Experience

Middlesex University Dubai

• United Arab Emirates
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Social Clubs & Event Coordinator

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  1. Social Club Coordinator Support • Liaising with Social Club Coordinators, Parents/Carers, Colleges and any other relevant bodies to execute events • Being particularly aware of the individual needs and abilities • Supervising Social Club Participants online (WhatsApp and Instagram) and in-person • Communicating effectively to develop rapport with students • Ensuring compliance within the budget • Develop and maintain good relations with all Staff, Volunteers, Partners and Stakeholders2. Event Planning and Execution • Designing, coordinating and delivering social events to boost student engagement and enhance campus culture • Coordinating all aspects of Social Clubs events, including workshops and trips • Developing project plans, timelines and budgets • Overseeing logistics such as venue selection, registration, catering and equipment • Ensuring seamless execution of events, maintaining quality and adhering to established timelines • Collecting feedback from participants and stakeholders to assess the success of events and identify areas for improvement3. Content Development • Collaborating with experts and marketing department to develop compelling content • Recruiting industry-leading speakers, panelists and workshop facilitators • Assisting in creating presentations, promotional materials and event agendas • Monitoring registrations and driving attendee engagement before, during and after events4. On-site Event Management • Overseeing on-site event logistics, ensuring a great experience for attendees • Coordinating event staff, volunteers, and vendors • Troubleshooting issues/challenges that arise during events, ensuring they are resolved promptly and professionally3. Documentation and Record Keeping • Ensuring attendance records, registration paperwork and petty cash records are completed and maintained to a high standard • Ensuring all documentation/report is completed and maintained accurately and timely Show less

• Social Club Coordinator - Events Club

  • Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Ensuring that the club operates smoothly• Promoting student leadership, participation in university decision-making, and enrichment of student life• Planning activities include developing the event's program, including when and where to hold it and managing costs• Planning, organizing, following, and monitoring the annual Club Calendar proposal that was submitted to the Student Activities department• Connecting and communicating both verbally and in writing with people from diverse backgrounds or cultures• Preparing all press releases, publicity and marketing materials for club-related events• Overseeing advertising, brochures, pamphlets, fliers and ticket production as well for these events• Serving as an effective team leader by fostering and helping to develop your club members’ skills and interests• Regularly attending The Campus Forum (Middlesex University's board meetings) to keep directors and officers informed of planned events• Supporting the University by actively being involved and encouraging involvement in University events• Draft, edit and prepare correspondence, reports and other material using Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Sheet Show less

• Student Liaison Officer - Careers and Employability Services (CES)

  • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

  - Responsible for communication with internal and external stakeholders for the CES department- Managed more than 300 volunteers during the hybrid (online and in-person) career fair event at Middlesex University Dubai- Managed more than 200 volunteers during the largest career fair event at Middlesex University Dubai- Created write-ups for pre- and post-events for the website and social media platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn- Responsible for sharing the weekly newsletter with students using Mailchimp- Communicated with companies for collaborations for the annual Middlesex University Career Fair 2023, resulting in 156 company registrations- Responsible for handling the official CES mailbox to answer queries from students and industry partners on and off campus- Facilitated the shortlisting of more than 10,000 resumes from candidates and sent them to industry partners- Emailed and followed up on employers with regard to student placements- Developed content for promoting departmental activities, such as designing visual and written artwork for events for the CES department- Posted numerous job opportunities from various companies on the Student Vacancy Portal using the Zoho app- Drafted NOCs and Internship Letters for students who were offered career opportunities Show less