I’m Mohammed Shehada, a career development and higher-education professional in Doha, where I build bilingual career programs, mentor students, and partner with employers and institutions to improve employability outcomes. Over the past years, I’ve led initiatives ranging from structured career-readiness programs and experiential learning frameworks to alumni- and peer-mentor models that expand access to advising for university students and early-careers. I also founded InTurn, a career advising platform that uses AI-enabled benchmarking and guidance to help students explore industries and strengthen their applications. Alongside my leadership in institutional advancement and partnerships, I’m data-driven about program improvement—using platforms like Handshake, Salesforce, and survey tools to track engagement and results, including measurable growth in graduate employment outcomes.…

MOHAMMED SHEHADA

I’m Mohammed Shehada, a career development and higher-education professional in Doha, where I build bilingual career programs, mentor students, and partner with employers and institutions to improve employability outcomes. Over the past years, I’ve led initiatives ranging from structured career-readiness programs and experiential learning frameworks to alumni- and peer-mentor models that expand access to advising for university students and early-careers. I also founded InTurn, a career advising platform that uses AI-enabled benchmarking and guidance to help students explore industries and strengthen their applications. Alongside my leadership in institutional advancement and partnerships, I’m data-driven about program improvement—using platforms like Handshake, Salesforce, and survey tools to track engagement and results, including measurable growth in graduate employment outcomes.…

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I’m Mohammed Shehada, a career development and higher-education professional in Doha, where I build bilingual career programs, mentor students, and partner with employers and institutions to improve employability outcomes. Over the past years, I’ve led initiatives ranging from structured career-readiness programs and experiential learning frameworks to alumni- and peer-mentor models that expand access to advising for university students and early-careers.

I also founded InTurn, a career advising platform that uses AI-enabled benchmarking and guidance to help students explore industries and strengthen their applications. Alongside my leadership in institutional advancement and partnerships, I’m data-driven about program improvement—using platforms like Handshake, Salesforce, and survey tools to track engagement and results, including measurable growth in graduate employment outcomes.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at InTurn Doha
May 1, 2026 - Present
Build a career advising platform for undergraduate students in Qatar, offering instant AI-enabled career application benchmarking and industry exploration pathways to support student employability.
Program Lead, Career Advising at Tomoh for Community Development
August 1, 2025 - Present
Lead the Youth Career Development Program, delivering career-readiness training covering self-discovery, skills assessment, and employability for university students and early-careers. Facilitate bilingual workshops (Arabic/English), run career assessments, and provide individual and group advising while using engagement/progress analytics to improve program content. Designed and delivered career workshops on using AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, NotebookLM) for career readiness.
Doha Manager, Institutional Advancement and Partnerships at Tomoh for Community Development
August 1, 2025 - Present
Lead institutional advancement efforts building partnerships with public-sector, corporate, university, and community stakeholders. Develop and manage stakeholder relationships to support program delivery and broader career development impact.
Graduate Fellow at Georgetown University, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Designed and delivered workshops on student belonging and diversity engagement. Collected and analyzed program-engagement data to support data-driven decision-making.
Leadership Trainer at Georgetown University, Qatar
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Trained cohorts in leadership development as part of university programming.
Associate Director for Student Professional Development (Technology & Data) at Georgetown University Qatar, Career Services Center
December 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
Implemented and managed Handshake to track student appointments and engagement. Conducted first-destination survey reporting aligned with NACE standards. Co-chaired an alumni data committee and produced long-term alumni outcomes reporting. Owned and managed data systems (Qualtrics, Salesforce), designed assessment surveys using Handshake automation protocols, and improved student engagement through career services website and downloadable resource initiatives.
Associate Director for Student Professional Development (Experiential Learning & Career Programming) at Georgetown University Qatar, Career Services Center
December 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
Organized industry-specific career fairs, employer panels, and alumni panels; coordinated 100+ employer partners for major fairs. Built partnerships with 200+ stakeholders and drafted MOUs for credit-bearing experiential learning placements. Led curriculum and admissions for a credit-bearing experiential learning teaching practicum course (INAF-335) across multiple cohorts, and trained students for capstone internship presentations. Chaired faculty committees, led peer-mentor initiatives, and built virtual internship programming via Forage to provide global internship-style experiences.
Associate Director for Student Professional Development at Georgetown University Qatar, Career Services Center
December 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
Provided career counseling and coaching and helped build a four-year career readiness model (self-awareness, market exploration, experiential learning, and employability readiness). Delivered individual and group advising (in-person/virtual) to 1,400+ students and alumni, contributing to graduate employment outcomes increasing from 74% to 91%. Administered career assessments and strength inventories (MBTI Step II) and built bilingual Arabic/English toolkits for resumes, cover letters, and major-to-career guides, including mock interviews and salary negotiations. Managed a professional development fund, established and expanded peer career advisor capacity, monitored engagement data to identify at-risk students, and made referrals when needed.
Enterprise Relationship Manager at Bayt.com Qatar Enterprise Relations hip Manager
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2018
Produced labor-market insights and reports on client engagement and hiring trends. Consulted employers on recruitment and digital transformation. Led cross-department initiatives to secure and manage client partnerships contributing to revenue growth. Managed university outreach CSR engagement with multiple U.S. universities in Qatar to strengthen employability, networking, and market readiness.
Sales and Commercial Analyst (Intern) at Robert Bosch Singapore
September 1, 2014 - April 1, 2015
Conducted profitability and gross margin analyses using Excel and SAP, maintaining accurate and up-to-date commercial reporting.
Recruitment Specialist at General Secretariat, Council of Ministries
January 1, 2013 - Present
Supported recruitment functions for the council/ministries context.
Assistant Lecturer (Marketing/Consumer Behaviour/HR) at Al Azhar University
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2013
Prepared supplemental teaching materials in collaboration with faculty, ensuring academic excellence and operational alignment.
Advocacy Officer, Emergency WASH Project at Oxfam London (remote - Palestine)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Produced a documentary titled “Thirsting for Justice” focused on Palestinians’ right to water and sanitation.

Education

MSc at Georgetown University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Advanced Diploma at Exeter University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
BSc at University of Pavia (IUSS Scholar)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
BSc at Al Azhar University, Palestine
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

MBTI Certified Step II Facilitator
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026
Salesforce Certified
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026
Professional Certificate, Higher Education Administration — Georgetown University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Professional Certificate, Student Affairs — NASPA / Qatar University / Colorado State University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
FERPA Data Privacy Training — Georgetown University Qatar
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
International Protocol Training — Protocol Bureau, Netherlands
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Intercultural Fluency Training — British Council, Doha
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Professional Certificate, Management — Cambridge University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Management — Cambridge University (Management Professional Certificate)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services

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Experience Level