University of Florida - Gainesville, FL
M.A. in Mass Communication, Journalism
January 2008 - April 2010
- Completion of a master's degree in mass communication (with a specialization in journalism)
New York Institute of Technology - Adliyah, Bahrain
B.S. in Business Administration, Marketing
August 2004 - September 2006
- Completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration (with a concentration in marketing), graduated Magna Cum Laude
Personal
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Organized and efficient
- Ability to work well under stress
- Bilingual (speaks and reads Arabic)
Technical
- Ability to code both HTML and CSS
- Basic knowledge of JavaScript and intermediate knowledge of Actionscript 3.0
- Advanced knowledge of the implementation of the SAXOTECH Online system and proprietary online code
- Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Flash CS5
- Basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign CS4
- Advanced knowledge of the implementation of all Microsoft Office applications
- Six years experience shooting with a digital SLR camera
- Intermediate knowledge of various imaging programs (Adobe Photoshop CS5, JASC Paint Shop Pro)
Web Journalist
The Elkhart Truth
Elkhart, Indiana
July 2010 - Present
- Interacting with readers; facilitating and moderating discussion on social media
- Creating custom article/section template pages on (eTruth.com)
- Creating online packages and shooting photographs
Communications Intern
Saudi Hollandi Bank
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
June 2008 - July 2008
- Creating content for the Saudi Hollandi Bank employee intranet
- Collaborating with representatives from all bank departments on the SHB intranet
Graduate Assistant
Tarleton State University
Killeen, TX
September 2007 - December 2007
- Marking and tracking grades of undergraduate students
- Standing in to teach classes when professor was unavailable
- Managing professor's contact files and information
- Assisting professor in preparation for SHRM leadership symposium
Office Administrator
Marriott Global Sales Office
Manama, Bahrain
October 2006 - January 2007
- Issuing prepaid vouchers to customers
- Maintaining PPV tracking database, staff files and office petty cash
- Booking rooms for VIPs in Marriott hotels worldwide
