Qudsia Aziz Rana
Austin,TX
Summary
Ambitious and proactive professional with a wide range of experience. Adaptable, eager to learn and driven with the ability to jump into new roles quickly.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Extended Care Coordinator
Austin Waldorf School
Austin, Texas
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Planned and coordinated spring and summer camps/ enrichment classes according to the Waldorf philosophy including facets of nature, conservation and outdoor recreation activities.
- Researched for better technology and management softwares/ tools for program efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of budget, supplies, attendance, student behavior, and other relevant information.
- Managed the inventory of supplies, requesting restocks as necessary to encourage leaner budgeting.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents, vendors, and other staff members.
- Managed camp finances, setting registration fees and submitting budget/ supply requests.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, new policies, and strategies for improving the quality of service provided to families.
- Started new initiatives in the school to encourage community building and participation.
Childcare Floater
The Learning Experience
Austin, TX
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns and safety protocols followed about children in my care.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in curriculum plans.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills and emotional intelligence among young learners.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Assisted in larger administrative and service tasks for all classes at the childcare center.
- Participated in teacher training sessions aimed at improving teaching skills and knowledge base.
Substitute Teacher
The Acorn (a school for young children)
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students ensuring a conducive environment for learning.
- Provided feedback on assignments or projects assigned by the lead teacher.
- Worked as a photographer for daily in-class activities and larger school events.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Assisted with administrative tasks around the school as needed.
Writer
Uncle Sam's Immigrant cafe
Remote , CA
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Researched and wrote informative and accurate articles for the online publication that showcases immigrant businesses across the country.
- Performed in-depth research into topics to write clear and accurate copy.
- Followed detailed guidance for how to structure, write and research articles.
Editor - Reportage
Desi Writer's Lounge
Remote
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Developed story ideas and assigned topics to team of writers from across the globe for the bi-annual print and online publication.
- Collaborated with writers to develop, strengthen and maintain their individual voice.
- Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles and projects for each issue.
- Collaborated with editor-in-chief to determine journal content and topics of special issues.
- Conducted open and confidential interviews with credible story sources to gather information for reportage pieces.
- Published pieces online at the Desi Writers Lounge website and promoted them through social media sites such as Twitter and Instagram.
- Worked with graphic designers to oversee inclusion of visual elements, like photos and artwork.
Freelancer
Ivory Research (UK)
Remote
11.2011 - 01.2017
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each commissioned assignment to produce best possible content as requested by clients.
- Subjects ranged from mental and public health, research methods, media, education, politics and literature.
- Organized and tracked multiple projects to meet tight deadlines.
- Followed detailed guidance for how to structure, write and research articles.
Deputy Program Manager
Kazim Trust
Karachi, Pakistan
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Supervised individual project leaders and provided support for planning, strategizing and executing program requirements.
- Helped team members improve productivity and performance through hands-on coaching to achieve objectives.
- Provided content, steering and supervision for awareness programs, workshops and seminars on learning difficulties faced by elementary school children.
- Planned and conducted regular meetings to review management of trust resources, budgeting and staff performance.
- Conducted strategy meetings to brainstorm new ideas and deliver program milestone updates across the team and to trust owners/ stakeholders.
- Delivered conflict resolution by moderating disputes and grievances between team members and stakeholders.
- Cultivated relationships with community groups, project stakeholders and funding sources to maximize program outreach.
- Designed and implemented standard operating procedures in various departments for optimal efficiency.
- Recruited and hired top-level employees with expertise in special education to add depth and talent to the team.
- Oversaw and participated in promotional events to drive positive media coverage for the trust.
Senior Associate Producer
Television Media Network
Lahore, Pakistan
12.2008 - 09.2010
- Handled writing, copy editing and compilation of daily new stories for hourly bulletins.
- Monitored various newswire and sourced relevant content, music, archival footage, and in-person interviews (when required) for fair and accurate news.
- Oversaw a team of non-linear editors to choose footage from various sources to match news stories.
- Oversaw a team of 5-6 copy writers on every shift, editing and proofreading stories before they went on air.
- Partnered with Rundown In-charge and reporters, along with other staff to create an informative newscast.
Education
ICF Level 1 Diploma - Coaching
Grit Coaching
San Francisco, CA05-2025
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Agile Project Management
Scrum Alliance
San Antonio, TX01-2023
MSc - Rehabilitation Psychology
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK 2011
BSc (Hons) - Social Sciences, Psychology and Anthropology, Economics
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
Lahore, Pakistan2008
Skills
- Impeccable communication skills
- Project planning and coordination
- Pitching and Writing
- Good eye for detail
- Research and protocol development
- Strong visual/ verbal pattern matching
- Self-motivated
- Developing community relationships
- Problem Solving
- Working collaboratively
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Extended Care Coordinator
Austin Waldorf School
12.2024 - 06.2025
Childcare Floater
The Learning Experience
07.2024 - 12.2024
Substitute Teacher
The Acorn (a school for young children)
09.2022 - 05.2023
Writer
Uncle Sam's Immigrant cafe
02.2019 - 03.2020
Editor - Reportage
Desi Writer's Lounge
08.2016 - 07.2019
Deputy Program Manager
Kazim Trust
08.2012 - 05.2015
Freelancer
Ivory Research (UK)
11.2011 - 01.2017
Senior Associate Producer
Television Media Network
12.2008 - 09.2010
ICF Level 1 Diploma - Coaching
Grit Coaching
MSc - Rehabilitation Psychology
University of Nottingham
BSc (Hons) - Social Sciences, Psychology and Anthropology, Economics
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Agile Project Management
Scrum Alliance
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