Dalia Sharaf

• Teaching in the MSc. Postgraduate Program: International Finance
• Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.

• Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes, organizational development, and efficiency.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
• Developed the quality standards and monitored the quality of the services provided by the programs.
• Analyzed feedback data from startups to identify customer service issues.
• Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics and implemented a system to track the services provided through the programs.
• Led change management through a reflection system for the organization to thrive towards improvement and facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels, through team-building activities.
• Engaged in scientific, as well as applied, entrepreneurship research to be shared with relevant stakeholders and measure our impact.
• Creating an alumni network for our startups to continue to add value after program completion, and to expand our network.

• Provided training to startups: ideation, pitching through storytelling, effective use of personality traits, and managing team dynamics.
• Mentored early-stage startups in their financial planning, business development, and pitch readiness.
• Managed training programs and conducted training for youth on financial literacy and investment strategies.
• Faculty advisor to the University of London at AAST team at the CFA Research Challenge (local competition) under the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute.

• Provided instruction and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students in a wide range of Finance and Accounting Courses, at AAST, Cardiff Metropolitan University at AAST and the University of London at AAST.
• Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Conducted research projects, wrote manuscripts, and presented findings at professional conferences.
• Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives to ensure academic excellence.
• Assisted in developing departmental policies, procedures, and activities related to educational programs.
• Created assessment tools for evaluating student performance in coursework.
• Organized guest lectures from experts in the field of study to supplement course content.
• Mentored junior faculty members by providing advice on teaching strategies and pedagogy.
• Planned events such as symposia or workshops designed to advance knowledge in a particular area of expertise.
• Participated in university governance committees that addressed issues related to higher education.
• Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
• Supervised independent research projects conducted by undergraduates or graduates.
• Led the team in charge of quality and accreditations, to attain a new accreditation for the College of Management at AAST.

(Volunteer work)

• Commenced a collaboration between the University of London (UOL) RTC and the Egyptian Exchange (EGX).
• Worked with a senior university student to create a gamified curriculum to enhance the financial literacy of Egyptian youth.
• Authorized by EGX, to train university students to become certified trainers under EGX.
• Delivered the training through the university students at several high schools, university fairs, and in 4 different governates.

(Volunteer work)

• Created and led the CFA Ambassadors program for UOL-AAST in collaboration with the Egyptian CFA Society.
• Created functions for this student-led activity, allowing them to gain hands-on experience in the fields of HR, Operations, and PR.
• Designed the program Curricula and hired instructors to facilitate the delivery of 3 financial education programs.
• Collaborated with prestigious finance professionals from the market to deliver informative workshops to students under this program.
• Created competitions for the students under each program to portray their learning journey to market professionals, which led to their recruitment in the job market, as well as scholarship awards for financial certifications.

• Developed and implemented strategic plans for the organization.
• Directed staff in the accomplishment of organizational objectives.
• Recruited, trained, supervised, coached, and evaluated staff, as well as students.
• Managed budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and created marketing campaigns within the budgets.
• Represented the University at professional conferences and networking events to build its image, recruit, and foster new connections and collaboration with different stakeholders that can add value to the University and its students.
• Managed the program, coordinating with the University of London (UK) and the London School of Economics (LSE) through quarterly follow-up meetings.
• Created and provided students with extracurricular activities, workshops, and internships to enhance their readiness for the market. readiness for the market.