Tahmina Tariq
Gatineau,QC
Summary
Inquisitive and objective research professional skilled in taking an intersectional approach to understanding stories and ideas, recognized for an equity-based approach to absorbing, analyzing and extracting subjective information related to a given research topic. Steadfast professional familiar with managing business operations. Excellent reporting, record keeping and relationship-building abilities. Advanced writing and communication skills. I enjoy helping colleagues and members realize their potential.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President
Marsh Canada Limited
08.2016 - Current
- Communicated with leadership teams to assist with administrative initiatives and decisions.
- Assisted with writing client communications and marketing material.
- Performed risk assessment, implemented policy terms and conditions, conducted data consolidation and market analyses.
- Provided policy advice to clients, as well as managing and storing all documentation.
- Using excellent interpersonal skills to negotiate daily on behalf of clients to obtain best possible coverage for them, while mitigating risks for underwriters.
- Provided strategic advice to clients and worked with stakeholders to ensure clear communication and delivery of service.
Account Manager
Oceanwide Montreal
11.2010 - 08.2016
- Engaged in problem-solving of complex issues with clientele to build a relationship and understand their needs.
- Trained clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
- Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
- Assisted leadership with writing templates for client communication.
Teaching Assistant
Concordia University
09.2008 - 12.2008
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Supported professor with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Facilitated training and provided tutoring to struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Conducting research, examining the social and economic exclusion of Muslim Women, with a focus on systemic barriers to participation.
- Provided evidence based findings to support advocacy for inclusive labour policies and equitable union practices, aligning with broader goals of social justice.
Education
Ph.D. - Religion And Culture
Concordia University
Montreal, QC04.2025
Skills
- Comprehensive Research
- Paper Presentation
- Student Development
- Bargaining proposals
- Research Proposals & Procedures
- Effective Communication and excellent writing skills
- Survey drafting / editing / publishing
- Organizing data to make it accessible
- Team collaboration
- Active Listening Skills
- Commitment to the labour movement
- Unbiased data collection / Analysis
Timeline
Assistant Vice President
Marsh Canada Limited
08.2016 - Current
Account Manager
Oceanwide Montreal
11.2010 - 08.2016
Teaching Assistant
Concordia University
09.2008 - 12.2008
Ph.D. - Religion And Culture
Concordia University
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, writing, leisure walks, cooking, I love reading, researching and writing. The more challenging the topic, the more I enjoy researching it. I also love to cook and go for long walks. Museums are a real pleasure as they unite my love of learning with art history. I volunteer my time with the following organizations: Member of the New Democratic Party (NDP), volunteer member Canadian Council of Muslim Women, steward of Concordia Research and Education Workers Union (CREW), volunteer at Disability Empowerment and Equity Network (DEEN) support services.
Awards
Recipient of Moses Montefiore Fellowship, 2018, Merit Scholarship 2021, Concordia Accelerator Award 2021, Naim Mahlab Fellowship 2022, Moses Montefiore Fellowship 2022
Publications
- Tariq, Tahmina. “Let Modesty be her Raiment: The Classical Context of Ancient Christian Veiling”.
- Implicit Religion 16, No.4 (2014),pp. 493-506
- Tariq, Tahmina. “Muslimah in Mourning: Examining Muslim Women's Access to the Islamic Cemetery”. Journal of Ritual Studies, vol. 34, no. 2, (2020), pp. 41-52.
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