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Professional Experience

Baku, Azerbaijan | Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

Volunteer – Social Work Assistant|SOS Children's village

  • Delivered trauma-informed care and therapeutic support to at-risk children and families.

  • Conducted home visits and environmental risk assessments.

  • Facilitated group therapy, school outreach presentations, and court advocacy for minors.

  • Designed youth programs promoting positive development and family reintegration.

  • Facilitated family therapy sessions with parents, guardians, and other members of the child's support system.

  • Designed social programs tailored towards the specific needs of at-risk children and youth populations.

  • Delivered presentations at schools or community centers about mental health awareness topics.

Baku, Azerbaijan |

Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

Social Work Intern|SOS Children's village

  • Assisted families with navigating the mental health system by providing information on insurance coverage, access points.

  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.

  • Assisted in conducting assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses.

  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, including responding to emergency calls regarding potential suicide or domestic violence situations.

Baku, Azerbaijan |

Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

Soldier/Military Medical Support Experience|Internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan

  • Provided frontline psychological support and logistical care in high-stress and crisis environments.

  • Collaborated with medical teams to assist wounded soldiers and manage emergency response operations.

  • Developed strong skills in trauma-informed communication, emotional regulation, and peer support.

  • Experience working under pressure, maintaining calm and focus in unpredictable, high-risk situations.

  • Transferred military discipline, empathy, and crisis assessment to civilian peer support and social care settings.

Baku, Azerbaijan |

Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

Soldier/Military Medical Support Experience|The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan

  • Collaborated with vulnerable populations including youth, victims of domestic violence, and individuals experiencing mental health crises.
    Conducted community outreach, de-escalated high-stress situations, and provided first-response emotional support.
    Worked closely with social services to ensure safety planning, referrals, and crisis intervention for at-risk individuals.
    Developed strong communication, empathy, and conflict resolution skills in multicultural and challenging environments.
    Transferred trauma-informed practices and frontline experience to social care and peer support roles.

Baku, Azerbaijan |

Jan 2020 - May 2022

Clinical Social Worker| 13th City Combined Hospital, Azerbaijan Baku

  • Provided psychosocial exams and clinical assist to patients with complicated scientific and mental fitness desires

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to broaden and put in force patient-focused care plans

  • Delivered disaster intervention, counseling, and discharge planning offerings Advocated for affected person access to social offerings, community supports, and rehabilitation assets

  • Maintained scientific documentation and case records in compliance with health center protocols

Baku, Azerbaijan |

Sep 2020 - Apr 2022

Public Relations Specialist (Social Sector)|DOST Agency-The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan

  • Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.

  • Developed and managed individualized service plans for vulnerable clients, coordinating access to social and health resources.

  • Provided crisis counseling and referrals for addiction, domestic violence, and mental health concerns.

  • Participated in policy development, training workshops, and advocacy for systemic improvements.

  • Maintained accurate case documentation aligned with regulatory standards.

Toronto, Canada |

Aug 2023 - Current

Part-timer (meat Cutter)|Loblaw Companies Limited

  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance and accuracy.

  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on projects.

  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.

  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.

Toronto, ON |

Feb 2025 - Current

Founder & Program Coordinator|The NewRoots – Culturally Adapted Peer Support for Immigrant Youth

  • Designed a peer-led support system that helps newcomer youth grow roots in Canada while preserving their identity.

  • Delivered weekly Zoom-based support groups and one-on-one mentorship in multiple languages.

  • Created trauma-informed peer training modules focused on confidentiality, Canadian norms, and cross-cultural empathy.

  • Built partnerships with local community centres and cultural organizations to extend outreach.

  • Advocated for inclusive integration through a “dual identity” framework: belonging without assimilation.

Toronto, ON |

Feb 2025 - Current

Marketing and Communications Coordinator|Crescent Renovations

  • Create and manage social media content across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)

  • Write blog posts and email newsletters to increase customer engagement

  • Assist in the coordination of renovation showcases and customer outreach events

  • Monitor performance metrics and generate reports on marketing campaign impact

  • Collaborate with contractors, designers, and clients to ensure brand alignment

Education

2014 - 2018

Bachelor's degree|Social Work

Azerbaijan University

  • Credential assessment by WES – Equivalent to Canadian 4-year Bachelor’s Degree

  • Projects and Research: The Gypsies (Qarachi) of Azerbaijan: History, Culture, and Contemporary Challenges of an Invisible Community

2022

Diploma|ESL

George Brown College

2023-2024

Associate of Arts|Game Programming

George Brown College

2024-2025

Diploma|Business - Marketing (BMT)

Seneca Polytechnic

2025

Thompson Rivers University|Introduction To Social Work Practice 

Skills & Expertise

  Social Work & Community Support

  • Trauma-Informed Care & Crisis Intervention

  • Peer Support Program Design

  • Case Management & Client Advocacy

  • Mental Health & Addictions Support

  • Cultural Integration & Newcomer Services

  • Community Outreach & Engagement

  • Vulnerable Populations & Youth Empowerment

  • Cross-cultural Communication

  • 📣 Marketing & Communications

  • Social Media Strategy (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook)

  • Content Creation & Blog Writing

  • Email Marketing (Mailchimp, Hubspot)

  • Brand Alignment & Public Messaging

  • Community-Centered Campaigns

  • Event Coordination & Outreach

  • Bilingual Content Development

  • 💻 Digital & Technical Tools

  • Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Google Workspace & Analytics

  • WordPress & Basic HTML/CSS

  • CRM & Digital Project Management Tools

  • C++ (basic), Game Development Concepts

  • 🧠 Core Competencies

  • Multilingual Support (English, Azerbaijani, Turkish)

  • Ethical Practice & Confidentiality

  • Team Collaboration & Leadership

  • Empathy, Adaptability & Active Listening

  • Public Speaking & Workshop Facilitation

  • Research & Report Writing

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