MURTAZA HUSSAIN-Ι- Ι https://www.linkedin.com/in/murtaza-h-/
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON
2019 – Present
Queens University Excellence Scholarship: $2000 scholarship for academic excellence (Further education award)
Major: Entrepreneurship and Organizational Behavior
Interest in pursuing a dual degree in Film and Media
BC Graduation Diploma (The Dogwood), The Westside Diploma, The Westside Schools, Vancouver, British Columbia 2016 – 2019
Graduated with academic achievement throughout 3 years of high school
Recipient of 2 Public Speaking Gold Medals throughout three years of High School
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder and Writer, The Filmy Character, Vancouver, BC
2020- Present
Analyzing personality of prominent characters in history of Indian cinema, through MBTI, Astrology, and Personal
Upbringing
Youth Volunteer, Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver, BC
2018 – 2018
Managed a team of High School students, leading and preparing a variety of educational and interpretive
customer experiences and providing updates to senior team
Built and expanded knowledge on Marine Biology
Improved Public Speaking skills
Learned how a large non-profit organization function’s led to facilitating and brainstorming ideas for raising significant
2017 – 2019
donations from Aquarium visitors
Writer, Feeling Success, Vancouver, BC
Authored articles on individuals brining a significant change/contribution to particular fields
Researched strengths and weaknesses to make individual more human and relatable
Created thorough analysis to showcase individual is not necessarily perfect, and flaws and experiences are something to
learn from and grow
Conducted individual research to determine ideal figures and markets online readers would intent to read in greater detail
through current social and cultural trends in numerous countries
Assistant Stage Manager , The Zoomer Show, Vancouver, BC-
Collaborated and organized performance schedule with Stage Manager, ensuring all speakers were on time to present, and
were provided with all necessities, including working technology, beverages, and an agreed “count down” signal
Communicated with each performer, ensuring performance length and stage setup was structured as desired, leading to
positive feedback from co-workers
EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
2017 – 2017
Chief Managing Director, Westside School Career Day, Vancouver, BC
Elected as Career Day Managing Director to lead team of individuals featuring over 100 person attendance, drafting
invites and schedules, and resolving disputes between individual members and executive staff
Compiled in-depth market research and student surveys to compose list of ideal companies for attendance
Devised team work and promotional strategies led to various companies in attendance
Companies included: MLA Canada, TD, Sequoia Mergers and Acquisitions, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, Blanche
Macdonald, Marlin Travel, Vancouver Animation School, LLN partners, Tannis Cheadle Consulting, BCAA)
Oversaw a $10,000 setup and food budget cost, working closely with Westside CEO and team members
Moderated and issued discussions with employees regarding current issues in the Canadian market, being praised for best
event of School Year
School Ambassador, US College Expo, Vancouver, BC-
Gave students an insight on overall admission process when applying to Universities in United States
Developed spreadsheet and checklist with administrative staff to ensure student registration procedures were done in a
coherent manner
Drove expansion on student registration to an established event in school through planning and marketing
Conducted consistent check ins with students to fight future issues on event itself
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Founding member – The Westside Student Council, The Westside Benevolent Society
Languages: English and Urdu
Youtuber with over 6,000 subscribers
