1. Hamzah Ahmed Current Address: 16 Barrett Hill Drive, AC# 0005, Amherst, MA 01002-5000, USA
+1 413-230-8812 Permanent Address: Apt. 12-01, 4 Ardmore Park, Singapore, 259960
hahmed17@amherst.edu
EDUCATION
Amherst College Amherst, MA
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Political Science & Economics Class of 2017
Result: 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 Scale
United World College of Southeast Asia Singapore, Singapore
Graduated with International Baccalaureate Diploma May 2013
Result: Received a score of 44 of 45 points (Graduated Top 1% of Global IB cohort)
Island School Hong Kong, China
Received International General Certificate of Secondary Education May 2011
Result: 9 A* (Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Economics, History, Chemistry, Biology, Physics & Chinese)
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore Singapore
Government & Public Relations Intern June – August 2014
• Responsible for independently structuring, executing and analyzing the SME (Small Medium Enterprise) survey for the
Asia Pacific region. Presented survey findings to the Executive Business Leadership Team
• Coauthored the 2014 ASEAN Business Outlook Survey, assessed the business climate and investment outlook for
countries in the ASEAN region and made recommendations for future business activity
• Sourced potential member companies and engaged in business development activities for the Chamber
• Conducted research on existing membership pool to strengthen the business partnerships with company head-quarters
• Hosted an event for visiting US Senators on behalf of the Chamber at the residence of the US Ambassador to Singapore
Amherst College Amherst, MA
Admissions Office Representative and Tour Guide December 2013 – Present
• Served as a brand ambassador for the College, leading biweekly campus tours for prospective students and visiting families
• Managed office administrative matters, streamlined documentation process and engaged with visitors of the College
• Worked with College Deans to manage the admissions database and analyze key intake criteria against previous year trends
McDonalds’ Corporation Singapore, Singapore
Restaurant Intern July – August 2013
• Completed Restaurant Operations training across all crew stations, shifts and brand extensions i.e. McCafe & Desert Kiosk
• Conducted a comprehensive overview of Restaurant profitability, Customer and People metrics to deliver on the ‘Plan to Win’
Business Strategy.
ACTIVITIES
Amherst Rugby Amherst, MA
Club Member August 2013 – Present
• Represented the college as the starting ‘winger’ for all matches for Freshman and Sophomore year
• Played a lead role in taking the team through to an undefeated record for the 2013-14 Season
Hong Kong Cricket Hong Kong, China
Team Member September 2003 – June 2013
• Selected on National U-15 team and toured across Asia Pacific as a member of the team
• Represented the team as an opening bowler and was recognized as the “leading wicket taker” for 2011 season
• Captained the U-17 Hong Kong Cricket Club league team to the finals of the National League
Nepal Link Global Concern (GC) Singapore. Singapore
Treasurer January 2012 – June 2013
• Managed budget, fundraising and financial projections for the GC with a view to support the educational requirements of
students in the rural areas of Nepal
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Languages: Trilingual with oral and written fluency in English, Chinese and Urdu
Interests: Public speaking, dramatics, current affairs, philosophy, human rights, travel, creative writing, & bikram yoga.