Reham Essam Badr
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5N 7Z3
****.*****@*****.***
Citizenship: Canadian
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, Computer Science, York University, Toronto,
Graduated Spring 2012
Study Abroad, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Massachusetts, Fall 2008.
Transfer from, The American University in Cairo (AUC), Fall 2005-Spring 2008
• GPA: 3.23/4.00
• Minor: Business Administration.
IGCSE, Manarat Jeddah School (MJS) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2005.
Work Experience
Microsoft Intern, Summer 09
• Reported, designed and analyzed a Business Intelligence Project using
Microsoft’s latest BI tools.
• Trained on several computer based topics by Microsoft, OMS and
LinkdotNet.
• Trained on time management, sales, communication and negotiation skills by
Logic management consulting.
• Collaborated with a team of five to present the project assigned.
Four Seasons Hotel Trainee, Summer 10
• Rotated hotel departments including Public Relations, Reservations and
Catering.
• Accommodated with hotel’s software in order read and write to and from the
database.
• Trained how to speak to guests courteously and what guidelines to follow if a
sale is resisted enhancing communication and people/sales management skills.
• Assisted Public Relations manager with hotel campaigns through press
releases after being acquainted with magazine and newspaper journalists.
Technical Projects
• Programmed a manual and an automatic implementation of a submarine using
Java.
• Created simple graphics using Assembly language (machine code).
• Implemented several requirements and course assignments using C++.
• Designed and developed a car rental database using Oracle/SQL and Access.
• Worked on a Computer Architecture group project about CPU Pipelining.
• Fulfilled assignments for an Operating Systems course at UMASS using
Linux.
• Upgraded AUC’s Web for Students website (Registration website) using
Visual Studio, as part of a Web design course.
• Used Languages like: Prolog, Csharp during study at York University.
Management Related Projects
• Participated in and conducted a group project and presentation with regard to
Human Resource Management at York University.
• Designed and implemented FIFA world cup for youth's marketing plan as a
marketing project with collaboration with 5 students.
• Conducted a group presentation, filmed a movie and wrote a brochure to
further illustrate the material. This helped build up in communication and
negotiation skills.
• Conducted several projects as part of an Internet Marketing course at
UMASS.
• Taught and monitored a group of middle aged men English as a second
language.
Extracurricular Activities
Pakistan Student Association Member York, Fall 09-Spring10
• High Board Coordinator
o Harmonized between several departments in the organization.
o Dealt with the Assistant Coordinator to speed up daily tasks.
o Appointed regardless of difference in nationality due to high sprit and
managerial skills that fulfilled the gap in the organization.
o Enhanced cultural awareness by multi-racial interactions
Student Union Academic Member, Fall 07-Spring 08
• Publications and Multimedia Head, The Mastermind
o Designed brochures, banners and flyers for the event using Photoshop
o Created entertaining documentaries using Moviemaker and Vegas.
o Led and motivated a group of 9 members to promote the activity
o Trained members to efficiently use Photoshop to enhance their graphic
design skills.
• Publications Member, Academic Awareness Campaign
o Constructed student forums to discuss several issues with the President
and designed banners to publicize these forums.
• Student Mentor
o Assisted students with academic problems by writing petitions.
First Year Experience Ambassador Team, Fall 06-Spring 08
• Academic Committee Coordinator, Fall 07
o Guided 50 faculty members and 50 peer leaders through organizing a
4-day program
o Effectively collaborated with other team members to produce a
successful First-year program for newcomers.
o Conducted leadership trainings to around 50 team leaders.
• Peer Leader, Fall 06-Spring 07
o Led new comers through their first year at AUC
Sales and Coordination Member Student Union's Jeopardy, Spring 07
• Convinced and persuaded sponsors into sponsoring the event
• Customized the benefit package to be more attractive to sponsors.
• Coordinated between the Academic Committee and the Organizing
Committee
• Conducted trainings on how to deal with large co-operations.
Public Relation Members, Student Union's Graduation Festival, Fall 06
• Advertised the festival in several creative ways to attract students
• Conducted creativity trainings
Entertainment Member, Student Union's Culture Nights, Fall 06
• Schedules performances for Ramadan Around The world.
• Decorated the area to abide by the Ramadan theme
• Planned and scheduled performances for the Christmas Party
• Fashioned the students to add to the Christmas spirit
References Furnished Upon Request