Ohod Wasfi
Phone: +447584177756
Email: o.m.wasfi@gmail.com
Education:
 The University of Warwick, United Kingdom
(2012- present)
- LLM Masters in International Development Law and Human Rights (Up-to-date overall: High Merit)
 Istanbul kemerburgaz üniversitesi, Turkey
(30 June 2013-13 July 2013)
- Erasmus intensive course in Information Technology and Law
 The University of Hull, United Kingdom
(2009- 2012)
- LLB Bachelors in International Law (Overall 2:1)
 The University of Hull, Scarborough, United Kingdom
(2008- 2009)
- Foundation Year in Business (Overall 1st)
 Al Sarh High School. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
(2002- 2005)
- Tawjiheya
Work Experience:
 The United Nations Development Programme, online volunteer
(01 Feb 2013- 01 March 2013)
- Translated documents from English to Arabic within defined deadlines to be used by the UN’s
initiative ‘the World We Want’ in the e-discussion about environment sustainability.
- Promote the World We Want through social media.
 Hani Qurashi Law Firm in cooperation with Kilpatrick Townsend, KSA, vocational training
(July-August 2012)
- Conducted research on given areas (such as contract law) to assist lawyers with their cases.
- Translated documents to be used by non-Arabic speaking lawyers in their cases
 Citizen Advice Bureau (CAB), UK, Accredited Gateway Assessor
(July 2011- July 2012)
- Interviewed clients.
- Investigated all possible legal issues that clients had (i.e. employment issues) using various resources
such as online and printed materials.
- Discussed possible solutions with clients and helped them decide next step.
- Recorded cases for future reference and, if applicable, raised social policy notice to the concerned team.
 Saudi Cultural Bureau in London, vocational training
(30 June 11-13 July 2011)
- Liaised with clients
- Conducted legal research
- Answered legal enquiries of Saudi students and contacted public bodies
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 Study Advice Service of the University of Hull, UK, Peer Learning Assistant (Sep 2010- May 2011)
- Assisted students with their learning by facilitating the delivery of workshops on different aspects of
learning.
- Conducted one to one meetings with students and provided advice on learning issues (i.e. referencing)
 Abdul Latif Community Initiative (ALJ), Nafisa Shams Academy for Arts and Crafts, KSA, Library
and (Thakafa and Marefa) Club Manager
(Jan 2008- August 2008)
- Established a reading club ‘Thakafa and Marefa’ following quantitative research conducted on clients.
- Classified and shelved books in the library.
- Translated documents from English to Arabic to be used as teaching material.
 Abdul Latif Community Initiative (ALJ), Nafisa Shams Academy for Arts and Crafts, KSA,
Marketing and Public Relationship Officer
(Nov 2006- Jan 2008)
- Promoted the Academy’s services using different methods such as phone, public speaking, and emails.
- Planned marketing strategies to promote courses.
- Assisted employees in communicating with non- Arabic speaking clients.
Other Work Experience:
 The University of Hull, UK, volunteer (throughout 2009- 2010)
- Participated in the delivery of some events such as the International welcome week and the Client
Interviewing Competition
Diplomas:
 Academic Leadership, Bedfordshire Educational Academy, UK (2012)
 Teachers Training Techniques, Anglo Skills College, UK (2012)
 Leadership and Strategic Management, Anglo Skills College, UK (2012)
 Public Relations Management and Strategic Planning, Luton International College, UK (2012)
Workshops and Conferences:
 ILA British Branch Spring Conference: The Changing Face of Global governance, UK (2013)
 The Research Methods, UK (2012)
 The Sixth Saudi International Conference, UK (2012)
 The Fifth Saudi International Conference, UK (delivered a presentation) (2011)
 Mind Mapping Workshop, the 5th Saudi International Conference (2011)
 Research Design Workshop, the 5th Saudi International Conference (2011)
 Networking for Success in Modern Business, the 5th Saudi International Conference (2011)
 Series of other workshops about marketing, self development, and management (2006- present)
Skills:
 Languages: Arabic (native), English (fluent, IELTS score: 7), and French (beginner)
 Computing skills (confident user)
Interests: Drawing, basketball and swimming, travelling, and shopping
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