Rebecca Anna Mathews

Writer @ RedBeat Magazine | Advertising, PR and Branding Student @ MDX | GEMS OIS ’25 Valedictorian | Student Voice Leader & Student Inclusivity Champion | GEMS GIC 21-22 Winner

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Graduated high school as the Valedictorian and about to start my 2nd Year as an Advertising, PR and Branding student at Middlesex University, Dubai. During my 1st year, I received 4 distinction grades for my modules. Being a driven and future-focused individual who believes in the power of change, strategic thinking, creative storytelling, and behavioural insight are my forte. I thrive under healthy pressure and strive to provide the highest standard of quality and excellence in any task I undertake. I'm a curious person who goes in-depth into anything that catches my eye. You would tend to see me taking initiative with leadership roles. My dedication, determination and resilience have led me to secure multiple honours, awards, certifications alongside personal growth with projects and experience. Challenges are fascinating to me and I display great adaptability to the ever-changing world, through upskilling myself across various domains. My ambition is to contribute to organizations that value vision, creativity, strong work ethics, and authenticity in shaping the future. Open to collaboration, mentorship, and professional opportunities that challenge me to think bigger, work smarter, and make an impact. Currently aiming for internships / part-time jobs. "What are we going to do?" Change the World.

Experience

  • Contributing Writer at RedBeat Magazine
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Middlesex University Dubai ()
    • Student Inclusivity Champion
      Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

      + Disseminating CAS information and promoting CAS events to peers, celebrating differences in the student community and promoting positivity through organising inclusion publicity events. + Signposting students to CAS and other support services for advice. + Liaising with Staff Inclusivity Champions and the Centre of Academic Success (CAS) Team and being a point of contact.

    • Student Voice Leader
      Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      + Representing the collective voice of students within the Year 1 Advertising, PR and Branding programme, ensuring transparent communication between students and academic staff. + Collecting and presenting student feedback while highlighting areas of excellence and opportunities for improvement, during Programme Voice Group (PVG) and Campus Forum meetings. + Collaborating with academic faculty, professional service departments (Library, Careers, IT, CampusCentral, etc.), and university leadership to enhance the overall student experience. + Participating in PVG meetings each semester, contributing to actionable discussions on curriculum delivery, academic resources, and student support services. + Providing timely updates to students on university decisions, initiatives, and outcomes following PVG and Campus Forum discussions. + Engaging with the Office of Institutional Research (OIR) to support consultation on institutional policies and student impacting activities.

  • Leadership Positions / Titles Held in School at GEMS Education
    May 2023 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs

    + Grade 12 'Odyssey' Class Magazine Editor-in-Chief – Leading content strategy, design and publication. + Grade 12 TeamCare Member – Fostering mental wellbeing in the school community. + Grade 12 'Zodiac' School Magazine Editorial Team – Aiding in content creation, editing, and curation. + Grade 12 'Inferences' Club – Promoting literature, books, movies, and poetry. + Grade 12 'Eco Warrior' for Environmental Team– Driving sustainability and environmental awareness.

  • YBI Foundation ()
    • Business Analytics
      Dec 2023 - Jan 2024 · 2 mos

      Completed a structured, project-based internship focused on business analytics principles and tools. Gained practical exposure to data visualization, KPI analysis, and dashboard development using industry-standard platforms. Applied analytical frameworks to interpret business data, derive insights, and support data-driven decision-making. Strengthened competencies in business intelligence, Excel, and introductory data tools under guided mentorship in a remote setup.

    • Data Science and Machine Learning
      Dec 2023 - Dec 2023 · 1 mo

      Contributed to a project-based internship focused on core applications of data science and machine learning. Gained hands-on experience in data preprocessing, model building, and basic algorithm implementation. Engaged in collaborative learning, research, and project execution under remote guidance. Strengthened foundational understanding of AI-driven analytics and its real-world use cases.

  • Hospitality Intern at Mindler Immrse
    Dec 2023 - Dec 2023 · 1 mo

    Participated in a remote internship focused on introducing core concepts of the hospitality industry. Gained insights into guest experience management, service standards, and operational workflows. Explored industry best practices and the strategic importance of customer satisfaction in hospitality settings.