Khalid Al-Hamdani

Experience

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  London Borough of Camden

  Apr 2018 - May 2018

  Housing Officer (Camden Council)

  Took part in a short work placement at Camden Council in the housing department to assist clients facing legal action and to help preserve a friendly relationship between both parties, as well as to assure them with any housing needs.

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  Arsenal F.C

  Mar 2020 - now

  Casual Assistant

  - Working within the Armoury store on busy matchdays, assisting supervisors with stock checks at my assigned kiosk - Managing stadium kiosks by myself, under immense amounts of pressure and footfall - Helping the stadium tours team with up to date knowledge of the football club- Editing photos for fans to the way they desire- Upselling and exceeding the sales target numbers for the greenscreen team- Connecting with a diverse array of customers, using my understanding of other languages to dispute any issues or concerns Show less

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  Sitel Group

  May 2021 - Nov 2021

  Customer Care Advisor (NHS Track and Trace)

  - Working as part of a wider team in response to the ongoing urgent situation with COVID-19 alongside the NHS. - Ensuring all those who have been tested as positive to know what the correct government has guidelines are and what it means for them. - Being able to also handle any queries some may have at times of distress and to show them that they are not alone.

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  Herbert Smith Freehills

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2021

  Law internship

  Worked in a multinational law firm for a week, to obtain a better understanding of the corporate world, while networking with top CEOs of the company and learning about the company's history, ambitions, and purpose in the legal world.

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  LEON Restaurants

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2023

  Training Champion

  - Training new team members on how to successfully complete each part of there training- Exceeding sale target goals during peak times of around £4000 +- Ensuring all health and safety standards are met- Making sure customer service is always at the heart of what I do- Resolving conflict in a peaceful and effective manor- Helping with stock control levels

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  Brands2Life

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2022

  Health And Wellness Coordinator

  - Focusing on specific stories, that are deemed as newsworthy- Editing, reviewing and publishing articles in relation to Health and Well-being - Interacting with other business (B2B)- Collaborating with other departments on ways in which we can improve our overall circulation

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  King's College London

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  Student Ambassador & Widening Participation Officer

  - Showing students, parents and careers the amazing facilities offered here at Kings, a world class leading university.- Helping answer any questions students may have and make them feel at home.- Acting as the first point of contact for those wanting to speak with current Kings students.

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  Pan Pacific London

  Jun 2023 - Jan 2024

  Events Team Leader

  - Part of the first ever opening team at the well-known Pan Pacfic hotel London- Leading wider team on main things to work on for the duration of the shifts- Delegating roles and responsibilities to the wider team- Ensuring events for high profile clients run smoothly - Training wider team on health and safety procedures

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  Family Action

  Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

  Programme Facilitator (Headstart Action Programme)

  - Understanding the social inequalities that children particularly from marginalised, BAME backgrounds face within academia and thinking of innovative ways to help tackle this.- Empowering young adults from all walks of life with the both soft and hard skills needed to succeed- Preparing and planning sessions to help develop both there growth and confidence- Attending partner organisations e.g Barclays to help facilitate workshops- Completing children and adult safeguarding training Show less

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  KPMG UK

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2023

  Audit Advisor (Work Experience)

  - Shadowing a director of infrastructure at KPMG on his daily job schedules- Attending meetings to further understand issues regarding energy and water supply - Dealing with complex projects that require close attention to detail- Ability to remain calm under immense pressure from clients- Managing intense levels of workloads from projects

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  ITV Studios

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2023

  Trainee Journalist (ITV News)

  - Speaking to external organisations, trying to get information based on specific current issues/affairs- Analysing news reports and seeing what fits where- Taking part in a filming in remembrance of the Steven Lawrence murder- Persuading those we work with to give us exclusive data and better insights into issues we are working on

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  Potential Youth Mentoring

  Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

  Youth Mentor

  - Working with young people aged 11-18 addressing any needs or challenges they may be facing.- Liaising with secondary education institutions on plans to promote a safe, inclusive environment for students with extra needs.- Building rapports with a wide array of youth, who have additional barriers and seen as the bridge between teachers and social workers, in trying to improve the lives of the young people.

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  The Times

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Student Interviewer (High Fliers Team)

  - Responsible for aggregating, compiling, and reporting back statistics to The Times, in collaboration with King’s College London.- Using both qualitative and quantitative research methods to capture results.- Meeting participant goals and attempting to discover common post-graduate employment paths.- Won the award of most student interviews conducted, out of the entire cohort at King's College London.

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  Common Purpose

  Apr 2024 - Apr 2024

  Global Leadership Programme Belfast 2024

  During my 5-day Common Purpose programme trip in Belfast, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Extern, a charity, to devise strategies aimed at increasing their funding. Leveraging insights from PwC for inspiration and engaging with students from Queen's University, we collectively brainstormed innovative solutions to address this challenge. I acted as the marketing director, to help increase visibility of the charity. This experience strengthened my ability to collaborate across sectors, take lead of projects, and develop creative approaches to complex problems. Show less

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  Qatar Foundation

  May 2024 - May 2024

  Public Speaker (Arabic)

  As the chosen Arabic contestant from King’s College London, I had the honor of representing my university at the 4-day Qatar Debate Foundation event, alongside participants from 15 other universities, at the University of Liverpool. It was an incredible experience being part of the first-ever UK Arabic speaking debate on a global scale, on complex, geo-political challenges, such as the rise in artificial intelligence, impacts of global warming, and the emergence of cryptocurrency.

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  Ark Academy (Wembley Park)

  May 2024 - now

  Exams Invigilator

  - Ensure a controlled and fair exam environment for GCSE and BTEC students.- Verify student identities and distribute exam materials.- Enforce exam rules and regulations to maintain integrity.- Monitor students to prevent cheating or misconduct.- Answer procedural questions and provide assistance when necessary.- Keep accurate records of exam attendance and incidents.- Manage any disruptions or emergencies that may arise during the exam.- Collect and secure completed exam papers for submission, such as AQA, Edexcel, OCR and more.- Collaborate with other invigilators and exam administrators as needed. Show less