Marvan Al Ashkar
50 Conway Lane, London,ON
Summary
Hold a Bachelor of Physical Science from the University of Damascus and a Postgraduate Diploma in Physics and Meteorology. With extensive experience leading teams in various positions, excel at identifying potential issues to prevent problems and maintain a detail-oriented approach in all job tasks. Seven years of experience as the Head of the Forecast Department at the Directorate of Atmospheric Monitoring and Forecasts, as well as the Head of the Central Forecasting Center. Additionally, Eleven years of experience as a teacher at an educational institute outside Canada.
Currently, A dependable Production Team Member skilled in operating machinery, assembling components, and packaging completed work. Possess strong knowledge of quality control procedures, inspections, and welding. Perform well in fast-paced environments with high production demands.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Team Member, Frames Department
Formet Industries, A Division Of Magna Internation
ST. Thomas , Ontario
08.2023 - Current
- Load, unload and monitor production equipment.
- Correctly tag or label parts and bins.
- Assist with equipment changes and machine adjustments as required.
- Conduct visual quality assurance inspections to identify defective parts then document and/ or escalate where necessary.
- Monitor, record and document any required data.
- Support 5S activities.
- TIG & MIG welding, inspecting welds and performing repairs to non-conforming welds.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
- Operate grinding tools, weld equipment, and perform basic troubleshooting of robotic welding issues.
- Maintain and repair welding equipment.
- Following all health and safety procedures, reporting safety hazards and other issues.
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Production Labourer
Formet Industries, A Division Of Magna International
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Contracted through HCR Personnel Solutions Inc
- Product assembly, Completion of quality checks, Loading/unloading products on assembly line, Mig welding, Inspecting and repairing basic welds, Operating grinding equipment, Conducting basic troubleshooting of robotic welding issues
Teacher
Ministry of Education and Higher Education
01.2011 - 01.2022
Science teacher in preparatory schools in Qatar
Head of Forecast Department
Directorate of Atmospheric Monitoring and Forecasts, Central Forecasting Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Responsible for following up and monitoring work of all air centers in Syria
Weather Forecaster
Directorate General of Meteorology
01.2004 - 01.2009
ٍStudying weather and preparing daily weather forecast in Syria as well as on television and radio channels
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Department of physics and Meteorology
University of Damascus
Damascus, Syria01.2004
Bachelor of Physical Science - Solid body physics and electronics division
University of Damascus
Damascus, Syria01.2003
Skills
- Logical, analytical person with ability to work under pressure
- Designing targeted educational videos in variety of ways
- Experience in providing professional development to work team and transferring expertise to them
- Good dealing with managers and subordinates in all working conditions
- Learning speed and response to any new work or new program
- Experience in remote work or dual direct and remote work
- Developed comprehensive electronic communication program for parents, significantly increasing their involvement from 2018-2019 and 2019-2020
- Contributed to school's excellent evaluation in programs and activities, recognized as strength in fourth periodic evaluation report
- Created short educational enrichment videos using animation for dedicated YouTube channel
- Participated in scientific research competitions and organized Science Olympiad competition
- Prepared and presented professional development workshops
- Lean Manufacturing Knowledge,Efficient multitasking, and Production Scheduling
- Adherence to safety protocols
- Welding Troubleshooting and Rework
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Professional Licenses
- Professional Teaching License Level 2, Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Qatar, 2021
- Professional Teaching License Level 1, Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Qatar, 2013
Computer And Electronic Programs
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Familiar with LMS (Learning Management System)
- Proficient in programs such as Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
- Proficient in animation programs (Animaker, Doodly, Toonly)
- Skilled in photo design programs such as Photoshop
- Familiar with educational science websites: PraxiLabs, CircuitLab, Edumedia for secondary and elementary, Crocodile Chemistry, Physics, and PhET
Professional Development
- Science Standards Workshop Level 2
- Science Standards Workshop Level 3
- General Framework for Programs and Activities for Parents Workshop (Presented and prepared by: Marvan Al Ashkar)
- Programs and Activities for School Staff Workshop (Presented and prepared by: Marvan Al Ashkar)
- Critical Thinking Skills Workshop (Presented and prepared by: Marvan Al Ashkar in collaboration with the Professional Development Team)
- Activating Learning Using Animation Videos Workshop (Presented and prepared by: Marvan Al Ashkar)
- Understanding Verification Skills Workshop
- Success Motivators Workshop
- Formative Assessment Workshop
- E-Learning Workshop
- The Four T's for Instilling Educational Values Workshop
- Interactive PowerPoint Workshop
- Class Board Workshop
- Teaching Storytelling in Science Workshop
- 21st Century Skills Workshop
- Additionally, attended numerous workshops since 2011, including workshops held between 2019 and 2021.
Timeline
Production Team Member, Frames Department
Formet Industries, A Division Of Magna Internation
08.2023 - Current
Production Labourer
Formet Industries, A Division Of Magna International
01.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher
Ministry of Education and Higher Education
01.2011 - 01.2022
Head of Forecast Department
Directorate of Atmospheric Monitoring and Forecasts, Central Forecasting Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Weather Forecaster
Directorate General of Meteorology
01.2004 - 01.2009
Postgraduate Diploma - Department of physics and Meteorology
University of Damascus
Bachelor of Physical Science - Solid body physics and electronics division
University of Damascus
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