ZAHRA LUDIN
Waterloo,ON
Summary
- Recognized aptitude for leadership and management to lead a research team from conception to decision-making and ultimately, delivery.
- Self-motivated to initiate new tasks with a solution-oriented attitude to ensure completion of tasks.
- Extensive experience in compiling, analyzing, and writing reports on various topics including policy design at federal and international level, global governance, data privacy laws, cyber warfare, trade & economics, and statistics.
- Proficient literacy in all major computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and an ability to quickly learn new skills sets.
- Fluent in English, Pashto, Dari (Persian), Urdu, and beginner to intermediate understanding of French, Hindi and Turkish.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Settlement Worker
Reception House
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted in the resettlement of newcomers (government assisted refugees) in Canada.
- Oversaw the provision of temporary accommodation upon arrival for the newcomers and provided services and referrals related to employment, education, health and other key provincial and federal services,
- Conducting needs assessment to build client cases, and provide orientations on various other topics that support the first steps in the integration process of newcomers and their families.
Graduate Research Associate
Global Affairs Canada & Balsillie School on International Affairs
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked on a year-long policy project with a highly collaborate team of students and advisors to investigate the emerging trends in authoritarian regimes employing digital tools to monitor, manipulate and restrict basic civil liberties of their own citizens, as well as selling the tools to other like-minded states.
- Presented the policy brief to Global Affairs Canada along with key policy recommendations for the Government of Canada.
Primary Content Creator
Canadian Landmine Foundation
09.2019 - 08.2021
- In charge of gathering information on mining activities conducted by the organization in Cambodia to create media content such as videos, posts, and articles to increase awareness surrounding the organization's missions in Cambodia
- Introduced and developed innovative ways to help the organizations gain more exposure and donors by expanding the audience demographic through curated social media content.
- Efficiently transferred material from brochures and newsletters to digital mediums to reflect current information consumption trends.
- Produced and published creative informational videos which generated higher viewership and engagement on the organization’s social media platform including CanadaHelps and Facebook.
Administrative Coordinator
Kiwanis Food Services
03.2019 - 09.2022
- In charge of administrative duties for a fast-pace independent business acquiring 5-7 major clients per month.
- Supervisor of over $800,000/monthly flow of inventory, its database, and the scheduling of orders for the seamless flow of weekly products and services of the business.
- Provided exceptional administrative support to executive staff members through meticulous organization skills and attention to detail.
Research Assistant
Project Ploughshares
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Researched for the organization’s 2018 Annual Armed Conflict Report which is cited by UN and major national campaigns and conferences on Canadian security policies.
- Synthesized complex material into clear summaries for comprehensive country reports, covering data on casualties, arms sources, various socioeconomic, political, and military factors perpetuating the conflicts in 2018.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
Research Assistant
Wilfrid Laurier University
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Researched for the department of Religion and Culture Studies in Wilfrid Laurier University to create a new program stream for the University
- Researched for an academic book thereafter used as reading material for the new program in the Religion and Culture Studies department at the University.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and synchronize innovative research methodologies and strategies across faculties.
Independent Consultant
- Current
- Working closely with new immigrants, refugees and those requiring translation and settlement support for adjusting to life in Canada
- Assistance includes translating and filling of government, legal and social services documents, booking various appointments, monthly grocery shopping and as well as emotional support.
Assistant Project Manager
Waadan
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Spearheaded a new project to implement student safety measures in conflict zones in Kabul, Afghanistan for over 300 students.
- In charge of logistics arranging private vehicles to ensure safe and effective transportation of school children to and from school.
- Facilitated workshops to aid students overcoming the negative impacts of war in their day-to-day life and to encourage resilience to increase student enrollment in conflict zones.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Security, Data Privacy Policy Cyberwarfare, Environmental Economics, And Trade
Balsillie School of International Affairs
Waterloo, ON08.2022
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies and International Policy Option - international public policy, border security, disarmament, human rights, and international humanitarian law
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON04.2019
Timeline
Graduate Research Associate
Global Affairs Canada & Balsillie School on International Affairs
09.2021 - 08.2022
Settlement Worker
Reception House
09.2021 - 07.2023
Primary Content Creator
Canadian Landmine Foundation
09.2019 - 08.2021
Research Assistant
Project Ploughshares
04.2019 - 09.2019
Administrative Coordinator
Kiwanis Food Services
03.2019 - 09.2022
Research Assistant
Wilfrid Laurier University
04.2015 - 04.2016
Assistant Project Manager
Waadan
03.2013 - 08.2013
Independent Consultant
- Current
Master of Arts - Human Security, Data Privacy Policy Cyberwarfare, Environmental Economics, And Trade
Balsillie School of International Affairs
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies and International Policy Option - international public policy, border security, disarmament, human rights, and international humanitarian law
Wilfrid Laurier University
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