Introduction

After graduating from Zayed University with a B.Sc. in Finance, I worked for almost one year as risk management associate at AlHabtoor Group – private sector. Then, I worked at Zayed University as leadership coordinator from Sep 2014 – Aug 2017 before joining the college of humanities and social sciences as an academic advisor from Aug 2017- present.

Roles and Responsibilities

Risk Management Associate:

• Reviewed the "Risk Engineering Services" reports written by a loss adjuster (third party) for Alhabtoor Motors top 5 locations & did a comparison regarding the pending/implemented recommendations

• Followed up with Alhabtoor group business units on the status of risk improvement recommendations & updated the group risk management office about the status of implementation

• Worked on the risk assessment study regarding Alhabtoor Motors location expansion in DIC.

Leadership coordinator:

• Organized a wide range of   skill   building workshops and certified programs for students
• Organized leadership events, conferences and forums
• Worked as an advisor for the student council (September 2016-Dec 2016) and was a member in the selection committee
• Organized entrepreneurship workshops and events for students in collaboration with Dubai SME
• Served as a board member of the leadership task force (2016-2017)

Academic Advisor:

•  One point of contact for the students to support with their retention, graduation rate, academic success and overall satisfaction at the University.

• Examine academic progress of students
• Communicate and advise students about other support available to the student at the university, such as the PALS, Alwaha Zone , Counselling center and accessibility center .

• Identify current and potential needs or problem areas (i.e. study plan, academic issues...) and refer students to the respective person.
• Work towards student’s retention and graduation improvements
• Liaison with different units and departments to ensure students-at-risk are able to receive the support they need

• Work closely with the college to provide accurate information on course offerings

• Provide guidance in the student’s selection of courses to be sure that degree requirements will be met
• Maintain student files and records; documents all related student information; updates the system regarding changes to student status.
• Participate in preparation of orientations and presents academic information to new students 
• Work closely with registrar office to advice students.

Languages

Arabic and English