Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
Volunteering Activities
References
Timeline
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MASUM BILLAH

London,City of London

Summary

Dedicated academic professional with strong experience in teaching support, lecture facilitation, student engagement, and academic documentation, complemented by proven research and data management skills. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication abilities, strong organizational and time management capacity, and technical proficiency in academic presentation and documentation tools. Aspires to serve as a Teaching Assistant in a public university by contributing to effective pedagogy and scholarly excellence while advancing long-term academic and research goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Assistant chef

LIEVITO RESTAURANT
London, City of London
02.2025 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork, leadership, and adaptability in high-pressure kitchen environments by collaborating with the Head Chef and team, maintaining operational cleanliness, accurately executing standardized recipes, and contributing to effective inventory control and waste reduction.

Research assistant

DM WATCH LIMITED (DWL)
Dhaka , Bangladesh
10.2024 - 12.2024

The project is jointly implemented by the Local Government Division, Ministry

of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (MoLGRD&C) and United

Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh. I have joined here as a research assistant.

I have some key responsibilities as a research assistant.

  • I was collecting data and information through consultative meetings, FGDs, KII, and IDI in three districts ( Gopalganj, Bagerhat, and Pirojpur) in our country.
  • Transcript all collected data, both in Bangla and English.

Gender / Nutrition / Food & Social Sciences Intern

Abt Global
Dhaka , Bangladesh
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted in the development, review, and updating of gender and nutrition-related project materials, including guidelines and communication content in both Bangla and English.
  • Supported project documentation by preparing reports, presentations, and translating short technical materials between Bangla and English.
  • Provided administrative and logistical support during meetings and workshops while staying informed on relevant sectoral trends to offer technical assistance.

Library assistant

University of Dhaka
Dhaka , Bangladesh
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assisted library patrons by efficiently handling book circulation, supporting information retrieval, and ensuring a quiet, well-organized study environment.
  • Supported the Printing Services section by digitizing hard-copy documents and research publications, organizing electronic files systematically, and resolving minor technical issues to ensure smooth operations.

Volunteer and a Teacher

Hashimukh Somaj Kallayan Songstha
Dhaka , Bangladesh
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Volunteered as a teacher for underprivileged children in Dhaka’s slum communities, delivering structured lessons to over 100 students and supporting their well-being through regular engagement.
  • Organized and facilitated two educational workshops while collaborating with fellow volunteers to ensure effective program delivery and a supportive learning environment.

Education

Msc - International Business with Human Resource Management

Ulster University
City of London
01.2025 -

Mss - Women and Gender Studies

University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh
09.2023 - 01.2025

Bss - Women and Gender Studies

University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2019 - 09.2023

Skills

  • Teaching & Academic Support: Assisting in lecture delivery, tutorial facilitation, student engagement, and preparation of instructional materials
  • Research & Data Management: Skilled in data collection, transcription, documentation, and supporting academic research activities
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication in English, with effective public speaking and interpersonal abilities
  • Organizational & Time Management: Ability to organize academic tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a structured university environment
  • Technical & Digital Proficiency: Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and academic presentation and data management tools
  • Leadership & Adaptability: Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving capacity, and flexibility in collaborative, fast-paced academic and research settings

Affiliations

  • Traveling and Gardening.

Certification


  • Computer Office Application Course.
  • Volunteer certificate of Dhaka University Cultural Society ‘Boshonto Utshob-1425’.
  • Certificate for participation on a international seminar conducted by Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training at Rjendrapur Cntonment, Gazipur.
  • Certificate for volunteering and participation in Asia-Pacific Right to Food & Agrifood System Conferemce (APRAC)2023.

Accomplishments

  • Neela scholarship award certificate.
  • DWGS Slogan Competition participation certificate.

Languages

English
Fluent

Volunteering Activities

  • Member of the Women and Gender Studies Sports Club.
  • Member of the Dhaka University Quiz Society
  • Volunteer and teacher at Hasimukh Organisation.
  • Volunteer for the CMMS Orzanisation.
  • Volunteer for the Shakti Foundation.
  • Volunteer for Right to Food Bangladesh.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant chef

LIEVITO RESTAURANT
02.2025 - Current

Msc - International Business with Human Resource Management

Ulster University
01.2025 -

Research assistant

DM WATCH LIMITED (DWL)
10.2024 - 12.2024

Gender / Nutrition / Food & Social Sciences Intern

Abt Global
06.2024 - 10.2024

Library assistant

University of Dhaka
01.2024 - 06.2024

Mss - Women and Gender Studies

University of Dhaka
09.2023 - 01.2025

Volunteer and a Teacher

Hashimukh Somaj Kallayan Songstha
11.2019 - 03.2020

Bss - Women and Gender Studies

University of Dhaka
01.2019 - 09.2023
MASUM BILLAH