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Bushra Shakeel

Researcher, Lecturer
London

Summary

Dedicated PhD professional with a strong desire to gain practical experience and apply a meticulous and methodical approach to diverse research projects. Skilled in designing and delivering educational content that engages and inspires students, utilizing innovative teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes and foster a positive classroom environment. Proven student affairs professional with a track record of supporting student development and fostering a positive campus environment. Recognized for a collaborative approach and achieving impactful results in dynamic settings. Experienced in producing engaging and relevant content for diverse audiences, utilizing strong research and writing skills to create compelling narratives that drive audience engagement and brand loyalty. Adept at providing excellent customer service and maintaining organized store environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Visa Consultant

The Migration Station Visa Services
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Organized client files efficiently, ensuring easy access to critical information during consultations and application preparation.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized visa consultation services and addressing individual needs.
  • Collaborated with fellow consultants to ensure consistency in service delivery and adherence to industry best practices.

Senior Researcher/Content Writer

ATOM Services LTD
08.2020 - 01.2023
  • Worked as a senior researcher and collaborated with American and British writers to deliver books on time and with highest quality.
  • Led a team of young writers to tailor their skills and give trainings.
  • Streamlined research processes for increased efficiency and accuracy, leading to more impactful findings.
  • Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.

Lecturer

SKI College
05.2017 - 08.2022
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Enhanced student comprehension of complex theories through engaging lectures and interactive discussions.

Career Counsellor/Team Leader

TCF (The Citizens Foundation)
01.2019 - 07.2020
  • Worked as a senior career counsellor to deliver counselling lectures in schools of rural areas.
  • Collaborated with students' parents and teachers to deliver highest quality education in rural areas.

Retail and Trading Assistant

Asian Supermarket
10.2013 - 12.2014
  • Streamlined communications between trading desks, fostering collaboration for optimized strategies across asset classes.
  • Acted as liaison between trading team and other departments, facilitating cross-functional projects.
  • Developed a strong understanding of financial products, staying current on relevant regulations and compliance requirements.

Education

Ph.D. - Social Policy

University of Plymouth
Plymouth

MS - Gender and Development Studies

Lahore College For Women University
Pakistan

B.S. Hons. - Gender Studies

University of The Punjab
Pakistan

Skills

  • Leadership and Decision Making
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Planning and Delivery
  • Time Management
  • Excellent customer service
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Documentation expertise
  • Creative and critical thinking
  • Organization and administration
  • Problem-solving and Multitasking
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Accomplishments

  • Lead a team of young volunteers for student’s career counselling in rural areas as a TCF (The Citizens Foundation) employee.
  • Lead a students’ group for the university project “HBL (Habib Bank Limited) Hierarchy”
  • Worked with a group of students as a team leader on a university project planning “Khawaja-Sara (Transgender) Entrepreneur Program”
  • Conducted Kaizen activity at department level and was the sole decision maker for the whole successful project.
  • Worked as a team leader in ATOM services, achieved “Employee of the Year” twice for decision making and leadership skills.
  • Collaborated with Transgenders to carry out the project “Khawaja-Sara Entrepreneur Program”.
  • Collaborated with “MARHAM Foundation” to understand their projects and work environment.
  • Worked as a team on university projects i.e., Kaizen Activity and Dengue Awareness Campaign.
  • Worked as a team in “ATOM Services LTD” and managed core responsibilities as a senior researcher and content writer.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on research assignments to inform strategy in “ATOM Services LTD”.
  • Planned every project with teammates to meet the requirements and on-time delivery.
  • Content writing at “ATOM Services” required outstanding planning and quality work at the same time. I wrote 100+ books which met the deadlines and quality of the content, achieving "Writer of the Year” award in 2022.
  • Conducted daily admin duties at “TCF” to keep organised and on schedule delivery of projects.
  • On-Time delivery of projects has been my goal for every project submission at “ATOM Services LTD”.
  • Led day-to-day R&D activities and related project planning and resource allocation at “ATOM Services LTD”.
  • Reviewed literature and prepared concise summaries as a “Secretary Student Affairs”.
  • Prepared and organised resources to carry out project presentations and used Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word to organize data at “TCF”.
  • Published a Research Article on “Attitudes of Women Towards Liberal Feminism and Women Rights Movements” (Webology [ISSN: 1735-188X] Volume 18, Number 5, 2021).
  • Formulated project goals to guide research activities at “TCF”.
  • Proposed research activities to improve depth of investigation and maintained strict standards for trustworthy data collection at “ATOM Services LTD”.


Volunteer

Student Affairs Officer, Ahmadiyyah Muslim Association UK 

Area leader of young girls studying in schools, colleges and universities and help them overcome the challenges they face during their studies.

Timeline

Visa Consultant

The Migration Station Visa Services
06.2023 - 09.2023

Senior Researcher/Content Writer

ATOM Services LTD
08.2020 - 01.2023

Career Counsellor/Team Leader

TCF (The Citizens Foundation)
01.2019 - 07.2020

Lecturer

SKI College
05.2017 - 08.2022

Retail and Trading Assistant

Asian Supermarket
10.2013 - 12.2014

Ph.D. - Social Policy

University of Plymouth

MS - Gender and Development Studies

Lahore College For Women University

B.S. Hons. - Gender Studies

University of The Punjab
Bushra ShakeelResearcher, Lecturer