem children to get High School Diplomas, GEDs, and/or comply with court orders from the juvenile justice system or from the truancy court.

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04/2006 – 04/2009: Collective Sierra Leoneans Community Organization, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Chairman (Part Time)

• Supervised activities of 16 different community organizations in the Philadelphia area.

• Planned and coordinated events that were common to the aspirations and goals of all 16 community organizations.

• Assisted community members with job placements, enrollment in schools, and links to immigration services.

• Through my leadership, the community raised up to $10,000 through collective fundraisers.

• Used proceeds from fundraisers to organize inspirational and motivational programs for community children such as community graduation ceremonies.

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04/2003 – 06/2007: Kenema District Association, Inc., Silver Spring, Maryland – Public Relations Officer (Part Time)

• Planned, developed and implemented public relations strategies including the designing, maintenance and supervision of the organization’s website and social campaign materials.

• Researched, wrote and distributed press releases on behalf of the organization.

• Represented the views and positions of the organization to the media and individuals through emails, telephones and physical presence.

• Fostered community relations through events such as annual fundraising events and through involvement in community initiatives.

• Maintained the organization’s online presence, improved on online traffic and attracted more people to join its efforts.