Nimra Zubair
Richmond,TX
Summary
I am a seasoned public administration professional with expertise in project management, emergency management, and social media strategy. Fluent in both Urdu and Hindi, I have a proven track record in leadership, crisis response, and community engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fulbright Alumni Ambassador
International Institute Of Education
01.2024 - Current
- Advocated at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to secure increased funding, engaging in direct dialogue with Congressional members and representatives to emphasize the significance of representing America abroad and fostering cross-cultural collaboration.
- Represented The Fulbright Program and The Institute of International Education (IIE) at conferences, effectively presenting to diverse audiences the program's opportunities for involvement, thereby expanding awareness and engagement within potential applicants.
- Engaged as a featured panelist on webinars, delivering insightful responses to inquiries about my international experiences while effectively advocating the program's goals and values to audiences comprising hundreds of university students, faculties, and staff.
Intern
Fort Bend County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Implemented effective communication strategies to disseminate critical information to staff and the public through various platforms, including social media, during emergency situations, such as Winter Storm Gerri 2024
- Designed compelling flyers and graphics, crafted written communications for public distribution, and edited engaging videos for social media platforms
- Contributed to the overall response coordination by harmonizing the activities of diverse departments and external agencies
- Engaged in exercises for assessing risks, aiming to identify potential hazards
- Maintained 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies, lockouts, and security concerns.
Cultural Ambassador
The Fulbright Program - Bulgaria
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Supervised and facilitated engaging lessons for over 200 students, integrating American culture into curriculum to enhance Bulgarian comprehension of American society, with an emphasis on conversational speaking, writing, and reading skills to foster comprehensive language development
- Simplified complex topics regarding grammar and vocabulary, into engaging and interactive classes for 200+ high school students and adult learners
- Bolstered community engagement efforts by hosting a variety of events for students and other town residents, such as coffee chats and cooking nights.
Advisor
Office of Undergraduate Research & Major Awards
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed social media platforms to execute marketing strategies and spearheaded campaigns for scholarships, major awards, and general resource awareness
- Hosted advisory sessions for Critical Language Scholarships and the Boren Awards, as well as individual meetings with candidates to begin the application
- Revised student essays for major awards and university grant applications.
Social Media Consultant
Zubair Media Group
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Supervised marketing team with social media planning and outreach efforts
- Scheduled weekly meetings with the social media team, and bi-weekly calls with the CEO to provide project status reports and to discuss future plans
- Developed and organized content to promote conferences, events, and speakers.
Resident Services Director
Campus Vue
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Led a team of leasing agents to meet management's targets, strategizing future initiatives for operational efficiency while maintaining effective communication and coordination in high-pressure situations.
- Toured prospective residents around the property, highlighted amenities and explained and oversaw their leasing application
- Served as a mediator between residents, parents, and management to resolve conflicts in multiple languages
- Created and implemented a financial aid system to collect over $100,000 in monthly payments, and managed late payments and eviction notices
- Maintained 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies, lockouts, and security concerns.
Education
Masters of Public Administration - Public Organization
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Business Administration
University of Houston
Houston, Texas05.2020
Certification of Corporate Entrepreneurship -
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2018
Associates of Arts -
Houston Community College
Katy, TX05.2018
Skills
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Canva, R Studio, and Veoci
- Social Media Platform Management: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
- Professional Skills: Project Management, CRM Management, Crisis Response and Management, Team and Stakeholder Management, Community Oriented, Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Organizational and Research Skills
Other Languages
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Bulgarian
Limited Working
Arabic
Elementary
Honors And Awards
- Fulbright Bulgaria Teaching Assistantship, Recipient April 2022
- Critical Language Scholarship - Urdu, Recipient June 2021
- Critical Language Scholarship - Punjabi, Recipient Oct. 2020
- Outstanding Fellowship Applicant Award Oct. 2020
- Fulbright Hungary Roma Student Initiative, Alternate April 2020
Affiliations
- University of Houston Masters in Public Administration Alumni Association: Director of Communications
- Fort Bend County PIO Network: Member
Hobbies and Interests
- International Travel: Extensive experience visiting over 15 countries.
- Storm Watching: Enthusiast with a keen interest in observing and studying weather patterns and atmospheric phenomena.
- Air Hockey: Competitive Air Hockey player
Certification
- ECPAT-ICMEC: 101 Agents of Change: Tools or Frontline Workers to End Sexual Exploitation of Children
- ECPAT-ICMEC: 102 Agents of Change: Tools or Frontline Workers to End Sexual Exploitation of Children
- ECPAT-ICMEC: 103 Agents of Change: Tools or Frontline Workers to End Sexual Exploitation of Children
- FEMA IS-100.C Introduction to Incident Command System
- FEMA IS-200.C Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- FEMA GS-300.C Intermediate Incident Command System
- FEMA GS-400.C Advanced Incident Command System
- FEMA IS-240.B Leadership and Influence
- FEMA IS-700.B An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- FEMA IS-800.D National Response Framework, An Introduction
- FEMA IS-1300: Introduction to Continuity of Operations
Timeline
Fulbright Alumni Ambassador
International Institute Of Education
01.2024 - Current
Intern
Fort Bend County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
10.2023 - 04.2024
Cultural Ambassador
The Fulbright Program - Bulgaria
08.2022 - 07.2023
Social Media Consultant
Zubair Media Group
07.2021 - 08.2021
Advisor
Office of Undergraduate Research & Major Awards
09.2020 - 05.2022
Resident Services Director
Campus Vue
01.2019 - 03.2020
Masters of Public Administration - Public Organization
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Business Administration
University of Houston
Certification of Corporate Entrepreneurship -
University of Houston
Associates of Arts -
Houston Community College
- ECPAT-ICMEC: 101 Agents of Change: Tools or Frontline Workers to End Sexual Exploitation of Children
- ECPAT-ICMEC: 102 Agents of Change: Tools or Frontline Workers to End Sexual Exploitation of Children
- ECPAT-ICMEC: 103 Agents of Change: Tools or Frontline Workers to End Sexual Exploitation of Children
- FEMA IS-100.C Introduction to Incident Command System
- FEMA IS-200.C Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- FEMA GS-300.C Intermediate Incident Command System
- FEMA GS-400.C Advanced Incident Command System
- FEMA IS-240.B Leadership and Influence
- FEMA IS-700.B An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- FEMA IS-800.D National Response Framework, An Introduction
- FEMA IS-1300: Introduction to Continuity of Operations
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