
Ayaa Trad
@ayaatrad
I guide job seekers toward training, employment, and lasting career progress.
What I'm looking for
At Equus Workforce Solutions, I deliver individualized career and talent development counseling, helping customers navigate job searches, training plans, and barriers to employment.
I manage end-to-end customer engagement, from progress tracking and resume critiques to job-readiness workshops, motivational coaching, and connections to career resources.
My background also includes game testing at Good Gamer Group, peer leadership in a collegiate recovery program, Arabic-English interpreting, and administrative support. I bring a people-centered approach informed by Political Science and International Affairs studies at UC Riverside.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Development Specialist
Equus Workforce Solutions
Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Delivered individualized career and talent development counseling, guiding customers through job search strategies, training plans, and barrier resolution. Managed end-to-end customer engagement, facilitated job readiness workshops, and identified skill gaps to optimize placement success.
Game Tester
Good Gamer Group
May 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Conducted in-depth playtesting for a variety of games, identifying critical bugs and usability issues pre-launch. Collaborated with analysts, developers, and designers to improve gameplay balance and performed regression testing after each patch.
Student Lead
Collegiate Recovery Program
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023 (4 months)
Served as a peer leader and advocate, fostering a supportive environment that promoted student well-being and academic success. Coordinated recovery-focused meetings and provided peer mentoring and resource referral support.
Personal Assistant
Homemade Foods
Dec 2020 - Oct 2022 (1 year 10 months)
Managed email, mail, and text message communications for personal and business use. Maintained schedules, arranged travel, interpreted between Arabic-speaking clients and English-speaking staff, and assisted with daily tasks.
Summer Intern
Healthy Smiles For Kids Of Orange County
Jun 2019 - Jul 2019 (1 month)
Delivered on project goals and coordinated communications by mail, email, and telephone. Handled data entry and clerical work, surveyed students for an oral health program, and presented findings to the planning committee.
Education
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University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, International Affairs
2020 - 2024
Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on International Affairs, developing strong analytical and communication skills.
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