A masters qualified student from the US and UK with a passion of teaching Politics, International Relations, History, Economics and Development

Nader Khaqan's CV

EDUCATION

NADER KHAQAN ABBASI
Room 301, 25 Wellington Square, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2JD
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Somerville College, University of Oxford Expected Graduation, September 2019
Masters of Studies, Diplomatic Studies
University of California, Los Angeles Graduated, September 2017
B.A. International Development Studies | B.A. Political Science | Minor in History GPA: 3.50
WORK EXPERIENCE
Afiniti Washington, DC
Business Analyst, Client Relations 01/18-10/18
• Provide strategic support to the Client Services and Business Development Teams around performance analysis and reporting
• Develop internal process, opportunity assessment and qualification, client mapping, event planning and procedures for company’s benefit
• Produced business cases, research and analyze prospective clients through financial reports, public information and data, additional duties
United Nations Development Programme Islamabad, Pakistan
Intern 05/18-06/18
• Organized conferences, worked on proposals and attended forums concerning development and aid
• Conducted research to investigate the role of corruption in affecting development particularly in Pakistan and other developing countries
Prime Minister’s Office, Pakistan Islamabad, Pakistan
Coordinator, Prime Minister’s Youth Program 10/17-04/18
• Organized student visits from all over Pakistan and from prestigious international universities to meet the Prime Minister
• Handled problems and concerns the students and the administration brought to work for a better educational system countrywide
UCLA New Student and Transition Programs Los Angeles, CA
New Student Coordinator, New Student Advisor 10/15-09/17, 03/15-09/15
• Acted as a trained listener to help students clarify educational goals, objectives, personal concerns, and solutions to possible dilemmas
• Advised students on graduate and professional school goals; discussed the idea of a liberal arts education and how the degree and post- graduate plans can be met within realistic student expectations, assessed their readiness to pursue academic directions and courses
• Increased student confidence and help them overcome possible feelings of doubt and conducted campus and town tours
• Gave academic presentations to incoming students and spoke in front of an audience of over 500 at the University Community Panel
• Transitioned into the role as one of the New Student Coordinators and helped train a staff of 100 New Student Advisors guiding them to advise over 9000 incoming students.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources Islamabad, Pakistan
Intern, Energy Reform 10/16-12/16
• Analyzed and proposed methods to reduce the energy crisis in Pakistan pertaining mainly to oil and gas
• Worked on proposals and deals for the acquisition and introduction of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the country
UCLA Recreation Los Angeles, CA
Operations Supervisor 09/15-09/16
• Supervisor of the primary recreational facility at the University of California, Los Angeles serving 5000+ people
• Worked in a team of over 80 people ensuring smooth day to day activities, planning events and supervising professional games
Airblue Pvt. Limited Islamabad, Pakistan
Intern, Business and Finance Division 06/14-09/14
• Analyzed various options for increasing fleet size with specific focus on the acquisition of 9 A320’s and A321’s
• Proposed initiatives to increase revenue and cut costs as the airline transitioned to a low-cost carrier model

ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Pakistani Student Association UCLA Los Angeles, CA
External Culture Chair, Internal Vice President, President 04/14-05/17
• Currently serving on the board of an organization that aims to showcase Pakistani culture throughout UCLA
• Helped host and moderate various events including the Annual SoCal Culture show with 500+ people in attendance.
Undergraduate Students Association Council UCLA Los Angeles, CA
Various Offices 01/15-05/17
• Served in the President, Internal Vice President, Election Board and General Representative 3’s office, in various directorial roles
• Worked as Director of Campus Climate and Campus Engagement with the main aim to work with clubs and organizations on campus

HONORS, SKILLS & INTERESTS
• Deans Honors List, Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Alpha Lambda Delta/ Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Societies
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, R, Studio, CPR/FirstAID/AED certified
• Proficient in English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
• Travelling, Manchester United, Roger Federer, Pakistani Cricket Team, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter. Oxford Union, UCLA Bruins