Shk. Haroon Baqai
Experience
• Dar-us-Salaam, College Park, MD November 2007 – present
Special Projects Manager
• Responsible for researching, developing and managing new business projects
• Conducted extensive research for the development of a Islamic Home Financing Model
• Conducted research about the possibility of starting an Islamic Bank or a Credit Union for the Muslim community
• Lead the expansion efforts of current facility by researching several prospective properties and corresponding with county officials, engineers, real estate agents and brokers
• Oversee development, marketing and teacher/student recruitment of a dozen Summer Programs
Al-Huda School, College Park, MD August 2005 – November 2007
Vice Principal
Managed more than 16 employees on day-to-day operational matters
Interviewed and hired staff members
Developed staff training and motivational programs
Conducted performance evaluations, and developed pay raise systems and benefits for employees
Successfully obtained national accreditation for the full-time private Al-Huda School
Interacted with parents as customers
Hifzh School, College Park, MD August 2002-present
Principal
• Founder and head of a full-time educational institute, with 30 students, 3 teachers and annual revenues of over $150,000
• Develop curriculum and train staff.
• Responsible for all staffing and human resources matters
• Developed and maintain information website
Qur`an Institute, College Park, MD 2000-present
Director
• Founded the Qur`an Institute. Increased enrollment from 15 students to more than 100. Annual revenue is over $64,000
• Create marketing and advertising campaigns, attracting students from all over the Washington Metropolitan area
• Manage a dozen employees
• Oversee the databases of students and Accounts Receivables
• Develop and maintain online presence, including information website and online registration.
Qur`an Tutor Online ONLINE 2006-present
Founder and Instructor
• Developed an online learning program for more than 150 students
• Developed website and online payment system
• Developed and maintain database of 150 students
• Teach live online classes
Education
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
• Completed Masters of Science in Management with concentration in Financial management, December 2007
• BS in Computer Science, August 2002
Qur’anic Studies
• Memorized the entire Qur’an at the age of 10
• Obtained Ijazah with Shaikh Mohammad Ali Haqqan in Jeddah / Saudi Arabia
Publications
Authored a book on Tajweed titled Let’s Beautify Our Recitation
Authored a set of 9 CDs for children, that help them memorized half of Juz 30, titled Ahlul Qur’an Gear
Authored several Qur’anic recitation CDs: Juz 29 & 30, Surat Al-Kahf & Maryam, and Surat Al-Baqarah.