Aisha Shaikh, Senior Training and Development Coordinator

Aisha Shaikh

Senior Training and Development Coordinator

Up Tech Solution (IT industry)

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Biological Science And Biotechnology
Experience
9 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :9 years, 9 Months

Senior Training and Development Coordinator at Up Tech Solution (IT industry)
  • United States
  • My current job since August 2022

• Map out annual training plans for management, HR, and customer support.
• Conducted organization-wide training needs assessment and identify skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and liaise with experts regarding instructional design.
• Maintain updated curriculum database and training records.

Senior Coordinator for O Levels (CAIE) Biology & Chemistry at The Patriot School (Cambridge board affiliated Institution)
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • My current job since August 2022

• Led and managed the O Levels Biology and Chemistry departments at The Patriot School, ensuring adherence to CAIE standards and objectives.
• Developed a comprehensive curriculum aligned with CAIE standards, fostering a conducive learning environment for students.
• Conducted regular assessments, offering timely feedback and guidance to improve student performance in Biology and Chemistry.
• Mentored and provided professional development opportunities to a team of teachers, enhancing their subject knowledge and teaching skills.
• Collaborated with colleagues and school administration to implement effective strategies for improving student outcomes, maintained strong parent relationships, and actively engaged in professional development activities to stay updated with the latest trends in biology and chemistry education.

Head of IGCSE Chemistry Vertical- GCC Region (PhysicsWallah Gulf) at knowledge planet
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since August 2023

Leading the IGCSE Chemistry Vertical at Knowledge Planet, PW Gulf in Dubai. With a passion for steering initiatives, I focus on driving lead generation, conversion, and revenue growth.
Key Achievements:
- Successfully designed the curriculum for IGCSE yearly and crash course program
- Successfully managed B2B projects, contributing to a substantial 15% increase in admissions and a remarkable 50% rise in client involvement.
- Demonstrated adept troubleshooting skills, leading to a noteworthy 10% enhancement in strategy within three months, showcasing a strong impact.
- Crafted impactful business review presentations and reports, leveraging data analytics for actionable executive insights.Leading the IGCSE Chemistry Vertical at Knowledge Planet, PW Gulf in Dubai. With a passion for steering initiatives, I focus on driving lead generation, conversion, and revenue growth. Key Achievements: - Successfully designed the curriculum for IGCSE yearly and crash course program - Successfully managed B2B projects, contributing to a substantial 15% increase in admissions and a remarkable 50% rise in client involvement. - Demonstrated adept troubleshooting skills, leading to a noteworthy 10% enhancement in strategy within three months, showcasing a strong impact. - Crafted impactful business review presentations and reports, leveraging data analytics for actionable executive insights.
Skills: Communication · Team Management · Project Management · Skill Development · Curriculum Assessment · Educational Leadership · Educational Seminars

O Level Biology & Chemistry Head Chair at Pathways British School (UK-Managed Cambridge-Affiliated Institution)
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 2021 to August 2022

• Head Chair of O Level Biology and Chemistry at Pathways British School, a UK-managed Cambridge-affiliated institution.
• Led a team of educators in designing and implementing a comprehensive curriculum for O Level Biology and Chemistry.
• Developed engaging and hands-on laboratory experiments to enhance students' practical understanding of scientific concepts.
• Facilitated student-led research projects, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills within the fields of biology and chemistry.
• Collaborated with fellow teachers and administrators to organize science fairs, competitions, and field trips, creating a dynamic learning environment for students.
• Implemented digital marketing strategies, leveraging social media platforms, email campaigns, and online advertising to promote academic programs and attract prospective students at Pathways British School.
• Collaborated with colleagues and school administration to drive continuous improvement in teaching quality, student outcomes, and professional development opportunities, enhancing subject knowledge and pedagogical skills.

Lead Training and R&D at SWVL
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • February 2021 to August 2022

• Conduct and develops training and development programs and objectives for the in-house and transportation heads.
• Trained and coached managers, supervisors and others involved in employee development efforts and modifies programs as needed.
• Develops and maintains organizational communications such as intranet bulletin boards and newsletters to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development events and resources.
• Plan and organize seminars and forms to train teams for better customer support and assistants

Training Head and Educational Administrative at Starlink
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 2019 to January 2021

• Coordinated with the chair regularly to manage strategic initiatives and operational priorities including personnel, space and infrastructure
• Managed administrative tasks for the department. Faculty and staff recruitment, mentoring and retention
• Conducted administration and governance of educational programs within the department
• Worked with departmental and central staff on course rotations and additional instructional support requests
• Represented the department at local and international events within and outside of the school
• Led new initiatives in education, research/scholarship and practice at the chair’s request

Head of Training And Development and O level lecturer for Biology & Chemistry at Star Links School (Cambridge board affiliated Institute)
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 2019 to January 2021

• Coordinated with the chair regularly to manage strategic initiatives and operational priorities including
personnel, space and infrastructure
• Managed administrative tasks for the department. Faculty and staff recruitment, mentoring and
retention
• Conducted administration and governance of educational programs within the department
• Worked with departmental and central staff on course rotations and additional instructional support
requests
• Represented the department at local and international events within and outside of the school
• Led new initiatives in education, research/scholarship and practice at the chair’s request
• Served as an O Level lecturer for Biology and Chemistry at Star Links School, delivering comprehensive lessons and engaging content to enhance student learning and understanding.
• Implemented effective teaching methodologies, incorporating interactive activities and practical experiments to promote student engagement and knowledge retention.
• Managed educational administrative tasks, including curriculum planning, assessment development, and student progress tracking, ensuring smooth departmental operations.
• Utilized digital marketing strategies to promote the school's academic programs, collaborating with colleagues and school administration to improve teaching quality and student outcomes through professional development opportunities.

Marketing and Research Officer at FY Diagnostics and Surgical
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • February 2018 to June 2019

• Led Strategic business unit two (2) by introducing of new product related to diagnostic medicine.
• A proper explanation regarding the product and its respective disease along with market distribution to the field force along the country and set targets for the sale and profitable output.
• As an expert on the product, conducted seminars, workshops and practical applications of the particular product in diagnostic labs and research facilities.
• Design a basic training manual for the training of field forces across the country. Conducted seminars and training sessions for the field force to make them with scientific knowledge.

Medical Lab Technologist at The Kidney Centre
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • June 2014 to November 2017

• Clinical microbiology and virology
• Clinical parasitology
• Hematology
• Collection counter
• Inventory and audit maintenance
• Active patient assistance and care

Education

Master's degree, Biological Science And Biotechnology
  • at Muhammad Ali Jinnah University
  • September 2022

• Designed research to analyze the pan-genome of Bacillus anthracis • Assisted research scientists in 3+ bioinformatics and biotechnology research related to the pan-genomic analysis of different microbes • Mentored and assisted 5 undergrads and 2 postgrads in research planning and daily lab tasks. • Presented research poster in ICAB (international conference

Master's degree, Microbiology
  • at University Of Karachi
  • October 2017

• Assisted undergrads in daily lab tasks for molecular microbiology and virology. • Assisted HEC granted grad project related to HepC virus propagation and liver damage • Cofounder and Member of ViBRU- a Nonprofit organization for awareness and protection from viral diseases.

Specialties & Skills

Water Quality
Food Quality
Educational Leadership
Marketing
Training and Development
time management, Ms office, communication
communication
team work, communication, Ms office, digital marketing,training,R&D, education, management
digital marketing
Ms office

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

professional development for leaders by British Council (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2022

Hobbies

  • reading writing and exploring new fields of interest
    Passionate about reading and expanding knowledge in science. Skilled in training and development, with experience in biotechnology and microbiology. Involved in research projects and dedicated to customer satisfaction. Interested in educational initiatives, digital marketing, and social causes. Committed to continuous learning and making a positive impact in healthcare and education.