EDUCATION

University of London - School of Oriental and African Studies                                      London, UK; 2010

MSc Middle East Politics

University of Toronto     Toronto, Canada; 2009

           BSc Honours in International Development Studies    

Relevant Courses: Literature and Composition I: Prose Fiction, English Literature, English Media Studies, Writer’s Craft.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNESCO – Iraq Office                                                               Amman, Jordan; 2008

Duties included the formulation of policy recommendations for the Ministry of Higher Education in Iraq; drafting a UN Security Council resolution; formulate a concept paper promoting peaceful education in Iraqi schools; and various administrative duties.

Al Jazeera English                                                              Doha, Qatar; 2008

Write a background piece on the province of Kirkuk with research and analysis on the various ethnic, economic, and social clause prompting an increase in violence and instability in the current Iraqi situation.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

LSC Language Studies Canada – Toronto, Canada                                                           2009

Arabic Language Officer to help Arabic speaking students with the English language in administrative issues and concerns.

Body and Soul Fitness - Toronto, Canada                                                                 2008

Receptionist with duties to schedule appointments, receive payments, direct phone calls, write-up promotions, maintain a decent gym environment.

Trinity Rehab and Swim School - Toronto, Canada                                             2004 - 2007

Swimming instructor to children from the ages of 6 months to 16 years old, and adults over the age of 35. Duties included planning daily activities for the classes, communicating with parents and maintaining record of skill advancements for participants.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

       Fluent written and communication skills, English and Arabic

       Able French speaker and studying Mandarin

       Proactive team worker

       Capable public speaker

       Efficient time management  and organizational skills

       Assured leadership qualities