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FERUZA TURDIBAEVA

Dubai

Summary

Global Learning & Development Leader with over 25 years of experience crafting high-impact programs across diverse industries and multicultural workforces. Expertise in ESL, soft skills, and competency frameworks empowers me to design solutions that ignite individual potential and drive organizational success. Proven ability to conduct strategic needs gap analyses, develop comprehensive L&D plans, and oversee program delivery excellence, including induction, workshops, leadership development, and coaching. Strong track record in performance management and Nationalization initiatives. Highly effective communicator fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Academic Consultant

Educate
04.2019 - 05.2024

Empowered academic excellence:

  • Designed & delivered training programs that improved teaching techniques, enhancing student learning outcomes by 32%.
  • Streamlined admissions process, ensuring faster application processing and a reduction in pipeline loss.
  • Mentored junior consultants, fostering improvement in client satisfaction shown by retention rates.

Championed innovation & compliance:

  • Led revisions to academic policies, ensuring 100% compliance with evolving regulations.
  • Championed diversity & inclusion through workshops, fostering a more inclusive learning environment.
  • Guided clients in designing high-impact academic programs, exceeding enrollment targets.

Advanced teaching & scholarship:

  • Promoted evidence-based instruction, leading to an increase in teacher effectiveness.
  • Published research & presented at national/international events, showcasing expertise in a variety of subjects.

Director of Learning and Development

Educate
11.2015 - 03.2019

Spearheaded the L&D function, aligning internal and external training with business objectives. Conducted comprehensive needs assessments (individuals & organizations) and customized impactful programs, ensuring measurable ROI. Developed leadership development programs that nurtured high-potential talent across 50+ organizations, driving long-term growth. Cultivated a culture of learning by delivering training programs to diverse audiences, coaching management teams on creating learning-centered environments, and overseeing a team of instructional staff to ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery.

Continuing Professional Education Instructor

University of Doha for Science and Technology
04.2019 - 03.2024

At the University of Doha for Science and Technology, I bridged the knowledge gap between academia and industry by delivering specialized training programs to both Navy personnel and oil & gas professionals.

My expertise empowered both military and energy sector personnel with the skills necessary for success in their respective fields.

Project-based General English Intructor

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL & QTI
01.2022 - 07.2022

Drilled Qatari Armed Forces personnel for international communication by delivering General English instruction and international exam preparation (APTIS and IELTS).

Learning and Development Specialist

Taqteer Nationalization Program
06.2010 - 06.2014

Ensured training relevance by aligning programs with organizational goals and working with vendors to tailor courseware to specific business needs, effectively supporting governmental change initiatives.
Bridged the gap between government change initiatives and successful implementation by developing training programs, maintaining high-quality standards, and fostering clear communication.

Various Roles

Various
04.1997 - 09.2010
  • Lecturer, Stenden Institute, Qatar, 2010
  • ESL Instructor, Qatar Aeronautical College & HSBC, Qatar, 2008-2009
  • ESL Instructor, Ministry of Interior - Doha Police Training Institute, Qatar, 2006-2007
  • General English Instructor, EF English First, China, 2007
  • Language Skills Trainer, Qatar Aeronautical College, Qatar Petroleum Project, Qatar, 2005
  • Examiner/Scorer - English Language Writing, AMIDEAST, Qatar, 2005
  • ESL Instructor, Nagoya International School, Japan, 2004
  • Educator, UNICEF Uzbekistan - a member of 'Shigis' Program working with orphanages; 1999-2003
  • ESL Facilitator, Progress Educational and Development Center, Uzbekistan, 1999 - 2005
  • Medical Translator, Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontiers), Uzbekistan, 1999-2001

Education

International Award - Training

Highfield
Qatar
06.2022

Diploma - Train The Trainer

Cambridge
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Teacher of English

Tashkent Pedagogical University
Uzbekistan
01.1998

Skills

Curriculum Development

Instructional Design

Learning Delivery Expertise

Facilitation & Adult Learning

Coaching & Mentoring

Assessment & Evaluation

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Uzbek
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Project-based General English Intructor

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL & QTI
01.2022 - 07.2022

Senior Academic Consultant

Educate
04.2019 - 05.2024

Continuing Professional Education Instructor

University of Doha for Science and Technology
04.2019 - 03.2024

Director of Learning and Development

Educate
11.2015 - 03.2019

Learning and Development Specialist

Taqteer Nationalization Program
06.2010 - 06.2014

Various Roles

Various
04.1997 - 09.2010

International Award - Training

Highfield

Diploma - Train The Trainer

Cambridge

Bachelor of Arts - Teacher of English

Tashkent Pedagogical University
FERUZA TURDIBAEVA