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Qualification
Education
BA, Communications & Media 2021
School of Arts & Sciences, University of Central Asia, Naryn, Kyrgyzstan
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Preparatory Program 2017
School of Arts & Sciences, University of Central Asia, Naryn, Kyrgyzstan
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Higher Secondary School Certificate 2014
Department of Humanities, Aga Khan University Education Board, Karachi, Pakistan
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Secondary School Certificate 2012
Department of Humanities, Aga Khan School, Garden, Karachi, Pakistan
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Professional Experience
Intern, University Partnerships, President's Office
Aga Khan University, Pakistan
June 2019 - Aug 2019
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Worked on University Partnerships-related work such as updated the memos, maintained timely records;
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Organized an intensive orientation program for the International Interns;
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Designed a database for the record-keeping of the international interns;
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Worked on developing a strategic communication plan for the office’s global communication;
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Operated social media channels.
Social Media Marketing Intern
LearnTech.pk, Kyrgyzstan
March 2018 – August 2018
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Prepared marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, & banners;
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Looked over the company’s Social Media channel.
Student Finance Intern
Habib University, Pakistan
September 2015 – May 2016
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Prepared students’ financial data on software (Oracle PeopleSoft);
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Maintained students’ financial information such as dues and payments.
Quality Assurance Intern
Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan
December 2014 – February 2015
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Took feedback from customers’ and patients about services & recorded in Excel;
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Held responsible for receiving customer complaints and for responding within a short time frame.
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Volunteer Experience​
Founding President
Untold Stories of Central Asia
October 2018 – January 2019
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Looked after all the activities of the organization such as team recruitment, creation of social media content, searching stories to be captured and published;
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Provided over all guidance and supervision to the team members.
Camp Counselor
June 24, 2018 – June 30, 2018
The Shia Imami Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board for Pakistan
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Led the students’ discussion groups;
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Conducted the activities as per the camp plan;
English Language Instructor
University of Central Asia (Community Services), Tajikistan
December 2017 – April 2018
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Designed an English Beginners curriculum with English Language Faculty at the University of Central Asia;
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Taught the curriculum to 20 Non-English-speaking students from the community with a team of 6 fellow students.
English Language Instructor
Rushon Orphanage and Boarding, Tajikistan
January 2018 – March 2018
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Helped students from grade 9th to improve their English Language skills;
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Involved students in different speaking activities such as discussion groups.
Teacher's Assistant
Aga Khan Lycee, Khorog (Winter upgrading program), Tajikistan
December 2017 – January 2018
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Assisted the English teacher to implement the English course;
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Assessed the students’ papers and provided feedback.
English – Discussion Groups Facilitator
American Corner, Khorog, Tajikistan
September 2017 – April 2018
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Lead discussion groups to help students improve their English-speaking skills
Coordinator – Secondary Ta’lim Education Program (STEP)
Al-Moiz Religious Education Center, Karachi, Pakistan
August 2014 – August 2016
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Coordinated between Management, STEP teachers and host teachers to ensure smooth communication, setup, and arrangements for the classes;
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Evaluated the progress and performance of students;
Assistant to the HR Officer
Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
August 2013 – May 2014
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Assisted the HR Officer in day-to-day tasks;
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Maintained proper files of documents and Excel sheets for employees’ records.
Language Skills
Urdu: Native
English: Fluent
Gujarati: Fluent
Russian: Basic
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Publications
May 2019
Hussain, A. Z. (2019). How are Stories Being Transmitted Across the Border Through Social Media. The Yellow Spaceship, 5.
Hussain, A. Z. (2019). Is Fast Food Taking Over Central Asia? The Yellow Spaceship, 5.
Hussain, A. Z. (2019). Paving Our Ways to the Global South. The Yellow Spaceship, 2.
March, 2019
Hussain, A. Z. (2019). My AUCA Experience. The Yellow Spaceship, 1.
Hussain, A. Z. (2019). South Asian Cuisine in Central Asia. The Yellow Spaceship, 2.
Hussain, A. Z. (n.d.). Photo Contest 2. Why Is Sunset Always Bloody? . University of Central Asia, Naryn., p. 4.
February 2019
Hussain, A. Z. (2019). Traveling: Making Sense of a Bigger Picture. Let Us Talk, Issue 2, 6.
Hussain, A. Z. (2019). Embracing the True. Let Us Talk, Issue 2, 6-7.
December 2018
Hussain, A. Z. (2018). My Exchange Experience. Let Us Talk, Issue 1, 1.
Hussain, A. Z. (2018). This Body & The Soul. Let US Talk, Issue 1, 6.
November 2018
Hussain, A. Z. (2018). Continuing The UCA's Legacy; Celebrating The Independence Day. Student Newsletter, 3.
Hussain, A. Z. (2018). I Tried My Best. Student Newsletter, 6.
Hussain, A. Z. (2018). Temirkhan Turgumbaev (1998 - Now At Peace). Student Newsletter, 7.

