Manal Ibrahim Alrebdi
Riyadh
Summary
Experienced in administrative and academic roles, actively engaged in diplomacy, culture, and crisis management. Currently serving as an Academic Consultant at the Scholarship Services Center (SSC) in Riyadh, ensuring the welfare of scholarship students abroad with meticulous care. Deepened understanding of diplomacy, academia, culture, and humanitarian issues through this role. Contributed to volunteer and social services. Committed to personal development, consistently seeking growth opportunities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Academic Counselor and Project Manager
Scholarship Services Center - Ministry of Educatio
05.2021 - Current
- As the Project Manager overseeing the Localization of Academic Advisors initiative at the center, we achieved a 35% reduction in resource utilization costs while effectively attaining the project's objectives.
- Managed the project governance reviews and resolved challenges.
- Implemented change management processes to keep the project up-to-date and minimize resistance to new concepts.
- Submitted performance feedback to stakeholders, keeping project teams on track.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, leveraging previous experiences in boosting project progress.
- As an Academic Consultant, I manage and guide academic advisors to deliver optimal services to scholarship holders.
- Offer consultation to Saudi scholarship students regarding their academic journey and guide them in adhering to Ministry regulations.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor and continually improve scholarship students' outcomes.
- Providing mentorship and coaching to junior staff to strengthen the scholarship policies of the Ministry of Education and cultivate high-performing, quality team members.
Academic Advisor
Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau in Canada
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Provided consultations to scholarship students on their academic journey, guided them through Bureau services, and offered holistic support.
- Guided Saudi undergraduate scholarship students in Canada with study requirements at Canadian universities, reducing their challenges.
- Member of committee to manage crises and emergencies.
- Participated in piloting a quality management system based on ISO 9001:2015.
Assistant Lecturer
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Developed and improved courses to better serve students' needs and meet standards.
- Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
- Advised students on academic and related matters, offering continuous support and constructive feedback.
- Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- Sat in on [Number] [Type] weekly lectures to absorb material and learn from lecturer.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Managment
Vancouver Island University
Canada 01.2014 - 10.2015
Master of Science - International Business
University of Hertfordshire
UK / Canada 01.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Business Administartion -
Qassim University
Saudi Arabia 09.2005 - 07.2010
Skills
- Process improvement
- Team supervision
- Crisis management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Communication
- Academic advisement
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Political awareness
- Policy development
- Research and development
COURSES & CONTRIBUTIONS
- International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) certificate By the U.S. Department of State. Feb 10 - March 2, 2024
- Completing 10 Total Hours of Microsoft Excel Workshop Training Course - May 2023.
- Participation as a speaker in the Scholarship Rehabilitation Forum in Riyadh - March 2023.
- Completing the Project Management Preparation Course - PMI 35 Total Hours of PMI-PMP Workshop Training Course from November 05, 2022, to November 30.
- Attend the Introductory Forum for the New Scholarship Pathways Program in Riyadh - Oct 2022.
- Attend Global Entrepreneurship Conference in Riyadh - Mar 2022.
- Attending the conference on evaluating the performance of the faculty members in light of modern national and international trends, which was held at Qassim University on January 21-20, 2019 •
- Attending Training Skills and Management Course in Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University - April 2016
Timeline
Academic Counselor and Project Manager
Scholarship Services Center - Ministry of Educatio
05.2021 - Current
Academic Advisor
Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau in Canada
05.2017 - 05.2021
Assistant Lecturer
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
01.2016 - 05.2016
Master of Business Administration - Managment
Vancouver Island University
01.2014 - 10.2015
Master of Science - International Business
University of Hertfordshire
01.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Business Administartion -
Qassim University
09.2005 - 07.2010
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