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Saqib Sheikh

Saqib Sheikh

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Researcher on statelessness, technology and identity | Project Director, Rohingya Project

  • Education

    • Minnesota State University Moorhead

      2003 - 2006
      Bachelor's degree Mass Communications

    • RSIS | S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

      2022 - 2027
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD International/Global Studies

    • People Coach Certification

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      Coaching Certification Coaching

      People Coach Certification is an ICF accredited program as ACSTH (Approved Coach Specific Training Hours) providing a globally recognized statement of attainment thanks to solid learning processes, experienced faculty and focus on competencies critical for coaching.Certified People Coaches get trained to master the industry recognized skills and expertise required to practice as a professional coach. Yet, beyond technical competences, the People Coach Certification develops the coaching… Show more People Coach Certification is an ICF accredited program as ACSTH (Approved Coach Specific Training Hours) providing a globally recognized statement of attainment thanks to solid learning processes, experienced faculty and focus on competencies critical for coaching.Certified People Coaches get trained to master the industry recognized skills and expertise required to practice as a professional coach. Yet, beyond technical competences, the People Coach Certification develops the coaching attitudes and mindsets that position graduates as reliable professionals, serving the clients’ best interests at any time of the coaching journey.Graduates from People Coach Certification viz. Certified People Coaches are qualified and ready to provide services in executive coaching, leadership coaching, career coaching, wealth coaching, life coaching, parental coaching and many coaching specialities. Show less

    • Purdue University

      2008 - 2010
      Master's degree Communication

  • Experience

    • Adgroup Advertising (PVT) Ltd

      Jun 2002 - Dec 2002
      Senior Copywriter

      • Supervised multimedia campaigns for private and governmental clientele• Drafted advertisements for broadcast and print media

    • Makovsky & Company

      Apr 2007 - Apr 2008
      Account Coordinator

      • Assisted in strategic public relations planning for leading pharmaceutical clientele

    • Purdue University

      Aug 2008 - Dec 2010
      Instructor, Speech and Presentation Communication

      Taught an introductory-level undergraduate class on presentation and speech communication

    • United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

      Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
      Intern, Strategic Partnerships

      Managed content for UNOAC’s main website and built strategic partnerships for intercultural initiatives.

    • International Center for Transitional Justice

      Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
      Communication Intern

      Drafted and edited various ICTJ online news features and internal publications on developments in the field of international transitional justice

    • Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development

      Apr 2011 - Mar 2017
      Programme Manager

      Conducted media trainings and seminars for TV and radio broadcasters in over 20 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

    • International Forum on Inclusive Wealth

      May 2015 - Oct 2016
      Director of Programs

      Developed concept, theme and visualisation for 1st International Forum on Inclusive Wealth (IFIW) on global alternative solutions

    • Urban Hijau

      Jun 2015 - Jul 2021
      Co-Founder/Manager

      Managed partnerships, conducted sustainability training activities and oversaw farm site operations for one-acre sustainable urban farm.

    • Xiamen University Malaysia

      Apr 2017 - Apr 2019
      Lecturer, Department of Journalism

      Lectured undergraduate classes for the Department of Journalism, Xiamen University Malaysia.

    • Rohingya Project

      Aug 2017 - now
      Project Director

      Oversee strategy, operations and public communications for project to create a financial inclusion ecosystem for stateless people.

    • Sunway University

      Apr 2019 - Aug 2021
      Senior Teaching Fellow/Lecturer - Communications

      Senior Teaching Fellow for Communications in the American Degree Transfer Program, teaching public relations, mass media, interpersonal communications, public speaking and social engagement.

    • Asia Times

      Sept 2019 - now
      Contributing Writer

      Regular contributor on issues of international politics, humanitarianism and development.

    • Nordic Institute of Asian Studies, University of Copenhagen

      Sept 2022 - Sept 2022
      NIAS SUPRA Fellow

      The Virtual SUPRA Programme is a four-week programme designed to develop PhD and MA students’ theses through supervision, peer review and academic feedback. The recipients also gain access to NIAS LINC e-resources and receive sessions on how to further their academic careers through public presentations, podcasts, publishing and social media.

    • Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute

      Jun 2024 - now
      Visiting Researcher

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Permaculture Design Certificate

      Murujan Permaculture Design
      Jan 2014

    • Internal Auditor Training - ISO 9001:2008 and ISAS BCP 9001:2010

      SGS Academy, Kuala Lumpur
      Nov 2012

    • Certified Content Marketing Specialist

      Digital Marketer
      Jul 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Branding

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2019
      View certificate certificate

    • Certified Social Media & Community Specialist

      Digital Marketer
      Jun 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Credly Member (Credly)

      Credly
      Jun 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Training of Trainers

      Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development
      Apr 2016

    • Certified Customer Value Optimization Specialist

      Digital Marketer
      Jun 2016
      View certificate certificate