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ZAHRA KHALID

Canberra,ACT

Summary

A Data and Insights Analyst with two years experience in qualitative research and a publication in an international peer reviewed journal, as well as a Diploma in Social Media Marketing. Seeking opportunities that allow me to use my research, creativity and writing skills to create powerful content that uses data to tell a story and results in meaningful change.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Data and Insights Analyst

Local And Independent News Association
10.2023 - Current

Performed qualitative data impact tracking to measure internal impact as an organisation

Conducted trainings to local media organisations to run an impact tracking program that collected their qualitative impact.

Designed and conducted annual member surveys and performed analysis in identifying areas of improvement.

Streamlined reporting procedures by creating user-friendly dashboards for easy access to key performance indicators.

Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.

Full Time Parenting

Career Break and Relocation
01.2018 - Current
  • Relocated to Australia and took some time off to travel
  • Became a full time parent
  • Took a Philosophy course from ANU Centre for Continuing Education in 2018.

Research Associate

Lahore University of Management Sciences
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Performed qualitative research, qualitative data analysis, literature reviews, produced policy documents and drafted case studies and research articles.
  • Drafted Policy recommendations for a Consultancy Project for PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) and Punjab government’s Planning and Development Department.
  • Drafted case studies on topics focusing on power and politics in organizations, tailored content in a story format to create discussion in an MBA class
  • Edited Policy recommendations for the Pakistan@100 report by the World Bank Organisation
  • Conducted primary research by designing and conducting 12 semi-structured qualitative interviews at PVTC (Punjab Vocational Training Institute)
  • Conducted primary research through bi-weekly telephonic surveys of 60 public managers for 3 months
  • Independently performed manual qualitative data coding by identifying and categorizing themes in data collected from literature reviews, qualitative interviews and field notes.
  • Revised 3 articles and 1 case study by responding to journal peer review feedback and got them accepted for publication.

Education

Lahore University of Management Sciences
06.2017

Skills

  • Research and Analysis
  • Writing
  • Team Work
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments


  • Co-authored , "Network Effectiveness and Managerial Activity: Understanding How Network Managers Respond to Changes in Structural and Contextual Factors" in Public Administration Quarterly, 2022.


  • Qualified for the prestigious International Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA's Johnson Space Centre in 2012.
  • Emulates working in an aerospace industry proposal team for high school students, with students from Australia, Canada, USA and various other nationalities. The competition teaches management skills, teamwork, technical competence and techniques for preparing effective documentation.

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Valid Police Check

Citizenship

Australian Citizen 

Personal Information

Title: Former Researcher| Content Creator| Research and analyse to create powerful content that compels action.

Timeline

Data and Insights Analyst

Local And Independent News Association
10.2023 - Current

Full Time Parenting

Career Break and Relocation
01.2018 - Current

Research Associate

Lahore University of Management Sciences
09.2017 - 09.2018

Lahore University of Management Sciences
ZAHRA KHALID