Aaliyah M. Furqan
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts and Science, The University of Alabama
Major: Political Science Minor: International Studies/Global Studies
Languages: English, Japanese (writing/conversational)
EXPERIENCE
August 2017-
May 2020
October 2015 –
May 2017
Social Studies Instructor, 65 hours/week, Robert C. Hatch High School, Uniontown, AL
Goal: Adept at developing fundamental plans for 7th and 8th grade students.
Value: Dedicated to maintaining student engagement
My Contribution:
●Project student achievement and college/career readiness
●Helping dissolve student conflict amongst each other
●Maintaining a thriving environment that is conducive to learning
●Worked closely with IEPs and students with special needs
●Increased projected ACT scores of 8th graders by 3 points
Barista, 26 hours/week, Dunkin Donuts, Tuscaloosa, AL
Goal: Deliver high quality food and beverages quickly, affordably and conveniently in a welcoming environment.
Value: Improved conflict resolution and listening skills
My Contribution:
●Aided in making store a comfortable environment for foreign customers
●Was able to upsell and deliver results
●Successfully opened the store during times of understaffed constraints
●Trained new employees while supervising operations
November, 2014-
June, 2015
Sales Associate, 30 hours/week, Dollar General, Tuscaloosa, AL
Goal: To provide excellent customer service that would allow the customers to feel at ease while shopping
Value: Completed sanitary and safety training for safe workplace environments
My Contribution:
●Able to use communication skills to upsell on inventory
●Used language skills to communicate and aid foreign customers
●Performed cashier duties
●Maintaining overall store cleanliness
August, 2011– July, 2013
Customer Service Representative, 30 hours/ week, Louisiana Workforce Commission, Baton Rouge, LA
Goal: To provide Louisiana residents with excellent customer service, to make sure all claims are imputed into the computer, and to ensure complaints and questions are addressed and answered
Value: Able to aid the state by collecting and sorting client data which increased process efficiency
My Contribution:
●Scheduled meetings with clients
●Batched files
●Used language and communication skills to proficiently help customers
●Filed important PDFs using Xerox machine
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
YM Sisters Organization
Global Diversity Certificate
BRYC (Baton Rouge Youth Coalition) Alumna
Gates Millennium Scholar and Alumna
Red Cross volunteer
National Council of Negro Women
Black Student Union
Muslim Student Association
Teach For America – Alabama 17’ Alumna
JACL Kakehashi Project