Leidya Adel Boutros Saleh Assaad
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Career Related Experience
Career Services Manager | The American University in Cairo September 2016-Present
Experiential Learning Manager | The American University in Cairo September 2011-August 2016
Senior Experiential Learning Officer | The American University in Cairo May 2009-September 2011
Acted as the primary point of contact with employers to develop experiential learning programs, enhanced corporate relations and solicited new corporate partners that led to an increase in corporate engagement by approximately 10%.
Expanded the internship program to over 1200 internship opportunities annually from approximately 600 opportunities annually that resulted in an increase in pre-graduation hiring for fresh graduates.
Developed an Internship Framework Agreement with the School of Business to develop to streamline efforts and create synergy to enhance the students’ internship experience and increase number of student hires.
Advised employers on internship program successful practices and strategized employers’ annual activities that included information sessions, booths etc. to build and sustain employer brand on campus.
Established the Practical Learning Program (PLP) to bring experiential learning opportunities by professionals to students in the classroom and increase employer access to potential talent.
Initiated and expanded local and global corporate challenges and competitions programs on-campus that resulted in an increase in job offers for students prior to graduation.
Increased mock interviews conducted by professionals by 100% to enhance undergraduate interviewing skills and source potential talent.
Research and solicit over 40 professionals from diverse career fields to educate undergraduate students on various career options during the annual Career Day and provide a networking opportunity.
Research the latest market trends, career development tools and techniques and disseminate the information to the relevant career staff.
Train approximately 30 career services providers in public universities on administering career services to students and alumni.
Coached, advised and supported subordinate to ensure continued and sustained career development resulting in the flourishing of the job shadowing program during one academic year increasing the number of student participants by 65%, corporate participants by 50% and the number of career fields shadowed by 30%.
Meet individually with approximately 70 students and alumni annually, to assess their career development phase, develop a tailored plan, and assist in the development in their job search tools and skills.
Research and administer workshops on various career related topics such as job search, career planning, etc to approximately 40 students on an annual basis.
Volunteer Experience
Strategic Team Member | Cairo Celebration Choir December 2014-Present
Researched and set organizational vision, mission and values with a team.
Explored and implemented new organizational administrative structure.
Develop job descriptions and recruit new volunteers.
Explore local and international venues and events to act as ambassadors of the Egyptian culture in line with the Artistic Director's vision.
Professional Certification
Career Development Facilitator Instructor | The National Career Development Association November 2014
Myers Briggs Type Indicator | CPP June 2012
Strong Interest Inventory | GS Consultants August 2011
Training & Conferences
NCDA’s Global Career Development Conference 2018 June 2018
National Association of Colleges & Employers 2013 Conference & Expo June 2012
Language Skills
Fluent spoken and written Arabic and English. Basic knowledge of spoken and written French (Completed the DELF 1 and DELF 3)
