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Zara Samy

H. Haagoashi, Male'

Summary

I am currently working as a Crime Analyst at Maldives Police Service. I graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Criminology and Sociology, seeking opportunities to better understand the crime landscape of the Maldives. I come from a social science background and am interested in exploring criminogenic environments and engaging with the community directly. I am passionate about connecting with like-minded individuals who share this goal.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Crime Analyst

Maldives Police Service
06.2024 - Current
  • Analyzing crime trends, patterns, and hotspots to support investigations and inform decision-making.
  • Identifying problem areas and preparing detailed reports.
  • Engage regularly with officers and other analysts to support investigations and share relevant findings.
  • Ensure strict confidentiality in handling sensitive data.

Assistant

EU Election Observation Mission
08.2023 - 10.2023

As Assistant to the Political and Campaign Finance Analyst:

  • Coordinated meetings with political parties, political figures, and government institutions while ensuring smooth and professional communication.
  • Completed assigned work within strict deadlines.
  • Introduced focus groups into the research methodology to enhance qualitative data collection and community engagement.
  • Monitored the political landscape regularly, providing timely updates.

Retail Sales Assistant

British Heart Foundation
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Ensured customer satisfaction with product knowledge and attentive service. Resolved complaints and stayed upto date on company policies.

Production Coordinator

Tedry Talkies
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Co-ordinated with actors and crew members for shoot schedules and timings for Maldivian film 'Lasviyas' - total 18 members
  • Handled transportation of and setting up of film equipment at shoot locations

Intern

Maldives Police Service
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Translated Strategic Plan 2019-2024 from Dhivehi to English in Strategic Planning Department
  • Shadowed Investigative Officers in Family and Child Protection Department
  • Accompanied Investigative Officers to crime scenes
  • Helped organize case file material

Intern

Maldivian Democracy Network, NGO
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Researched (secondary) and compiled a report on the reduction of prison population published in the National Audit of Prisons (2019)
  • Lead facilitator of focus group discussion on women's participation in politics held in Lh. Naifaru, Maldives
  • Participation in team trainings
  • Co-organizer of Democracy Café events for community youth engagement
  • Organized logistics for workshops in Islands

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Sociology

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, United Kingdom
01-2023

Alevels -

Billabong High International School
Malé, Maldives
01-2018

Olevels -

Billabong High International School
Malé, Maldives
01-2016

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving and analytical thinking
  • Self-motivated
  • Translation skills in Dhivehi and English languages
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and G Suite

Volunteer work

Volunteer at Nottinghamshire Youth Commission

10/2021 - 07/2023

  • Participation in Youth Commission meetings to identify major crime problems that affect young people
  • Conducted workshops with other volunteers in high schools and colleges to raise awareness of social issues
  • Participation in regular meetings with Nottinghamshire Police to raise concerns of young people on crime problems
  • Contributed to consolidating a report to the Police and Crime Commissioner for the annual Youth Commission Conference


Volunteer at Maldives Red Crescent 

08/2021 - 09/2021

  • Participated in operating a vaccination registration camp for Migrant workers in the Maldives

Timeline

Crime Analyst

Maldives Police Service
06.2024 - Current

Assistant

EU Election Observation Mission
08.2023 - 10.2023

Retail Sales Assistant

British Heart Foundation
02.2023 - 07.2023

Production Coordinator

Tedry Talkies
05.2022 - 09.2022

Intern

Maldives Police Service
06.2019 - 08.2019

Intern

Maldivian Democracy Network, NGO
01.2019 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Sociology

University of Nottingham

Alevels -

Billabong High International School

Olevels -

Billabong High International School
Zara Samy