School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London Alumni

Yohei Koyama

London, United Kingdom
PhD Candidate/ Translator
Research

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Anthropology of disasters

Birkbeck, University of London
Master of Arts (MA), Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis

University of Utah
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History


Skills
Radiation Protection, English, Psychoanalysis, Research, English to Japanese, Japanese Culture, Higher Education, Japanese, History, Japanese to English, Writing, Translation, Cultural Anthropology, Editing, Modern History, Ethnography

Yoshi Nishimura

London, United Kingdom
Financial Services

Education
Kyoto University
MSc, Information Science

Kyoto University
BS, Information Science

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
MSc, Financial Economics

University of London
BSc, Economics

Youssef Taha

Twickenham, United Kingdom
writer at BBC
Broadcast Media

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1993 — 2007

Experience
BBC   May 2010 - Present
BBC Monitoring   June 1995 - 2005
MODA, Saudi Arabia   1991 - 1993

Skills
Online Journalism, News Writing, Radio, Broadcast Television, New Media, Documentaries, Broadcast, Journalism, Television, Editing, Research, Storytelling, Broadcast Journalism, Current Affairs, ENPS, Breaking News, Intercultural..., Copywriting, Video Production, Media Relations, Media Production

Yu Gong

London, United Kingdom
Research Analyst
Online Media

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2014
MA Global Media and Postnational Communication, Media and Anthropology

University of Melbourne   2009 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies

Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School   2006 — 2008

Experience
WaveMetrix   October 2013 - Present
VICE Media, Inc.   August 2013 - August 2014
NetEase   September 2012 - May 2013
RSI Swiss Italian Television and Radio   March 2012 - August 2012
Phoenix Weekly   January 2012 - May 2012
World Cinema Magazine   December 2010 - February 2012
Chinese Publisher Group   August 2010 - December 2010
Hunan TV Happy Boy Singing Competition   March 2010 - May 2010
Citic Press Group   January 2010 - March 2010

Skills
Cultural Analysis, Journalism, New Media, Copywriting, Web Content Management

Yu Tong (Kate) Lee

United Kingdom
Managing Editor at SOAS Law Journal
Law Practice

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2012 — 2015
First Class, Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Anglo-Chinese Junior College   2010 — 2011
GCE A Levels

Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)   2006 — 2009
GCE O Levels

Experience
SOAS Law Journal   February 2015 - Present
Camden Community Law Center   October 2013 - Present
SOAS Law Journal   March 2014 - February 2015
Chia-Thomas Law Chambers   June 2014 - August 2014
Hughes Parry Hall   October 2013 - June 2014
School of Oriental and African Studies   October 2013 - June 2014
QEB Hollis Whiteman   April 2014 - April 2014
9-12 Bell Yard Chambers   March 2014 - March 2014
Marcus Phuah & Co   July 2013 - August 2013
Volunteer   May 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Sports Management, Academic Writing, Legal Advice, Lexis, Legal Writing, Environmental Law, Volunteering, Courts, Trials, Academic Tutoring, Research, Legal Research, Legal Documents, Teamwork, Criminal Law, Editing, Litigation, Westlaw, Microsoft Office, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Immigration Law, Document Drafting

Yu-Ting Cheng

London, United Kingdom
Student at School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2014

Yuefeng Chen

United Kingdom
Masters Student at University College London
Architecture & Planning

Education
University College London, U. of London   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Urban Development Planning

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Development Economics, 2:1

Experience
University College London   September 2013 - Present
China Ocean Shipping Company Co.   August 2012 - October 2012

Skills
International..., Policy Analysis, Community Development, Development Economics, Capacity Building, Economics, Teamwork, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Development, Urban Planning, Research, Data Analysis, capacity building

Yuki Mochizuki

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Client Services at Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC(新日本有限責任監査法人)
Architecture & Planning

Education
UCL   2014 — 2015
MSc Development Administration and Planning

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2014
Foundation, International Developmemt and Business

Tokyo University of Science   2009 — 2013
Engineering/Industrial Management

Experience
Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC(新日本有限責任監査法人)   September 2015 - Present

Yunlong Jià

London, United Kingdom
PhD Candidate at Department of Anthropology, University of Sussex
Higher Education

Education
University of Sussex   2015 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Anthropology

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2014
Master’s Degree, Sociology and Anthropology

Beijing Foreign Studies University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Persian Language and Literature

University of Tehran   2010 — 2011
Exchange Student, Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Experience
University of Sussex   September 2015 - Present

Skills
Editing, Qualitative Research, Intercultural Relations, English, Persian, Teaching, Social Anthropology, Research, Data Analysis, Political Communication

Yuqian Song

London, United Kingdom
Student at School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London and Legal Services Consultant
Legal Services

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2005 — 2007

Yussuf Hamad

Barking, Greater London, United Kingdom
Senior Lector in Swahili at SOAS
Higher Education

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2001 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), African Studies, Merit

The State University of Zanzibar   2001 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), African Studies, Merit

Experience
SOAS   September 2009 - Present
Stanford University   August 2007 - June 2008
SUZA   June 2006 - July 2007

Skills
Swahili-English...

Yussuf Hamad

United Kingdom
Senior Lector in Swahili, SOAS, University of London
Education Management

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, African Studies

Experience
University of Cambridge   February 2014 - Present
University of London, SOAS   September 2010 - Present
SOAS   2010 - Present

Skills
Teacher Training, Higher Education, Lecturing, E-Learning, Coaching, Published Author, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Teaching, Research

Yuta Sato

Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom
Restaurants

Education
University of Kent   2014 — 2017
Business Information Technology

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2014
Diploma in Business, International Business

Experience
Shozo cafe   June 2014 - September 2014
Credintials   August 2009 - February 2010

Skills
HTML, CSS Javascript, Teaching english, English, Microsoft Word

Yvonne Castle

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Administrator, Innovation, Cultural Institute at King's College London
Higher Education

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Contemporary Art and Art Theory of Asia and Africa, Distinction (working towards)

University of Nottingham   2005 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, American Studies, 2.1

Experience
King's College London   October 2012 - Present
Royal College of Nursing   May 2012 - September 2012
Nottingham Trent University   May 2010 - March 2012

Skills
Events Coordination, Arts Administration, Coordinate Meetings, Budget Monitoring, Project Coordination, Social Media..., Higher Education...

Yvonne van Vugt

London, United Kingdom
Student MA Globalisation & Multinational Corporations
International Trade and Development

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA)

Tilburg University   2009 — 2010
Master of Science (MSc)

Experience
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London   September 2013 - Present
UNHCR   September 2012 - February 2013
Agencies in The Netherlands, France, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok   April 2008 - September 2012
Tilburg University   September 2006 - September 2010
Juzt Karam – Islamic Crisis Center, The Netherlands   September 2009 - June 2010
Psycho-Diagnostic Practice of Dr. L. Lighthart, The Netherlands   September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Public Policy, Research, English, Economics, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Training, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Psychology, International Relations, Teamwork, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Management, Refugees, Business Strategy

ZAHIR SERRAI

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Executive Chairman at Serrai Invest Capital Ltd & Freelance Journaliste
International Trade and Development

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2010 — 2015
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), Research and Development Management, Consultant

The University of Göttingen   1995 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations strategic Research & International Finance

--   1996 — 1997
--, --

Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Economics, --

Lycee Ibn Rachik Setif Algeria   1980 — 1987
Secondary School and GCSE, --, --

CEM Mohamed Khemisti Setif   1968 — 1979
Junior school, General Studies, BEG

Experience
Serrai Invest Capital   June 2006 - Present
Serrai Invest Capital Ltd   June 2006 - Present
Fitch Ratings   March 2011 - June 2013
B. Braun Medical aminities   February 1998 - April 2003

Skills
Project Planning, Risk Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Office, Business Development, Business Strategy, CRM, Business Planning, Auditing, Investor Relations, Start-ups, Finance, Budgets, Editing, Contract Negotiation, Team Management, Public Relations, Executive Management, Consulting, Leadership, Forecasting, Research, Marketing Management, Team Leadership, Corporate Finance, Social Media, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Experiential Learning, New Business Development, Management Consulting, Investments, Event Management, Business Analysis, Analysis, Marketing, Negotiation, English, Expertise in strategic..., Inventory Management, Change Management, Market Research, Sales, International Business

Zachary Chambers

Southall, United Kingdom
Law Enforcement

Education
University of Portsmouth   2013 — 2013
Police Law and Community (PLC)

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2010 — 2014
BA Southeast Asian studies

Zahara Kassam

London, United Kingdom
Vice President at Marathon Asset Management
Hospitality

Education
Harvard Business School   2009 — 2011
MBA

Brown University   2001 — 2005
BA

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2004 — 2004
Semester Abroad

Experience
Marathon Asset Management   January 2015 - Present

Zahra Khan

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Independent curator and arts professional
Museums and Institutions

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), History of Art and Archaeology: Contemporary Art and Art Theory of Asia and Africa

University of Pennsylvania   2006 — 2010
Bachelors of Arts, International Relations, Fine Arts

Experience
BlainSouthern   November 2014 - Present
Satrang Gallery, SerenArts   October 2011 - Present
Sotheby's   September 2013 - October 2014
Ronald Feldman Fine Arts   July 2010 - July 2012
University of Pennsylvania   August 2006 - August 2010
Philadelphia Museum of Art   June 2009 - August 2009
Thomson Reuters   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Fine Art, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Social Media, International Relations, Nonprofits, Museums, Art, Art Exhibitions, Event Planning, Contemporary Art, Fundraising, Research, Event Management, Volunteer Management

Zaid Al-Zaidy

London, United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer, McCann London
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of Cambridge   1992 — 1995
MA Cantab

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1995 — 1996
Master of Arts (MA)

Zain Shaukat

Ilford, Greater London, United Kingdom
Student at School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2014 — 2016

Zain Shaukat

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Student at School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Banking

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Economics

Experience
Man Group   June 2013 - June 2013

Skills
Corporate Finance, Politics, Economics, Financial Markets, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis

Zak Karim

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Experienced Financial Consultant (ACA qualified) seeking new opportunities with immediate availability
Financial Services

Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales   2010 — 2013
ACA

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics

Experience
EY   January 2015 - October 2015
Mazars   March 2014 - January 2015
Mazars   September 2010 - March 2014

Skills
Insurance, Financial Audits, Organisational..., Auditing, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Staff Development, Financial Reporting, Strategic Consulting, CASS, Financial Consulting, Assurance, Regulatory Consulting, Relationship Management, IFRS, Financial Services, Operations Management, Client-oriented, Project Management, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Management Consulting, Change Management, Commercially driven, Team Building, Project Delivery, Leadership, UK GAAP

Zakee Ahmed

United Kingdom
SOAS Undergraduate currently an intern at Hentons a chartered accountancy firm based in Leeds

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, International Management (Middle East and Northern Africa), TBC

The Grammar School at Leeds   1999 — 2013
High School


Skills
Finance, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Zara Abbotts

Bromley, United Kingdom
Assistant Principal at Harris Academy South Norwood
Education Management

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
2.1, Social Anthropology

Experience
Harris Academy South Norwood   April 2010 - Present
Hillview School   September 2007 - March 2010

Zara Barlas

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Media and Communications Consultant (Freelance)
Media Production

Education
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg   2011 — 2015
Ph.D., Europäische Kunstgeschichte (European Art History)

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2009 — 2010
M.A., History: Asia/Africa

Queen Mary, U. of London   2005 — 2008
B.A., Journalism & Contemporary History

Experience
Freelance   April 2015 - Present
University of Heidelberg   April 2015 - Present
SAP   January 2015 - September 2015
University of Heidelberg   April 2014 - March 2015
University of Heidelberg   July 2014 - December 2014
Freelance   February 2007 - December 2014
Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe", University of Heidelberg   September 2012 - July 2014
Weltkulturen Museum   April 2013 - December 2013
Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe", University of Heidelberg   November 2011 - July 2012
KAMCommunications/medeuronet   February 2007 - October 2011

Skills
Musicology, Press Releases, South Asia, Art History, Editing, Publishing, Copy Editing, Web Content, Research, Newsletters, Museum Studies, Cultural History, Social Media, Museums, Photography, Broadcast, Journalism, Editorial, History, Colonial History, Online Publishing, News Writing, Creative Writing, Academic Writing, Proofreading, Public Relations, Broadcast Production, Media, Literature, Marketing Communications, Medical Writing, Cultural Heritage, Writing, Blogging, Copywriting, Radio, Film Production, Magazines, Teaching, Publications

Zara Machado

Ireland
Legal Advisor at Eversholt Rail Group
Law Practice

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Economic Law, Distinction

National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University   2002 — 2007
B.A., LL.B (Hons.)

Experience
Eversholt Rail Group   November 2013 - Present
Clifford Chance LLP   August 2010 - July 2012
Clifford Chance LLP   August 2008 - August 2010
School of Law, Christ University   February 2008 - July 2008
South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre   June 2007 - February 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Cross-border..., Banking Law, Legal Advice, Legal Writing, Policy Research, European Law, Restructuring, Project Finance, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Asset Based Finance, Securities Regulation, Human Rights

Zaynab Malik

Slough, United Kingdom
Student at School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Computer & Network Security

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2012 — 2016

East Berkshire college
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Experience
Platinum Films, Pinewood Studios   June 2012 - Present

Skills
Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Management, Research, Customer Service

Zaynah Mohammed

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Befriender at prison advice & care trust
Law Practice

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Havering Sixth Form College   2011 — 2013
A-levels, Law (A) History (B) Religious Studies (B)

Experience
prison advice & care trust   July 2015 - Present
Zhong Lun Law Firm   May 2014 - June 2014
A4e   August 2013 - August 2013
Stratford Magistrates' Court   May 2010 - May 2010

Zhen An Tong (童臻安)

London, United Kingdom
Graduate Student at SOAS, University of London
International Affairs

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2014
MA, International Studies and Diplomacy

King's College London   2013 — 2014
Level 4, French Language Course

University of Plymouth   2010 — 2013
BSc (Hons), International Relations with Politics, Upper Second Class Honors

Shanghai American School   2005 — 2010
American High School Diploma; International Baccalaureate Diploma

Experience
United Nations War Crimes Commission Project (UNWCC)   October 2013 - Present
Strategic Concept for the Removal of Arms and Proliferation (SCRAP)   October 2013 - June 2014
United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) - ISD Study Tour   February 2014 - February 2014
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)   August 2012 - August 2012
Chinese Contingent (CHINBATT) Engineering Battalion   September 2009 - October 2009

Zheng (Sunny) Liu

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Supply Chain Management & Business Control Specialist
Information Technology and Services

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2004 — 2005
Master's degree, International Management for China

University of International Business and Economics   1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, International Finance

Experience
HopeNow   July 2015 - Present
IBM   June 2009 - October 2009
IBM   December 2006 - May 2009
360 Consulting   June 2005 - November 2006
IBM   May 2001 - September 2003
COSCO IT   July 2000 - May 2001
China Textile Machinery (Group) Co., Ltd.   December 1999 - July 2000
China Textile Machinery (Group) Co., Ltd.   July 1999 - December 1999

Skills
Revenue Analysis, Process Improvement, Presentation Skills, HR Management, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Management, Customer Service, Business Control, Analysis, Claim Investigation, Business Development, Project Management, Problem Solving

ZhongLi (Matteo) Chen

London, United Kingdom
Trading Agreements Analyst at Kyte Group
Financial Services

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, International Management (China), Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

Instituto Tecnico Commerciale P.F. Calvi   2005 — 2010
Esame di Stato, Accounting and Computer Science, 89/100

Experience
Kyte Broking Limited   April 2015 - Present
BCM Search   January 2015 - March 2015
China Industrial Bank(兴业银行股份有限公司)   September 2014 - December 2014
Nanchino Produzioni   June 2005 - August 2014
Max Fashion Ltd   October 2010 - May 2011
Elaborazione dati T. & M. Srl   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Economics, PowerPoint, HTML, English, Stata, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, SPSS, Debian, Analysis, SQL, Sysint/w, Research, Business Strategy, Marketing, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Java, ECDL Certification, Buffetti, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking

Ziad Elhassan

London, United Kingdom
Graduate Trainee at KPMG UK
Financial Services

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2011 — 2014
Economics

Maiden Erlegh School   2003 — 2010

Experience
KPMG UK   October 2014 - Present
KPMG UK   July 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Accounting, Finance, Corporate Finance, Data Analysis, Foreign Policy, Leadership, Management, Auditing, Financial Modeling, Time Management, Financial Reporting, Arabic, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Analysis, Development Economics, International Economics, Business Strategy, Customer Service, International Political..., Comparative Politics, Financial Accounting, Sales

Zie-Eun Yang

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Student at School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2016

Zirida A. Sankar

London, United Kingdom
Analyst at Morgan Stanley
Financial Services

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2012 — 2015
LLB

St. John's University   2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Legal Studies

Experience
Morgan Stanley   May 2011 - June 2012
Morgan Stanley   October 2010 - April 2011
Law Office of George M. Gilmer   2010 - April 2010
Scotia Capital   June 2006 - August 2009
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP   January 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Swaps, Legal Documentation, Westlaw, Litigation, Options, Legal Compliance, Negotiation, Recruiting, Equities, QuickBooks, Risk Management, Markitwire, Coordination, Leadership, Research, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Writing

Zoe Gray

Brighton, United Kingdom
Advocacy/ specialises economic, social and cultural rights and rights based development
International Affairs

Education
City College Brighton   2009 — 2010
NCTJ, Journalism

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2000 — 2001
MSc International Development, Political Economy, Theory, Policy and Practice, Gender and Development

University College Dublin   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Social Science, Social policy and politics

Experience
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)   January 2013 - Present
Freelance   July 2012 - Present
Roma Education Fund   April 2010 - June 2012
Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions   April 2008 - December 2008
Minority Rights Group International   January 2003 - September 2007

Skills
Minority Rights, Advocacy, Public Speaking, Monitoring and..., International Human..., NGOs, Capacity Building, Conflict, European Union, International Project..., Published Author, Non-profits, economic social..., Peacebuilding, International..., Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Civil Society, Nonprofits, Human Rights

Zoe Khor

London, United Kingdom
PhD, Senior Consultant at OPM
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
University of Oxford   2004 — 2006
MPhil, Social Anthropology

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1997 — 2000
BA Hons, Social Anthropology

Experience
OPM   May 2015 - Present
Freelance Research   October 2014 - Present
BBC Media Action   November 2013 - September 2014
Office for Public Management (OPM)   October 2012 - October 2013
Shelter UK   March 2012 - October 2012
Community Development Foundation (UK)   September 2009 - March 2012
Opinion Leader   January 2007 - August 2009
Social Issues Research Centre   May 2005 - December 2006
IPPR   September 2003 - September 2004

Skills
Focus Groups, Community Development, Social Research, Community Engagement, Research Design, Data Analysis, Politics, Policy, Quantitative Research, Workshop Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Grants, Survey Design, Policy Analysis, Research, Qualitative Research

Zoe Oliver-Watts

London, United Kingdom
Senior Specialist, Foreign Affairs Committee, House of Commons
Political Organization

Education
University of Cambridge   2002 — 2005
BA (Hons), English

Diplomatische Akademie Wien   2007 — 2009
Masters, Advanced International Studies, Honours

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2005 — 2006
Diploma, Modern Mandarin

Experience
House of Commons   May 2011 - Present
All Party Parliamentary Group on Extraordinary Rendition   December 2009 - April 2011
UNODC   2009 - 2009
Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Human Rights   2009 - 2009
Diplomatic Academy Vienna   2008 - 2009

Skills
Politics, Political Campaigns, International Relations, Public Policy, International..., Public Affairs, Political Risk Analysis, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Diplomacy, International..., Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Social Media, European Union, Event Planning

Zoe Rawson

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Intern at Aon Risk Solutions
Insurance

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2016
Economics Bsc, Economics

City of London Freemen's School   2001 — 2012

Experience
Aon Risk Solutions   June 2015 - August 2015
Countrywide Plc   April 2013 - December 2014

Skills
Real Estate, Sales, Investments, Valuation, Investment Properties, Brokers, Property Management, Insurance, Negotiation

Zoltan Tiba

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Senior Consultant at Oxford Policy Management
Research

Education
Budapest Corvinus University   2000 — 2006
PhD, International Relations

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2001 — 2005
PhD, Economics

Experience
Oxford Policy Management   2014 - Present
FAO   2011 - 2013
University of Cambridge   2007 - 2010
Institute for World Economics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences   2006 - 2007
World Food Programme   2005 - 2006
Institute for World Economics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences   2000 - 2001

Skills
Research, Sustainable Development, Political Science, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Climate Change, Foreign Policy, Quantitative Research, NGOs

Zuhur Mohamed

Harrow, United Kingdom
Attended School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Law Practice

Education
University of Law, London   2014 — 2016
GDL/LPC, Law

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Zulfiqar Ali Meerza

London, United Kingdom
Associate Lawyer at JD Spicer Solicitors
Legal Services

Education
The College of Law, London Bloomsbury   2009 — 2010
Legal Practice Course, Law

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Kingsbury High School   1998 — 2006
GCSEs & A-Levels

Experience
JD Spicer Solicitors   August 2014 - Present
JD Spicer Solicitors   December 2010 - July 2014
Top Tutors Ltd   November 2007 - November 2010
Central London County Court   March 2010 - July 2010
Forsters LLP   July 2008 - August 2008

Skills
White Collar &..., Advocacy, Criminal Law, Sports Disputes, Sports Law, Legal Advice, Dispute Resolution, Financial/Business Crime, Legal Drafting, Commercial Litigation, International Law, Extradition, Commercial Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Corporate/Commercial..., Arbitration, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Family Law

Zuzana Brezinova

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
MA candidate at SOAS and Intern at OneVoice Movement/Peaceworks Foundation
International Affairs

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2015 — 2016
Master of Arts (MA), Media and the Middle East

The University of Edinburgh   2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc.), International Relations of the Middle East with Arabic

Birzeit University   2014 — 2014
Certificate, Arabic Language, Pass

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)   2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

Charles University in Prague   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Hons, Politics and International Relations, First-class honours

Wichterlovo Gymnázium, Ostrava-Poruba   2002 — 2010
Maturita (A-levels), Czech language, English, History, Social Sciences, AAAA / GPA: 4.0

Experience
OneVoice Movement/Peaceworks Foundation   September 2015 - Present
Palestine Monitor   June 2015 - August 2015
Edinburgh University Student Association (EUSA), The University of Edinburgh   September 2014 - June 2015
The Journal   September 2013 - January 2015
Association for International Affairs   February 2013 - June 2013
Ambassade de la République Tchèque à Paris   October 2012 - December 2012
Association for International Affairs   February 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, News Writing, Research, Politics, Political Science, Event Management, Journalism, Middle East Politics, International Relations

Zuzana Malá

Slovak Republic
Accountant at Conecon GmbH
Renewables & Environment

Education
ibis ICAM Bildungs GmbH   2009 — 2009
Deutsch als Zweitsprache, Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (ÖSD) A2

The Institute of Internal Auditors   2002 — 2004
Internal Auditing, Certified Internal Auditor

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2000 — 2000
Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Principles, Not completed

The Open University   1997 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

The Open University   1994 — 1997
Diploma in Management, Business Administration and Management, General

SPSE Piestany   1981 — 1985
Undergraduate Degree, Computer Hardware Engineering, Passed with honors.

Experience
Conecon GmbH   November 2013 - Present
Dactylo GmbH   March 2013 - June 2013
Metro AG   September 2011 - February 2012
Magna Mirrors and Closures   July 2010 - December 2010
IBM   November 2005 - December 2008
IBM   November 2003 - November 2005
IBM   November 2001 - November 2003
IBM   April 2000 - November 2001
IBM   October 1999 - March 2000
IBM   February 1997 - September 1999

Zuzana Miyahara Kratka

Oxford, United Kingdom
Entrepreneur & Founder at Ashtar Publi Limited
Internet

Education
University of Oxford - Said Business School
Entrepreneurship Centre, Building a Business

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2004 — 2005
Erasmus exchange programme, Government and Politics of the Middle East

Institut national des Langues et Civilisations orientales   2000 — 2004
BA, Arabic and Middle East Studies

Experience
Ashtar Publi Limited   August 2014 - Present
Bonnier Publishing   September 2013 - August 2014
Oxford University Press   May 2010 - August 2013
New Holland Publishers UK   October 2008 - April 2010
Phaidon Press   April 2007 - September 2008
Duncan Baird Publishers   2005 - 2007
Poster Paul - Vintage posters and fine art prints   2001 - 2004

Skills
English, YA Fiction, Art Gallery, Distribution Strategies, Literature, Angel Investing, Arabic, German, Editorial, Fine Art Sales, French, Contract negotiation, Translation, Content Distribution..., Fundraising, Rights, Digital Media, Educational content..., Business Strategy, Venture Capital, Czech, Business Model..., Languages, Children's content..., Product Development, New Business Development, International Sales

adrian r ruddock

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Online Product Manager at Maplin
Retail

Education
University of Westminster   2006 — 2008
Graduate Diploma, Psychology

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1992 — 1995
BA Hons, History

Experience
Maplin Electronics   October 2013 - Present
Staples   August 2011 - October 2013
Firebox.com   April 2011 - August 2011
Dixons Group plc   May 2009 - April 2011
Dixons Retail   1999 - 2009
Marks and Spencer   1997 - 1999
TOYS R US PLC   January 1996 - January 1997

Skills
Negotiation, Purchasing, Retail

akbor ali

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Student at School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2014

alessandra orsini

Teramo Area, Italy
Assistant presso Ufficio Tecnico Ambiente Comune di Sant'Egidio
International Trade and Development

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Development studies

Università di Bologna   2007 — 2013
LAUREA MAGISTRALE, SCIENZE INTERNAZIONALI E DIPLOMATICHE

WARSAW UNIVERSITY   2008 — 2009
erasmus program, political sciences

liceo scientifico M. Curie
Diploma di Scuola superiore

liceo scientifico M. Curie

Experience
Comune di Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata   May 2015 - Present
Ufficio Tecnico Ambiente Comune di Sant'Egidio   May 2015 - Present
The Gaia Foundation   January 2014 - June 2014
Hotel Antares   June 2013 - September 2013
Lajee Centre   January 2008 - January 2010

Skills
International..., International Relations, Human Rights, Pubbliche relazioni, Research, Economics, Lingua inglese, Agricultural Economics, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Office, Agricultural Policy, Agrarian Transitions, Politics, Lingua italiana, Policy Analysis, wine

ambra gallina

Italy
Consultant at FAO
International Trade and Development

Education
Sapienza Università di Roma
Master’s Degree

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Master’s Degree, Anthropology of Development

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Experience
IFAD   2006 - 2014

Skills
International..., International Relations

amin marghani

London, United Kingdom
Chairman at AlTahseen Transport Studies and Consulting
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1982 — 1988
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Geography

Experience
Al-Tahseen Transport Studies and Consulting   March 2014 - Present

Skills
Strategic Planning, Management, Customer Service, Operations Management, Negotiation, Project Planning

amir momen

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
CEO at AFcompanies
Investment Banking

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2014 — 2017
management, Social Sciences

Twyford C of E high school   2007 — 2011
GCSE, Mathematics

Experience
AFcompanies   October 2014 - Present

amy mccaffrey

Harrow, United Kingdom
Sanskrit and History of Art Student at School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Higher Education

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sanskrit and History of Art

Birmingham City University   2012 — 2013
Foundation degree, Art and Design, Distinction

University of Oxford   2012 — 2012
Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Hatch End High School and Sixth Form   2006 — 2012

Experience
JD Wetherspoon   July 2015 - Present
Amy McCaffrey   September 2013 - Present
SOAS   October 2014 - June 2015
Harrow Council   June 2010 - April 2015

andy dangerfield MinstF

Twickenham, United Kingdom
Senior Philanthropy Manager at Women for Women International (UK)
Fund-Raising

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1998 — 1999
Development Economics, Development Economics and International Development

University of Bristol   1994 — 1998
BSc Social Policy & Sociology, Sociology, FIRST CLASS HONOURS

King Edward VI Camp Hill   1987 — 1994
A Levels, Maths, Physics, General Studies, Design & Technology, AAAC

Experience
Women for Women International   April 2015 - Present
British Heart Foundation   March 2014 - February 2015
CAFOD   December 2005 - August 2012
CAFOD   March 2007 - June 2007
CAFOD   December 2005 - January 2007
yogawithandy.co.uk   November 2004 - September 2005
CAFOD   February 2004 - November 2004
CAFOD   July 2003 - December 2003

Skills
Charity, Nonprofits, International Relations, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Research, Teaching, Capacity Building, Marketing Communications, Philanthropy, Corporate Social..., Charities, Event Planning, Fundraising, Community Development, International..., Event Management, Grants, Public Relations, NGOs, Public Speaking, Human Rights, Yoga, Management, Major Donors, Proposal Writing

angela ferraro

London, United Kingdom
kilnformed glass
Arts and Crafts

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2000 — 2003
BA, Social Anthropology & African Studies

Experience
angela ferraro   September 2006 - Present
WMC   September 2009 - September 2011
The Institute   September 2009 - December 2010
HNCC   June 2005 - July 2006

antonio denti

Rome Area, Italy
Cameraman Reporter presso Thomson Reuters
Information Technology and Services

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1997 — 1998
Master of Science (MSc), Politics of Asia and Africa

Goldsmiths College, U. of London   1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Social Anthropology

Experience
Thomson Reuters   1998 - Present

Skills
Cultural Anthropology, Sailing, Videographer, Video Journalism, Writing, Photography, News, Television News, Journalism, Social Anthropology, Cinematography

arben rama

Albania
Programme Cluster Manager for Democratic Governance
Public Policy

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Master's degree, Public Policy and Management

University of Tirana   1984 — 1985
Post Graduate Diploma, International Relations and Affairs

University of Tirana   1980 — 1984
BA, Philosophy

Experience
UNDP Albania   July 2005 - Present
UNDP Albania   August 1995 - July 2005
Ministry of Foreign Affairs   January 1986 - January 1994

Skills
Foreign Policy, International..., Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, Research, Capacity Building, Politics, European Union, Non-profits, Community Development, Public Administration, Strategic Planning, NGOs, Governance, Proposal Writing, Capacity Development, Civil Society, Management, Economic Development, Policy, Strategic Communications, Government, Nonprofits, Corporate Social..., Economics, International Relations, Program Evaluation, International..., Public Diplomacy, Public Policy, Humanitarian Assistance, Intercultural..., Political Science, Program Management, Human Rights

ashley koh

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Student at School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2012 — 2015

beatriz de miguel vijandi

Madrid Area, Spain
Public Policy

Education
Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - U.N.E.D.   2007 — 2016
Political Science / Grado en Ciencias Políticas y de la Administración

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid; Universidad Rey Juan Carlos de Madrid   2011 — 2012
Master de Analista de Inteligencia, Intelligence Studies

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2007 — 2008
MSc in Violence, Conflict and Development, Political Economy of Development

Centro de Estudios Económicos y Comerciales (CECO)   2004 — 2004
International Management / Master en Gestión Internacional de la Empresa

Universidad de Deusto   1998 — 2003
Dirección y Administración de Empresas, Gestión

Experience
Fundación ONCE   December 2010 - Present
Quasar Consultores, SL   December 2008 - November 2010
European Commission   February 2007 - July 2007
Asian Development Bank   November 2005 - October 2006
Spanish Mission to the United Nations   October 2004 - September 2005
Horváth & Partners Management Consultants   June 2001 - August 2001

Skills
International..., Capacity Building, Economics, Spanish, European Union, Public Policy, NGOs, French, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Foreign Policy

benjamin worden

London, United Kingdom
Strategy Director at RKCR/Y&R
Marketing and Advertising

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2004 — 2005
MA, South Asian Area Studies

University of Bristol   2000 — 2004

Experience
RKCR/Y&R   January 2014 - Present
The Depaul Box Company   January 2013 - Present
Publicis   November 2010 - December 2013
Pedalling for Peru   January 2010 - September 2010
AMV BBDO   September 2005 - December 2009

berat ceylan

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Student at School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2016

catherine bartram

Wien, Wien, Austria
Geography Teacher at Vienna International School
Education Management

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Geography Teacher Education

chantal marijnissen

Brussels Area, Belgium
Deputy Head of Unit at DG EuropeAid European Commission
Government Administration

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1995 — 1996
MSc, Economics with Reference to the Asia Pacific Region

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1994 — 1995
PGDE, Economics

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1992 — 1993
MA, Development Studies

Durham University   1989 — 1992
BA Joint Hons, Anthropology and Archaeology

Lycée Mater Deï   1982 — 1988
Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur, Ensiegnement Secondaire

Experience
European Commission   September 2014 - Present
European Commission   December 2012 - September 2014
European Commission   September 2007 - December 2012
European Commission   April 2004 - September 2007
FERN   October 1998 - April 2004
International Institute for Environment and Development   February 1997 - August 1998
Department for International Development   December 1996 - February 1997
International Institute for Environment and Development   September 1996 - October 1996
Survival International   January 1994 - January 1995

Skills
Proposal Writing, Economics, Capacity Building, NGOs, Politics, International..., Public Policy, International Relations, Africa, International Project..., Government, European Union, Policy, Public Financial...

charles manson

United Kingdom
Senior Teaching Fellow at SOAS
Higher Education

Education
Ecole pratique des Hautes Etudes   2010 — 2013
Religions et systèmes de pensée

University of Oxford   2008 — 2011

Harvard Divinity School   2006 — 2008
Master of Theological Studies, Tibetan intellectual history and philosophy

Harvard University   2006 — 2008
MTS, Tibetan philosophy and history

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2003 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, 1st, Study of Religions with Tibetan

Experience
Bodleian Library   July 2009 - Present
The Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford   July 2009 - Present
South East England   January 2009 - Present
SOAS   October 2011 - July 2015
Oxford University Press   May 2009 - April 2012
Harvard University   2003 - 2006
Independent Television Facilities Centre   January 1995 - January 2004
Heritage Buddhist Charitable Trust   January 1993 - January 1995
Sherab Woodcarving   January 1980 - January 1984

Skills
University Teaching, Translation, Research, History, Public Speaking, Teaching, Editing, Writing, Nonprofits, Copy Editing, Higher Education, Qualitative Research, Academic Writing, Grant Writing, International Relations, Proofreading

charlotte Mackenzie

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Social Work student
International Affairs

Education
University of Central Lancashire   2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Social Work

The Open University   2013 — 2014
Master's degree, Development Management, N.A

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Anthropology and African Studies, 2:1

Park Lane College   2005 — 2006
A-Levels, Sociology, Biology, Law, A,B,B

Stockport Grammar School   1999 — 2004
G.C.S.E (8 A*-C)

Experience
dianna duggan   December 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Policy Analysis, Adult Social Care, International Relations, Creative Writing, Editing, Community Engagement, Embroidery, Technical Writing, Outlook, Advocacy, Report Writing, Social Anthropology, Research, Microsoft Word, African Diaspora, Refugee Law, Community Development, Community, Insurance, Windows, English, Project Management, Refugees, Assessment, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, African History, Microsoft Excel, Communication, child safegaurding, Poetry, Nonprofits, Teamwork, Public Speaking, African Studies, Textiles, Community Empowerment, Community Cohesion, French, African development, Yoruba

charlotte england

Brighton, United Kingdom
Student at School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2011 — 2014

chiara bottelli

Milan Area, Italy
Indipendent Leisure, Travel & Tourism Professional
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
早稲田大学   2007 — 2007
master in Japan Business and Management component

SDA Bocconi   2006 — 2007
Japanese & Korean economies and financial systems

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2006 — 2007
Japanese

Is.M.E.O. Milano

Is.M.E.O. Milano
Japanese Language and Literature

Università degli Studi di Torino
Laurea, Oriental Studies

Experience
Il Buon Tempo   December 2007 - Present
JTB   July 2007 - October 2007
Executive Training Programme Japan   2006 - 2007
Austrian Airlines   1987 - 2005
Swiss International Airlines Ltd   1997 - 1999

Skills
Tourism, Italian, Travel Management, Management, Airlines, Japanese, Japanese culture, International Sales, Ticketing, Business Travel, Amadeus, English, Business Strategy, Business Planning

chiara fiorentini

Milan Area, Italy
responsabile laboratorio conservazione e restauro tappeti antichi Islamic art lover
Fine Art

Education
Universita statale di Milano   2003 — 2007
Laurea Magistrale, Scienze sociali, 104

Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca   2000 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Sociologia

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
post graduate diploma in Arts of Islam

Experience
Open Care S.p.A.   June 2005 - Present
Open Care S.p.A.   June 2005 - Present

Skills
Project Management, Research, Public Relations

debbie peat

West Chiltington, West Sussex, United Kingdom
RETIRED at NOVARTIS
Pharmaceuticals

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
BA (Hons.), History of the Near and Middle East

The Middlesex Hospital
SRN, Nursing: Nursing Administration: Clinical Nursing and Nursing Research

Experience
NOVARTIS   September 2009 - Present

Skills
Clinical Trials, GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, GCP, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutics, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Medical Devices, HPLC, CAPA, Technology Transfer, Validation, GLP, SOP, Clinical Research

edward adams

London, United Kingdom
Owner of 21 Vision Ltd & Firefly Entertainment Ltd
Entertainment

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1992 — 1995
Master's Degree, Anthropology and Religion, Distinction

Keble College Oxford   1977 — 1980
Bachelor's Degree, PPE

Calday Grange Grammar School, West Kirby, Wirral   1970 — 1977
High School, The usual stuff, Irrelevant in the grand scheme of things

Experience
Rare Planet Collection   2013 - Present
G2 Rights Ltd   2011 - Present
Firefly Entertainment Ltd   2006 - Present
21 Vision Ltd   2006 - Present
Entreprise Mystique   2006 - Present

elisa mar

London, United Kingdom
Student at School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Media Production

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2009 — 2010

erhan imamoglu

Greece
JOURNALIST at BATI TRAKTA EKSPRES
Import and Export

Education
Middle East Technical University

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London

Experience
BATI TRAKTA EKSPRES   January 1993 - Present

Skills
Logistics, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Microsoft Excel, Export, Negotiation, Customer Service, International Trade, Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management

farrukh husain

London, United Kingdom
Owner, silk road books and photos
Consumer Services

Education
BPP   2013 — 2013
Professional conduct, financial investment and Accounts, A

Inns of court school of law   1994 — 1995
Bar vocational course, Competent

King's College London   1992 — 1994
Master’s Degree, LLM: immigration and nationality law and laws of the european internal market

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1989 — 1992
Bachelor’s Degree, Law LLB, 2:1

Experience
silk road books and photos   

Skills
Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, Outlook, Event Planning, Editing, Budgets, Social Media, Photoshop, Business Development, Project Management, Customer Service, Blogging, Teaching, Public Speaking, Market Research, Online Advertising, Research, Art, Negotiation, Public Relations