Rawan Kadhim
Sharjah
Summary
Outgoing PhD student pursuing employment in Research and Teaching / Academics
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Candidate
University of Leicester
Leicester
09.2020 - Current
- PhD in Critical Management Theory – Change Management in Higher Education in the Middle East
- Fourth year PhD Candidate
Senior Administrator
The Royal College of Physicians
London
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Composed CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) documents for doctors of varying specialties applying for UK Consultancy positions
- Maintained quick and effective turnaround of CESR applications.
- Reviewed and studied CESR applicants' evidence bundle, including their colleague and patient reviews, university lectures and conferences, and patient records.
- Liaised with medical consultants and doctors as well as the GMC (General Medical Council) in order to either approve or deny a CESR application
- Authored recommendations for rejected applications based on medical consultants' suggestions on how to strengthen CESR applications for the next year.
- Provided assistance and guidance to doctors seeking advice and information on CESR applications
- Provided comprehensive training to new employees on effectively creating high-quality CESRs
- Produced an in-depth CESR training manual, the first of its kind at the time, for new employees to refer to, and consequently leaving for maternity leave
Research/Teaching Assistant and Co-Editor
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Created and carried out interviews with students and faculty for publishing in the newsletter to build strong propaganda for the TESOL program
- Compiled information on faculty research and highlighted academic publications in the newsletter
- Publicized TESOL program to a variety of audience members via newsletter
- Announced upcoming events to the TESOL and English Language academic community through newsletter publication
- Worked closely with Dr. Maher Bahloul on his creative work for English lessons on an online platform
- Produced voice overs for online English lesson videos, delivering high-quality audio content
- Produced video sketches for online English lesson videos on the online platform
- Developed and managed content for an online English lesson platform
- Worked with Dr. Maher Bahloul and the English department as a Teaching Assistant
- Supervised English students at various class levels
- Evaluated students' performance and growth across different class levels
- Stepped in as a substitute teacher for English language courses for student at varying levels
Marketing and Communications Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC
Dubai
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Designed promotional branding campaign
- Compiled events list categorized by industry, service lines, and countries.
- Conducted bi-annual checks for website and portal maintenance
- Designed and developed HR induction slides for new employees
- Designed in-house campaigns for company services
- Delivered company-wide presentation on project and work progress
Content Writer
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah
10.2011 - 01.2012
- Conducted thorough research on diverse writing methodologies.
- Collected information from diverse sources on a range of subjects
- Conducted analysis and critique of films through written film reviews
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE01-2016
MBA - General Management
Canadian University Dubai
Dubai, UAE07-2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE06-2013
Ph.D. - Critical Management Theory: Sept 2020-Present
University of Leicester
Leicester, UKSkills
- Research
- Writing and Editing
- Teaching
- Microsoft Word
- Computer Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Active Listening
- Communications
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Team work
- Project Management
- Attention to detail
- Decision making
- Transferrable skills
- Emotional Intelligence
Affiliations
- Reading
- Swimming
- Family
Languages
English
First Language
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
- Dr Maher Bahloul, Professor at Cornell University. Email: mb42@cornell.edu
- Dr Feras Salama, Associate Professor of Accounting at the American University of Sharjah. Email: mferas@aus.edu
Timeline
PhD Candidate
University of Leicester
09.2020 - Current
Senior Administrator
The Royal College of Physicians
11.2016 - 06.2017
Research/Teaching Assistant and Co-Editor
American University of Sharjah
09.2015 - 01.2016
Marketing and Communications Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC
06.2012 - 07.2012
Content Writer
American University of Sharjah
10.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
American University of Sharjah
MBA - General Management
Canadian University Dubai
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
American University of Sharjah
Ph.D. - Critical Management Theory: Sept 2020-Present
University of Leicester
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