Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
AWARDS
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Basheer Amin

Montreal,QC

Summary

Versatile and dedicated professional with a proven track record in healthcare case management and linguistic proficiency in Arabic, Kurdish, English, and Turkish. Experienced in assisting refugees and newcomers, ensuring comprehensive support in navigating healthcare systems. Adept at interpreting and bridging communication gaps across diverse cultures. Demonstrated success as a team player with a flexible and collaborative approach. Proven ability to learn quickly and excel in dynamic environments. Seeking to contribute my skills and expertise to CSAI's mission and goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager

SUPPORT TO LIFE
01.2016 - 08.2017
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.

Activity Leader

SPROTT SHAW LANGUAGE COLLEGE
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Organized activities for students and created welcoming and supportive environment to encourage participation.
  • Integrated academic and vocational based curriculum to help students learn and acquire life skills.
  • Managed safety concerns and adhered to all compliance requirements.

Activity Coordinator,

AD.DAR
03.2016 - 07.2017
  • Organized activities for students and created welcoming and supportive environment to encourage participation.
  • Integrated academic and vocational based curriculum to help students learn and acquire life skills.
  • Managed safety concerns and adhered to all compliance requirements.

Screen Writer - Story Coordinator

TRANSPLANT
01.2021 - 10.2023
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.

Managing Editor

GENNIM MAGAZINE
01.2017 - 11.2021
  • Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Oversaw publication of digital and print products, aligning multi-media content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity.

Volunteer Interviewer and Film Director

Vancouver Second Mile Society
02.2018

Primary School Teacher

CAN Schools for Syrian Refugees
06.2014 - 11.2015

Co-founder, Media Team Supervisor

Amouda Students' Association
04.2012 - 07.2013

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

The University of British Columbia (UBC)
Vancouver, BC
01.2022

Bachelor of Media Studies -

The University of Damascus
Damascus, Syria
01.2012

Skills

  • Idea Brainstorming
  • Document Editing
  • Creative Collaboration
  • Project Management

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Kurdish
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working

AWARDS

  • VANTAGE ONE EXCELLENCE AWARD

Full scholarship from the University of British Columbia 

  • OPEN DEMOCRACY FELLOWSHIP

Fully covered journalism fellowship

Timeline

Screen Writer - Story Coordinator

TRANSPLANT
01.2021 - 10.2023

Activity Leader

SPROTT SHAW LANGUAGE COLLEGE
08.2018 - 08.2019

Volunteer Interviewer and Film Director

Vancouver Second Mile Society
02.2018

Managing Editor

GENNIM MAGAZINE
01.2017 - 11.2021

Activity Coordinator,

AD.DAR
03.2016 - 07.2017

Case Manager

SUPPORT TO LIFE
01.2016 - 08.2017

Primary School Teacher

CAN Schools for Syrian Refugees
06.2014 - 11.2015

Co-founder, Media Team Supervisor

Amouda Students' Association
04.2012 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Arts -

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Bachelor of Media Studies -

The University of Damascus
Basheer Amin