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TOOBA NAFEES

Istanbul

Summary

Psychology graduate with combined experience in clinical neuroscience research and international sales. Skilled in EEG, data collection, research documentation, patient interaction, and laboratory procedures. Strong record of exceeding sales targets, mentoring teams, and managing cross-cultural client relationships in logistics and apparel industries. Adept at coordinating studies, training new hires, and delivering results in both academic and business environments. Seeking opportunities in clinical research, psychology, and project coordination, leveraging a unique blend of scientific expertise and client-facing skills. Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Erasmus Trainee - Cognitive Neurology Department

Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: University of Tübingen, Germany
  • Conducted motor learning and oculomotor experiments, analyzing data and preparing reports.
  • Assisted in supervising 70+ high school students in hands-on neuroscience experiments.
  • Presented findings in lab seminars, strengthening scientific communication.
  • Collaborated with Prof. Dr. Uwe Ilg and senior researchers on ongoing clinical neurology projects.
  • University of Tübingen, Germany

Research Intern

NP Hospital & Üsküdar University
Istanbul
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Company Overview: Istanbul, Türkiye
  • Collected and analyzed EEG data; prepared participant reports using MATLAB & SPSS.
  • Supported data management, informed consent, and ethical compliance.
  • Contributed to literature reviews and manuscripts in neuropsychology.
  • Istanbul, Türkiye

Sales Representative (Remote)

Container xChange
Hamburg
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: Hamburg, Germany
  • Promoted from SDR Associate → Specialist within 7 months; appointed team vice-captain.
  • Mentored and trained new hires, helping them achieve targets.
  • Generated 50+ high-quality demos via LinkedIn marketing, driving outbound bookings.
  • Exceeded sales quota (115% achieved, ~$45k annual target contribution).
  • Trained 5 SDRs at Concentrix India office for global outreach.
  • Hamburg, Germany

Clinical Psychology Intern

Psych Cares
Karachi
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Karachi, Pakistan
  • Applied screening tools for ADHD, Down syndrome, and developmental disorders.
  • Supported children with academic goals through evidence-based interventions.
  • Volunteered at Darul Sukoon with special needs children.
  • Karachi, Pakistan

Sales Representative (Remote)

Foursource
Berlin
04.2019 - 12.2020
  • Company Overview: Berlin, Germany
  • Connected apparel buyers & suppliers, achieving 45 successful onboardings.
  • Managed inbound & outbound calls; awarded Employee of the Month in 6th month.
  • Expanded sales pipelines in North America, Middle East, and Asia.
  • Berlin, Germany

Education

B.A. - Psychology

Uskudar University
Istanbul, Türkiye
07-2025

Intermediate - Arts & Humanities

BAMM PECHS Govt. College for Women
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2018

Skills

  • EEG
  • Data Collection
  • Patient Interaction
  • Ethics & GCP basics
  • Research Documentation
  • Experimental Design
  • MATLAB
  • SPSS
  • JASP
  • Python (basic)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • SEO Management
  • B2B & B2C Sales
  • Account Management
  • Client Training
  • Outbound Marketing (LinkedIn)
  • Communication
  • Multicultural Collaboration
  • Team Mentoring
  • Scientific Presentation

Awards Activities

  • Awarded full scholarship to attend Erasmus traineeship (TurNa Portal, Türkiye Gov.)
  • Assisted in neuroscience student laboratory experiments at Hertie Institute.

Certifications Training

  • Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing, Copenhagen Business School (Coursera)
  • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Coursera
  • Training in Clinical Skills, Screening Tools & Ethics, Psych Cares

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Erasmus Trainee - Cognitive Neurology Department

Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research
06.2024 - 09.2024

Research Intern

NP Hospital & Üsküdar University
01.2024 - 04.2024

Sales Representative (Remote)

Container xChange
02.2021 - 11.2022

Clinical Psychology Intern

Psych Cares
11.2020 - 01.2021

Sales Representative (Remote)

Foursource
04.2019 - 12.2020

B.A. - Psychology

Uskudar University

Intermediate - Arts & Humanities

BAMM PECHS Govt. College for Women
TOOBA NAFEES