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Shimona Yusuf

Recruitment advisor
Dubai

Summary

Results-driven and people-focused professional with 6 years of experience as Business Class Cabin Crew at Emirates Airlines, offering a proven ability to deliver exceptional customer experiences and support training, onboarding, and recruitment-related functions. Currently transitioning into talent acquisition, backed by a legal academic background (LLB, LLM). Skilled in candidate engagement, behavioral interviewing, event coordination, and performance-based selection. Seeking to contribute to Emirates Group as a Cabin Crew Recruitment Advisor by enhancing hiring strategies, promoting employer branding, and identifying top-tier talent aligned with company values.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Recruitment Support

ShipCube
2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders on workforce planning, addressing talent gaps in a proactive manner.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Practiced LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS tools to identify and rank qualified candidates.



Business Class Cabin Crew

Emirates Airlines
2018 - 2024


  • Delivered premium onboard service while upholding Emirates’ brand and safety standards
  • selected to present group projects during SEP training, showcasing effective communication, leadership, and public speaking skills.
  • Used strong verbal expression to brief and calm passengers during delays, medical incidents, and service recovery scenarios.
  • Elected a cultural ambassador, engaging inclusively with diverse colleagues and passengers to foster team harmony..
  • Mentored and supported new joiners during Supernumerary flights, by contributing to pre-flight debriefings and peer to peer evaluations, creating a positive first impression.
  • Identified high performing new joiners, and provided feedback to seniors, informally supporting early talent spotting
  • Consistently praised for outstanding communication and expression, enhancing teamwork.

Brand Ambassador

Abercrombie & Fitch
2016 - 2017
  • Engaged diverse customers through confident, natural communication to build brand loyalty and enhance customer experience.
  • Trained and onboarded new ambassadors, ensuring consistency in grooming, service, and brand representation.
  • Represented the brand at events, confidently speaking to large groups
  • Built meaningful connections through professional networking, showcasing strong interpersonal skills and brand advocacy


Sales Associate

Aspinal Of London
2016 - 2017
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Led team meetings focused on sales techniques and product features, boosting overall team performance.

Administration Coordinator

My Dominica Trade House Co.Ltd
2015 - 2016
  • Selected to present the company’s proposal to the Minister of the Dominican Republic, demonstrating professionalism, confidence, and strong communication under high-level scrutiny
  • Conducted research projects on behalf of management providing valuable insights to inform decision-making processes.

Education

Masters LLM Law - Law

Northumbria University
United Kingdom
04.2001 -

LLB Law Bachelors - Law

Northumbria University
United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Skills

Cross-Cultural Communication

Timeline

Masters LLM Law - Law

Northumbria University
04.2001 -

LLB Law Bachelors - Law

Northumbria University
04.2001 -

Freelance Recruitment Support

ShipCube
2024 - Current

Business Class Cabin Crew

Emirates Airlines
2018 - 2024

Brand Ambassador

Abercrombie & Fitch
2016 - 2017

Sales Associate

Aspinal Of London
2016 - 2017

Administration Coordinator

My Dominica Trade House Co.Ltd
2015 - 2016

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