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Naim Shah Jr. CPA Hay Marwah District, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia` 05-09071118 Mobile; [email protected] email

Photo above (of student from local after school, weekend project in Suhum, Ghana)

Naim Shah Jr., CPA International Director Systems for Human Empowerment, Inc.

“ Striving to Unite Humanity through Service” Curriculum Vita - 2013

Naim Shah Jr. CPA Hay Marwah District, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia` 05-09071118 Mobile; [email protected] email Objective: To establish an International Headquarter for Systems for Human Empowerment in Jeddah Professional Experience: English Gate / Interlink Language Center, Jeddah Saudi Arabia English Teacher (August 2011 – Present)

Teacher at TVTC Jeddah college campus. My specialization is communications. The contract is 2 years. o Achievements: o Assistant Site Director & ESL Instructor at College of Telecom and Electronics (2012 – 2013) o Voted Best ESL Instructor at College & Telecom and Electronics Campus o Best Teacher Award, presented by Graduate Students at TVTC Graduate English program o Featured ESL English Gate Academy / Interlink Instructor (youtube)

Students receive lessons in grammar, listening and speaking.

The teaching philosophy requires creativity, use of technology and other project based techniques. ILM Foundation, Cultural Enrichment Instructor 2003 – 2011 Youth, college students and adults

I taught ILM Foundation’s core cultural enrichment curriculum which includes English (reading, writing, listening and speaking).. The average class size is 20 students

Systems for Human Empowerment (SHE) / ILM Foundation, Los Angeles, California Co-founder, International Director & CFO (1998 – Present)

Oversee all the international projects in Ghana and Indonesia, along with humanitarian events in Ethiopia, Morocco and Kenya. Responsible for the development and operation of SHE’s international aspirations

Ensure compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are implemented in the preparation of financial statements. Also responsible for the annual 990 tax filing with the Internal Revenue Service.

International relationship development to expand the Coalition to Preserve Human Dignity

Responsible for the establishment of accounting policy, procedures and effective internal controls.

Report directly to the Board of directors and strategy development is coordinated with the Chief Executive officer and other executive staff.

Verified cash and check disbursements were authorized and recorded properly in the journals

Analyzed data from different accounting departments to detect any deficient controls or duplication.

Arthur Andersen LLP, Los Angeles, California Auditor & Tax Consultant (1992 – 1997)

Participated in various financial audits such as: Union Bank and First Business Bank.

Selected on the City of Hope Hospital audit team, one of the largest in the department.

Actively involved in each phase of the audit: planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow up.

Prepared work papers of audit procedures utilized to express audit opinion. n substantive testing of various financial accounts.

Tax consultant of wealthy earners, professional athletes, and non-profit foundations Education and Professional Training

Masters in International Literacy (ESL emphasis), Sam Houston State University (in process)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of California - 2001

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, minor Real Estate Development; California State University Fresno (1992) Certificates 03/1/11 – 04/1/11 Cambridge University CELTA Certificate administered by St. Giles Language Center. 03/15/09 – 12/15/09 ILM Research & Advanced Studies Institute in Beginning Arabic & Islamic Studies 05/02/09 – 06/06/09 Al Maun Foundation Muslim Civic Leadership Intensive Training Certificate 10/12/08 – 03/15/09 USC Center for Religion completion certificate of the American Muslim Leadership Institute 5/24/94- 12/16/94 Mayor Richard Riordan Future Leader Fellowship Program Certificate of Completion

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Naim Shah Jr. CPA Hay Marwah District, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia` 05-09071118 Mobile; [email protected] email Community Affiliations: 6/30/09 – Present Masjid As Sabur, Consultant of Economic Development. 1/01/06 – present Masjid Ibaadillah & ISLAH Campus, Executive Advisory member 6/21/01 - Present Coalition to Preserve Human Dignity, Co-Founder 8/23/01 – Present Humanitarian Day, Co-Founder & International Director 6/01/01 – Present Go Beyond The G.A.M.E. Student Athlete Mentoring Program, Co-Founder 1/01/05 –3/10/10 UMMA Community Clinic, Board Member 2/23/08 – 1/11/09 Board Member, Afghan Relief Development Organization (Las Vegas) 9/19/94 – 5/15/07 Masjid Ibaadillah, Community Religious Leader Assistant & Director of Economic Dev. 9/15/06 – 3/07/06 Center for Advanced Learning Charter School, Board Member 9/30/04 – 2/09/06 Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, Treasure & Program Auditor 4/21/91 – 4/21/94 Founder of Academic Excellence Organization for African American Athletes 6-01-90 – 5-25-92 Vice President of National Association of Black Accountants Student Chapter

Honors & Awards: Mar. 2009 Certificate of Recognition by the State of California Senate, granted by Carol Lui State Senate Member Mar. 2009 Certificate of Recognition by the City of Los Angeles, granted by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Nov. 2007 Certificate for exemplifying Highest Form of Community Service, by Mayor Montanez of City of Corona Nov. 2007 Proclamation for exemplifying excellence in Community Service, by Interfaith Council of City of Corona Dec. 2007 Muslim Public Affairs Council Community Leadership of the Year Award Oct. 2003 Certificate of CAIR Muslim Activist of the Year, granted by Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. May 2001 Bilal Construction Foundation, Young Adult Excellence Award for Community Service Aug. 1992 College Student Leader of the Year Award granted by the Black Music and Art Association May 1992 Humanitarian Award for the Development of Young People by the Fresno Teachers Honor Society April 1992 Fresno County 24

th Annual Volunteer of the Year Awards Finalist – for awarding over 45 student athletes

International Humanitarian Special Highlights & Recognition: Aug 2013 Established new NGO in Ghana, called HEAD (Human Empowerment and Development) Aug 2013 Purchase of half of acre of farmland in Suhum, Ghana Aug 2013 Construction project of small Masjid on behalf of USA donor. Aug 2012 Humanitarian Day event established at orphanage in Ethiopia Mar 2012 Humanitarian assessment trip to Morocco, which lead to projects in Ramadan 2013 Aug 2012 Student Humanitarian internships in Mekkah and Jeddah Aug 2009 Coordinated historical Partnership for 1

st Humanitarian Day in Sierra Leone, Africa

Dec 2008 Second Pilgrimage to Mecca to perform Hajj and granted honorary title of Al-Hajj Sept 2008 Coordinated historical Partnership for 1

st Humanitarian Day in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Aug 2008 Selected ILM Foundation Humanitarian Ambassador to Ghana, Africa July 2007 Granted Honorary Kingship Akwapin Tribe in Ghana, Africa and given honorary title of Nana Kwume’ Aug 2007 Coordinated Partnership with Bureau for Social Service for 1

st Humanitarian Day event in Africa

Mar 2006 Achievement Award, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta in Indonesia Mar 2006 US State Department Muslim Citizen Dialogue Program Participation to Malaysia & Indonesia Nov 2005 Muslim Communities Participating in Society: A Belgian-U.S. Dialogue participant in Brussels Jan 2005 Pilgrimage to Mecca to perform Hajj and granted honorary title of Al-Hajj July 1998 Coordinator, International Day of the Family held at the LA Sports Arena over 10,000 in attendance

Media & News Recognition

Sept 2009 Featured in ABC News coverage of “ 9th

Annual Humanitarian Day Los Angeles Event “ June 2009 Muslim Journal Cover featured with Congressman Keith Ellison Mar 2008 Muslim Journal Cover Article with Congressman Keith Ellison& CAIR

Nov 2007 Muslim Journal Article “ ILM, Founding Organization of Humanitarian Day, Has Gone International” June 2007 Featured in InFocus Southern California News titled “Naim Shah: Beacon of Social Change” Aug 2005 Quoted in Newsweek article “Islam: A New Welcoming in the Mosque” by Lorraine Ali Jan 2003 Quoted in Los Angeles Times Article titled “Food fights breaks out over free meals for the homeless” Jan 2003 Quoted in Religious Diversity News in article titled “People of Many Faith Feed the Homeless





Career

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