Objective: Looking for opportunities in human rights advocacy, international law and transitional justice, development, public outreach public relations and diplomacy, to challenge myself while putting my education, problem-solving, research, leadership, networking skills and past experiences to practical use.

EDUCATION

McGill University – Faculty of Arts- Montreal, Canada 2016– 2019

James McGill Scholarship recipient

Double Major in Economics and Political Science

College Louise Wegmann – Beirut, Lebanon 2002 –2016

-French Baccalaureate – Economics and Social Sciences, specialization in Mathematics:

Mention très bien 2013 – 2016

-Lebanese Brevet – Mention Bien 2012 – 2013

EXPERIENCE

VP Outreach at the Syrian Students ‘Association at McGill University July 2018-Present

oResponsible for finalizing sponsorship deals, and writing grants to potential sponsors, along with the VP External and VP Finance

oResponsible for channeling the Club’s efforts toward promoting and holding meaningful events. Offering new ideas for events or campaigns.

oResponsible for supporting new Club members by guiding them to volunteer opportunities based on their skills and interests.

oRecruiting McGill students interested in volunteering for the Syrian cause through NGOs or charities such as SAWA For Development and Aid by writing posts on the Club’s social media, website, online newsletter, and McGill Career services

oLeading and managing awareness campaigns about the Syrian conflict and refugee crisis on the McGill campus: namely the One Syria Campaign created in past position.

oSelect, with approval of the Executive Committee, the five charities and NGO’s that the SSA will work with each year.

VP Administration of the Syrian Students ‘Association at McGill University- Montreal, Canada August 2017- July 2018

oCreated and in charge of leading the ONE SYRIA campaign on post-war reconstruction dialogue and innovation in Syria, and within the Syrian diaspora

oOrganizing the speaker series implied in ONE SYRIA

oPlanning cultural, social and fundraiser events: e.g networking opportunities for youth

oOrganizing bake sales to fundraise for club activities, logistics, and events; while simultaneously giving a taste of Syrian culture through traditional dishes

oWorking closely with VP Finance to work out club finances, and budget planning

oIn charge of all logistical planning, which includes distributing tasks, reserving venues, communicating with venue manager, budgeting food and props, setting ticket prices for events, and arranging transportation for members if needed.

Administrator at “We Are All Humans” –Montreal November 2017- present

oMission of linking two vulnerable communities in Montreal: Newly settled Syrian Refugees and the Homeless through a business model for sustainable income/aid

oOrganizing collaborations with Shelters

oOrganizing fundraising dinners

Intern at the Arab Bank – Beirut, Lebanon July 2017

oWorking with the Customer relations officer

oOpening accounts/closing accounts

oLoans

oCredit cards: focus on premium and elite subscriptions.

oDomiciliation

oWorking with the tellers

oBasic transactions: transfers, deposits, withdrawals, currency conversion

Head of interns and volunteers for the Cultural and Professional Diversity Program at SAWA for Development and Aid – Beirut/Beqaa, Lebanon June 2017-present

oInterviewing interns and volunteers

oCreating the schedule and timeline for the SAWA summer school activities

oIn charge of logistics

oCreating and supervising the development of the material for the Cultural and Professional Diversity Program, a program of vocational training and of general knowledge development

oWorking on the “12 dollars to teach a child” campaign

oCreating an efficient budget

LEADERSHIP AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Volunteer with the McGill Students for Parkinson’s at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital Montreal, Canada February 2019

Volunteer at Canadians For Justice and Peace in the Middle East- Montreal, Canada October 2018-Present

Volunteer at the SAWA for Development and Aid Ramadan kitchen – Beqaa, Lebanon July 2017

Volunteer at Lifeline Syria – Toronto, Canada December 2016

oWorking on resettlement/sponsorship applications/paperwork for Syrian Refugees

oContacting Sponsors

Lebanese Food Bank- Beirut, Lebanon 2013-2014

Model United Nations delegate – GCLAUMUN- Beirut, Lebanon 2013-2014

Representative of Bangladesh in the UNCHR

Model United Nations advisor – GCLAUMUN- Beirut, Lebanon 2014-2015

GOLD- Global Outreach and Leadership Development Conference/Workshop – New York, United States of America 2014

oThe power of knowledge and research

oThe power of public speaking: given by speaker Mr. Sam Potolicchio from Georgetown University

oThe Power of resolution writing, hosted by Youth Envoy at the Office of the Secretary General of the United nations, Mr.Ahmad AlHindawi

Class Representative/Student committee member at College Louise Wegmann 2011-2012, 2014-2016

oEvent planning

oFundraising

oPublic relations

oFinding and coordinating with sponsors

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Language Skills: Fluent in English, French and Arabic, and building proficiency in Italian.

Computer Skills: MS Office, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Interests: Transitional Justice – International Law- Social Entrepreneurship - Graphic design– Writing- Data analysis- Fitness- Traveling

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