Hello! 👋

I'm Khadeeja Shaikh

HR & Recruitment Professional

About Me

People-focused early-career professional specializing in HR and recruitment. Experienced in candidate coordination, career outreach, stakeholder communication, and student engagement through Teach for India, campus leadership, and academic initiatives. Currently pursuing B.A. in International Studies and Global Politics at Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi.

Candidate Coordination Recruitment & Outreach Screening Support Career Fairs Public Speaking Team Leadership Stakeholder Management Time Management Critical Thinking Empathy & Teamwork

Projects

01

Campus Recruitment Coordination

Coordinated recruitment and placement activities with Teach for India, guiding candidates through fellowship applications, timelines, and selection stages while driving student participation

RecruitmentCandidate CoordinationStakeholder Management
02

Career Awareness Talk Show

Hosted career awareness and counselling talk show at Claylab Educational Foundation, coordinating with speakers, managing scripts, and handling live interactions to build confidence in public speaking

Public SpeakingCommunicationEvent Management
03

Student Mentorship & Teaching

Mentored Grade 10 students in English and History at a government school, developing empathy, adaptability, and stakeholder engagement skills while building strong interpersonal relationships

TeachingMentorshipLeadershipCommunication

Experience

HR Intern

Prescient Health Group

Feb 2026 - April 2026
  • Formulated and refined organizational HR policies, leveraging AI tools to enhance clarity, compliance, and procedural efficiency.
  • Supported end-to-end talent acquisition efforts by sourcing candidates, screening resumes, and coordinating interview schedules to meet hiring needs.
  • Assisted in general HR management and operations, ensuring the seamless execution of administrative workflows and employee engagement initiatives.

Campus Ambassador

Teach for India (North Region)

Aug 2025 - Present
  • Acted as the primary point of contact between Teach for India and university students
  • Guided candidates through fellowship applications, timelines, and selection stages
  • Coordinated with recruitment and placement teams to drive student participation
  • Represented the organisation during campus engagements and awareness sessions

Recruitment Intern (HR)

Teach for India

Feb 2025 - May 2025
  • Supported HR and recruitment operations across multiple college outreach programs
  • Assisted in candidate shortlisting, follow-ups, and maintaining recruitment data
  • Coordinated logistics for career fairs and recruitment drives
  • Strengthened candidate experience through timely communication and guidance

Volunteer Teacher

Teach for India

Sep 2024 - Feb 2025
  • Supported classroom teaching through interactive lessons and student engagement.
  • Assisted in lesson planning and basic assessments to track learning progress.
  • Mentored students individually to improve academic understanding and confidence.
  • Helped create an inclusive, supportive classroom environment.

Teacher (Part-Time)

Local School, New Delhi

Aug 2023 - Oct 2024
  • Managed classroom operations while balancing academic responsibilities
  • Demonstrated leadership, conflict handling, and structured communication
  • Built strong interpersonal relationships with students and faculty

Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

Kurniv foundation (Pehchan project)

Feb 2022 - Aug 2022
  • •Identity & Self-Worth Facilitation: Delivered interactive sessions for the Pehchan initiative, guiding youth to discover their unique potential, build core self-worth, and develop critical life skills.
  • Cross-Cultural Bridge Building: Facilitated deliberate peer-to-peer engagement that brought together youth from diverse socioeconomic, religious, and caste backgrounds, helping dismantle deep-seated cultural biases.
  • Empathy-Driven Mentorship: Cultivated a safe, inclusive environment that encouraged mutual understanding and long-term camaraderie, directly contributing to breaking generational cycles of social division.
  • Grassroots Outreach & Mobilization: Conducted targeted community outreach across Maharashtra to identify, engage, and onboard young participants into the Pehchan program.
  • Program Execution & Collaboration: Partnered with trustees and volunteer cohorts to manage ground-level logistics, track participant growth, and refine session delivery for maximum social impact.

Volunteer Teacher

Teach for India

Feb 2022 - April 2022
  • Mentored Grade 10 students in English and History at a government school
  • Developed empathy, adaptability, and stakeholder engagement skills

Talk Show Host

Claylab Educational Foundation

Jan 2022 - Feb 2022
  • Hosted a career awareness and counselling talk show
  • Coordinated with speakers, managed scripts, and handled live interactions
  • Built confidence in public speaking and cross-functional collaboration

Volunteering

Event Marketing Manager

Tezos Club - Jamia Hamdard

Aug 2025 - PresentArts and Culture
  • Spearheaded the recruitment and onboarding of 15+ student volunteers, aligning individual strengths with event-specific roles to ensure optimal team performance
  • Acted as the primary liaison between university administration, external speakers, and club members, ensuring clear communication channels and 100% compliance with institutional guidelines
  • Led a cross-functional team of 10+ members, delegating tasks and resolving interpersonal conflicts to maintain a high-performance culture and meet strict event timelines
  • Managed end-to-end logistics for club events, including resource allocation, venue management, and schedule optimization for audiences of 100+ attendees
  • Developed and executed communication strategies that increased student participation by 50% through targeted internal outreach and community-building initiatives

HR and Event Management Specialist

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan JH

Aug 2025 - PresentCivil Rights and Social Action
  • Facilitated digital literacy and remedial education workshops for 50+ underprivileged children to improve learning outcomes in rural clusters
  • Coordinated health and nutrition awareness camps for 100+ families, focusing on maternal care and preventive healthcare practices
  • Led essential donation drives and logistics for stationery and clothing to support the basic needs of vulnerable community members
  • Conducted comprehensive household surveys to identify socio-economic gaps and recommend data-driven welfare interventions to local authorities
  • Partnered with village heads and school administrations to streamline the implementation of educational and welfare programs

Event Manager

Ignite Community JH

May 2025 - Nov 2025Science and Technology
  • Managed end-to-end logistics for STEM workshops and tech seminars, ensuring seamless delivery of complex technical demonstrations
  • Coordinated with industry professionals and guest speakers to curate high-impact technical content for a community of science enthusiasts
  • Led cross-functional volunteer teams in the planning and execution of large-scale hackathons and science exhibitions under strict timelines
  • Streamlined event registration and participant feedback systems using digital tools to enhance operational efficiency and data tracking
  • Managed the allocation of technical assets and venue infrastructure to ensure high-quality experiences for 150+ technology-focused attendees

Education

B.A. International Studies and Global Politics

Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi

2023 - Present
  • Event Management Board Member, Tezos Jamia Hamdard
  • Active member of UBA Society and Aawaz Media & Drama Club
  • Participated in MUN, Design for Change, She for Change, Stand Out Loud
  • Engaged in City as Lab, Mind Parks, Super School, and Aafaaq Foundation