Nuhamin Kumssa

Analyzed client financial and employment data to develop individualized budgeting strategies and economic empowerment plans. Develop individualized budgets and financial action plans to support clients in managing expenses, increasing financial stability, and achieving employment goals. Collaborate with employment specialists to facilitate client onboarding, resume development, workforce readiness programming, and employment placement efforts.

Economic Empowerment Intern - International Rescue Committee (IRC) - Elizabeth, NJ

(2026-06)

• Analyzed client financial and employment data to develop individualized budgeting strategies and economic empowerment plans.
• Develop individualized budgets and financial action plans to support clients in managing expenses, increasing financial stability, and achieving employment goals.
• Collaborate with employment specialists to facilitate client onboarding, resume development, workforce readiness programming, and employment placement efforts.

Resident Assistant - Residence Life - New Brunswick, NJ

(2026-01)

• Support a residential community of 400+ students by providing mentorship, resource referrals, and conflict resolution assistance.
• Develop and execute monthly educational and social programming to increase resident engagement and strengthen community connections.
• Collaborate with Residence Life staff during on-call rotations to respond to student concerns and emergencies.

Sales Representative - Cometeer - Paramus, NJ

(2024-06 - 2024-09)

• Educated mall visitors on Cometeer's coffee benefits by providing samples, addressing inquiries, and acting as a trusted advisor, leading to an increase in customer acquisitions in a week.
• Over attained sales target by 62.5%.
• Analyzed product sample data to optimize marketing strategies, identify key customer preferences, and improve targeted advertising, achieving a 15% increase in targeted sales.

Bachelor of Arts - Economics - Rutgers University (2027-05)