SHOGUFA POPAL

Vancouver, BC +1-236-***-**** - adznt8@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Hardworking professional with over 10 years of experience in project management, training, curriculum development, processing, and underwriting. Demonstrated excellence in diverse positions within the United Nations, government, and non-governmental organizations. Seeking a challenging full-time position that utilizes strong interpersonal skills, exceptional time management, and problem-solving abilities. SKILLS

• Project Management

• Underwriting Proficiency

• Customer Interaction

• Risk Management

• Data Collection

• Research and Writing

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, TUW, eCognition, TNTmips

• Fluent in English, Dari, Pashto and Urdu

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Cansure – Vancouver, BC - Canada

Underwriting Assistant (Inland Marine) 04/2023 to 07/2023

• Handled underwriting tasks, including new business, renewals, endorsements, and cancellations, based on underwriters' instructions.

• Provided valuable support to managers and underwriters in Commercial Marine projects, including preparing and distributing correspondence related to cancellations. Junior Underwriter (Res Realty) 05/2021 to 04/2023

• Conducted thorough review and underwriting of complex renewal and endorsements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Actively participated in underwriting meetings, providing valuable insights, while maintaining effective communication with brokers and promptly responding to inquiries on policy documents. Additionally, performed general office duties as instructed by the manager. Underwriting Assistant (Res Realty) 11/2019 to 05/2021

• Efficiently processed and issued New Business, Renewals, Endorsements, and Cancellations in accordance with Underwriters' instructions.

• Provided valuable support to managers by assisting with administrative project tasks and ensuring the production and distribution of correspondence memos and letters. TJX Companies, Inc – HomeSense – West-Vancouver, BC - Canada Sales Associate (Part-time) 07/2019 to 11/2019

• Delivered knowledgeable and friendly customer support during the shopping and purchasing process.

• Engaged proactively with customers to build rapport and cultivate enduring connections. Faculty Of Agriculture - Kabul University – Kabul - Afghanistan Assistant Professor 10/2013 to 02/2019

• Revised course objectives, materials, and instructional strategies for forest management, silviculture, remote sensing, and related courses.

• Conducted comprehensive student evaluations, supervised activities, and assessed performance to generate accurate reports on academic progress.

• Conducted research on deforestation patterns in Afghanistan, publishing findings in esteemed academic journals and delivering presentations at international conferences in Germany, Japan, and the USA. United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) – Kabul - Afghanistan Remote Sensing Analyst (Consultant) 10/2018 to 12/2018

• Provided expert consultation on data collection for forest cover changes in diverse provinces of Afghanistan.

• Demonstrated collaborative effectiveness through active participation in team projects, along with a proven track record of developing and implementing creative solutions to complex problems within tight deadlines. Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) – Kabul - Afghanistan Training, Education and Outreach Assistant 12/2012 to 08/2015

• Facilitated information distribution and education regarding conservation initiatives.

• Created impactful training plans aligned with environmental needs and project objectives. USAID - Faculty of Agriculture, Kabul University – Kabul - Afghanistan Project Intern: Greenhouse and Seedling Nursery 03/2012 to 09/2012

• Ensured the health and maintenance of greenhouse plants by adhering to a watering schedule, while effectively managing time to complete all tasks within designated deadlines.

• Conducted plant assessments and identified potential growth hindrances, including pests and other issues. EDUCATION

Master of Science - Forestry 03/2018

Master of Science in Global Forest Environmental Studies University of Tokyo - Tokyo - Japan Bachelor of Science: Forestry and Natural Resources 12/2012 Faculty of Agriculture Kabul University - Kabul - Afghanistan LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Occupational First Aid Level 1 2023

• Cyber Security Awareness Training - Knowbe4 2022

• Foodsafe, Level 1 - BC, Canada 2019

• Exploring Opportunities for Mainstreaming Ecosystem-based Approaches into Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Afghanistan - Japan 2018

• UNITAR Hiroshima Women's Leadership Program for Afghanistan - Japan 2018

• Land Cover Mapping Using Earth Observation Data - Nepal 2018

• Application of Crop Growth Model and Sensing Technologies - Center for Development Research, University of Bonn - Germany 2016

• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - Wildlife Conservation Society 2013

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