Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Humanitarian & Crisis Management Experience
TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Sawsan Taha

Proficient in managing daily operations across academic and humanitarian projects. Strong leadership in volunteering and crisis management, with training in administrative and secretarial practices. Proven track record in delivering results and building strong professional relationships.
Dubai,DU

Summary

Experienced administrative professional with expertise in management, crisis response, and humanitarian support. Skilled in organization, problem-solving, and communication in high-pressure settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President for Administrative Affairs

Qalamoun Private University
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
  • Managed sensitive communications between university staff and administration, facilitating decision-making and policy implementation for student and staff affairs.
  • Coordinated graduation ceremonies and academic events, ensuring seamless execution and high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.

Administrative Officer – Student Affairs Departmen

Qalamoun Private University
03.2020 - 12.2022
  • Monitored and registered student data, ensuring all academic records were up to date.
  • Organized academic schedules and maintained the student database.
  • Assisted students with academic and administrative issues, coordinating with various university departments.
  • Prepared graduation documents and certificates for students transferring between departments.
  • Submitted monthly reports to university management on student challenges and solutions.

Administrator – Faculty of Applied Sciences

Qalamoun Private University
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling faculty and student records, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulations.
  • Streamlined daily administrative operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely execution of faculty tasks.
  • Maintained students records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

International University For Science And Technolo
Damascus, Syria
04.2001 -

Skills

Administrative and Organizational Skills
Effective Communication Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Secretarial and Office Management
Strategic Planning
Crisis and Disaster Management

Humanitarian & Crisis Management Experience

Volunteer & Crisis Coordinator — Syrian Red Crescent
May 2018 – October 2024

  • Led humanitarian relief efforts, overseeing needs assessments, aid distribution, and data collection.
  • Coordinated disaster response for flood-affected regions and contributed to COVID-19 relief.
  • Trained in crisis management, disaster preparedness, and community safety protocols.
  • Played a key role in the return and reintegration of displaced families.

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Self-Promotion, Life Goal Setting, Personality Types, Persuasion Skills .
  • Disaster Management for Humanitarian Support — in collaboration with the Red Crescent (2019).
  • Medical Care and COVID-19 Awareness .
  • Administrative and Secretarial Training.
  • Advanced Computer Skills for Secretarial Work .
  • Office Management, Professional Conduct, and Business Correspondence .
  • Etiquette, Communication, and Professional Office Management Skills.

Timeline

Vice President for Administrative Affairs

Qalamoun Private University
01.2022 - 06.2024

Administrative Officer – Student Affairs Departmen

Qalamoun Private University
03.2020 - 12.2022

Administrator – Faculty of Applied Sciences

Qalamoun Private University
07.2018 - 08.2020

BBA - Business Administration And Management

International University For Science And Technolo
04.2001 -
Sawsan TahaProficient in managing daily operations across academic and humanitarian projects. Strong leadership in volunteering and crisis management, with training in administrative and secretarial practices. Proven track record in delivering results and building strong professional relationships.