Habib Khan
“Walk into the room with the confidence you have done something, but not with the arrogance that you have done it all.”
Habib Khan
Summary
A resourceful consultant with 15 years of experience in the charity/non-profit sector looking for a new challenge, possessing outstanding knowledge of developing and maintaining healthy relationships with customers and workers and transferable skills. Talented in administrative oversight, training, and development. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Takes on challenging new roles, harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Life Coach
Independent Service Provider
11.2023 - Current
- Developed tailored action plans whilst prioritising pressing concerns.
- Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
- Evaluated clients to assess working partnership suitability and documented information for ongoing programme monitoring.
- Inspired recognition and appreciation of achievements, increasing motivation towards personal targets.
- Addressed limiting self-beliefs to support clients in achieving their full and true potential.
- Created strategies for clients to employ coping skills, addressing daily needs and specific stressors.
- Identified key areas for improvement to increase positive mental and physical well-being.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals, increasing confidence and self-esteem.
Consultant
The Muslim Perspective
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered tailored training to adult learners through workshops and seminars on racial and religious equality and diversity.
- Delivered public talks offering spiritual guidance to attendees.
- Developed in-depth lectures on subject-specific theories, foundational concepts and advanced topics such as Islam, Health and Organ Donations for Kidney Research UK.
- Used established standards and teaching expertise to plan and execute learning programmes at a local Home-Ed tuition centre.
- Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions to help run organisations better.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and legal due diligence for a criminal case at a Supreme Court.
- Provided witness statements for court cases.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
Academic tutor
Mohamed Taymour Writing and Communication Center
Cairo
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Identified hidden learning gaps by completing baseline assessments in line with school procedures.
- Engaged with pupils on individualised assessment feedback by facilitating student-centred meetings to discuss and monitor academic progress.
- Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.
- Facilitated student drop-in sessions weekly to discuss and resolve ad-hoc issues.
- Worked with students to build and develop confidence and self-esteem to further promote academic progress.
- Managed complex schedule of appointments to service a high-volume client base.
- Delivered thesis writing training to adult learners through workshops and seminars.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
Imam
Dunfermline Central Mosque & Islamic Centre
Dunfermline, Fife
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Built positive relations with congregation members and the wider community, engaging with stakeholders to develop relationships and brand awareness.
- Contributed to regular committee meetings, prescreened and recruited new members for specific roles, and oversaw the hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels and delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Designed digital and print materials to engage audiences and promoted engagement in religious activities, resulting in high attendance rates.
- Developed and directed religious education programmes to facilitate community learning and cohesion.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select the best decisions.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Offered spiritual and moral guidance aligned with Islamic teachings and led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, service and ceremony opportunities.
Donations Officer
Muslim Charity
East Retford, Nottinghamshire
09.2009 - 07.2016
- Performed administrative duties relating to fundraising research, data and finance.
- Processed donations, invoices, and payment runs with complete accuracy.
- Delivered services to customer locations within target timeframes.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Updated customer databases with accurate and current information.
- Handled high-volume calls and emails to address donor/customer inquiries and concerns.
- Upsold new projects and opportunities to donate, generating further income.
- Highest Fundraiser for the charity on the Palestine Marathon 2019.
Education
Master of Arts - International Human Rights Law and Justice
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Thesis: The Fall and Rise of Bengali Muslim Consciousness: Conceptualising the Identity of the Bangla Universal
- Received the Writing Center Fellowship Award 2022
- Received the University Fellowship Award 2020 & 2021
Master of Science - Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Thesis: The Importance of British Imams Effectively Fostering the Development of British Muslim Identity among Young People
- Delivered workshops at a student society.
Bachelor of Arts - Islamic Studies
09.2015 - 07.2016
Diploma of Higher Education - Islamic Sciences & Traditional Scholarship
09.2015 - 07.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Contextual Islamic Studies & Leadership
09.2014 - 07.2015
Diploma of Higher Education - Islamic Sciences & Classical Arabic
09.2011 - 07.2014
Skills
- Sales Experience
- Customer Service and Care
- Training and development
- Candidate management
- Pre-employment screening
- Client database handling
- Social media marketing
- Organisational development
- Customer-focused
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Team player
- Administrative and organisational skills
- Networking
Languages
English
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Bengali
Native
Urdu
Advanced
Affiliations
- Football
- MMA
- Travelling
- Reading
- Writing
- Volunteering
Accomplishments
- Winner of the ‘Religious Advocate of the Year' award at the British Muslim Awards 2020.
- Invited to Her Majesty the Queen's reception at Buckingham Palace, which celebrated the work of local faith and belief groups and promoted community cohesion.
- Special mention by the UK Parliament at the House of Commons.
- Speaker at the Scottish Parliament for 'Time for Reflection' and the Interfaith Summit 2018.
Certification
- Teaching Assistant Professional Development, Center for Learning & Teaching, The American University in Cairo, 2021
- Emotional Healing Training, Aafiya Healing - IPHM Accredited, 2019 & 2023
- Energy Healing Training, Aafiya Healing - IPHM Accredited, 2019 & 2023
- Hospital Chaplaincy Training, Addenbrookes Hospital – The University of Cambridge, 2015.
References
References available upon request.
Work availability
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Timeline
Life Coach - Independent Service Provider
11.2023 - Current
Consultant - The Muslim Perspective
09.2022 - Current
Academic tutor - Mohamed Taymour Writing and Communication Center
02.2022 - 12.2022
American University in Cairo - Master of Arts, International Human Rights Law and Justice
09.2020 - 02.2023
Imam - Dunfermline Central Mosque & Islamic Centre
09.2017 - 08.2019
The University of Edinburgh - Master of Science, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
09.2017 - 08.2018
Middlesex University - Bachelor of Arts, Islamic Studies
09.2015 - 07.2016
Jamia Al-Karam - Diploma of Higher Education, Islamic Sciences & Traditional Scholarship
09.2015 - 07.2017
Cambridge Muslim College - Diploma of Higher Education, Contextual Islamic Studies & Leadership
09.2014 - 07.2015
Jamia Al-Karam - Diploma of Higher Education, Islamic Sciences & Classical Arabic
09.2011 - 07.2014
Donations Officer - Muslim Charity
09.2009 - 07.2016
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