Risa Nazish Tohid
Student
Brussels
Summary
A diligent undergraduate with a passion for humanities and writing, equipped with strong research, analytical, and communication skills, seeking opportunities to contribute positively to society through academic pursuits and practical experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Event and Culture Coordinator
Bachelor Of Social Sciences (BASS)
08.2023 - Current
- BASS is a non-profit student-led NGO operating through Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- As the Event and Culture Coordinator, I took charge of orchestrating initiatives that fostered a sense of community among students
- Leveraging my organizational skills and creative vision, I planned and executed engaging events
- This includes trips to different cities for freshman to engage with peers, trivia nights to raise funds for the organization, and several others throughout the academic year.
- Through effective collaboration with the board and fellow team members, I contributed to creating a vibrant campus environment for all students
Volunteer
Taleem Sabh Ke Liye (TSKL)
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Taleem Sabh Ke Liye (TSKL) is a non-profit student led NGO operating from Nixor College
- Working with TSKL has provided me with valuable hands-on experience teaching and helping children who do not have access to a high-quality education
- I assisted in the development of the syllabus and created worksheets to test and educate the children at the Al-Zohra school
- I also took part in providing physical education skills to children during winter corporate throughout Project Tandrusti
- This included cooperating with a team of peers, and gaining vital marketing skills as temporary CMO
- As volunteer / charity work I also collected 5000 books and sent them to Pakistan's poorest province, Balochistan
- Half were distributed to libraries in small towns through the Balochistan Youth Action Committee, and the other half to a library set up as a memorial for victims of a terror attack in Quetta through the SBMK foundation
Intern
Overture Media
02.2020 - 03.2020
- I joined a production house, Overture Media, which was working on compiling recordings of folk artists and making a documentary connecting traditional music and ecology
- In the 4 weeks before the Covid lockdown, I learnt the basics of video photography, sound sampling, editing, pitch changes and transposing music
- I learnt a completely new set of technological skills, learnt to work in a completely new environment, and got exposure at a fun workplace, surrounded by music, which I love above all else.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Brussels, Belgium 04.2001 -
Cambridge A Levels -
Nixor College
Karachi, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Cambridge O Levels -
The C.A.S School
Karachi, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Writing Skills
Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Awards
- Leo Tolstoy Award - Excellence in Literature and Language
- TESCON LUMS Economics Competition Participation
- Sitar Performance - Certificate of Commendation from the C.A.S School
- PASCH German Youth Camp Certification
- Most Valuable Player - Karachi United Football Club
- Top Scorer - Karachi United Football Club
- FCBESCOLA Soccer Clinic Certification
Timeline
Event and Culture Coordinator
Bachelor Of Social Sciences (BASS)
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Taleem Sabh Ke Liye (TSKL)
11.2020 - 07.2022
Intern
Overture Media
02.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
04.2001 -
Cambridge A Levels -
Nixor College
04.2001 -
Cambridge O Levels -
The C.A.S School
04.2001 -