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Israa Alkurnus

Riyadh

Summary

Proactive and driven individual with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving. Possesses excellent communication and team collaboration skills, ready to contribute insightful solutions and support team success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Junior Associate

Confidential Government Institution
Riyadh
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Managed timely issuance of various operational reports for diverse stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and effective communication with maintaining a 100% on-time delivery rate.
  • Provided comprehensive support to Chief of Staff, including scheduling, meeting coordination, and data analysis, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Played key role in selecting and implementing operational KPIs, driving performance improvements.
  • Utilized Excel and Power BI for data analysis, supporting informed decision-making.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
  • Effectively communicated project updates to stakeholders at all level

Trainee

Confidential Government Institution
Riyadh
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with a consulting team on a national project, contributing to research, data collection (surveys), and analysis.
  • Conducted extensive sentiment analysis and root cause analysis.
    Demonstrated flexibility and commitment to departmental goals.

Administrative Assistant & Substitute Teacher

Saudi Centre
Canada
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Managed administrative tasks, improving office efficiency and supporting educational activities.
  • Successfully substituted as a teacher, providing seamless educational support to students.

Unit Assistant

National Guard Health Affairs
Riyadh
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Supported the Protocol Department by provided essential translation and interpretation services during official events and communications.

Education

Graduate Development Program - Econometrics & Public Policy

Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago
01.2022 - 1 2023

BSc - Economics

Oxford Brookes University
1 2019/2016 - 1 2021/2021

English As A Second Language - ESL

University of Utah
01.2010 - 1 2011

Skills


  • Research and Analysis
  • KPI Development
  • Data Visualization
  • Sentiment Analysis
  • Project Collaboration
  • Report Generation
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Translation
  • Stakeholder Alignment
  • Continuous Learning
  • Persuasive communication
  • Office record management
  • Customer engagement
  • Effective teamwork coordination

Certification

  • Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional (C-SBP)
  • KPI Leadership and Personal Development (including How to Lead the Group, Designing Successful Personality, Negotiation Techniques, Emotional and Relationship Management)
  • Financial and Business Skills (including Financial Success Fundamentals, Understanding Different Personality Types)

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Timeline

Junior Associate

Confidential Government Institution
06.2023 - 09.2024

Trainee

Confidential Government Institution
01.2023 - 03.2023

Graduate Development Program - Econometrics & Public Policy

Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago
01.2022 - 1 2023

Administrative Assistant & Substitute Teacher

Saudi Centre
08.2016 - 12.2016

Unit Assistant

National Guard Health Affairs
08.2013 - 08.2014

English As A Second Language - ESL

University of Utah
01.2010 - 1 2011
  • Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional (C-SBP)
  • KPI Leadership and Personal Development (including How to Lead the Group, Designing Successful Personality, Negotiation Techniques, Emotional and Relationship Management)
  • Financial and Business Skills (including Financial Success Fundamentals, Understanding Different Personality Types)

BSc - Economics

Oxford Brookes University
1 2019/2016 - 1 2021/2021
Israa Alkurnus