Communications Specialist

ROSEANN (ROSIE) AWAD

Amman, Jordan • *****.*****@*****.*** • +962********* • https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosieawad/ EDUCATION

University of Bedfordshire Amman, Jordan

Master of Business Administration October 2018-May 2020 University of Minnesota - Curtis L. Carlson School of Management Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Bachelor of Science in Business September 2013-May 2017 Majors: International Business, Public and Nonprofit Management Grade Point Average: 3.91/4.00 Minor: Arabic

Academic Honors, Awards and Achievements: Dean’s List 7 Semesters, Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction, Excellence Beyond Expectations Award, President’s Award for Educational Excellence WORK EXPERIENCE

Generations For Peace Amman, Jordan

Communications Specialist February 2020-Present

Digital Media and Engagement Specialist August 2018-February 2020 Social Media and Web Coordinator August 2017-August 2018 o Liaise directly with donors and partners to ensure the fulfillment of communications requirements o Prepare and maintain financial records of spending related to Communications spending and work o Drafts scripts and speeches for high-profile events and stakeholders o Contribute to story-telling initiatives by coordinating creation of blogs and success stories in both English and Arabic

o Perform administrative tasks as needed, such as closing invoices, preparing timesheets, etc. o Review communications plans and initiatives to provide feedback to ensure maximum visibility o Manage content creation, community building, and administration of Arabic and English social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube) for departments within GFP o Develop and disseminate the external e-newsletter for local and international GFP stakeholders o Support Fundraising team initiatives, including planning and promotion of campaigns o Create and manage media, social media, and ad campaigns o Provide training and guidance to internal and external teams and volunteers around the world on digital and social media implementation best practices and strategies o Led coordination of launching new website for the organization, including updating and revising the existing website and researching best practices to offer recommendations for the new website Jordan Visions Center Amman, Jordan

Consulting Intern May 2016-July 2016

o Initiated and directed several projects, including improving the Qatari Navy's training program for new recruits by analyzing the previous program's strengths and weaknesses and creating a 65-page training manual to increase performance in 17 different naval departments in accordance with the country's needs, financial capabilities, and restrictions

o Conducted in-depth research for various projects, including researching the Omani Legislative o Branch to develop a 16-week training program to prepare Parliament members for their roles o Developed and maintained professional relationships with JVC’s partners and clients, including the Oman Royal Court Affairs and the Council of Oman, by facilitating in-person meetings and communicating via email and phone

Generations For Peace Amman, Jordan

Communications Assistant February 2016-May 2016

o Responsible for compiling and disseminating GFP's e-newsletter under bi-weekly deadlines and posting updates to GFP's social media accounts to inform stakeholders of GFP's activities o Monitored and prepared monthly internal reports of GFP's website analytics and social media use to analyze how to best capture the audience’s attention on various social media platforms o Communicated with GFP's volunteers, donors, and participants in an effective and eloquent manner through email, by phone and in-person meetings

Federal Executive Board of Minnesota St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Executive Fellow December 2014-January 2016

o Oversaw and managed numerous projects/events, including coordinating the logistics (i.e. transportation, lodging budgeting) of the 2016 Strategic Planning Workshop, which brought together 30 senior government officials to vote on the FEB’s 2016 Fiscal Policy changes o Organized the 2015 Open Season Health Benefits Fairs, which consisted of a series of 24 fairs across Minnesota to educate Federal employees of their insurance options by representatives LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

Carlson School of Management Class Gift Committee Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA University of Minnesota February 2017-May 2017

Nominated by faculty members to serve on the Class of 2017 Class Gift Committee to utilize leadership, marketing, and fundraising skills to raise funds to award the school with a class gift

+One Mentorship Program Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA University of Minnesota December 2015-May 2017

In addition to mentoring sophomore students, elected to serve as the Director of Programming to oversee and schedule all major events and head the Engagement Committee Women in Business Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

University of Minnesota September 2013-May 2017

Active member in Women in Business, mentoring ungraduated students in professional skills and participating in volunteer opportunities

Eden Prairie City Council Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA City of Eden Prairie August 2011-June 2013

Participated in monthly meetings put on by the City of Eden Prairie to give input on matters of development and use of parks and recreation facilities, leisure services, and recreation programming SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office

English Native Language Adaptable to change and

solutions oriented

Fluent in Arabic (both Modern

Standard Arabic and Colloquial

Jordanian/Palestinian) and Spanish

Strong time management skills and

ability to multitask and prioritize

work efficiently to meet tight deadlines

Strong work ethic and able

to work well under stress

Detail-orientated and well organized Independent problem solver Proven experience working with diverse teams and

backgrounds

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