Experience

Immigrant Employment Council of BC

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Coordinator

  • Sep 2020 - Present



Vancouver Visual Arts Foundation

• Volunteer in Grants: research and writing

  • Mar 2020 - Present



Research Assistant

• Freelance Researcher

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2020

  - Compile and prepare literature reviews- Edit or proofread documents- Content analysis and data collection - Compile and prepare literature reviews- Edit or proofread documents- Content analysis and data collection



International Islamic University Malaysia

• Malaysia
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Basic Communication Instructor (Foundation Program (pre-university))

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  - Taught foundation students an introductory course in communication for a semester.- Prepared all required material, sometimes with the use of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.- Split the class into groups to facilitate projects and assignments while honing their team-work skills. - Administered and graded quizzes, assignments, midterm and final examinations.- Co-created an instruction module to assist in the instruction during the semester. - Taught foundation students an introductory course in communication for a semester.- Prepared all required material, sometimes with the use of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.- Split the class into groups to facilitate projects and assignments while honing their team-work skills. - Administered and graded quizzes, assignments, midterm and final examinations.- Co-created an instruction module to assist in the instruction during the semester.



Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS)

• Malaysia
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  - Attending meetings, keeping track of project progress and reporting at regular intervals.- Reading and summarizing scholarly literature to be used in the different projects. - Data collection and analyses through focus groups, interview and content analysis.- Writing and editing research work as required.- Preparing Microsoft PowerPoint presentations as well as presenting findings as required.- Proofreading and ghost writing. - Attending meetings, keeping track of project progress and reporting at regular intervals.- Reading and summarizing scholarly literature to be used in the different projects. - Data collection and analyses through focus groups, interview and content analysis.- Writing and editing research work as required.- Preparing Microsoft PowerPoint presentations as well as presenting findings as required.- Proofreading and ghost writing.



International Islamic University Malaysia

• Malaysia
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  Attending meetings, keeping track of project progress and reporting at regular intervals.- Reading and summarizing scholarly literature to be used in the different projects. - Data collection and analyses through focus groups, interview and content analysis.- Writing and editing research work as required.- Preparing Microsoft PowerPoint presentations as well as presenting findings as required.- Proofreading. Attending meetings, keeping track of project progress and reporting at regular intervals.- Reading and summarizing scholarly literature to be used in the different projects. - Data collection and analyses through focus groups, interview and content analysis.- Writing and editing research work as required.- Preparing Microsoft PowerPoint presentations as well as presenting findings as required.- Proofreading.



Diesel generators co. Ltd. (Sudan)

• Sudan
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Specialist

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  Headed a three-member team in products and marketing activities reviving the company’s online presence and created a task force bring together much required internal integration between the different inter-dependent departments.• Supervision of market and competitor data analysis and reported current company market positioning. • Managed the re-launch of the company’s website.• Assisted the management in external communications with suppliers through creating business plans and presentations.• Attended corporate management meetings presenting department quarterly department performance reports.

• Communications Specialist

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2017



Cofftea

• Sudan
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Provided strategic support and coordination to managers and external business partners involved in the project progress. Researched market data and trends to assist in critical project related issues.• Defined project deliverables and monitored status of tasks. • Drafted action plans and led meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes.• Delivered status reports to stakeholders for budgeting and planning purposes. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans. • Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines. • Served as the single point of contact for project scheduling and changes. • Presented project progress to the executive team. • Updated and managed project database. • Conducted market research, data collection and perform analysis to assist in decision making.



Savola Group

• Saudi Arabia
• Investment Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Market Intelligence Specialist

  • May 2013 - Mar 2014

  Successfully ventured into the export market through market research and team work while contributing to the data requirements of the oil purchasing department.• Developed ideas in new product ideas and designs.• Collaborated with manufacturing and production teams at all levels.• Inspect, collect, interpret, analyze and compile data from market research.• Deliver outstanding written and verbal communication skills.• Document control for export business.

• Trade Marketing Assistant

  • Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

  Supervised a two-man merchandizing team in carrying out all trade marketing activities in key accounts within the state – retail and wholesale.• Successfully managed merchandizers to maximize product visibility and availability.• Maintained knowledge of general market promotion, prices and policies through periodical market visits.• Created and oversaw promotional events, in store advertising and whole-sale promotions.• Ran weekly strategy reports to analyze business trends and made recommendations.• Main focal point between the marketing and sales departments.• Document control for export business.



Diesel generators co. Ltd. (Sudan)

• Sudan
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Products & Marketing Executive

  • Apr 2009 - Mar 2012

  Spearheaded the creation of an online newsletter to enhance internal communication in addition to managing all marketing activities including copywriting, media planning, events management and niche marketing among other duties. • Analyzed market and competitor data to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies. • Successfully negotiated media buys including radio, print as well as outdoor.• Managed the complete design and launch of the company’s website; edited and wrote company materials including profile, flyers, brochures and all digital content.• Planned and executed company events – exhibitions, events, in house training.



My Events Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur

• Events Coordinator

  • Sep 2007 - May 2008

  Events CoordinatorEstablished working knowledge of the events management process from the initial stages of event creation and development to lead generation, sales and event execution. Also headed the communications tasks. • Established effective working relationships with clients, government officials and media representatives. • Wrote and edited company documents, proposals, website content, brochures as well as press releases for all events. Events CoordinatorEstablished working knowledge of the events management process from the initial stages of event creation and development to lead generation, sales and event execution. Also headed the communications tasks. • Established effective working relationships with clients, government officials and media representatives. • Wrote and edited company documents, proposals, website content, brochures as well as press releases for all events.