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
Immaculate attention to detail
Data-driven decision making
Problem-solving abilities
Pre-employment screening
Strong relationship-building abilities
Strong verbal communication
Talent Sourcing & Screening
Behavioral & Competency-Based Interviewing
ATS & HR Systems
Airline & Hospitality Industry Insight
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