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JESSICA BOU ABDALLAH

Dubai,UAE

Summary

A highly skilled professional with expertise in efficient coordination, strategic thinking, and multitasking. Demonstrates proficiency in data mining, visualization, and interpretation, alongside platforms and software such as Microsoft Office and Oracle systems. Adept at academic advising, student registration, and event coordination, complemented by strong communication skills and customer service excellence. Proven track record in team management, problem solving, process optimization, and training delivery. Committed to leveraging interpersonal skills and adaptability to drive success in dynamic environments while pursuing opportunities for career advancement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Student and Academic Services Officer

Navitas Middle East FZ Murdoch University
Dubai
12.2021 - 07.2025

Company Overview: Murdoch University - Dubai is a branch campus established in 2007 of Murdoch University, one of Australia's emerging research universities. It is an internationally recognized foundation providing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in different programs. Dubai campus was recently five stars rated in student well-being, employability, facilities, and program strength by 'Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)'.

  • Provided training and guidance to new colleagues within student and academic services team.
    Oversaw management of team responsibilities, ensuring performance assessments were conducted effectively.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service on campus, addressing telephone, email, and in-person enquiries concerning various student-related issues.
  • Functioned as key point of contact within student services department, managing academic consultations. Provided advice on programs, courses, and policies to facilitate student progression. Supported students during transitions to university with tailored guidance on academic processes.
  • Triaged all incoming enquiries to appropriate staff and teams.
  • Assisted with campus orientation, graduation, and student engagement activities.
  • Managed library tasks including book management, reservations, and procurement of new titles.
  • Coordinated with relevant staff to facilitate visa processing for students.
  • Processed student enrolments for both University and KHDA registrations.
  • Participate in different functions, including finance and admission, to be prepared for any urgent substitutes

Student Services Officer

American University of Beirut
Beirut
08.2018 - 11.2021

Company Overview: The American University of Beirut is a private university established in 1866. It offers a wide variety of programs leading to Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees. It is one of the highest reputable universities in Lebanon and the region.

  • Facilitated launch of advising center at Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture.
  • Coordinated planning for academic consultative meetings and student-related events.
  • Represented MSFEA during student orientations and open house activities.
  • Served as registration coordinator across departments, registrar office, and faculties.
  • Collected and analysed data for undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. applications.
  • Assisted in coordinating commencement exercises, elections, and special ceremonies.
  • Prepared materials for undergraduate and graduate studies committees, including MSFEA admission committee.
  • Executed various administrative tasks to support the section's operations.

Part-Time Teacher

Mejdlaya Public School
Mejdlaya
04.2018 - 05.2018

Company Overview: Mejdlaya Public School is a public school for elementary and complementary education levels.

  • Biology teacher for students in Grade 9.
  • Instructed students to enhance understanding and achieve curriculum objectives.
  • Prepared students for successful completion of Lebanese Official Exams.

Laboratory Chemist & Process Controller

Société des Huiles et Dérivés SHD
Selaata
09.2016 - 09.2017

Company Overview: 'Société des Huiles et Dérivés SHD-SELAATA' is a food processing company for Soya Oil extraction and refining. It also produces soybean meals, and others by-products.

  • Guided meetings between process officers and QA/QC department to enhance collaboration.
  • Represented company in business meetings focusing on quality control standards.
  • Conducted laboratory tests for soybean seed qualification and oil production quality control.
  • Delivered training sessions to lab technicians on equipment operation and testing procedures.
  • Applied recognised analysis methodologies to ensure reliable results.
  • Verified new testing methods prior to implementation for improved accuracy.
  • Maintained lab equipment in optimal condition to ensure efficiency and precision.
  • Reviewed and submitted daily, weekly, and assessment reports for performance monitoring.
  • Ensured adherence to regulatory guidelines in handling sensitive materials, preventing potential risks or breaches.

Education

MASTER'S DEGREE - ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE AND TREATMENT

LEBANESE UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 01.2015

TEACHING DIPLOMA - CHEMISTRY

LEBANESE UNIVERSITY
01.2010 - 01.2014

BACHELOR - CHEMISTRY

LEBANESE UNIVERSITY
01.2010 - 01.2013

Skills

  • Efficient coordination
  • Time, stress, and self management
  • Strategic thinking and multitasking
  • Data mining, visualization, and interpretation
  • Platforms and software proficiency (Microsoft Office, Banner - Oracle, ARGOS, Navigate, Study Link, CORS)
  • Academic advising
  • Student registration
  • Event coordination
  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Team management
  • Problem solving
  • Process optimization
  • Training delivery
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
French
Upper intermediate

Personal Information

Date of birth: 06/10/92

Custom

  • MASTER'S THESIS PROJECT, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INDUSTRY AND AGRICULTURE (CCIAT) AND RUWWAD AL TANMEYA ORGANIZATION, Tripoli, Lebanon, 04/01/15, 09/30/15, My Master's thesis was to design and implement a project about Waste Management mainly Organic Food Waste. This study took place in 'Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (CCIAT)' in collaboration with 'Ruwwad Al Tanmeya Organization'. Challenges were to meet European standards for the compost composition following different daily tests.
  • INTERNSHIP - QUALITY CONTROL, HOLCIM, Chekka, Lebanon, 08/01/14, 08/31/14, Practical learning of test procedures and the steps to analyze different samples such as clay, sand, and cement to determine their composition, texture, and whiteness.

Timeline

Student and Academic Services Officer

Navitas Middle East FZ Murdoch University
12.2021 - 07.2025

Student Services Officer

American University of Beirut
08.2018 - 11.2021

Part-Time Teacher

Mejdlaya Public School
04.2018 - 05.2018

Laboratory Chemist & Process Controller

Société des Huiles et Dérivés SHD
09.2016 - 09.2017

MASTER'S DEGREE - ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE AND TREATMENT

LEBANESE UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 01.2015

TEACHING DIPLOMA - CHEMISTRY

LEBANESE UNIVERSITY
01.2010 - 01.2014

BACHELOR - CHEMISTRY

LEBANESE UNIVERSITY
01.2010 - 01.2013
JESSICA BOU ABDALLAH