Mohamed K. Haq

Mohamed K. Haq


2 Lupin Lane Tel: 902-563-9027
Sydney , Nova Scotia Fax: 902-562-5125
B1M 1A6 mhaq@newdawn.ca 

 

 

Objective:
Seeking a challenging position that utilizes my professional skills and experience. 
Education:

London School of Economics , University of London , U.K.
(1988) Master of Science in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management (Commonwealth Scholar)
University of Dhaka , Bangladesh

(1984) Master of Commerce (Personnel Management) - First Class
University of Dhaka , Bangladesh

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Management - First Class

 BANGLADESH MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
(1984) Post Graduate Diploma-in-Personnel Management - First Class
(1995) ICS LEARNING CENTRE , CANADA

Diploma-in-Business Management

Work Experiences: 

(June 04-Present) NEW DAWN IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS INC .

4 Dryden Avenue
Sydney , Nova Scotia B1N 3K4
Position: Immigration Consultant, and Executive Director

(Dec 95-May 04) PROFESSIONAL IMMIGRATION ADVISORY

Corporate office: The Thompson Building, 65 Queen Street West , 17 th Floor,
Toronto , Ont. M5H 2M5
Position: Immigration Consultant
(Student, Skilled, Business and Sponsorship, Family Trust and others) 

(Aug 95-Dec 98) Bresver Grossman Scheininger & Davis

390 Bay Street, Suite 2800 , Toronto , Ont. M5H 2Y2
Position: Immigration Administrator

•  Supervised Immigration Section of the law firm and assisted the Senior Immigration Lawyer regarding all aspects of immigration matters.
•  Visited overseas liaison offices of the firm.
•  Provided initial advice and assisted prospective immigrants (skilled and business) in the process of their application for permanent residence in Canada .
•  Review and consolidated all documents and prepared submission on behalf of the Immigration Lawyer.
•  Maintained liaison with all immigration and visa offices within and outside Canada .

(Jan 90 -Aug 95) Raymond and Honsberger

65 Queen Streeet West, 17 th Floor, Toronto , Ont. 
Position: Executive Assistant 

Immigrant and Refugee Settlement Services: 

•  Assisted Refugees and new immigrants in process of their applications for permanent residence in Canada , provided advice and information to newcomers and refugees in the area of health care, employment, and education by using CIC Blue Book. 

Advocacy and Mediation:

•  Advocated and mediated on behalf of clients with Immigration, Housing, Human Rights, Workers Compensation and all others levels of the governments. 

Family Mediation and Counselling:

•  Provided culturally sensitive family mediation, counselling and referral to immigrants and refugees from diverse continuities. 

Case Work:

 •  Assisted Refugee and Immigrants in welfare, family benefit, Employment, immigration and health care services.

Community Education & Workshop:

•  Provided community education, seminars and workshops to educate new comers regarding their rights and knowledge immigration, human rights, workers compensation etc.

Community Outreach:

•  Liaison with ethno racial community agencies, government services, grass roots committees, religious and cultural groups.

(Jan 86-Sept 86) UNIVERSITY OF dHAKA , BANGLADEDESH

Position: Lecturer

(Aug 02-Present) TORONTO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS/ CAREER canada COLLEGE & CDI EDUCATION

117 E glinton Avenue East , 2 nd Floor, Toronto , Ont. M4P 1H4
Position: Overseas Representative for Southeast Asia and Far East

•  Provide handful information on application procedures, admission requirements and policies for various computer courses offered by the college.
•  Arrange College Entrance Examination for overseas students.
•  Short list and preliminary select overseas students.
•  Take all necessary papers and documents for college review regarding final decision.
•  Confirm admission on behalf of the college.
•  Take interviews and screen applicants on behalf of the college. 

(Jan 97-Dec 98) PATHFINDER BUSINESS COLLEGE

55 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 606 , Toronto , Ont. M4P 1G8
Position: Overseas Representative for Southeast Asia

•  Arrange local advertisement on the newspapers during overseas trip.
•  Provided handful information on application procedures, admission requirements and policies for various computer courses offered by the college.
•  Took interviews and screened applicants on behalf of the college.
•  Consolidate documentation of the prospective students for admission proposes.
•  Made liaison between the college and overseas students.

[The Pathfinder Business College has now been merged with Toronto School of Business]

Computer SKILLS
Broad understanding, skill and knowledge of Window 98, MS Word 6.0, Office 97, Internet Explorer.
Special Skills
•  Excellent team work skills
•  Strong Advocacy Skills
•  Family Mediation and Culturally sensitive counselling skills
•  Group work skills
•  Crisis Management skills
•  Organizational Development skills
•  Excellent cross cultural communication and interpersonal skills
•  Fluent in reading, writing, translating and interpreting in Bengali and English language
•  Fluent in speaking Urdu and Hindi language
PROFESSIONAL Development
•  Student Counselling
•  Family Mediation
•  Human Rights, Employment Standards, Labour Law
•  Immigration and Refugee Law
•  Negotiation Skill Development
•  Conflict Resolution
•  Advocacy for Community and Individual
VOLUNTERY & COMMUNITY WORK EXPERIENCE

(1992-2002) Bloor Information and Life Skills Centre

Position: Volunteer Community Outreach Worker
•  Provided information and referral to newcomers, refugees, and immigrants about the services of BILS.
•  Assisted to escort clients to welfare, immigration and housing.
•  Assisted in organizing BLIS community workshops.
•  Assisted BLIS special events with Bengali Community.
•  Conducted outreach with Bengali community by distributing Bengali Flyers to Mosques, Temples and cultural and religious groups.
•  Translated abused women's materials and brochure.
•  Family Mediation in Bengali community.
•  Translation and interpretation from Bengali to English.

(1999-Present) Human Rights and Race Relation Centre

Position: Director

(1991) Bangladesh Association of Canada , Toronto

Position: Assistant General Secretary

(1992) Bangladesh Refugee Rehabilitation Centre, Toronto

Position: Advisor

(1992) Canadian Cancer Society

Position: Co-chair, Ethnic Relations Committee

Reference:
Available upon request