Academic advisor

Mahdi Mohamed

** ******* *****

Haringey

London N15 4DY

Tel: 079**-******

Email:*********@*****.***

Personal Profile:

I am a solid and reliable person who works hard and fits easily into new

teams. I learn new things quickly, and am flexible about the hours that I

work and the tasks that I complete; I am always happy to lend others a hand

when needed. I am meticulous and pay great attention to detail. In short, I

take pride in my work and I want to work for a company with a reputation

for innovation which has a skilled and talented workforce that I can learn

from; it is important to me to develop myself, my knowledge and skills.

Education & Qualifications:

2008-2010

London South Bank University, London

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Petroleum Engineering (2:1 Grade)

2001-2004

Al-Baath University, Syria

Petroleum Engineering Diploma

1998-2001

R.A.K High School, United Arab Emirates

School-leaving Certificate including English, Maths and Science

Work Experience:

Academic Advisor, UK SACB (Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau), London, Dec 2010

- Present

. The students under my remit are all sponsored by the Saudi Arabian

Ministry of Education.

. I am the first point of contact for students and provide assistance in

helping them learn how to make practical academic plans and decisions

based on their stated goals, interests and abilities, how to discover

a range of options available to them in terms of information, advice

and support, and how to think through the consequences of their own

choices, amongst other things.

. I provide accurate information about policies, procedures and

requirements relating to the scholarship scheme and assist students in

understanding the rationale and potential behind them.

. I create positive working relationships with students and staff at the

universities and the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia. I report

back to the Ministry of Education on students' progress, as well as

any changes or causes for concern, so that the service the students

receive can be tailor-made to ensure they fulfil their academic

potential and get the most out of their experience in the UK.

Arabic Database Administrator, World Business Research, London, Summer 2010

. Worked on a database of companies that had previously attended an

international defence exhibition in Dubai.

. Received comprehensive training on the database itself to understand

what it was for, who used it and what other systems it linked to, as

well as its structure and how it organised, found and displayed the

data.

. Thereafter gathered up-to-date information through internet research

or by calling the companies directly where complete details could not

be obtained online.

. Inputted the data into the database, ensuring the pre-determined

quality and quantity was met at all times (entering it in the correct

fields with no spelling mistakes etc.)

. Ensured the database remained backed-up and secure, and reported any

errors.

Post Room Assistant, RR Donnelley (Printing Company), Leicester, Feb 2005 -

June 2006

. Dealt with all incoming and outgoing post.

. Took delivery of goods and supplies, and checked for damaged or

missing items.

. Stored goods and moved stock around.

. Made sure that there was enough stationery.

. Answered the telephone and passed on calls.

. Kept computer records and other paperwork up-to-date.

. Carried out filing and cleaning of work area.

. Used and maintained office equipment such as printers, photocopiers

and scanners.

Skills:

Language:

Native Arabic & Somali

Fluent English - written and spoken

Computer:

Fully proficient in Microsoft Office

Usual typing, email and internet skills

Hobbies & Interests:

Travelling, meeting people from different cultures, reading, theatre, and

keeping fit

References Available on Request

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