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Zahid Ejaz Butt
***-*, ********* ******, **. John’s, NL A1B 1T6
Phone: 709-***-**** E-Mail: ******@***.**
Education
B.Sc. (Hons) Economics; Math minor, expected April 2015 2013-present
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Co-op Program 2010-2012
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL
Work Experience
Conversation Partner Program Assistant (MUCEP Position) June-August 2014
English as Second Language (ESL) Programs,
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL
• Assisted in developing and reviewing the program
• Recruited volunteers required to meet ESL students to improve their communication skills
• Matched ESL students with English speakers keeping in view similar interests of both parties
• Assisted with the orientation where the volunteers introduced themselves to ESL students
• Compiled and recorded data after analyzing program survey results
• Created and distributed E-Newsletter for the Conversation Partner Program
Academic Dress Staff (Casual/Odd Job) May 27th-29th 2014
Spring Convocation 2014, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL
• Distributed academic dress for the convocation such as gowns, hoods and hats to students effectively
Administrative Support (MUCEP Position) Feb-April 2014
Office of Research & Development, Marine Institute of Memorial University, St. John’s, NL
• Helped in preparing student kits for the Marine Advanced Technology ROV competition
• Established the office filing system for various projects
• Scanned files/documents which were missing from a certain project
• Documented the projects using computer and assisted with other admin duties as required
Support Staff (Summer Student) July-August 2012
The Perlin Centre, Vera Perlin Society, St. John’s, NL
• Worked as an assistant supervisor in the computer lab
• Troubleshot computer issues of clients (people with developmental disabilities)
• Often provided mobility assistance to clients in wheel chairs
• Heated and helped clients unpack their food in the cafeteria during their lunch break
• Ensured client safety during walks or other recreational events
• Raised money for the society through involvement in a charity car wash
Key Skills & Expertise
• Strong analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions by compiling and drafting data
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Effective at time management and achieving important tasks before deadline
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Can speak and write both English and Urdu language fluently
• High math aptitude and an eye for detail
• Influencing and numerical skills gained through statistical reasoning and analysis
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Volunteer Experience
Tombolo Festival Volunteer
St. John’s Tombolo Multicultural Festival
• Helped setup and tear down; directed visitors and assisted vendors
Conversation Partner Program Volunteer
ESL Department of Memorial University of Newfoundland
• Listened and talked for several hours with an international student in an effort to improve her
English communication skills
Lip-Sync Concert Volunteer
24th annual Lip-Sync concert, Vera Perlin Society
• Assisted in decoration, clean up and ensured client safety
Computer Proficiency
• Microsoft Office, Gretl, Stata, PSpice, Eclipse and Solid Works
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as C and C++
References
Carolyn Best
Assistant Director, ESL Programs, Memorial University of Newfoundland
******@***.**
Ann Marie Raynes
General Manager, Perlin Centre, Vera Perlin Society, St. John’s, NL
******@*****************.**
Ellen Green
Administrative and Projects Officer, Office of Research & Development/School of Ocean Technology,
Marine Institute of Memorial University
*****.*****@**.***.**
Dr. Scott Lynch
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Memorial University of Newfoundland
*****@***.**
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