chantal sarkis, career center manager

chantal sarkis

career center manager

Phoenicia University Lebanon

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Master's degree, public health
Experience
9 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 5 Months

career center manager at Phoenicia University Lebanon
  • Lebanon - Saidon
  • January 2017 to June 2023

Connected the university, its students and alumni, with potential employers on a national, regional, and international scale
• Developed new contacts with external organizations for the purpose of expanding employment/internship opportunities for students and alumni
• Successfully placed 100% of eligible students annually, approximately 500 students, into internships and training programs across all majors
• Facilitated employment opportunities for graduates and alumni by actively contributing to job search initiatives, regularly disseminating job vacancies, and fostering connections between candidates and potential employers
• Supervised students’ professional development activities and training
• Coordinated communication with deans, department chairs, and other faculty to ensure that the Career Center is meeting
the needs and desires of the academic colleges and departments
• Conducted CV Writing, Interview Preparation and Soft Skills workshops throughout the academic year
• Managed also the Student Affairs Department from October 2022 till April 2023
• Enhanced student engagement through extracurricular activities
• Organized and executed on-campus events, school visits, new student orientations and other activities
• Planned PU Commencement Ceremony
• Collaborated with various campus departments to optimize student support
• Promoted and contributed to students’ overall well-being

project coordinator at CONNECTING RESEARCH TO DEVELOPMENT (CRD)
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2015 to December 2016

Maintained and monitored project plans and documentations
• Developed project strategies
• Prepared necessary materials for writing proposals, planning, and implementing projects
• Conducted training sessions and workshops for project teams and community partners to enhance skills and
capabilities, promoting sustainable project success
• Engaged in advocacy efforts, representing the NGO's mission and projects to external audiences, fostering
partnerships and support
• Assessed project risks and issues to provide adequate solutions

ASSISTANT MANAGER at American University of Beirut
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • February 2014 to September 2015

Assisted the manager in preparing and organizing for communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Time Management, and Stress Management workshops
• Helped the manager in organizing the yearly Job Fair at AUB
• Advertised job opportunities to targeted AUB students and alumni
• Maintained contact and followed up with companies inside and outside Lebanon

Education

Master's degree, public health
  • at American University Of Beirut
  • May 2015

Epidemiology and Biostatistics concentration

Bachelor's degree, nutrition and dietetics
  • at Saint Joseph University Of Beirut
  • May 2012

Epidemiology and biostatistics concentration

Specialties & Skills

Communication Tools
CV Writing Tips
Interview Preparation
Training
Managing Groups
management
communication
Career guidance
Public speaking
CV writing
Teamwork
Interview preparation
Team management
Training

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Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
French
Expert
English
Expert

Hobbies

  • music
  • Swimming