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Ruqayya Nadeen Saleh

London

Summary

As a highly motivated and diligent individual, I offer a strong academic and professional foundation developed through experience in legal, educational, and outreach settings. My roles within two law firms have cultivated advanced research and analytical skills, alongside the ability to communicate complex information with clarity and professionalism. In my capacity as a Student Ambassador for RateMyPlacement, I have planned and delivered events designed to engage and inform students about early career opportunities, thereby strengthening my public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and organisational abilities. Currently I am employed by the University of Surrey’s Department of Neurodiversity as a scribe and notetaker, a role that demands precision, discretion, and adaptability in the communication of academic material. I am now seeking to apply these transferable skills within a communications and public affairs context, and to contribute meaningfully to the Centre for Britain and Europe’s mission of fostering informed policy dialogue and engagement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

• Scribe

University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Worked 4 hour weeks one on one with a politics masters student assisting him type out and use the application Rstudio for research for his final exaination.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.

Note taker

University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Ability to focus and identify key points in real time which is critical for capturing stakeholder input during meetings and events.
  • Managing notes in real time, often under pressure, while meeting strict deadlines.
  • Working across a range of different subjects ranging from law and politics to child psychology and physics which forced me to quickly adjust to different environments and content types.

Student brand ambassador

RateMyPlacement
Guildford, Surrey
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Verbal communication and Public speaking
  • Building relationships quickly, answering questions, and engaging with different people including students, event organisers as well as my colleagues.
  • Representing a brand and encouraging students to sign up to our websites as well as attend our events which is key for stakeholder engagement and public affairs.
  • Helping set up, manage stress and flow and respond to real time needs before, during and after our events which is extremely useful for planning and executing policy and communication events.

Legal intern

Premium Pensions
Nigeria , Abuja
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents for successful court submissions.
  • Legal research and analytical thinking.
  • Ensuring precision when dealing with sensitive legal and financial documents.
  • Drafting legal summaries and memos skills which are transferable to producing briefings, newsletters, or press material.

Event planner

Zaphira’s wedding planner
Nigeria , Abuja
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Project management and strong organisational skills from coordinating moving parts (venues, transport, catering, decor and logistics) over several events.
  • Liaised with suppliers, venues, transport providers and clients.
  • Discussing contracts and negotiating best prices as well as coordinating teams.
  • Solving any potential last minute issues.

Legal Intern

Neem Foundation
Nigeria, Abuja
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Performed administrative tasks to facilitate smooth office operations.
  • Supervised document review tasks, ensured timely completion of projects.
  • Managed multiple tasks, case files and documents under supervision and under strict and tight deadlines.
  • Observing meetings between the head of the organisation, legal professionals and the public.

Event planner

Neem Foundation
Nigeria , Abuja
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Hosted an event detailing how employers can assist neurodivergent employees in the workplace
  • Streamlined registration processes to enhance guest experiences.
  • Secured favourable deals with vendors which enhanced overall event quality.


Lead presenter

The Regent College, Abuja
Nigeria , Abuja
10.2021 - 10.2021
  • Prepared scripts to ensure smooth delivery of information.
  • Speaking confidently to a large audience, keeping them engaged and informed over a long period of time.
  • Following an event schedule, cueing performances, or speeches.
  • Leading and taking charge in a high visibility role, handling unexpected situations, and maintaining composure on stage.

Education

Law

University of Surrey
Guildford
09.2022 -

A-Levels - Economics

The Regent College
Nigeria, Abuja
09.2022 - 08.2024

A-Levels - History

The Regent College
Nigeria, Abuja
09.2020 - 08.2022

A-Levels - English Literature

The Regent College
Nigeria, Abuja
09.2020 - 08.2022

IGCSE -

The Regent Secondary School
Nigeria, Abuja
09.2015 - 08.2020

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Digital communications (social media, newsletters, websites)
  • Event planning and organisation
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Familiarity with UK/EU relations
  • Independent project management
  • Public Relations
  • Leadership

Accomplishments

· Runner up in the Birmingham baton bearers (2022)

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Hausa
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Ethical consumption
  • Economics and history
  • Debate
  • Writing
  • Volunteering and charity work

Timeline

• Scribe

University of Surrey
01.2025 - 06.2025

Note taker

University of Surrey
09.2024 - 06.2025

Student brand ambassador

RateMyPlacement
08.2024 - 03.2025

Legal intern

Premium Pensions
07.2024 - 08.2024

Event planner

Zaphira’s wedding planner
07.2024 - 08.2024

Law

University of Surrey
09.2022 -

A-Levels - Economics

The Regent College
09.2022 - 08.2024

Legal Intern

Neem Foundation
06.2022 - 07.2022

Event planner

Neem Foundation
06.2022 - 07.2022

Lead presenter

The Regent College, Abuja
10.2021 - 10.2021

A-Levels - History

The Regent College
09.2020 - 08.2022

A-Levels - English Literature

The Regent College
09.2020 - 08.2022

IGCSE -

The Regent Secondary School
09.2015 - 08.2020
Ruqayya Nadeen Saleh