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MUSADDAQ SHEIKH

OBJECTIVE
Dynamic, dependable and dedicated University Graduate with excellent communication, problem
solving and advocacy skills. Seeking a role as a Graduate Trainee or Intern at a reputable
organization that offers the career pathway for structured training and on the job learning, and
helps in learning, development and progression of business, commercial, technical and personal
skills and promotes and invests in diversity and innovation in the workplace.

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE | MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA
2016 – 2019
▪ Major: International Relations
▪ Achievements & Awards: Awarded with the Macquarie University Financial Scholarship for the
entire duration of my degree due to outstanding academic achievements

FROEBELS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

2010 – 2015
A levels Examination, Cambridge International Examinations, 2013 – 2015
▪ Elected as a member of the School Student Council as Head of Sports, with key responsibilities
including managing and coordinating all athletics and sports-related activities for my high
school, including ‘Frolympics’ (an event comprising various sports and participation from
schools all over the country)
▪ Awarded ‘Best Athlete’ (2014) of the school
O levels Examination, Edexcel Pearson London Examinations, 2010 – 2013
▪ Awarded ‘Best Athlete’ (2010) of the school
▪ Awarded ‘Best Delegate’ (2010) at Roots Youth Model UN, Islamabad, Pakistan
▪ Awarded ‘Outstanding Diplomacy’ (2011) at Beaconhouse Model UN, Islamabad, Pakistan
▪ Awarded ‘Best Delegate’ (2012) at Froebel’s Model UN, Islamabad, Pakistan

EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
Professional Development Program (PDP) | Macquarie University, Australia
AUG 2018 – OCT 2018
▪ Development and acquisition of key employability skills such as communication, teamwork,
problem solving, organization and time management, through a series of intensive activity
workshops held at the university

Interchange 2018 | Sydney, Australia

AUG 2018
▪ Competed in one of 29 teams of 250 university students responsible for creating start-ups to
solve key issues of employability, social isolation and housing.
▪ Developed and acquired group work, critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills
G200 Youth Forum 2018 | Dubai, UAE
DEC 2017
▪ Responsible for formulating a Communiqué that was forwarded to the Heads of 193 States and
70 international organizations such as the UN, IMF, OECD and the European Commission.
▪ Developed and acquired leadership, time management and effective communication skills

Member – Global Leadership Program | Macquarie University, Australia

AUG 2016 – JUNE 2019
▪ Australia’s flagship tertiary international leadership program and a signature program of the
university
▪ Responsible for completing participation in international and/or cross-cultural activities such
as community service, internships, volunteering, mentoring programs, leadership conferences
or symposia, on and off campus career events, non-tertiary courses with an explicit leadership
focus

Participant – Global Leadership Symposium (2016), | GLP, Canberra, Australia

AUG 2016
▪ Responsible for debating the ideas that shape Australia’s national and international agendas
with leading policy-makers, diplomats and global experts
▪ Developed and acquired leadership, negotiation and critical thinking skills

WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Mentor | Macquarie University, Australia
JAN 2019 – JUNE 2019
▪ Responsible for guiding students into the social, academic, geographical and administrative
aspects of university life, and building and maintaining relationships with existing students
▪ Transferable skills: leadership, cultural awareness, effective communication, critical thinking
and problem solving

Social Researcher (Internship) | Macquarie University, Australia

AUG 2018 – DEC 2018
▪ Responsible for analyzing secondary research data for the Bushfire and Natural Hazard
Cooperative Research Centre (BNHCRC) of Australia
▪ Responsible for contributing to an exploratory project being conducted by the BNHCRC on
Flood Risk Communication in Australia
▪ Transferable skills: writing, organizational development, effective communication, critical
thinking and time management

OTHER SKILLS & HOBBIES

▪ LANGUAGES: English, French, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi
▪ IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
▪ Member of the Islamabad Female Football Team from 2012 – 2016
▪ Passionate about social work, travelling and fitness