Mehak Fatima
|Psychologist| |Student Counselor| |Recruiter|
Karachi
Summary
Compassionate, solutions-oriented Psychologist & Recruiter well-versed in developing and strengthening relationships with internal team members, companies and applicants in order to quickly fill open technical positions with best-fitting candidates. Proficient in sorting resumes and known for strong communication, active listening and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Technical Recruiter (Remote)
Divestaffing
Maryland
08.2023 - Current
- Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches.
- Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
- Wrote and posted technical job descriptions
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Utilized online sources to find talented technical candidates and prepare for screening process.
- Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Referred candidate resumes to customer account managers for evaluation and submission.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Student Counselor
Army Public School
Karachi
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Facilitate drug and alcohol prevention programs.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Social Worker
Dar Ul Sukoon
Karachi
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Karachi
Karachi 08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Business
University of Karachi
Karachi 10.2013 - 09.2015
Skills
Interviewing
Training and mentoring
Training development
Data-driven decision making
Group therapy facilitator
Individual and family support
Counseling and therapy
Team collaboration and leadership
Critical Thinking
Public speaking
Self-Motivated
Life skills counseling
Accomplishments
- Invited to appear on national television to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing our society today
- Conducted Career Awareness Session with one of the leading universities like IBA, LUMS, & Habib University for over 400 students.
- Conducted Corporate Trainings for distribution staff of U Micro Finance Bank to improve their client handling skills.
- Conducted a meticulously organized and executed Summer Camp at Direction Cambridge School with a primary focus on providing participants with a safe, engaging, and rewarding experience.
Certification
Applied Behavior Analysis, Kazim Trust
Timeline
Technical Recruiter (Remote)
Divestaffing
08.2023 - Current
Applied Behavior Analysis, Kazim Trust
12-2021
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Certificate, Agha Khan University Hospital
10-2021
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Udemy
04-2021
Student Counselor
Army Public School
11.2020 - 09.2021
Social Worker
Dar Ul Sukoon
11.2019 - 11.2019
Psychiatry Certificate Course, Agha Khan University Hospital
05-2019
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Karachi
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Business
University of Karachi
10.2013 - 09.2015