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Isam Salim Shanti

ad2563@r.postjobfree.com• 516-***-****

LinkedIn • Livonia, Michigan48152

Director of Public Affairs Profile

Highly resourceful and accomplished professional with years of progressive experience in supporting members of parliament on international political, economic, and development issues. Track record of success in managing media enquiries, monitoring social media sites, writing press releases/journals, and orchestrating meetings. Substantial knowledge of Middle Eastern cultures; demonstrated ability to create policies, build relationships with government, and offer public affairs insight/advice. Earned reputation for transparency and objectivity in covering events for bringing awareness. Expert at spearheading multidisciplinary projects for public, private, and intergovernmental organizations. Proven ability to assemble and lead talented teams to attain shared visions/goals. Proven success in translating and interpreting languages, including English and Arabic. Areas of Expertise

Public Affair Management

Research & Analysis

Operations Management

Strategic Planning & Execution

Media Relations Management

Communications

Team Leadership & Coordination

Hiring &Recruiting

Policy Creation

Key Achievements

Formulated political/media strategies as manager of Islamophobia Portfolio at Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Established OIC Journal to report on OIC activities and significant events across 57 member countries.

Successfully lobbied for OIC's 57 member countries to participate in OIC Media Forum and OIC.

Completed Television Satellite projects to promote awareness/education in multicultural societies in five continents.

Developed comprehensive database for OIC to aid relationships with NGOs, government agencies, and media outlets.

Maintained productive working environment and built impactful public relations units at OIC/Gulf Research Centre (GRC). Career Experience

State Farm Insurance 2020– 2022

Multiple Line Representative

Deliver excellent services associated with selling multiple insurance policies to key customers and businesses. Customize insurance programs in accordance with individual needs covering variety of risks. Guide and educate customers about insurance options by leveraging customer-focused, needs-based review process.

Obtained Michigan Property & Casualty Insurance License. Health Department, City of Detroit, MI, USA 2019– 2020 Consultant/Arabic-English Linguist

Offered accurate translation, transcription, and interpretation services for ongoing discussions and information gathering from both languages, including Arabic and English. Used correct syntax and expression from English to Arabic or vice versa for providing idiomatic translations of non-technical material with cultural and ethnic contexts.

Served as most consistent and sought-after responder to find answers regarding Covid-19 questions. Hudson Trading & Consulting (HTC), Amman, Jordan 2015– 2019 General Manager

Designed, deployed, and spearheaded multiple projects on behalf of Solistis, international Swiss company, related to solar energy, infrastructure, construction, exporting/importing, and general trade across Middle East and Africa. Established effective policies to boost company’s growth and productivity.

Successfully closed multi-million dollar deals in renewable energy by actively engaging with connections. Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2006– 2015

(OIC is an Intergovernmental Organization Representing 57 Countries under the United Nations umbrella) Head of Non-Governmental Organizations Unit, (2013 – 2015) Head of Monthly Policy Brief, (2013 – 2015) Executed robust strategies/annual plans to attain business objectives timely, while acting as leader of NGO unit of world's second- largest intergovernmental organization. Organized periodic meetings to discuss progress, routine activities, and overall performance.

Ensured cohesion and good communication by confirming well-being of staff and building relationships with stakeholders. P a g e 2 2

Contributed to resolving political, developmental, economic, and media issues by preparing monthly policy briefs. Director of the Information Department (2008 – 2013) Executed tasks related to providing qualitative/quantitative reports on official activities, workflows, and other topics, editing internal/external documents, recruiting potential staff, and evaluating performance in diverse fields. Delivered effective suggestions on purchasing and subscription to highly effective books and journals.

Joined all official internal/external correspondence for 57 member countries: hosted ministerial/sectoral conferences, summits, forums, workshops, and lectures. Wrote speeches for official occasions and outlined annual budget. Political & Media Advisor to the Secretary-General, (2007 – 2013) Offered efficient opinions to Secretary-General regarding specific political and media events. Supported inter-governmental meetings and other discussions. Composed multiple documents, text analyses, and discussion points for meetings. Assisted Secretary-General to promote advancement of commonwealth values.

Editor-in-Chief of OIC Journal, (2006 – 2013)

Performed tasks associated with analyzing content and making effective decisions on appropriateness for publication. Communicated the authors about receipt, acceptance, revision, improvement, and rejection of submitted papers. Set up and run editorial office with annual budget agreed with publisher.

Built OIC Journal covering policy papers, articles, research reports, and briefs on organization-related issues first-ever in 40 years of OIC history.

Professional Officer, Palestine & Al-Quds Department, (2006 – 2008) Implemented resolutions and action plans related to Palestine, while monitoring effectiveness. Drafted speeches on Palestine and Al- Quds for Assistant Secretary-General and Secretary-General. Strategized coverage by closely coordinating with media representatives.

Presented OIC at political and diplomatic meetings, as well as academic forums. Additional Experience

Assistant Professor, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan Assistant Professor, University of Business and Technology, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Media Advisor, Kuwaiti Information Office, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Research Manager, Gulf Research Centre (GRC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates Manager & Journalist, Ad-Difa’a Magazine & Press House, Amman, Jordan Manager, Abeer-Lama Corp., Plaza Pharmacy, New York, USA Self-Realtor, New York, USA

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in International Relations, University of Exeter, Exeter, England Master of Arts (MA) in Middle East Politics, University of Exeter, Exeter, England Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science, The State University of New York, Stony Brook, New York Publications

The Archaic and Fragmented State: Yemen's Future Course. GRC, Cambridge Meeting. 2015. US Universal Strategy and Its Impacts on the Arab World. The University of Exeter, Arab and Islamic Institute. 2013. Democratization and External Challenges. The University of Exeter, Arab and Islamic Institute. 2012. Consolidating Parliaments in Conflict/Post Conflict Situations: The Yemeni Model, Regional Programme on Governance in the Arab Region. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 2010. After Arafat: A Possible Political Outlook. GRC. 2004. The GCC Countries and the Arab-Israeli Conflict 2002/2003: A Review of the Year. GRC. 2004. Oil and the US War against Iraq: A Strategic Goal, 2003 Review. GRC. 2004. Defense and Security Issues in the Gulf Region: A Review of the Year 2003. GRC. 2004. The United States and the Issue of Jerusalem. The University of Exeter. 1997.

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