Halmat Palani
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Objective
A soon to be graduate student in political science looking for an entry-level position to obtain further
experience and expertise
S ummary of Qual ifications
Communication
Can speak some Arabic, Farsi and French with fluency in English and Kurdish.
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An honest, patient, and sincere individual who is respectful and accepting of others
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An assertive communicator of his ideas but also an effective listener who understands the sensitive’s of
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others
Excellent research, analytical, writing, and interpersonal communication skills
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Critical thinker with exceptional skills to evaluate and solve problems, demonstrating the ability to be
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creative and innovative in identifying solutions
Comfortable public speaker
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M anagement Skills
Priority and task-oriented paying close attention to details
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Punctual individual who always provides efficient notice of absence or lateness
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C omputer/ Technical Skills
High computer literacy with extensive software proficiency covering a wide variety of applications.
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Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office with strong computer research skills
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Can navigate computers and troubleshoot both mac and windows proficiently
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Has a strong understanding of social media platforms such as Facebook and twitter
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I nterpersonal Abilities and Teamwork
An honest, patient, and sincere individuals that establishes good relations with co-workers as well as
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respecting and welcoming differences
Works well with people from diverse backgrounds
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Works effectively within a group, demonstrating leadership
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Effective at monitoring the success of a project and identifying ways to improve it
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Education
Simon Fraser University
B achelors D eg ree of Arts Majoring in P olitical Science 2 010 – Present
During my years studying political science I have obtained extensive knowledge on how politics is conducted
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and how the varying different political, economic and social systems function. I have gained great knowledge
in policy analysis, international relations, development, political ideologies, ethics, history and statistics. I
also learned and improved my communications and public speaking skills presenting on various subjects in
with 50 plus students.
E mployment History
Volunteer - E xecutive Member of Kurds on Campus 2 011 – Present
Helped Establish a community organization of students and alumni to promote education amongst our
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community of war-torn immigrants assisting students at-risk of academic failure and organizing tutoring
sessions, youth networking events, parent-student information seminars.
We also held a relief fund-raising campaign to help Syrian Refugees displaced around the world.
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W arehouse & production worker at E xpress 2 007 – Present
E mployment Professionals
Working at a variety of jobs (temporary)
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Shipper/ receiver
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Order picking and scanning at warehouse
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Operating different kinds of machinery & tools
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W arehouse Emplo yee at Purewal S ummer 2 006 – 2012
B lueberry Farms Ltd.
Prepared berries for packing
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Packed berries to be shipped
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Stacked and loaded boxes onto trucks for shipping
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S tudent Painter at Student Works Pa inting Ltd S ummer 2010 – 11
Painting interior & Exterior (Brush and Roll)
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Cutting/Spray painting/ Caulking & Spray painting
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Supervising other painters
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A ssistant Carpet/Furnace Technician at Tip Top P art time 2006 – 09
C arpet & F urnace Cleaning
Cleaned carpets, furniture, and serviced furnaces (Commercial & Residential)
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Applied chemical solutions to carpets
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Distributed business flyers around community
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M achine Operator at Wholesale Blind Factory 2 008 – Jan 2 009
Cutting wood and threading
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Operating wood hole puncher machine
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A CTIVITIES/INTERESTS
Reading (a lover of philosophy)
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Writing (sometimes blogs or communicates views through social media)
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Exercising (weight lifting, running and badminton)
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REFERENCES
Available upon request