Jawaad Farooqui
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a versatile background in public service, administrative operations, and stakeholder relations. Expert in conflict mediation and strategic communication, with a proven ability to manage organizational logistics and high-pressure environments. Committed to leveraging a background in governance and minority advocacy to drive high-impact policy initiatives and support legislative objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Receptionist
Waukegan Housing Authority
Waukegan, IL
04.2026 - 08.2026
- Handled data and profiles for participants of the various housing programs.
- Received and compiled documents for case managers.
- Managed communication between participants and case managers.
Operations Coordinator
Lube Squad of Illinois
Franklin Park, IL
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed front-facing operations and complex scheduling for a fast-paced service environment, enhancing organizational efficiency.
- Directed inventory tracking and coordinated with external vendors to ensure seamless supply chain operations and resource availability.
- Executed financial tracking and transaction processing via QuickBooks, maintaining 100% accuracy in daily auditing and record-keeping.
- Acted as the lead representative for client inquiries, resolving complex service issues and improving retention through strategic communication.
Government Affairs Intern
CAIR-Chicago
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Researched immigrant rights and protections and built a publicly accessible webpage to help community members understand their rights.
- Researched and authored articles published in the Chicago Monitor.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
DePaul University
Chicago, IL 09.2019 - 11.2025
Skills
- Organization skills
- Time management
- Telephone skills
- Data entry
- Verbal and written communication
- Professional demeanor
- Office management
Timeline
Receptionist
Waukegan Housing Authority
04.2026 - 08.2026
Operations Coordinator
Lube Squad of Illinois
06.2023 - 09.2024
Government Affairs Intern
CAIR-Chicago
04.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
DePaul University
09.2019 - 11.2025
Certification
- Licensed Guard - May 2025 to Present
Accomplishments
- Held first-point-of-contact for all internal and external communications with executive-level officers.
- Designed a more efficient Excel template to track and manage office visits and document intake.
Work Availability
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Quote
He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.
Muhammad Ali