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Taking part in a six-month Penguin Random House Mentoring Programme in collaboration with Creative Access, being mentored by Senior Campaigns Manager, Alice King.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Part-time bookseller, developing knowledge on the book trade, local authors and publishers (including Charco Press, Canongate Books and Floris Press), and new releases. Developing interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills in terms of interacting with customers and hosting events as well as confidence in filing invoices, managing.

Bahrain

English teacher in charge of classes in the 8th and 9th grade following the ESL IGCSE curriculum. Planning lessons, organizing independent assignments, liaising with head of department and grade-level colleagues to organize and coordinate week-be-week syllabuses and learning outcomes as well as final assessments.

Private tutor teaching high school and middle school students English literature and social studies subjects. Learnt how to interact one-on-one with younger individuals and cater to different levels of academic abilities, planning lessons to cater to particular topics and assigned tasks.

Bahrain

Journalist, developed confidence in interpersonal and writing skills conducting interviews and producing articles on local arts and culture, books, local news, technology, and food. Also developed keen sense of editorial judgment through working with editors to proofread prints. Specialized in the promotion of local authors and artists through dedicated.

Bahrain

Journalist. Developed confidence in communication and organization skills in a daily print publication, with tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment. Produced regular articles, conducted interviews and investigated local and international stories, especially on the arts and local artists. Worked on GDN’s 2021 publication “Jubilee: Bahrain’s Golden.

Edinburgh City, Scotland, United Kingdom

Bookshop assistant on a part-time basis helping with online sales, stock control, book buying and book repairs. Learnt about the second-hand book trade, developed customer-service skills and marketing books.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Gallery Attendant on a part-time basis, developed interpersonal and customer service skills interacting with customers, maintained gallery spaces and worked with superiors and colleagues in event management.

Msc, Comparative Literature

Master Of Arts - Ma, Philosophy And English Literature, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Edinburgh University Music Society Edinburgh University Badminton Club