Mahtaub Golab
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Passionate environmental protection and sustainability advocate. Looking to do part in supporting and protecting ecological restoration. Collaborative leader committed to learnings all areas of business responsibilities, while building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in fast-paced settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Kuwait Cultural Office Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Leadership role within the diplomatic mission for the country of Kuwait.
- Provided guidance and management of 30+ International Academic Advisors and 2000+ students.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Tracked and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with Diplomats, Supervisors, Accounting and IT to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Monitored various project progression and success as project manager.
Senior Academic Advisor
Kuwait Cultural Office Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
09.2014 - 10.2019
- Providing 150+ students guidance on university degree requirements, while adhering to immigration policies of international students and expectations of Kuwait's Ministry of Higher Education scholarship recipients.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression and goal of degree authentication/certification upon graduation.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Maintained timely and accurate student database and electronic records for each student contact.
- Managed financial benefits of students, including tuition payment, invoices, monthly stipends, additional scholarship benefits.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
Instructional Student Assistant
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
08.2008 - 09.2014
- Administrative Assistant for Director of Program.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Taught writing courses for international students from a diverse group of nations.
- Provided tutoring support for students lower than Level 1 English.
Special Programs Assistant
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
08.2008 - 07.2013
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Provided academic support by creating curriculum, teaching lessons and conducting orientations for special programs for students from Korea, Mexico and Brazil.
- Reviewed and strengthened program operations with continuous assessment of operational plans and strategies.
Education
Certificate Program - Sustainability
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University, Northridge
Northridge12.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Google Suite, CRM
- Adaptability
- Cultural Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Efficient Researcher
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Teamwork
Timeline
Assistant Director
Kuwait Cultural Office Los Angeles
11.2019 - 03.2022
Senior Academic Advisor
Kuwait Cultural Office Los Angeles
09.2014 - 10.2019
Instructional Student Assistant
California State University, Northridge
08.2008 - 09.2014
Special Programs Assistant
California State University, Northridge
08.2008 - 07.2013
Certificate Program - Sustainability
University of California - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University, Northridge
Similar Profiles
ELEEN JAHSHANELEEN JAHSHAN
Academic Advisor at Kuwait Cultural Office Los AngelesAcademic Advisor at Kuwait Cultural Office Los Angeles
ELEEN JAHSHANELEEN JAHSHAN
Academic Advisor at Kuwait Cultural Office Los AngelesAcademic Advisor at Kuwait Cultural Office Los Angeles
Janan MohamadJanan Mohamad
Academic Advisor at Kuwait Cultural Office DublinAcademic Advisor at Kuwait Cultural Office Dublin