Fouzia Shahin
Lahore
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
· Versatile and skilled professional with over twenty (20) years of dedicated and extensive hands-on experience in education planning and partnership building;
· A highly motivated and results-orientated leader within the educational development sector with a proven track record of providing exemplary service to a broad range of public and private sector national and international institutions;
· A dynamic and diverse leader with excellent teamwork skills and strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director Academic Planning and External Links
Government College University Lahore
Lahore
07.2007 - Current
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Student Counselor
Government College University Lahore
Lahore
11.2003 - 07.2007
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
Social Scientist
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Lahore
06.2000 - 07.2002
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Project Coordinator
Ikhwan Human Development Foundation, Lahore
Lahore
10.1999 - 06.2000
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
Teacher
Pakistan Air Force Intermediate College, Lahore Cantt.
Lahore
03.1996 - 12.1997
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Ph.D. - Gender Studies
09.2017 - 05.2023
- Completed professional development in Gender Studies.
- Participation in the 8th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2022, A Virtual Conference, 12-14 May 2022, and presented a paper on Socio-cultural Barriers to Empowerment of Female University Teachers: An Exploratory Factor Analysis.
- Presented paper at the International Conference on Gender Studies 2022 held at the University of the Punjab, 15-16 Dec 2022.
- Attended training on Utilization of ProQuest Journals and EBooks Collection in Education and Research organized in partnership with Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, 19-20 OCT 2020.
- Certificate of attendance for HEC Digital Library Collection, 14 Oct, 2020.
- Certificate of attendance for Two Days Workshop on “Getting Aligned to the Publishing Process” organized by Elsevier, 25 Sep 2020.
- Participated in the 2nd International Conference of Gender Studies -ICGS- held at Lahore College for Women University Lahore, Pakistan, 3-5 Dec 2018, and presented a paper on Domestic Violence: A Key Impediment to Women Empowerment in Pakistan.
Master of Science - Gender And Development Studies
01.1998 - 08.1999
- Awarded Full Scholarship by the Government of the Netherlands for MSc Gender & Development Studies in Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Passed MSc Gender & Development Studies with a 3.81 GPA and Excellent Grade in Research Thesis on Intimate Associate: Women’s Reproductive Health and Domestic Violence in Rural Punjab, Pakistan.
- Member, Asian Institute of Technology Alumni Association
- Participant, AIT-GASAT Asia Conference held at Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand, August 1998 and presented a paper on Psychological Aspects of Gender-Based Violence and Impact on Media in Pakistan.
Master of Science - Psychology
10.1991 - 01.1994
- Fourth Position in order of merit in MSc Psychology at Punjab University and Third Position in MSc (Psychology) at Government College, Lahore, with Excellent grades in a research thesis on Intellectual Ability and the Level of Anxiety of Secondary Schools in Rural and Urban Areas of Lahore, Pakistan.
- Member, Ravian Alumni Psychologists
- Member, Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA)
- Member, Old Ravian Union, Government College Lahore
Bachelor of Arts - Education; Psychology
09.1988 - 11.1990
B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) - Teacher Education
10.1994 - 11.1995
Skills
Academic Planning
undefinedAccomplishments
· Worked in a team that actively played a role in the transformation of the Annual system to the Semester system in the university at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
· Organized academic planning meetings and facilitated in launching of more than 30 undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs and certificate courses.
· Received more than 100 delegations (local and foreign)
· Established more than 250 academic and research collaborations with local and foreign universities, industries, and civil society organizations.
· Documented strategic planning documents, institutional development reports, business plans, and annual standardized reports
· Over 50 Powerpoint presentations to internal and external stakeholders regarding new academic programs, institutional development, and partnership projects.
Timeline
University of The Punjab - Ph.D., Gender Studies
09.2017 - 05.2023
Director Academic Planning and External Links - Government College University Lahore
07.2007 - Current
Student Counselor - Government College University Lahore
11.2003 - 07.2007
Social Scientist - International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
06.2000 - 07.2002
Project Coordinator - Ikhwan Human Development Foundation, Lahore
10.1999 - 06.2000
Asian Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Gender And Development Studies
01.1998 - 08.1999
Teacher - Pakistan Air Force Intermediate College, Lahore Cantt.
03.1996 - 12.1997
Government Education College For Women - B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education), Teacher Education
10.1994 - 11.1995
Government College Lahore - Master of Science, Psychology
10.1991 - 01.1994
Lahore College For Women - Bachelor of Arts, Education; Psychology
09.1988 - 11.1990
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