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Inara Shah

Nairobi

Summary

Accomplished professional specialising in headhunting and social media recruiting, with strong skills in social media management and moderation. Proficient in invoicing, billing, and database management, alongside advanced Microsoft Office capabilities. Demonstrates exceptional task prioritisation and data entry skills while maintaining confidentiality. Proven track record in marketing and communication, focused on driving organisational success and pursuing professional growth opportunities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Student Recruitment Officer (East Africa Region)

XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences
Munich
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Planned and execute recruitment events, including information sessions and outreach programs to attract prospective students.
  • Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to provide personalised guidance on academic programs, campus life, and the admission process.
  • Utilised various communication channels, including social media, email, and phone, to connect with potential students and address their inquiries.
  • Collaborated with educational partners to improve recruitment outcomes by 60%.
  • Utilised social media platforms for effective candidate sourcing.

Social Media Marketing

Makati
Nairobi
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed the company’s social media accounts to improve company profile and increase following across all platforms.
  • Created social media posts, videos and blogs to advertise services and highlight important milestones.
  • Organised and participated in donation drives for food, clothes and essentials during COVID-19 pandemic to aid the local community.
  • Highlighted the company's philanthropic endeavours by taking photos and creating video blogs of charity or donation events.

Administrative Intern

Aga Khan University Hospital
Nairobi
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Assisted in managing patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Learnt how to schedule appointments, maintain calendars, and coordinate meetings for the administrative team.
  • Streamlined filing system by implementing an effective organisational method.
  • Handled confidential documents, ensuring secure storage and retrieval when needed.

Teaching assistant

Braeburn Garden Estate
Nairobi
07.2017 - 09.2017
  • Assisted lead teachers in preparing instructional materials and implementing lesson plans.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with academic or behavioural needs.
  • Attended professional development sessions to enhance teaching skills.
  • Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.

Education

BA (Hons) - International Relations

EU Business School
Barcelona
10.2019 - 06.2024

International A levels -

Braeburn Garden Estate
Nairobi
09.2017 - 07.2019

International GCSE (IGCSE) -

Braeburn Garden Estate
Nairobi
09.2016 - 07.2017

Skills

  • Headhunting expertise
  • Social media recruiting
  • Social media management and moderation
  • Invoicing and billing experience
  • Database management
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Task prioritisation
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Data Entry
  • Marketing
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • Designing of Textiles, Smithsonian Institution via EdX.
  • Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster, Harvard University via edX.
  • Paths to Peace and Conflict: From the Body to the International, University of Iceland via edX.
  • Fitness Certification, Alison courses.

Languages

Swahili
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate
English
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Recruitment Officer (East Africa Region)

XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences
03.2023 - 03.2024

Social Media Marketing

Makati
05.2020 - 06.2021

BA (Hons) - International Relations

EU Business School
10.2019 - 06.2024

Administrative Intern

Aga Khan University Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2019

International A levels -

Braeburn Garden Estate
09.2017 - 07.2019

Teaching assistant

Braeburn Garden Estate
07.2017 - 09.2017

International GCSE (IGCSE) -

Braeburn Garden Estate
09.2016 - 07.2017
Inara Shah