Travel & Tours Management
Travel & Tours Management
Curriculum Vitae
Saiyida Nafisa Rosdi
Educator | Trainer | Tour Guide
Current Address:
Kuala Lumpur
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Professional Info
A creative and energetic educator with 15+ years of experience in tutoring, 10+ years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, and 5+ years of experience in the higher education industry. Recognised by the government as a professional Tourist Guide and a certified VTO trainer for skills development courses. A team player with a will-do attitude, and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Detail-oriented, user-focused, and competitive with a desire to learn more. Strong research, technical and leadership skills.
Languages
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Malay (Native)
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English (Excellent)
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Arabic (Basic)
Work Experience
Freelancer
Web Designer | 2022 - Present
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Design landing pages and websites for individual, corporation, and commercial.
Consultant | 2017 - Present
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Consult on academic matters and curriculum development for tertiary education especially on the area of Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary, Tour Guide and Event Management related programme
Tourist Guide | 2016 - Present
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Provide assistance and information to tourists
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Guide tours and handling tourists’ needs, requests, and situations
Travel & Tour Agent | 2014 - Present
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Consult and coordinate tours
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Manage quotations, payments, tickets, and trips
Content Writer / Editor / Translator / Transcriber | 2015 - Present
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Produce writing materials such as books, reports and articles for clients
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Proofread documents (Malay, English)
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Translate documents (English-Malay-English)
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Transcribe audio (English, Malay)
Tutor | 2008 - Present
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Guide, monitor and teach various modules including languages, academic and non-academic subjects for primary, secondary and tertiary education levels
Lecturer
YTL-International College of Hotel Management
Feb 2021 - Sep 2022
Jun 2020 - Jan 2021 (Part-Time)
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Carry out teaching and learning online/offline for event classes (internal and external programmes)
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Develop test and exam papers for event and business management programme
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Develop, review and update all learning materials in compliance with the syllabus and curriculum
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Involve in college activities, open days and events
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Appointed as one of the Exam Committee to manage the college examination procedures and documentation
Lecturer cum Programme Leader (Tourism Management)
School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts
SEGi College Kuala Lumpur
Jan 2019 - Aug 2020
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Carry out teaching and learning
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Involve in hospitality and tourism related projects and events
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Supervise students' academic performances and final year projects
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Develop, review and update all learning materials in compliance with the syllabus and curriculum
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Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments
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Manage courses and teaching files
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Provide academic counselling and pastoral care to students
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Involve in campus activities and education fairs
Lecturer
Faculty of Hospitality, Tourism and Wellness
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
Oct 2017 - Dec 2018
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Carry out research, teaching and involved in scholarly activities
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Involve in curriculum review for tourism programme, publications, and grants
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Involve in tourism related projects and events
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Coordinate part-time Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship (Tourism) with Honours programme managed by UMK Centre for External Education (UMKCEE)
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Supervise students' academic performances and final year projects
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Develop, review and update all learning materials in compliance with the syllabus and curriculum
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Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments
Lecturer cum Programme Leader (Event Management)
Reliance College
Apr - Oct 2017
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Carry out teaching and administration within academic department
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Manage and monitor programs for Event Management including Internship program
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Develop, review and update all learning materials in compliance with the syllabus and curriculum
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Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments
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Manage courses and teaching files
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Provide academic counselling and pastoral care to students
Reservations Assistant
Asia Experience Tours Sdn Bhd
Aug - Nov 2016
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Coordinate tour bookings and ground arrangement from local and overseas agents (wholesale)
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Reservation of hotel rooms for online and offline customers
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Assist in handling phone calls, liaison with client and preparation of quotations
UiTM Postgraduate Teaching Assistant (UPTA)
Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management (FHTM)
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Puncak Alam
Sep 2015 - Feb 2016
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Assist and support a course in accordance with the teaching plan set by the faculty or course coordinator
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Assist Supervisor tasks in faculty management including filing, documenting and auditing
Receptionist/Supervisor/Admin (Student Working Scheme)
Scholar's Inn, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai
Feb 2014 - Feb 2015
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Work as receptionist, room service supervisor, maintenance supervisor, and admin
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Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately
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Schedule customer bookings
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Cater for customer requests, needs, and complaints
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Supervise contract workers
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Organize banquet room as per event request
Part-time IT Technician
Agra Computer
Mar - Sept 2013
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Service and sell PC, laptop and notebook while monitoring Internet connection between PCs (client-server)
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Install computer hardware and software
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Setup cybercafe for the company
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Manage payment, billing and filing documents
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Maintain company databases and promotions
Part-time Brand Presenter
Brand X-perience Sdn Bhd
2012 - 2013
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Educate primary & secondary school students about personal care and health management
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Handle Q&A sessions; manage games and activities; and distribute product’s samples to students and teachers
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Act as middle speaker between school principals and the company
Broadband Trainee
SNS Network (ICT) Sdn Bhd
Feb - July 2012
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Maintained broadband databases and websites.
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Solved clients problems related to broadband with various broadband suppliers such as TM Berhad, Celcom, Maxis, Digi, and YES
Part-time Facilitator
Smart Success Consultants
May - June 2009
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Guided students from Grade 1 until 12 to participate and have good understanding in the program
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Managed personal, education, and business development programs for students and parents
Temporary Teacher
Sekolah Agama Rakyat Al-Hidayah
Feb - Mar 2008
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Taught Islamic related subjects to 2nd - 4th grade classes
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Engaged in planning daily teaching schedule and syllabus; setup test paper for 4th grade class
Skills
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Teaching & Learning
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Curriculum Development
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Research
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E-Learning / LMS
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E-Assessment
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E-Portfolio
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ICT & Digital Technology
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Leadership & Teamwork
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Tour Guiding
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Consulting
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Analytical & Statistical
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Innovation & Creativity
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Writing & Editing
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Problem Solving
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Entrepreneurship
Interests
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Tourism, hospitality & events
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E-learning, e-assessment & e-portfolio
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Academic research & publication
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Digital technologies
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Sustainable development
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Tour guiding
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Content writing & editing
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Teaching & mentoring
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Travel & tour
Strengths
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Best practitioner in e-assessments
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High passion on digital technologies and tourism
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Computer literate and advanced IT skills
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Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills
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Able to communicate articulately with people and confident in public speaking
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Willing to learn new knowledge and skills to achieve organisation’s targets and objectives
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Well-time management, flexible, responsible, dedicated, organize, and committed with leadership skills
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Young, energetic, ambitious, competitive, detail- oriented, passionate, productive, and independent person
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Proactive, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to multi-task and work with minimum supervision
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Strong drive to excel professionally
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Strong analytical and technical skills
Education Background
Masters in Tourism Management
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
2015 - 2017
Minor : Event Management
Achievement : Gold Medal Award IFaTIIC 2016 & Bronze Medal Award MIIEx 2015
Related Coursework :
Convention & Exposition Management, Event Marketing & Sponsorship, Event Planning & Analysis, Global Issues, Strategic Management, Research Methodology, Strategic Marketing, Tourism Destination Analysis, Tourism Distribution Channel, Tourism Innovation, etc.
Master’s Degree Project (involved thesis writing, data collection, and data analysis)
Project Title : The Practice of the Environmentally Responsible Behaviour of Ecotourists at Royal Belum State Park, Perak
Bachelor of Tourism Management With Honours
Open University Malaysia (OUM)
2021 - Present (Expected : 2023)
Related Coursework :
Tourism & Hospitality Laws, Tourism Marketing, Tourism Psychology, Tourism Planning & Development, Festival & Special Event Management, Sports Tourism, Travel & Tour Agency Management, Computerised Fares & Ticketing, Culture & Heritage Tourism, Current Issues & Tourism Trends, Future Sustainability in Tourism Development, Financial Accounting, Digital Marketing, Statistics, Human Resource Management, Management & Information System, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Communication, E-Commerce, Cross-Cultural Management, Microeconomics, Strategic Management, Industrial Relations, etc.
Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Networks and Security)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
2009 - 2014
Achievement : First Class Honours & Dean’s Award UTM Convocation-52
Related Coursework :
Computational Mathematics, Computer & Network Security, Computer Forensic, Computer Networking (CCNA 1-4), Computer Organization & Architecture, Cryptography, Data Structure & Algorithm, Database, Digital Logic, Human Computer Interaction, ICT, IT Entrepreneurship, Modeling & Simulation, Network Management & Administration, Operating Systems, Programming, Software Engineering, System Analysis & Design, etc.
Undergraduate Project (involved thesis writing, application development and software testing)
Project Title : A Development of Android-Based Accommodation Mobile Searching Application –
KL Stay System
SIJIL KEMAHIRAN MALAYSIA (SKM)
Department of Skills Development (DSD), Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR)
Vocational Training Operation (VTO)
Institute of Professional Techniques & Skills (IPTSkills)
2020 - 2021
SKM Level : 3
Certified since April 2021 until present
Tourist Guide
Kolej Antarabangsa Greencity (KAGC)
2015 - 2016
Course : Tourist Guide
SKM Level : 3
Licensed since August 2016 until present