Seeking an opportunity to use my strong interpersonal skills and work experience in media, communications, event management and partner relationships. Highly motivated with dedicated work ethics, professionalism, and openness to challenging environments. As a former member of the Afghan National Cycling Team, I understand discipline, and what it means to work hard on a team to achieve common goals. Resilient, flexible, determined, and a quick thinker with a lot of grit and tenacity. Passionate about helping others and making a difference.
Qualifications
Newcomer since Feb/2024
Microsoft Office and Internet
Strong time management and problem-solving skills
Detailed in my daily work and able to prioritize tasks
Customer service and relationship builder
Knowledge of community resources
Data entry and Administrative skills
Relevant Skills
Administration
IT and Microsoft office experience; able to troubleshoot
Extensivereporting duties and data collection for major Communications company
Networking and reporting on internet daily usage, technical reporting, and publishing
Collection of resumes and participatein the hiring process of new candidates
Networking &accounting officer with major managementduties
HR generalist duties; benefits, hiring, personnel files
Accounting management of training institution student fees, collections
Collecting finance data and reporting through managing student financial accounts
Customer Services
Event planning and management
Receptionist duties, greetings, and welcoming clients into the office
Create, lead, consistently build and network hospital partnerships; connecting veteran athletes with healthcare supports
Generate great press through the programs and received a commendation for my work
Social media officer, managed social media accounts and raised views through content creation and engagement
Networking and social media engagement
Managing all social media accounts for the organization
Publishing and networking organization events for the Afghanistan National Olympic Committee
Lived Experiences
As a newcomer refugee from Afghanistan I have lived experience of immigration and the process of settling in a new country. I have experienced navigating processes such as:
Job Search– application process, Canadian formatted resume, interview skills, Canadian Work Culture
Having good knowledge of multiple resources including Housing, understanding the Transit System, Medical Appointments, Community resources
Navigated learning English in the workplace, within my daily activities and focusing on continued learnings via TV, Internet, YouTube classes etc
Professional Experience
Product worker ꓲ Pinnacle Dairy
North Vancouver, BC Dec 2022 – to present
Event manager ꓲ Halifax tower hotel
Halifax, NS, Canada June 2022 – Sep 2022
Communications Officer ꓲMaiwand Institute of Higher Education
Kabul – Afghanistan, Jan 2013 – May 2014
Press & Media Officer ꓲAfghanistan National Olympic Committee
Kabul – Afghanistan, Jan 2017 – Aug 2017
Communications & Partnership Officer ꓲAghazgar Consulting
Kabul -Afghanistan, May 2018 – Dec 2019
Executive Assistant to CEO ꓲAfghan Telecom
Kabul – Afghanistan, Jan 2019 – Aug 2021
Education & Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Persian Language & Literature
Kabul Education University, Afghanistan (2017)
Baccalaureate
Malika Suraya High School Kabul, Afghanistan (2010)
Public Speaking (I year Diploma)
Jahan e Noor Institute, Kabul, Afghanistan (2017)
Marketing & Management (I year Diploma)
Dunya Institute, Kabul, Afghanistan (2016)
Diploma in Accounting (I year Diploma)
Dunya Institute, Kabul, Afghanistan (2013)
Volunteering
Outreach & Networking Officer ꓲWomen for Peace and Participation Organization (NGO)
Kabul/London (Remotely)
Languages
English, Persian, Pashto, Hindi & Urdu