Hawa Ridhwani

Email: hawaridhwani@gmail.com, Tel.: 0402 671 821

Profile A passionate and hard-working person who is interested in developing new skills and improving herself. Possesses good communication skills and public relations skills. Described as a positive team member and as someone who encourages those around her. Willing and able to work under stressful working conditions with adequate supervision. Has a strong commitment to her work and is always determined to achieve the best she can with an enthusiastic and gentle approach.

Personal Details Gender : Female Age : 22 Nationality : Malaysian

Objective Currently pursuing Honours in Psychology (BA) at Murdoch

University and is planning to go into Human Resources/Industrial Psychology in the near future.

Job Experience May – June 2016 Behaviour Design Works Caller Received training in calling participants that were involved in a

health program called Your Move Wanneroo Completed surveys over the phone to achieve understanding of

the effectiveness of the program Training was also received in promoting a new health and fitness

program called ActiveSmart that were administered to target shires in the Wheatbelt area

Further developed persuasive skills as well as interpersonal relations in dealing with people of different ages from different areas around WA

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May – June 2016 Murdoch University Research Assistant Assisted in the development of the website promoting messages

of hope/support for the Rwandan genocide survivors The role consisted of watching 50 videos containing messages of

hope from the genocide survivors and messages of support from the Western Sydney University and Murdoch University

Tasks included recording the most apt and memorable quotes to be selected to be shown on the website to promote encouragement and support towards those who survived the Rwandan genocide

2014 The University of Western AustraliaStudent Caller Received training and preparation on being a student caller and

relating with the public Called UWA alumni to encourage a maintained relationship with

the university Promoted UWA events to the alumni and encouraged their

attendance and involvement with the university Encouraged donations to the university to aid future and current

UWA students Individually raised $6310, from a total of 12 pledges, which

contributed towards an overall amount of over $200, 000 for the entire 2-month campaign

2013-2014 NHF Productions Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia Assistant Producer and Assistant Scriptwriter Assisted in the pre-production and production of the television

series ‘Reach Out’ by contacting celebrities, sponsors and organisations to encourage their participation in the show

Aided by writing six out of the thirteen scripts for the television series ‘Reach Out’

Helped in organizing and creating an effective shooting schedule for the production of ‘Reach Out’

Assisted in the selection and casting of the hosts of the television show ‘Reach Out’

2012 NHF Productions Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia Part-time Writer Assisted in outlining the main plots of each episode in two

thirteen-episode television series. Aided in the editing and changes in plot for the television movie

thriller ‘Adelia’.

2012

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Tutor Taught English, Malay and Mathematics to a 6-year-old girl.

Education 2016 Murdoch University Currently pursuing Honours in Psychology (BA), conducting

research on how perceived motivation in social media affects support for humanitarian aid appeals

2013-2015 University of Western Australia Completed a double-major degree in Psychology in Society

(Bachelor of Arts) and Psychological Science (Bachelor of Science) with a Distinction average.

2011-2012 Taylor’s College Sri Hartamas, Malaysia Completed Pre-University education in Cambridge A-Levels

(equivalent to Year 12) in the subjects of Literature in English, Psychology and Mathematics, with an achievement of 2 A’s and 1 C.

Completed Cambridge AS-Level (equivalent to Year 11) in the subject of Economics, with an achievement of an A grade.

2006-2010 Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seri Hartamas Completed SPM (National secondary school examinations –

equivalent to ‘O’ Levels or Year 10), with an achievement of 8 A’s and 1 B.

Other Skills or Talents Fluent in English and Malay Uses Microsoft Word and Powerpoint for task assignments and

presentations Public speaking Creative writing

o Blogs at frombeautywithin.com Good communication skills

Other Achievements or Curricular Activities

2016 Murdoch University Received a $4000 scholarship upon acceptance into Honours

2013-2015 St Catherine’s College, Perth Invited to speak as Valedictorian at the Valedictory event in

October 2015 Invited to be a public speaker at the college event, ‘One Crowded

Hour’ Participated in the Scavenger Hunt in February 2014. Volunteered in the City to Surf in 2013 as a road marshal.

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Participated in the Bollywood dancing performance in the St Catherine’s College Talent Show Night.

Active resident, attending numerous events and contributed to the good of the residential community.

2013 University of Western Australia Received 3 Outstanding Achievement letters from the School of

Psychology for achieving High Distinctions in the Psychology units of PSYC1101, PSYC1102 and PSYC2214.

Active member of The Writers’ Club community at UWA

2011-2012 Taylor’s College Sri Hartamas, Malaysia Elected to be class representative in the Literature of English

class of HS3. Helped in the organisation of the event ‘Orphans’ Day Out’ to

the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. Participated in the ‘Walk-A-Fun’ event.

2006-2010 Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seri Hartamas Received the ‘High Achievers Award’ for achieving the SPM

results of 8 A’s and 1 B. Member of the English board in the SMKSH Yearbook team. Had 3 poems published in the SMKSH Yearbook of 2010.

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