Haifa Albostami
St Albans,Christchurch
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Multi-talented Project Coordinator successful at taking on diverse project tasks to meet tight deadlines. Hands-on and analytical problem solver. Provides excellent communication, planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator- REaDI & PBRF
Massey University
, Palmerston North
07.2023 - Current
- Managed the coordination of Research Office REaDI activities including monitoring schedules and providing reporting
- Assisted REaDI Advisors in coordinating college activities, monitoring finances, and preparing reports
- Created systematic processes and techniques to enhance the effectiveness of PBRF and REaDI operations.
- Providing administration and coordination support to the REaDI Manager, focusing on planning and timeline monitoring.
- Assist in the delivery of REaDI project documentation, which encompasses status reports, budgets, and internal communications.
- Manage REaDI Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) on Elements – supporting REaDI advisors and provide reporting
- Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across REaDI Advisors
- Effectively maintained SharePoint pages for multiple programs including REaDI, PBRF, and University Internal Funding.
- Support PBRF preparation and planning including determining staff eligibility
- Consistently providing ongoing admin support for internal funding processes.
- Independently performed secretarial duties for the University Research Committee (URC) and REaDI Working Group, responsible for agenda preparation, minute taking, and report writing.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports summarizing key performance indicators.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives related to future projects.
- Conducted risk assessments and identified potential issues that could affect project success.
- Prepared status reports to communicate progress to stakeholders and management teams.
- Provided direction, guidance and support to team members throughout the duration of projects.
Research Internal Funding Coordinator
Massey University
01.2022 - Current
- Managed and facilitated the Internal Research Funding rounds at the University
- Coordinated reporting requirements for Internal Funding utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies
- Managed ongoing development, modifications, and maintenance for the suite of Internal Research Funds under the purview of Research Operations.
- Built strong relationships and communication with relevant stakeholders, researchers, College admin hubs.
- Assisted in optimising Power Apps through collaboration with the ITS department
- Maintained contact with existing funders to ensure that relationships were properly managed.
- Attended meetings with funders or prospects as requested by senior management.
- Identified opportunities for improving operational efficiencies within the department.
- Compiled financial data from applicants and performed detailed analysis of their budgets.
- Oversaw coordination of assessment committees for Internal Research Funding.
- Streamlined communication within Internal Research funding assessment committees by developing effective written and oral meeting communications such as University-wide announcements, agendas, and minutes.
ESOL (English As Second Language) Tutor
Takaro School
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Utilized ELLP matrices to develop English Language intervention programs
- Evaluating learning challenges and educational requirements to implement effective intervention strategies for students
- Designed educational programs catering to the needs of students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, including marginalized populations such as those from deprived settings and refugee communities
- Coordinated connections with diverse communities of various cultural and religious backgrounds.
- Monitored student performance on assignments and assessments throughout the year.
- Adapted instruction methods based on individual learning styles.
- Utilized different methods such as audio and visual aids, lectures, demonstrations, or hands-on activities to enhance learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress for reporting purposes.
- Counseled struggling learners on how best to approach difficult subjects or tasks.
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging open communication between tutor, teacher, and student's family members.
- Created a positive learning environment that was conducive to student success.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
Dentist-Clinical Tutor
University of Sharjah Dental Hospital
, Sharjah
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided supervision to undergraduates during dental procedures
- Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed in the dental clinics including infection control
- Facilitated effective mentoring initiatives for undergraduate students and postgraduate dental interns.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring to dental students on a variety of clinical topics.
- Prescribed medications and antibiotics to treat infections or pain relief associated with dental work.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor progress of treatments or surgeries performed.
- Took x-rays to identify areas of decay or other abnormalities in the mouth.
- Performed patient examinations, charted dental history and developed treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain licensure requirements.
- Provided emergency care for toothaches or broken teeth.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits in electronic health records system.
Dentist-Internship
University of Sharjah Dental Hospital
, Sharjah
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Developed long-term relationships with patients through excellent customer service skills.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Performed patient examinations, charted dental history and developed treatment plans.
- Kept up-to-date on advances in dentistry by attending seminars and conferences.
- Adhered to professional standards of practice set forth by governing bodies.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits in electronic health records system.
- Conducted root canals, extractions, fillings, crowns and other restorative procedures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Took x-rays to identify areas of decay or other abnormalities in the mouth.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain licensure requirements.
- Prescribed medications and antibiotics to treat infections or pain relief associated with dental work.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings by thoroughly examining patients' mouths to identify problematic areas.
- Prepared patients for procedures by administering pain control medications and sedatives.
- Designed and fitted patients with dentures, bridges and other prosthodontic dental appliances.
- Collaborated with dental specialists, such as orthodontists and periodontists, to coordinate comprehensive care for patients.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Bioscience -
Massey University
01.2022
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) -
University of Sharjah
01.2012
Skills
- Microsoft SharePoint
- PowerApps
- Excel
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Attention to details
- Problem solving
- Logical thinking
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Constructive communication
- Working in a team
- Motivation
- Initiative
- Bilingual (Arabic and English)
- Problem-Solving
- Budget Preparation
- Deadline Adherence
- Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Workload Management
- Forecasting
- Budget coordination
Personalskillsandexpertise
- Proficient in Microsoft tools including SharePoint, PowerApps and Excel.
- Excellent project management skills, organisational skills, time management.
- High attention to details.
- Problem solver and logic thinker.
- Excellent verbal and written constructive communication skills.
- Experience in working in high output/driven operational team.
- Familiar with Te Tiriti
- Waitangi principles and its importance in the educational sector.
- Relates easily and professionally to diverse range of stakeholders.
- Team focused and able to exercise individual motivation and initiative.
- Bilingual (Arabic and English) fluently.
Volunteeringandcommunityinvolvement
- PTA chair| Hokowhitu School
- Parents volunteer in school camps, trips, sleepovers and outside classroom activities.
- Actively involved with the local community.
Timeline
Project Coordinator- REaDI & PBRF
Massey University
07.2023 - Current
Research Internal Funding Coordinator
Massey University
01.2022 - Current
ESOL (English As Second Language) Tutor
Takaro School
01.2019 - 01.2022
Dentist-Clinical Tutor
University of Sharjah Dental Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
Dentist-Internship
University of Sharjah Dental Hospital
09.2012 - 08.2013
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Bioscience -
Massey University
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) -
University of Sharjah
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