Omaima Elmahdi
Leicester,United Kingdom
Summary
Motivated Politics and International Relations undergraduate with a focus on the energy sector. Directed a nationally recognised documentary in collaboration with legal professionals. Fluent in English and Arabic, with proficiency in French. Expertise in communication, leadership, and event management, aiming to leverage interdisciplinary skills to influence public policy and promote social change.
Overview
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
President
University of Leicester Arab Society
Leicester
04.2026 - Current
- Lead the society’s committee and oversee activities for a membership of approximately 300 students.
- Plan and deliver events both on campus and at external venues, managing venue bookings, logistics, suppliers and event arrangements.
- Build partnerships with university societies and external organisations to deliver collaborative events and initiatives.
- Secure sponsorships and manage relationships with external partners to support the society’s activities.
- Represent the society within the university and strengthen its external profile through partnerships and collaborations.
Cultural Officer
University of Leicester Arab Society
Leicester
03.2025 - 04.2026
- Co-organised a charity event attended by approximately 300 people in collaboration with five other university societies, raising £3000 for charity.
- Independently organised and delivered a debate night, managing its planning, logistics and coordination.
- Took responsibility for on-the-day event coordination, ensuring activities ran smoothly and addressing logistical requirements.
- Supported the planning and delivery of approximately 15 events throughout the academic year.
- Contributed ideas and initiatives to increase student engagement.
Project Lead
Nelsons Solicitors
Leicester
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Led creation of legal-education documentary that is now integrated into law firms' training and De Montfort University's curriculum.
- Coordinated logistics for a public screening premiere event; the documentary is now used by law firms across the UK and in De Montfort University's law curriculum.
- Coordinated logistics for public screening premiere event, successfully showcasing documentary to legal professionals and students.
- Conducted qualitative interviews and developed anonymised scripts for actors, ensuring participant confidentiality and enhancing narrative authenticity.
- Coordinated with a legal team to ensure legal compliance.
Student Fundraiser
Independent
Leicester
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Independently organised and delivered multiple fundraising initiatives alongside school/college commitments.
- Developed experience in planning, communication and event delivery from an early age.
Education
BA - Politics and International Relations
University of Leicester
Leicester 09.2025 -
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem Solving
- Foreign language proficiency
- Partnership Development
- Initiative and Drive
LANGUAGES
Arabic
Native
English
Native
French
Upper intermediate
Timeline
President
University of Leicester Arab Society
04.2026 - Current
BA - Politics and International Relations
University of Leicester
09.2025 -
Cultural Officer
University of Leicester Arab Society
03.2025 - 04.2026
Project Lead
Nelsons Solicitors
10.2022 - 05.2023
Student Fundraiser
Independent
10.2021 - 04.2023