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Ziad Ayad

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Computer Science student with hands-on leadership experience in high-pressure environments and a growing specialization in cybersecurity and cloud technologies. Proven ability to solve complex problems, support technical operations, and collaborate across teams. Seeking to leverage programming, networking, and security fundamentals in a cybersecurity engineering internship.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hallmark Aviation

Service Agent
Newark, New Jersey
08.2023 - Current

• Lead daily airport operations for Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Swiss Airlines, managing up to four flights per shift.

• Perform gate operations, arrivals coordination, and check-in counter services, ensuring efficient passenger processing and on-time departures.

• Handle service desk and ticketing issues, including rebookings, fare adjustments, and customer inquiries with accuracy and professionalism.

• Provide leadership and support to team members under high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and ensuring compliance with airline and airport standards.

• Known for problem-solving under pressure, demonstrating initiative and confidence to resolve operational challenges quickly and effectively.

  • Collaborated with colleagues to improve customer service processes and workflows.
  • Trained new staff on service protocols and effective customer engagement techniques.
  • Conducted follow-up communications to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.

Commonpoint

After School Counselor
Queens, New York
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • P.S. 144
    Dates: From – To
    • Take the students attendance, regulate their snack time, help them with homework, organize activities
    and games for them, and dismiss them
    • Developed and implemented engaging educational activities for students ages 6-12
    • Collaborated with teachers and parents to support student academic progress
    Summer Camp Assistant
    Community Center - Flushing, NY
    Summer 2021
    • Assisted in planning and executing daily camp activities for 30+ children
    • Supervised outdoor activities and ensured safety protocols were followed

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
01-2027

High School Diploma -

Forest Hills High School
Queens, NY
06-2022

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Problem resolution
  • Project management
  • Software development
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Time management
  • Public speaking
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft office
  • Team management
  • Google drive
  • Data entry
  • Networking
  • C programming
  • Code reviewing
  • Python language
  • C language
  • Networking fundamentals
  • Debugging and issue resolution

Projects

Basic Network Scanner (Python)

  • Developed a Python-based tool to scan local networks and identify active devices
  • Implemented socket programming concepts and IP range scanning
  • Strengthened understanding of networking protocols and cybersecurity fundamentals

Student Grade Management System (C++)

  • Built a console-based application to manage and calculate student grades
  • Applied object-oriented programming concepts and data structures
  • Improved debugging and code optimization skills

Certification

Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning

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Early Childhood Education and Training Program

● Nutrition and Health Needs of Infants and Children
● Statutes and Regulations Pertaining to Child Day Care
● Safety and Security Procedures
● Child Day Care Program Development
● Child Abuse and Maltreatment Identification and prevention
● Education and Information on the Identification, Diagnosis, and Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome

Languages

Arabic
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Hallmark Aviation

Service Agent
08.2023 - Current

Commonpoint

After School Counselor
04.2022 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

College of Staten Island

High School Diploma -

Forest Hills High School
Ziad Ayad