School Settlement Worker

• Sep 2022 - Present

Researcher

• Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

- Understand support mechanisms and program provided to refugees in Turkey and communicating the relevant information to Afghan refugees who would visit the ARSA office. - Document workshops and information sessions provided to refugees through photographs and videos, edit content and post on social media platforms with informative captions. - Contact organization’s senior members and discuss new ideas regarding the organization and upcoming projects - Create project proposals to be given to donors and funders from UNHCR, GIZ, Turkish Red Crescent, etc… - Provide project support through offering translation of documents and media campaigns - Conduct and help with various workshops the organization held, including weekly information sessions, Rubik’s cube and chess workshops for children, language classes, etc… Show less

Program Assistant

• Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

- Take a lead role in organizing International Development Studies-related activities including orientations, potlucks, recruitment events, and the annual 3/5 Year Retreat.- Meet with students to review resumes and cover letters, or answer other general inquiries or concerns - Assist with other logistics to support the IDS Coop department, including administration, admissions, and recruitment- Event planning and marketing for the IDS department at the University of Toronto Show less

President of the Afghan Student Association

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2020

- Organize, facilitate and supervise events on campus by creating event agendas, obtaining funding, coordinating food catering, scheduling and rehearsing performances and keeping track of budget and ticket sales.- Run weekly general meetings to review previous events and plan for future fundraising and cultural events both on and off campus. - Find and network with organizations, student groups, donors and other important contacts to collaborate with, raise funds for initiatives, and gain funding for events and other initiatives- Run interviews with potential candidates applying to become future executive members of the ASU team Show less

Research Intern

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

- Work with a total of 80 students over the course of 10 months and assist faculty members with classes, workshops, lectures and general activities. - Conduct research on the topic of skill development organizations, and their impact on students from underprivileged communities through secondary research and conducting interviews with current and graduated students, faculty members, as well as directors of other skill development organizations in other regions. - Conduct and facilitate workshops alongside faculty members, train and work directly with underprivileged students to improve soft skills, such as communication, language fluency in English, presentation skills, raising confidence levels, behavioral expectations in western workplaces and so on. - Responsible for data analysis, monitoring, evaluating and writing reports on various workshops facilitated by CREST across India Show less

Sales Manager

• Oct 2016 - Sep 2018

- Provide customers with constant help through answering their questions about products, provide advice and recommendations, assisting with any customer complaints or problems, ensuring the maximum amount of satisfaction was achieved. - Process sales and inventory and generate cash reports, to ensure smooth running of business. - Create an online platform by setting up social media accounts, connecting with customers, and updating the accounts frequently to establish a local and international customer base. Show less

Workshop Coordinator

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

interacting with and teaching a diverse group of kids ages 4 to 18 years of age, across the GTA as well as coordinating as well as facilitating creative workshops including spoken word, graffiti art, beat boxing and break dancing. interacting with and teaching a diverse group of kids ages 4 to 18 years of age, across the GTA as well as coordinating as well as facilitating creative workshops including spoken word, graffiti art, beat boxing and break dancing.