YOUSSEF BENCHOURFA, First-Year Experience, Admin

YOUSSEF BENCHOURFA

First-Year Experience, Admin

Al Akhawayn University

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Strategic Marketing
Experience
1 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :1 years, 11 Months

First-Year Experience, Admin at Al Akhawayn University
  • Morocco - Ifrane
  • January 2021 to May 2021

● Assisted in the organization of the “Parent Info Session” and delegated tasks to different channels
through the hierarchy.
● Oversaw the grading process and attendance for the FYE seminars
● Prepared the coursework for the different sections to adhere to the “hybrid” teaching method

Senior Academic Mentor at Al Akhawayn University
  • Morocco - Ifrane
  • August 2020 to December 2020

● Assisted in the organization of Orientation for 1000 students in accordance with social distancing
measures.
● Mentored and guided newcomers throughout their first semester in regards to their academic and
student journey.

Senior research Assistant Intern at International Center For Diplomacy
  • Morocco - Casablanca
  • July 2020 to August 2020

Participated, facilitated, and developed online workshops and training in partnership with the ICD
as the main content contributor and LaClasse as a platform provider.
● Planned, executed and monitored PR campaigns, strategies, and press releases.
● Co-wrote the script and summarized speakers’ notes in the Innovation for Change Hub Africa’s
webinar in partnership with the International Center of Diplomacy on the topic of “Digital
Transformation & the Future of Civic Space in North Africa”.
● Contributed to the content of the exclusive report on the ICD’s intervention during and after the
first stages of Covid-19 by mobilizing actors and experts from various African countries.

Vice-President at AUI GreenHouse Club
  • Morocco
  • September 2018 to May 2019

● Oversaw the green-oriented club activities by organizing meetings and coordinating between all
members and interested parties.
● Initiated the “zero waste program” within the university’s campus
● Implemented the “zero waste program” initiative by lobbying for drinkable water fountains to
cut down the ecological waste of using disposable water bottles.

Research Assistant at C.V.T.K
  • Morocco
  • July 2018 to August 2018

● Drafted new project using labor regulations and legislative point of view
● Contributed to the reinforcement of national bonds and partnerships

Assistant at Joffre Service S.A.R.L
  • Morocco
  • June 2018 to July 2018

● Contributed to the various on-ground activities of the company by using policy analysis
processes to identify potentially winning products and services.
● Developed an internal communication plan by incorporating a multi-perspective level of analysis
and understanding.

Education

Master's degree, Strategic Marketing
  • at University of Wollongong
  • February 2022

Relevant Courses so far: Digital Marketing, Social Marketing, Organizational Behavior and Management, Operations Management Relevant Multidisciplinary work: Drafting, planning, and implementing social marketing campaigns with Emirates NBD’s Corporate Social Responsibility Department.

Bachelor's degree, International Reslations
  • at Al Akhawayn University
  • April 2021

BA in International Studies, GPA: 3.52, Magna Cum Laude Awards: Dean’s list: Fall 2019; President List: Spring 2020 Concentration: International Relations Relevant Academic Work: Multiple Streams Framework of Agenda Setting: Re-establishing Formal Ties Between Israel and Morocco - Nominated Finalist for best SHSS Capstone Award

Bachelor's degree, Business And Political Science
  • at Haverford College
  • January 2019

Relevant Academic Work: Selected and executed fieldwork, archival, and granted research about policy-making processes within the state of New York's Mayorship, under a selective professional integration program

Specialties & Skills

MEETING FACILITATION
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
ACADEMIC
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
CRITICAL THINKING
DECISION MAKING
DRAFTING

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Native Speaker
French
Native Speaker
Spanish
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Advanced Google Analytics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2022
Valid Until:
March 2023
Campaign Manager Certification Exam (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2022
Valid Until:
March 2023
Search Ads 360 Certification Exam (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2022
Valid Until:
March 2023
Google Ads Video Certification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2022
Valid Until:
March 2023
Google Ads Display Certification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2022
Valid Until:
March 2023
Fundamentals of digital marketing - Google (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2022
Valid Until:
March 2023