Origin Pro
MUHAMAD NORKHIZAN ABDULLAH
CORPORATE AFFAIRS MANAGER CUM HEAD OF PROGRAMME
Kuala Lumpur,14
Summary
Adept at policy analysis and fostering government relations, I spearheaded corporate affairs at Despark International College, enhancing organizational sustainability. My innovative teaching strategies and crisis management skills significantly contributed to program success, demonstrating strong leadership and effective issue management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Corporate Affairs Manager Cum Head of Programme
Despark International College
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated in team-based environment across different functional groups.
- Led cross-functional project teams for efficient execution of corporate affairs programs.
- Translated information for lay people and experts.
- Managed crisis communication plans, mitigating potential negative impacts on the organization.
- Collaborated with internal teams to align corporate affairs strategies with business objectives.
- Developed comprehensive government relations strategy to influence policy decisions favorable to the organization.
- Conducted thorough issues management assessments, identifying potential risks and recommending proactive solutions.
- Managed and handled full spectrum of Corporate Affairs related matters duties such as accreditation, star rating, MyQuest, MyIPO, MBPJ, MBPP, MPHTJ, JPT, JPK and any government relation matters.
- Key-person for application, renewal and update in higher education systems such as eIPTS, EAMS, MySpike, eSP, PTPK, HRDCorp, EMGS etc.
Head of Programme & Lecturer
Despark International College
10.2022 - Current
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Improved learning outcomes with well-structured lesson plans and clear learning objectives.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Mediator for collaboration programme between Despark International College and Wrexham University, United Kingdom.
- Liaise with Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA), Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) and other related departments.
- Lead the development, monitoring, reviewing and update all learning materials in compliance with learning outcomes in accordance to MQA, EAC and UK standard.
- Lead the programme accreditation processes and quality assurance initiatives
Lecturer
Despark International College
03.2020 - Current
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Developed and implemented innovative course materials, significantly increasing student interest in subject matter.
Graduate Research Assistant (Automotive Eng)
Advanced Fluid Focus Group (UMPSA)
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Developed proficiency in various software programs used for data analysis and presentation purposes.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Conducted thorough statistical analyses on collected data sets to derive meaningful conclusions from research findings.
- Collected, analyzed and reviewed experimental data for publication and presentation.
- Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
- Provided critical support in designing experiments, contributing to innovative approaches that advanced project objectives.
- Assisted in the preparation of manuscripts for publication, ensuring proper formatting and adherence to journal guidelines.
- Presented technical research results to diverse audiences through written, visual and oral media.
- Use Origin Pro Software to prepare articles, reports and presentations.
Graduate Research Assistant (Materials Eng)
Centre for Composites (UTM)
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research objectives and achieve project milestones.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
- Presented research findings at conferences and workshops, fostering professional growth and collaboration within the academic community.
- Mentored undergraduate students, providing guidance on research methodologies and techniques.
- Contributed to the development of research proposals, securing funding for critical projects.
- Conducted extensive background research on specific topics, establishing a strong foundation for project success.
- Enhanced research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews and synthesizing findings.
- Implemented robust data management strategies, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining compliance with ethical guidelines.
Education
Ph.D. - Automotive Engineering
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Master of Philosophy - Advanced Polymer Composites
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Skudai, Johor, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Skudai, Johor, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Skills
Policy analysis
Software
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Ansys
Certification
Graduate Engineer
Timeline
Corporate Affairs Manager Cum Head of Programme
Despark International College
02.2024 - Current
Graduate Technologist
05-2023
Head of Programme & Lecturer
Despark International College
10.2022 - Current
Lecturer
Despark International College
03.2020 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant (Automotive Eng)
Advanced Fluid Focus Group (UMPSA)
08.2017 - 02.2020
Graduate Research Assistant (Materials Eng)
Centre for Composites (UTM)
02.2015 - 03.2017
Graduate Engineer
02-2014
Ph.D. - Automotive Engineering
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
04.2001 -
Master of Philosophy - Advanced Polymer Composites
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
04.2001 -
Similar Profiles
NGOC ANH CHAUNGOC ANH CHAU
Administrator/Cashier/Payroll Accountant at INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF COSMETOLOGYAdministrator/Cashier/Payroll Accountant at INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF COSMETOLOGY
EZE EBUKA STANLEYEZE EBUKA STANLEY
International Student Services Assistant /Travel Agent at STRADFORD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGEInternational Student Services Assistant /Travel Agent at STRADFORD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Kalaiwani ArumugamKalaiwani Arumugam
Project Manager Cum Marketing Manger at Newton International CollegeProject Manager Cum Marketing Manger at Newton International College