Administrative Assistant
Education
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science, Major in Psychology, Minor in Political
Science | Aug 2015 - May 2019
Work Experience
Advocate
Asiyah Women’s Shelter - Brooklyn, NY
September 2019 to Present
- Works directly with domestic violence and abuse victims within the Muslim community to provide them with resources and emotional support using an empathetic trauma-centered approach
- Coordinates with organizations like CAMBA and SAKHI to help find housing and rental assistance for non-resident referrals
- Works with lawyers and legal services to assist clients in housing, criminal, and family court cases, including as an interpreter and case representative in legal meetings and civil court proceedings
- Schedules appointments and communicates regularly with lawyers, employers, landlords, and public assistant representatives
- Assists clients searching for employment with resume editing, job hunting, and scheduling interviews
Student Worker/Administrative Assistant
Fordham University Office of Procurement
May 2018 to August 2018
- Prepared and filed purchase orders for the fiscal year
- Operated phone line to assist vendors regarding purchases and facilitate communication between departments
- Acquired petty cash, sent and received mail between departments
- Assisted purchasing agents and directors handling paperwork by scanning, making copies, faxing and mailing documents to vendors
Professor's Assistant
Fordham University Psychology Department
September 2016 to May 2017
- Developed and processed surveys for the diagnosis of childhood mental disorders using K-SADS diagnostic criteria
- Coded neuroscience and psychological articles for a research project
Reference Library Assistant
Fordham University Walsh Library
September 2015 to May 2016
- Operated catalog system to help students and professors find books and resources -for course material and reference information
- Organized books according to cataloging system
- Assisted patrons and callers with questions and facilitated communication between other departments at the library
Certifications
Certification in Mental Health First Aid issued by the National Council for
Behavioral Health, certified from June 2019 to June 2022
Additional Skills
- SPSS, Qualtrics, Microsoft Office, Mac OS, and Adobe Lightroom
- Proficient in APA research methods and conducting literature reviews using databases such as PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, ProQuest, PEP-WEB, and PsychiatryOnline
- Familiar with CBT, DBT, and DSM-V
- Bengali language interpreter
- Typing speed: 80 WPM
Education
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science, Major in Psychology, Minor in Political
Science | Aug 2015 - May 2019
Work Experience
Advocate
Asiyah Women’s Shelter - Brooklyn, NY
September 2019 to Present
- Works directly with domestic violence and abuse victims within the Muslim community to provide them with resources and emotional support using an empathetic trauma-centered approach
- Coordinates with organizations like CAMBA and SAKHI to help find housing and rental assistance for non-resident referrals
- Works with lawyers and legal services to assist clients in housing, criminal, and family court cases, including as an interpreter and case representative in legal meetings and civil court proceedings
- Schedules appointments and communicates regularly with lawyers, employers, landlords, and public assistant representatives
- Assists clients searching for employment with resume editing, job hunting, and scheduling interviews
Student Worker/Administrative Assistant
Fordham University Office of Procurement
May 2018 to August 2018
- Prepared and filed purchase orders for the fiscal year
- Operated phone line to assist vendors regarding purchases and facilitate communication between departments
- Acquired petty cash, sent and received mail between departments
- Assisted purchasing agents and directors handling paperwork by scanning, making copies, faxing and mailing documents to vendors
Professor's Assistant
Fordham University Psychology Department
September 2016 to May 2017
- Developed and processed surveys for the diagnosis of childhood mental disorders using K-SADS diagnostic criteria
- Coded neuroscience and psychological articles for a research project
Reference Library Assistant
Fordham University Walsh Library
September 2015 to May 2016
- Operated catalog system to help students and professors find books and resources -for course material and reference information
- Organized books according to cataloging system
- Assisted patrons and callers with questions and facilitated communication between other departments at the library
Certifications
Certification in Mental Health First Aid issued by the National Council for
Behavioral Health, certified from June 2019 to June 2022
Additional Skills
- SPSS, Qualtrics, Microsoft Office, Mac OS, and Adobe Lightroom
- Proficient in APA research methods and conducting literature reviews using databases such as PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, ProQuest, PEP-WEB, and PsychiatryOnline
- Familiar with CBT, DBT, and DSM-V
- Bengali language interpreter
- Typing speed: 80 WPM