CV

Telephone Fundraiser University of Bristol (Temporary Staffing Service)

Freelance Photographer Self-employed

• Graduation, formal, society event and headshot shoots in Bristol

Data Assistant Zapmap

• Provided timely and effective customer support via Freshdesk, resolving user queries and issues related to charging point data and app functionality.
• Routinely updated and maintained critical data for the EV charging map, ensuring information reflects real-world conditions.
• Contributed to consultancy projects by collecting and collating crucial data related to legal compliance in the EV charging sector.

Optical Retail Assistant Specsavers, John Lewis Opticians, Stewart Greenberg Opticians Specsavers, Oct 2022 – Dec 2023 · John Lewis Opticians, Dec 2023 – May 2024 · Stewart Greenberg Opticians, Jun – Jul 2024

• Independently managed store operations at John Lewis during solo shifts, overseeing sales, customer service, and daily running of the branch.
• Advised customers on glasses selection across optical and aesthetic needs, applying styling expertise to guide purchasing decisions.
• Operated pre-test and pre-screening machinery to capture ophthalmic images and support clinical assessments, including collecting information from emergency patients to assist optometrists.
• Completed NHS Wales optical assistant training and the Specsavers/Luxottica Leonardo sales programme, applying retail KPIs to focus sales strategy.
• Managed patient data and supplier ordering across paper and digital systems.

Research Intern School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies, University of Bristol

• Merged and analysed two large statistical government datasets, identifying methodological issues and producing structured summaries for academic review.
• Conducted qualitative analysis of official government communications and public rhetoric, building an organised source library by theme.
• Formatted and archived citations and source documentation to academic standard for a research document under senior review.

President University of Bristol Academic Research Society Vice President, September 2025 – March 2026

• Lead a 200-member society open to students across every faculty, with final responsibility for the committee, events and resources.
• Ran the Research Team Programme, placing 30+ students into small research groups and supporting them through to publication.
• Organised and host talks and workshops with academics and external organisations, including think tanks, with 15+ events planned for 2026/27.

Volunteer Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND)

• Assisted in running charity dinners to raise money against Islamophobia and for Muslim causes in Britain and raised £1000s for the organisation.
• Worked with regional managers to deliver training to university staff.
• Sat on a panel discussion at the Welsh Parliament as a youth expert on Islamophobia.

Volunteer Muslim Council of Wales

• Managed and executed community outreach campaigns to increase attendance at quarterly meetings.
• Documented and edited accurate meeting minutes, ensuring clear communication of action items brought up by stakeholders.

BSc Mathematics and Philosophy University of Bristol

• Expected 1st

A-Levels St David's Catholic Sixth Form College

• Attained A*AAA, with the A* in Mathematics

GCSEs Willows High School

• Attained 9 A*s and 3 As

Founder and Writer Grounded (Substack)

• Long-form essays on ethics, faith and society

Speaker, Think Mensa, Balliol College, Oxford

• Gave an overview of Islamic philosophy

Winner DebateMate Cup

UK Debate Representative Dubai World Expo

Languages

• English (native); Urdu (conversational); Welsh (foundation, actively learning)

Technical

• Built and maintained web chatbot applications reaching 300,000+ users, experienced with Freshdesk and digital patient record systems

Other

• Public speaking/debating, leadership, event coordination and stakeholder management