Versatile Communications and Research Assistant

Sarah Wadih El-Hechi

Rustom Pasha St. • Ain Mreisseh, Beirut • +961******** • *****@****.***.***

SUMMARY

Psychology graduate with professional experience in communications, research, and administrative support across nonprofit, clinical, and creative sectors. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly to different professional environments. EDUCATION

American University of Beirut (AUB) Beirut, Lebanon Major in Psychology September 2015 – December 2021 Minor in Business Administration

Etehaad International School (E.I.S) Jeddah, KSA

American Curriculum High School Diploma September 2001 – May 2015 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Young Women’s Christian Association Ain Mreisseh, Beirut Part-time Communications Coordinator February 2023 – Present

• Provide administrative support across committees and ongoing projects.

• Coordinate with multiple board members to ensure smooth communication and follow-through on organizational tasks.

• Develop and manage social media campaigns, increasing outreach and engagement.

• Record committee and business meeting minutes.

• Support proposal writing and grant submissions.

• Update and maintain website content and design.

• Write press releases of monthly membership meetings for publication in online journals such as The Executive.

Communications Volunteer November 2022 – February 2023

• Produced social media reels highlighting learning programs through participant interviews.

• Translated and adapted Arabic content for reports and proposals.

• Attended online meetings involving the association and took important notes. Dr. Pauline Nadjarian Abou Jaoude (Educational psychologist) Ashrafieh, Beirut Part-time Clinical Assistant December 2022 – June 2024

• Prepared comprehensive psycho-educational reports integrating academic, health, and social histories.

• Assisted in parent interviews, scale assessments, and student observations.

• Researched and recommended evidence-based strategies for students with learning difficulties.

• Ensured meetings were carried out promptly and adhered to scheduled timeframes. Department of Psychology, American University of Beirut Hamra, Beirut Research Assistant Volunteer August 2022 – September 2022

• Translated transcriptions (Arabic to English) for a psychosocial support study led by Dr. Tania Bosqui.

• Earned acknowledgment in publication.

Embrace Hamra, Beirut

Patient Flow Volunteer March 2022 – June 2022

• Welcomed beneficiaries, facilitated intake processes, and guided them through assessments.

• Ensured accurate data collection and maintained confidentiality. Data Entry Volunteer December 2021 – April 2022

• Entered and cross-checked intake surveys in Arabic and English in the EHR system.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills. Department of Psychology, American University of Beirut Hamra, Beirut Research Assistant Volunteer November 2020 – December 2020

• Transcribed and translated interviews for a thesis supervised by Dr. Tania Bosqui on mental health support among Syrian refugee youth.

• Gained familiarity with semi-structured qualitative research.

• Earned acknowledgment in publication.

EARLY VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE (2016–2018)

• Carpolo SAL – Student Brand Ambassador Intern: promoted app adoption and created student engagement strategies.

• Fall Orientation, AUB – Student Guide: supported new students in registration and orientation.

• Office of Admissions, Advancement Services & EMBA Program, AUB – Work Study roles: document organization, Salesforce data entry, and event coordination.

• Food Blessed NGO – Volunteer: served meals to low-income communities.

• Children’s Cancer Center Lebanon (St. Jude) – Volunteer: provided emotional support and recreational activities for inpatients.

• Embrace (2016 campaign) – Volunteer: promoted and supported launch of Lebanon’s first suicide hotline.

• Private Tutor (Jeddah, 2012–2015) – Taught English, Math, and Science to elementary students. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

Alpha Academy London, England

Online Addiction Counselling Certificate Therapy Diploma March 2022 – April 2022 New Skills Academy Hertford, England

Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Diploma May 2021 – June 2021 ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English and basic conversational and written French. Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Soft Skills: Effective, fluent, and coherent communication, good listening skills, multitasking, and attention to detail. Extracurricular Activities: Reading, photography, swimming, running, and exercising.

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