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Work history
Education
Skills
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Nada H. Alqahtani

Riyadh,SA

Summary

Project leader specializing in gifted education, impact measurement, and program development. Experienced in leading cross-functional projects from planning to execution, aligning stakeholders, managing resources, and ensuring timely delivery of measurable outcomes.

Strong background in research, benchmarking, operational planning, and international collaboration, with a focus on driving efficiency, innovation, and sustainable impact.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Supervisor, Research and Development

Mawhiba
Riyadh, SA
2021.06 - 2026.02

Led strategic projects and initiatives within the department, driving innovation and the development of services for gifted students.

Led research projects aimed at improving, advancing, and innovating programs and services for gifted students, ensuring alignment with best practices and driving measurable impact.

Conducted benchmarking studies on international best practices in gifted education to inform policy and program development.

Led forums and lecture series, designed to disseminate knowledge and best practices in giftedness and creativity.

Led the Mawhiba Index Project, establishing a comprehensive framework to measure Mawhiba’s long-term educational, economic, and societal impact.

Contributed to the launch of the Mawhiba Alumni Project, enhancing alumni engagement and building a sustainable network of gifted talent.

Contributed to a national translation initiative, translating key books, articles, and research papers in gifted education into Arabic to enrich Arabic scholarly content.

Published research on an approach for assessing the national state of giftedness, providing a generic framework to guide national evaluation and policy in gifted education.

Participated in international conferences and presented co-authored research papers (WCGTC) (APCG).

Served as a member of the Executive Committee and Project Team for the Global Conference for Giftedness and Creativity 2020, organized with the G20 Saudi General Secretariat during Saudi Arabia’s G20 Presidency.

Member of the Scientific Committee for the Global Conference for Giftedness and Creativity 2024, contributing to shaping the academic program and global discourse in gifted education.

Senior Specialist, Research and Development

Mawhiba
Riyadh, SA
2016.12 - 2021.06
  • Identify and establish collaborations with prestigious university programs for gifted and high-achieving students, ensuring access for Mawhiba students to global enrichment opportunities.
  • Supported gifted and high-achieving students in securing placements in prestigious international summer programs at leading universities worldwide.
  • Contributed to the design and execution of enrichment programs for gifted students through partnerships with international institutions, enhancing global learning opportunities.
  • Played a key role in onboarding and training new employees to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
  • Led the project to design and implement a digital platform streamlining the registration process for students in international programs.

International programs specialist

Mawhiba
Riyadh, SA
2011.12 - 2016.12
  • Identify and establish collaborations with prestigious university programs for gifted and high-achieving students, ensuring access for Mawhiba students to global enrichment opportunities.
  • Supported gifted and high-achieving students in securing placements in prestigious international summer programs at leading universities worldwide.
  • Contributed to the design and execution of enrichment programs for gifted students through partnerships with international institutions, enhancing global learning opportunities.
  • Played a key role in onboarding and training new employees to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
  • Led the project to design and implement a digital platform streamlining the registration process for students in international programs.

Operation Manager

Direct English
Riyadh, SA
2008.08 - 2009.11
  • Designed and implemented operational plans for academic semesters, ensuring smooth execution and program success.
  • Contributed to budget development and financial performance tracking to optimize resource utilization.
  • Oversaw and evaluated academic and administrative performance to maintain high standards and efficiency.

English Tutor

Direct English
Riyadh, SA
2005.09 - 2008.07
  • Delivered a wide range of English language courses to learners of all age groups and across all levels, from foundation to advanced, including specialized areas such as Academic Writing, English for Business, and Technical English, enhancing learners’ language proficiency and professional skills.

Education

Master's degree - linguistics

Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud University
Riyadh, SA
2013.01 - 2015.01

Bachelor's degree - English Language

College of Education
Riyadh, SA
2001.01 - 2005.01

Skills

  • Proficient: Research, Project management, Mentoring and developing, Leadership, Planning, teamwork
  • Moderate: Benchmarking, Data analysis using SQL, Data visualization with Tableau

Certification

  • Certified KPI Professional, KPI Mega Library, Aug 2025
  • Business Analytics Nanodegree Program, Udacity, Oct 2019
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, April 2019

Training Courses and Workshops

  • Agile Certified Practitioner Preparation,2025
  • Chat GPT for Excel,2025
  • PowerPoint Infographics for Project Managers,2025
  • Innovation in scientific research, 2025
  • Manage Projects Impeccably, 2023
  • Key Performance Indicators and Benchmarking, Altawail Management Consulting and Training, 2018
  • Developing Self-Leadership Skills, Dale Carnegie Training, 2016
  • Effective Administrative Skills and Time Management, SAC for Training, 2016
  • Effective Communication Skills, Dale Carnegie Training, 2015
  • Mawhiba Enrichment Programs, science-focused, teacher training workshop, The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, 2014
  • Planning Skills (CPM), SAC for Training, 2014
  • Mawhiba Management Workshop, The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, 2014
  • Advanced Project Management using MS Project, Change (Consulting. Training), 2010
  • Emotional Intelligence, Derayah Human Resources Development, 2013
  • Project Management Professional PMP, SAC for Training, 2012
  • English Language Acquisition and Teaching Methods (Participant), Department of Private and Foreign Education, 2010
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language for Adults, U.S. Embassy and Direct English, 2008
  • Developing English language skills, 2007
  • The Effective linguistic Communication Using the English language, Ministry of Education, 2007
  • Cooperative learning of the English language, Ministry of Education, 2007

Timeline

Supervisor, Research and Development

Mawhiba
2021.06 - 2026.02

Senior Specialist, Research and Development

Mawhiba
2016.12 - 2021.06

Master's degree - linguistics

Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud University
2013.01 - 2015.01

International programs specialist

Mawhiba
2011.12 - 2016.12

Operation Manager

Direct English
2008.08 - 2009.11

English Tutor

Direct English
2005.09 - 2008.07

Bachelor's degree - English Language

College of Education
2001.01 - 2005.01
Nada H. Alqahtani