Shady Dawood has over 10 years of work and volunteer experience in Egypt, the United States, Greece, and Switzerland. He holds a B.Sc. in Management from the German University in Cairo and has studied abroad in the United States and Greece. Currently, he works as a Business Analyst for Partners Management Consultancy in Aswan, Egypt, where he conducts research, analyzes data, and liaises with stakeholders.
1. SHADY DAWOOD
E-mail: shady.dawood@gmail.com Phone: +20(12)7736870
Address: 58 Mostafa El Nahas St., Cairo, Egypt
1. EDUCATION
B.Sc in Management, German University in Cairo, Egypt (July 2009)
- Specialization: Strategic Management & Human Resources
- GPA: 1.78 (European Credit Transfer System)
Semester abroad, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, USA (Jan.-May 2008)
- Coursework: 12-Credit courses in Business and human Rights, Comparative management systems, American foreign
policy, and Political philosophy.
Summer Program, International Institute for Political and Economic Studies, Chania, Greece (July-Aug. 2007)
- Organized and funded by the Fund for American Studies and Georgetown University
- Coursework: 3-credit courses in Political economy, Philosophy, History, and Conflict management.
General High School Diploma (Maths section), Aswan Language School, Aswan, Egypt (July 2001)
- Final score: 98.4 %
2. WORK EXPERIENCE
Business Analyst, Partners Management Consultancy, Aswan, Egypt (Nov. 2010-Present)
-Conducting research using different methods such as interviews, on-site observation, and surveys.
-Analyzing data gathered and developing new solutions or alternative methods of proceeding
-Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders, e.g. staff, clients, and partner organizations.
Global Xchange Volunteer, British Council and VSO, Egypt and the UK (March-Aug. 2010)
- Preparing and conducting English lessons to young children.
- Coordinating and taking part in sailing trips for people with disabilities.
- Leading a committee that was responsible for organizing social events for the team members.
- Taking an active part in various community action days.
Finance Intern, Naeem Holding, Cairo, Egypt (Oct.-Nov. 2009)
- Learning how to analyze markets and monitor daily stock prices and fluctuations.
- Documenting security transactions, such as purchases, sales, redemptions, and payments.
Hotel Animator, Newtime Entertainment, Corfu, Greece (May-Aug. 2008)
- Organizing and taking part in various entertainment activities.
- Communicating with the hotel guests and encouraging them to participate in the activities.
Volunteer, American Red Cross, Wisconsin, USA (Jan.-May 2008)
- Organizing awareness sessions for students who are living on-campus.
Sales Representative, Amecho Tech., Cairo, Egypt (Oct. 2006-Feb. 2007)
- Delivering sales talks in order to persuade potential customers to purchase various online services.
- Maintaining records of contacts, accounts, and orders.
Management Intern, Vodafone, Cairo, Egypt (July-Sept. 2006)
- Coordinating and implementing different projects in the Property & Facilities Management Department.
- Negotiating contracts with external vendors.
Retail Salesperson, Morgan De Toi, Cairo, Egypt (Jan.-April 2006)
- Greeting customers and ensuring a friendly environment.
- Recommending, selecting, and helping locate merchandise based on customers’ needs and desires.
2. 3. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
International Students Representative, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, USA (Jan.-May 2008)
Delegate of the Human Rights Watch, Geneva International Model United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland (March 2007)
Delegate in the Human Rights Council, Cairo International Model United Nations, Cairo, Egypt (April 2005, 2006)
Delegate in the Global Arab Dialogue, Cairo International Model Arab League, Cairo, Egypt (Oct. 2005)
Work & Travel Exchange program, Experience in the fast food industry, Florida, USA (May-Oct. 2005)
4. SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Full Scholarship Grants
- Near East and South Asia Undergraduate Exchange Program (Jan.-May 2008)
- The International Institute for Political and Economic Studies, Chania, Greece (July-Aug. 2007)
Partial Tuition Scholarship
- German University in Cairo (Sept. 2004-July 2009)
Grant
- Geneva International Model United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland (March 2007)
5. SKILLS
Computer skills
- Proficient user of Microsoft Windows and Office, MAC, Adobe Photoshop, and the internet.
Language skills
- Arabic (native speaker)
- English (fluent)
- French (independent user)
- German (basic user)
Professional skills
- Able to communicate, motivate and lead others effectively.
- Team oriented but also capable of taking decisions and initiatives independently and confidently.
- Reliable and able to come up with creative solutions to problems.
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