HAFSA SHAFIQ AHMAD
Islamabad
Summary
Dynamic leader in the University Advancement Office with a strong record in stakeholder management and partnership development. Successfully raised over 3 million PKR through innovative campaigns, achieving an impressive Instagram reach of 93.4K. Demonstrates exceptional emotional intelligence and meticulous planning skills to execute strategic fundraising initiatives. Committed to fostering relationships and driving success through adaptability and creativity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER CORPORATE RELATIONS
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT OFFICE | NUST
11.2023 - Current
- Fundraising and Donor Cultivation - Developed and executed strategic fundraising plans, cultivating new donor prospects through research and outreach to secure individual and corporate donations.
- Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborated with corporate clients to secure funding through CSR initiatives, and developed tailored donor recognition and stewardship plans to foster long-term relationships.
- Campaign Management - Designed and executed multiple social media and on-ground fundraising campaigns, raising over 3 million PKR, and achieving an Instagram reach of 93.4 K through one campaign alone.
- Reporting and Compliance - Managed the donor reporting cycle, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, in compliance with organizational policies.
STUDENT COUNSELOR
BEACONHOUSE MARGALLA CAMPUS
Islamabad
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Counseling and Student Support - Provided individual and group counseling and coaching sessions to support students' well-being and academic success.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration - Built strong relationships with parents, teachers, and college administrators to foster a supportive campus environment, and improve student support services.
- Leadership and Initiative - Spearheaded the college outreach program, and leveraged social media campaigns to showcase student support services on the campus.
- Pioneered a student mental health club, 'Mighty Minds,' promoting student empowerment, and mental wellness.
- Strategic Planning and Analysis - Designed and implemented a data-driven feedback mechanism to inform service improvements.
- Assessed individual student needs and provided personalized support, contributing to campus-wide initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI).
Education
MS - CAREER COUNSELLING & EDUCATION
NUST
12-2016
BS HONS - PSYCHOLOGY
IIUI
02-2012
Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Presentation Skills
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Relationship building
- Clear communication
- Networking strategies
- Stakeholder management
- Partnership development
Training and Development Experience
- Designed and delivered training workshops on counseling skills, career management, and mental health awareness for educators, students, and professionals.
- Conducted teacher's training sessions on career counseling skills and mental health support.
- Speaker at various seminars & webinars on career awareness and development for students.
Career Counseling and Clinical Experience
- Held one-on-one career counseling sessions for employees of NUST.
- Designed and delivered career education programs, conducted counseling interviews, and administered/interpreted psychological tests for diverse populations, including students and vulnerable groups.
Volunteer Experience
- Senior Project Advisor, EdVolution allied team at NUST.
- Facilitator, Seminar on 'Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act 2010', NUST.
- Events and News Officer, Center of Career Counseling & Advisory, NUST.
Research
- Research Thesis, The Relationship between Parenting styles and Vocational Identity: Mediating roles of Stress and Self-Esteem.
- Research Study, The Effect of Fear of Negative Evaluation among Youth.
- Conference Presentation, Colors and their Relationship with Emotions in Pakistan, Translation and Adaptation of 'Mindful Attention & Awareness Scale' in the Urdu language.
Timeline
MANAGER CORPORATE RELATIONS
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT OFFICE | NUST
11.2023 - Current
STUDENT COUNSELOR
BEACONHOUSE MARGALLA CAMPUS
01.2022 - 01.2023
MS - CAREER COUNSELLING & EDUCATION
NUST
BS HONS - PSYCHOLOGY
IIUI
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