Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Samir Harith Portfolio

The Following E-Portfolio is constantly updated. Hardcopies and softcopies are available upon request



Personal Details:



Full name
Samir Harith
Position
PhD Student, University of Waikato
Languages Spoken
Malay · English · Arabic · Mandarin · Cantonese

Academic Qualifications:



MBA Internal Auditing
2012 · University of Malaya

ACCA Affiliate
2007 · Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Bsc (Hons) in APPLIED ACCOUNTANCY (First Class Honours)
2006 · Oxford Brookes University

CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (CAT)               
2005 · Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA, 9As
2004 · SMK (L) Bukit Bintang 


Publications, Articles & Papers


JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS


Azmi, A. and Harith, S. (2012), Higher Order Cognitive Skills And Performance Of Undergraduate Students: Do These Skills Differ Among Asian Groups?, Far East Journal of Psychology and Business, 9 (3), 19-28

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS


Harith, S. and Raja Hussain, R.M. (2012). Positive Outbreak: A Case Study
in Business Startup among University Students. In Scarborough et al.(Ed) Entrepreneurship and SME Development: Perspectives from Malaysia,  Kuala Lumpur: Pearson, Malaysia

Raja Hussain, R.M. and Harith, S. (2010). Identifying Leaders and Their Roles Within Talent Management in an Academic Context. In Rohana Yusof (Ed) Leadership in Higher Education: Framing the Future.  Kuala Lumpur: Oxford Fajar, Malaysia

 

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Harith, S. and Ibrahim, C.A. (2012). The Symbiotic Alliance Approach in developing entrepreneurship – A Case Study, IICIES 2012, Surabaya, Malaysia

Che Azmi, A. and Harith, S. (2011). Managing Diversity Among Students in the Taxation Course, 1st International Conference on Accounting, Business and Economics, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.

Harith, S. and Raja Hussain, R.M. (2011). Positive Outbreak – A Case Study in Starting a Business, 1st International Conference on Accounting, Business and Economics, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.


ARTICLES IN NEWSPAPERS AND WEBJOURNALS


Samir Harith (2013). Resisting FGM in Malaysia: One Father’s Story, The Milla Proejct, http://millaproject.org/samirs-story-how-he-saved-his-daughter-from-fgm/

Samir Harith (2006). Danish Daily Own Up and Say Sorry, www.thecicak.com

Samir Harith (2006). Game Addiction, www.thecicak.com

Samir Harith (2006). If Kissing Can Get you arrested, what about farting?, www.thecicak.com

Samir Harith (2006). Graduates With a Third World Mindset, www.thecicak.com

Samir Harith (2006). Bells Of Morality Ringing Strong, The Sun

Samir Harith (2001/2002). Various Articles, Youthquake, NSTP:
  • The True Value of Fasting (2002)
  • Of Squeals, Slime & Science (2002)
  • Home Alone on Hari Raya (2001)
  • Students’ Anguish Over Flawed Question (2001)
  • Wanna Be a Star? (2001)
  • Adults, Hear our Voices! (2002)
  • ‘Yes’ to National Service (2002)

Featured in:
·         Young go-Getters (NST, 2003)
·         Realising Dreams (Youth2, Star, 2006)

Research Experience

Research officer, University of Malaya (2012-2013)

Research assistant, PUSMAL (2009-2012)

Areas of Research Interest

Talent Management

Finance

Accounting

Internal Auditing

Entrepreneurship Development

Women's Rights and Children's Rights

Work Experience

Tutor, Northern University of Malaysia (2013-Present)

Part-Time Lecturer, KDU (2012-2013)

Tutor, University of Malaya (2009-2012)

Management Associate, ECM Libra (2008-2009)

Analyst, Accenture (2007-2008)

Training and Facilitation Experiences

These are some of the trainings I have conducted and facilitated:

RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION EVALUATION WORKSHOPS
USM, June 5-6, 2013, Penang
USM, July 6-7, 2013, Penang

BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION WORKSHOP
UKM, 28, 29 August, 13 September 2012, Bangi, Selangor

USAHAWAN GEMILANG BUSINESS MODEL SERIES OF WORKSHOPS
MTEM (Malay Economic Action Council), 14 May 2012, Sungai Dua, Penang
MTEM, 16 June 2012, Wangsa Maju, Selangor
MTEM, 14 July 2012, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

UNIVERSITY OF KANDAHAR ENGLISH AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING
UMCCED, PUSMAL and the Faculty of Language and Linguistics, UM, July 2011, Kuala Lumpur

KAKS (Graduate Entrepreneur Foundation Course) SERIES OF WORKSHOPS
PUSMAL, December 2009, Port Dickson
PUSMAL, June 2010, Janda Baik
PUSMAL, December 2010, Janda Baik
PUSMAL, June 2011, Bagan Lalang
PUSMAL, February 2012, Bagan Lalang
PUSMAL, September 2012, Pulau Pangkor

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S FORUM
National Council for Social Development, 19-20 July 2008, Sentul

TUNZA INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE
Putrajaya International Convention Centre, 27 August 2006, Putrajaya

JKMM (Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Malaysia) CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (CRC) AWARENESS WORKSHOP
Glory Beach Resort, 24-26 August 2006, Negeri Sembilan

SUHAKAM CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (CRC) AWARENESS WORKSHOP
Politeknik Sabak Bernam, 1-2 October 2005, Selangor

SUHAKAM YOUNG FACILITATORS WORKSHOP
Kem Bina Semangat Ampang Pecah, 22-25 March 2005, Selangor

SMARTBOARD TRAINING
Faculty Of Education, University Malaysia, 2005 – 2007, Kuala Lumpur

NOKIA ROADSHOW
KLCC, October 2005, Kuala Lumpur

WOMEN’S AID ORAGANISATION YOUTH RETREAT
Cameron Highlands, 2004, Pahang

UNICEF CHILD PARTICIPATION WORKSHOP
Sarawak Cultural Village, 7-11 June 2004, Sarawak

ANTI – SMOKING WORKSHOP
SMK (L) Bukit Bintang, July 2004, Petaling Jaya

Training and Development Received


RESEARCH METHODOLOGY WORKSHOP, August 2013, Northern University of Malaysia

Learned basic research theory for both the qualitative and quantitative approaches towards research design and methodology.

BUILDING AN ONLINE BUSINESS, 2012, Lelong.com.my
Learned the basic concept of online marketing, customer service and marketing your product online.

EFFECTIVE RESEARCH METHODS, 2011, Universiti Malaya
Learned how to design effective research and what the important questions are in conducting research.

SPSS TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP, 2010, Universiti Malaya
Learned how to use SPSS to code variables, run regression and interpret statistics.

UM NEW LECTURERS WORKSHOP, 2009, Universiti Malaya
Joined as a participant and learned the various aspects of being an effective academic in UM.

UM LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP, 24 August 2008, Kolej Kediaman ke-4, Universiti Malaya
Joined as a participant in the leadership workshop. Learned values such as good communication, learning when to lead and how to follow.

ACCENTURE ANALYST ORIENTATION, February 2008, Putrajaya Marriott, Putrajaya
Attended a 10 day long course organised by Accenture that taught all new joiners how to work together as a team, deliver value to the client and constantly keep updated with the latest developments in the corporate world.

UNICEF CRC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP, July 2008, MCRI, Cheras,
Attended a CRC development workshop organised by Jay Wisecarver, head of P.S. the Children Thailand. Learned about developing a coherent plan for creating more awareness regarding Children’s Rights in Malaysia.

NESCAFE KICKSTART, December 2006 - February 2007, Kuala Lumpur
Semi-finalist participating in a reality show sponsored by Nescafe. During the show I had to defend my dream job of selling t-shirts for social awareness whilst completing various tasks in order to avoid being eliminated.

JUMP ROPE FOR THE HEART, 26-27 February 2005, Kuala Lumpur
Participant to learn about healthy exercise habits and using the jump-rope as a means of cardiovascular exercise.

TRAINING OF TRAINERS WORKSHOP (JKMM – Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Malaysia, UNICEF),  12-19 March 2004, Port Dickson
Trained for a week in training methods and activities to be used while running a workshop.

LEO LEADERSHIP CAMP, 6-11 December 2003, Kem Bina Semangat, Ampang Pecah, Selangor
I was sent by the Lions Club of PJ to a leadership camp to foster teamwork and cooperation between the Board Of Directors of various Leo clubs around the region.

YOUTH AND ICT FOR DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE,  21-24 June 2003, Hotel Equatorial, Melaka
I won a free attendance to the conference via my participation in the online forum for the conference.

SUHAKAM CONFERENCE ON HUMAN RIGHTS,  October 2003, Putra World Trade Centre, KL
I participated in a human rights conference where I made myself heard by asking a lot of questions towards the presenters.

3RD NATIONAL NGO FORUM, A WORLD FIT FOR CHILDREN,  23  July 2002, KL
I was invited to come attend the NGO forum where I heard some youth share their experience regarding their trip to the UN General Assembly Special Session.

TRAINING OF TRAINERS WORKSHOP (MCRI – Malaysian Child Resource Institute),  June 2002, Janda Baik
Trained for a week in training methods and activities to be used while running a workshop.

Conferences Attended

1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (ICABEC)
Kuala Terengganu, 1-2 November 2011, Malaysia

YOUNG GLOBAL CITIZEN’S CAMP, BRITSH COUNCIL
Davao City, February 2006, Philippines

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Hyogo Prefecture, 6-18 October 2003, Japan

3RD EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC YOUNG PEOPLE’S FORUM
Seoul, 9-13 December 2002, Korea

INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC CONFERENCE, ISIM – INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ISLAM IN THE MODERN WORLD, SIS – SISTERS IN ISLAM
Kuala Lumpur, December 2002, Malaysia

ASEAN NGO CONFERENCE ON DEPRIVED CHILDREN
Jakarta, March 2002, Indonesia

 

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