Ghada Sayadi
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Multilingual, culturally intelligent professional, and a holder of a Master's degree in English Studies with a focus on and gender studies. Passionate about working with equity-deserving groups, I am also a researcher with over 7 years of experience in the nonprofit sector between the MENA region and North America. I would describe myself as friendly, curious, reliable, ambitious, and results-focused. I was described as a problem-solver, a strategic thinker and people-centered. Enthusiastic about international development, inclusive climate action, education and public health research and using evidence-based strategies in practice and policy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Coordinator
University Of Alberta- Faculty Of Nursing
Edmonton , Canada
2022.06 - 2023.06
- Managed multiple ongoing health equity research projects and adhered to standards in research protocols, ethics and regulatory reporting.
- Oversaw and tracked multiple grant budget expenses using grant management tools such as SAP.
- Managed a team of 15 research staff and program volunteers and ensured they well-trained.
- Leveraged HRIS and HCM Oracle software for seamless people management tasks, including onboarding, payroll, and talent acquisition.
- Supported with data collection and report writing.
- Developing research protocols, preparing equipment and purchasing materials to coordinate administrative functions in support of planned research studies.
Research Assistant
University of Alberta-VPRI Signature Research Areas
Edmonton , Canada
2021.12 - 2022.08
- Recruited eligible research participants & conducted qualitative research interviews seeking to identify challenges facing equity-seeking organizations in Alberta.
- Coded qualitative data and conducted thematic analysis in collaboration with two other team members using Nvivo.
- Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation on platforms such as CITRIX, Sharepoint and Google Drive.
- Co-wrote a final report with policy recommendations to the Federal Government of Canada as well as two papers under review for publication.
Volunteer Enrolment Facilitator
Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area
Edmonton , Canada
2018.11 - 2022.08
- Performed comprehensive volunteer screening interviews to assess eligibility for working with children and guided them through the enrollment steps using the CRM Dynamics database.
- Directed volunteer training enhancements, conducted research, and evaluated training content along with organizational development processes, optimizing program effectiveness.
- Represented the agency and its programs in volunteer recruitment events.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees.
- Volunteered to use my research background to create a customized leadership curriculum for the organization's after-school programs.
- Led the translation of forms and documents into Arabic and French, my first and second languages respectively, to better cater to the needs of the served clients.
- Participated in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Leadership Committee, overseeing structural and internal policy changes within the nonprofit organization.
English Teacher and Cultural Facilitator
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
Edmonton , Canada
2016.06 - 2016.09
- Assisted a Syrian refugee family navigate their new environment, helping them with daily activities such as banking, shopping etc..
- Developed English lessons, study materials and quizzes according to the specific needs of the parents and children.
- Researched and recommended textbooks, software and other learning materials to complement tutoring.
- Documented lessons and students progress.
Co-Founder and Vice President
Tunisian Centre for Civic Engagement
Tunis , Tunisia
2014.04 - 2015.08
- Represented the organization's interests and served as the attaché between the TCCE team before all relevant parties, including the Tunisian government agencies, US Embassy representatives and regulatory entities.
- Roadmapped plans to outline current and upcoming projects and address potential constraints.
- Arranged guest speakers, field trips, workshops and events according to the organization's needs.
Education
Master of Arts - English Studies, Postcolonialism & Culture Studies
University of Alberta
04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Language, Literature and Civilization
University of Sousse
05.2015
Professional Certificate - American Studies
University of Wyoming
05.2014
Skills
- Computer skills
- Training & Development, HRIS.
- Language skills (Arabic, French, English)
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong linguistic and cultural intelligence.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Social media management, graphic design, and digital marketing.
- Research and Development.
- Program development and business intelligence.
- Experience in managing budgets and handling financial documents.
- Project Management and Project Oversight.
- Data Collection and Qualitative Research.
Accomplishments
- Grantee of the Tunisian Government Excellence Scholarship- January 2016
- Winner of the US Department of State Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF)- April 2014
- Grantee of the US Department of State Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program- September 2013
Timeline
Research Coordinator
University Of Alberta- Faculty Of Nursing
2022.06 - 2023.06
Research Assistant
University of Alberta-VPRI Signature Research Areas
2021.12 - 2022.08
Volunteer Enrolment Facilitator
Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area
2018.11 - 2022.08
English Teacher and Cultural Facilitator
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
2016.06 - 2016.09
Co-Founder and Vice President
Tunisian Centre for Civic Engagement
2014.04 - 2015.08
Master of Arts - English Studies, Postcolonialism & Culture Studies
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts - English Language, Literature and Civilization
University of Sousse
Professional Certificate - American Studies
University of Wyoming
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