Cindy Khalil

Early-career Project Manager with APMG qualifications in Agile Project Management, Scrum and Change Management, alongside Project DPro training for international development projects and recent AI master programme training. Hands-on experience coordinating projects, stakeholders, research, reporting and deliverables across NGO, conservation, education and commercial environments. Experienced in remote international project work and confident using modern project, collaboration and AI tools to organise priorities, maintain documentation, support decision-making and keep delivery on track.

Early Years Educator - North London Forest School Nursery - London

(2024-09 - 2026-07)

• Coordinated recurring two-week planning cycles, balancing activities, resources, deadlines and individual requirements.
• Maintained accurate observations, records and documentation while working within safeguarding and organisational procedures.
• Collaborated with colleagues and families, managed changing priorities and planned outdoor learning activities involving logistics, resources and risk awareness.

Project / Research Intern - GVI Virtual Internship - Marine Conservation

(2025-11 - 2026-02)

Supported a remote conservation project in partnership with Shark Guardian, focused on gulper shark conservation in the Maldives.

• Coordinated multiple deliverables including stakeholder research, sponsor briefings, donor communications, data sheets and marketing materials.
• Built and maintained stakeholder trackers covering resorts, dive centres and NGOs, including contact status, responses and follow-up actions.
• Researched and prioritised prospective sponsors and partners and developed tailored communications for different stakeholder groups.
• Prepared meeting agendas, briefing documents and supporting materials, incorporating stakeholder feedback into revised deliverables.

Project Intern - GVI Human Rights Internship - SASANE - Nepal

(2026-01 - 2026-12)

• Conducted research into human trafficking, gender equality, survivor support and human rights in Nepal.
• Analysed programmes and international approaches and produced structured recommendations and supporting materials to strengthen project impact communications.

Project Intern - Remote Marine Conservation Internship - Think Pacific - Fiji

(2025-05 - 2025-08)

• Contributed to international conservation projects involving research, planning, stakeholder information and written project deliverables.
• Developed a grant-seeking template for The Fiji Shark Lab, supporting structured funding research and donor identification.
• Contributed to an annual report for Reefs of Hope / Corals 4 Conservation, translating project information and data into accessible reporting.
• Produced evidence-based recommendations aligned with project objectives, budgets and organisational priorities while meeting remote milestones.

Early Years Educator - Highbury Community Nursery - London

(2023-08 - 2024-08)

• Planned and coordinated learning activities, maintained accurate documentation and adapted plans in response to changing needs.
• Managed multiple responsibilities and deadlines while collaborating effectively with colleagues and families.

Operations Coordinator / Salon Manager - Changing Faces Archway Beauty Salon - London

(2019-11 - 2023-07)

• Coordinated day-to-day operations, complex schedules, suppliers, stock, customer requirements and competing business priorities.
• Supported budget management, purchasing and stock control and maintained operational trackers and business records.
• Coordinated new service and product launches, marketing activities and customer events from planning through delivery.
• Identified operational issues and adjusted schedules and resources to keep work on track.

Volunteer Writer & Editor

Supported digital communications and campaigns using Mailchimp, including audience segmentation, content development and AI-supported campaign optimisation.

AI 28 Days Certificate Master Programme (2026-08)

Project DPro - Project Management for Development (2026-01)

Human Rights & Advocacy Certificate - GVI (2026-01)

Agile Project Management - Foundation & Practitioner - APMG (2025-01)

Change Management - APMG (2025-01)

Scrum Master - APMG (2025-01)

Level 3 Diploma in Event Management - CACHE NCFE (2025-01)

Leading Teams for Impact - University of Richmond / GVI (2025-01)

Sustainable Careers - University of Richmond / GVI (2025-01)

Diploma in Fundraising (2025-01)