Abigail Yakubu
Pakenhem,VIC
Summary
A highly confident and analytical scholar with over 6 years of progressive research and teaching experience. Supported 20 young researchers across social and behavioral science with different research techniques. Articulate teaching professional with extensive academic experience and focus on positively contributing to department success. Proven skill in curriculum and course development. Dedicated to building morale and creativity among students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Relations Coordinator
Assist 4 U Support Service
09.2023 - Current
- Providing administrative support to the Employee/Labor Relations team such as, but not limited to document formatting, word processing, photocopying, scanning, filing, archiving, and retrieval.
- Proactively manage Outlook calendars and handle all scheduling matters. Schedule appointments and meetings. Coordinate and update any change in meeting request that occurs during the day.
- Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, and statistical charts using word processing software similar to the Microsoft Office suite of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Gather, review, and maintain employee-related documentation such as disciplinary, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence, as requested.
- Review employee files to answer inquiries and provide information to the Employee/Labor Relations team.
- Assist with coordinating and developing policies, programs, and procedures related to employee relations.
- Follow up on past due annual compliance of all employees including but not limited to annual health assessments, training, performance appraisals, and licenses.
- Compiles and distributes weekly communications to the Employee/Labor Relations team of status updates and any upcoming projects, events, and changes.
- Conducts research and gathers data for various HR projects and labor issues.
- Supports department personnel as needed to perform miscellaneous clerical functions and special projects as assigned.
- Spearheaded special projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Visiting Researcher
Deakin University
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Identified opportunities for expanding partnerships with five organizations that could benefit from access to research resources.
- Observing and participating in the Australian research project
- Research project advice, analysis, and coordination
- Collaboration with academic researchers and students concerning the Australian research project
- Drafting articles and publications
- Attending several meetings and presentations
- Presenting research findings
Lecturer
Universiti Malaysia
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Delivered lectures to undergraduate classes of varying sizes.
- Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
- Facilitated discussion forums among students on topics related to course material.
- Identified areas of difficulty for students, developing additional resources for review.
- Researched current trends in the field of study and incorporated new information into lectures.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
- Guided students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
- Assigned grades based on student performance in class assignments and exams.
- Mentored graduate students with their research projects and dissertations.
- I have assisted researchers in developing and optimizing protocols to improve data quality.
Research Assistant
Malaysian Social Research Institute (MSRI)
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Preparing interview questions for data collection.
- Traveled to field sites to collect and record data and samples as appropriate to the specific objectives of the project.
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
- Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding confidentiality in research.
- Performing literature reviews for the research team.
- Data analysis and summarizing findings on a project.
- Manage and respond to project-related emails.
- Attend seminars and other meetings as necessary.
Assistant Lecturer
Curtin University Malaysia
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Deliver lecturers on bargaining, trade union, and industrial relations.
- Conducted office hours for individual consultations with students regarding their academic progress or other issues related to the course material.
- Collaborated with faculty members in developing course content and curriculum design.
- Accessed each student's strengths, limitations, and addressed any concerns that facilitated classroom discussions, and encouraged each student to participate by bringing relevant reading and current events into the lessons.
- Design, preparation, and development of courses and study materials.
- Develop and apply new teaching methods to reflect changes in students learning.
- Rate student’s coursework.
- Set up and mark the exams.
- Ensure that the exams are in a safe environment.
Education
Ph.D. - Industrial And Employment Relations
University Malaysia Sarawak
11-2023
Master of Industrial And Employment Relations - Industrial And Employment Relations
University Malaysia Sarawak
10-2019
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
University Utara
Bachelor Of International Relations And Affairs10-2016
Diploma in Law - Law
University of Jos
01-2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Qualitative Research
- Quantitative Analysis
- Data collection and data analysis
Affiliations
List of Research Publications
- Abigail, D.M.Y., Godswill, E, E., Siti, Z, A, I., (2022). Rural Education and Online Teaching in Wrestling with the Covid-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Social Science Research,(10),2
- Abigail, D-M., Y., Eden, D. B., & Dolhadi, S. F. B. (2021). A Review of Anger Expression and its Influence on the Process and Outcome of Negotiation. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(1), 700–708.
- Abigail, D-M., Y., Eden, D. B., Dolhadi, S. F. B., & Aliyu, M., I. (2021). The Influence of Disputants Perceptions on the Process and Outcome of Negotiation. Psychology and Education Journal, 57, (9), 3616-3626.
- Abigail, D.M.Y., Peter N. K., Parveen, K, Arif, J., Nazir, H. S., Khalil, R. (2019):A Distinctive Perceptions of the Disputants in the Negotiation of labor Dispute Resolution.International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 8(4),5244- 5245.
- Abigail, D. M. Y., Eden, D. B., & Ideris, A. (2019). A Comparative Review on the Effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Sub Sahara Africa. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences invention, 1(1), 8-12.
- Abigail, D. M. Y., Eden, D., & Ideris, A. (2018). A Review of Distributive and Integrative Strategies in the Negotiation Process. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 3(5), 68-74
Timeline
Industrial Relations Coordinator
Assist 4 U Support Service
09.2023 - Current
Visiting Researcher
Deakin University
08.2022 - 09.2023
Lecturer
Universiti Malaysia
01.2020 - 07.2022
Assistant Lecturer
Curtin University Malaysia
02.2019 - 12.2019
Research Assistant
Malaysian Social Research Institute (MSRI)
01.2019 - 12.2021
Ph.D. - Industrial And Employment Relations
University Malaysia Sarawak
Master of Industrial And Employment Relations - Industrial And Employment Relations
University Malaysia Sarawak
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
University Utara
Diploma in Law - Law
University of Jos
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