Farrah Seif
*************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrahas/
Education
MS in Global Business
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA Apr 2024
Study Abroad: EADA Business School of Management
Barcelona, Spain Dec 2023
BS in Business Administration
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO May 2015
Certifications
Professional Life Coach – Intellect Coaching School
University of Missouri Career Center Training Completion (150+ Hours of Training towards Career Development, Interviewing, Coaching, Resume Reviews, and DEI Support)
Technical Skills
Systems: Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Excel, Salesforce, Canva, Zoom, Slack, ATS
Languages
English (Native)
Arabic (Native)
Spanish (B1 proficiency)
Professional Experience Summary
Talent Development Learning Programs Customer Engagement
Facilitated 40+ career and professional development workshops for students and emerging professionals, aligning content with business needs such as interview readiness, career mapping, and employer engagement.
Delivered 100+ personalized coaching sessions and success plans to K–12 and university students worldwide, aligning each with long-term development goals.
Supported hiring and talent pipeline initiatives at a university career center by screening candidates, conducting interviews, and improving recruitment experiences. Developed employer relationships and managed job postings to connect talent with opportunities.
Led staff onboarding, strengths-based role design, and wellness initiatives for youth development professionals, enhancing team performance, morale, and retention.
Organized weekly recruiter events and career panels that connected diverse student cohorts to professionals from top-choice industries, increasing mentorship connections and successful internship and job placements.
Work Experience
Pepperdine University — Graduate Assistant, Career & Professional Development Department
Malibu, CA Aug 2023 – Apr 2024
Gwen’s Girls, Inc. — Academic Coach (Virtual)
Pittsburgh, PA Apr 2021 – Apr 2025
Boys and Girls Club — Youth Development Program Lead
Calabasas, CA Aug 2024 – Feb 2025
Canadian Education Council — Academic Advisor & Program Development Lead
Cairo, Egypt Sep 2016 – Jun 2017
Divico Consultores — International Recruitment Intern
Barcelona, Spain May 2015 – Sep 2015
University of Missouri Career Center — Career Specialist & Recruitment Committee Member
Columbia, MO Oct 2012 – May 2015