Professional

Reliably skilled and enthusiastic to provide strategic direction in developing plans and leading functions associated in socio-political programs and operations.

PROFILE OVERVIEW

Proactive and reliable professional, demonstrating global awareness, extensive exposure and experience in instituting and leading socio-political programs and initiatives in addition to substantial background in general management and business development.

Adept at building cohesive teams, leading programs and plans for organizational growth and attainment of goals, as well as in designing workshops and organizing events, trainings sessions and seminars in socio-political topics. Creative and team oriented leader with the ability to excel under pressure while handling multiple tasks.

Polished communicator who exhibits advance interpersonal and negotiation skills combined with reliability and expertise in motivating and managing people.

Accustomed to handling significant roles as a young activist and politician; leading nonviolent demonstrations for change, political lobbying, and advocacy movements. Multilingual in Arabic, French and English.

FOCUS AND CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

- Political Lobbying & Advocacy

- Organizing Conventions, Seminars, Events & Trainings

- Program Development & Strategies

- Organizational Development

- Leadership, Training & Supervision

- Media and Public Relations

- Communication

- Conflicts Resolution

- Promotional Programs & Campaigns

- Team Building & Interpersonal Relations

- Business Management & Operations

- Highly Organized and Strong Analytical Skills

- Time Management

- Prioritization of Tasks

EDUCATION

(BS) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (GRADUATION DATE: SUMMER 2009)

Minor in Human Resources, Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA

SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES (2000-2005)

NDU (Notre Dame University), Zouk, Lebanon

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fakhri Auto Group L.L.C, Boston, MA

General Manager 2008-2009

- Played a significant role in developing strategic plans in order to achieve business goals and maximize profits while coordinating all stages of sales, purchase, marketing and operations

- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations, as well as provided direction in developing sales, marketing plans and purchasing of cars locally and internationally

- Coordinated and ensured compliance and on-time shipment of sales and purchasing transactions

- Managed and maximized skills of staff and resolved issues in timely and efficient manner

LYB, LYB (Lebanese Youth Bridges) Beirut, Lebanon

Founder and Executive Director 2006-2007

- Successfully established a Lebanese youth leading NGO (Non Governmental Organization), exemplifying a philosophy of seeing the youth as the key answer to change

- Led overall plans and programs to bridge the gap with Lebanese youth Diaspora and become a reference institution in Lebanese youth development

Lebanon’s Brain S.A.R.L, Beirut, Lebanon

Owner / General Manager 2005-2007

- Conceptualized, planned and successfully established a proprietary owned business from ground up

- Successfully developed the Lebanese Official Tourism Guide in accordance to and in partnership with the Lebanese ministry of Tourism

- Coordinated with the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education and the Lebanese Ministry of Youth and Sports to ensure the seamless development of the NSDC (National Students Discount Card)

- Proficiently developed the Lebanese orientation guide for higher education in collaboration with the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education

LFSA, PRFAD

(Lebanese Forces Student’s Association) (Public Relations & Foreign Affairs Department) Beirut, Lebanon

Founder and President 2005-2007

- Appointed liaison for LFSA abroad; representing LFSA with the American Embassy in Lebanon and other European Embassies

- Articulated LFSA goals with local and international NGOs, organizations, official departments and ministries

- Established key partnership programs with youth organizations in Europe, Middle East and the USA

- Led the LFSA’s delegations to political seminars and conventions in Europe, Middle East and the USA

- Represented the LFSA at the “Lebanese Youth Shadow Government”

International Leaders Program, USA

State Department Alumni 2005 & 2007

- Actively participated and obtained in-depth knowledge of the “Lebanese Young Political Leaders Program,” which was designed by the American Department of State in coordination with the American Embassy in Lebanon

- Participated in both “The American Political Democratic System” in 2005 and in “Youth Activism and NGOs in the US” held in 2007

- Gained extensive exposure and knowledge of US NGO operations and culture

LFSA, (Lebanese Forces Student’s Association) Media department, Beirut, Lebanon

Founder and President 2004-2005

- Appeared on behalf of LFSA in media including TV, radio, newspapers, magazines and other mediums

- Encouraged and increased the number of volunteers, as well as trained them to participate or contribute in achieving missions and programs of LFSA’s Media Department

- Primarily developed and monitored the LFSA official website www.lf-students.com.

- Oversaw and ensured the successful launch of the LFSA’s weekly bulletin (Horizon)

Freedom Camp’s Steering Committee, Beirut, Lebanon

Founder and Executive Member 2005

- Co-founded and led the successful launch of the committee, which was formed by Lebanese political youth organizations after the assassination of Prime Minister Hariri

- Piloted overall programs and peaceful initiatives (known as Cedar’s Revolution that succeeded to get back Lebanon’s Independence, freedom and sovereignty)

- Represented the LFSA (Lebanese Forces Student’s Association) during camp’s duration for two months, motivated youth during the entire peaceful revolution, and articulated the committee’s missions and programs in front of the media

President Debate Club, LFSA (Lebanese Forces Student’s Association)

NDU (Notre Dame University), Beirut, Lebanon

President 2003-2004

- Developed and increased the number of LFSA volunteer and participants. Orchestrated and ensured the success of the university’s Student Cabinet election campaign

- Improved knowledge of NDU students on LF (Lebanese Forces party) objectives and goals, including Lebanon’s history, internal organization and operation of parties while conducting political updating

- Successfully facilitated socio-political and educational events, debates, conventions, seminars and camps

U.S. FASHION, BEIRUT, LEBANON

Owner / General Manager 2000-2004

- Spearheaded the entire business functions, operations and development of retail boutique

- Organized merchandising and inventory of products, which include shoes, clothes and fragrances

- Managed the negotiation and import transactions from USA and Far East, including the whole sale operations in Lebanon

LFSA, HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (Lebanese Forces Student’s Association), Beirut, Lebanon

Head of Department 2000-2002

- Equipped high school students with substantial knowledge on LF objectives and programs for democracy and freedom, including Lebanon’s history, internal organization and operation of parties

- Organized and directed the successful launch of more than 25 LFSA clubs at Lebanese highs schools

- Built and maintained the association’s image and integrity by organizing socio-political and cultural events, conventions and assemblies during the academic year and camps during summer break

AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER SOCIO-POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT

Founder (2007)

LEYF (Lebanese Economic Youth Forum), Beirut, Lebanon

LEYF became a part of the Lebanese Department of the Treasury

Founder and Executive Director (2001-2003)

St. Mary’s Festival, Deir el Ahmar, Lebanon

Public Relation Coordinator (2005-2007)

Beautifying Lebanon Association, Beirut, Lebanon)

Project Manager (2006-2007)

PPM (Permanent Peace Movement)-Peaceful Means in Conflict Resolution

Vice President (2002-2003)

Architecture Club-NDU: Vice President

Co-Founder (2005-2006)

Lebanese Youth Shadow Government

Co-Founder & General Secretary (2002-2004)

Connection Club (Awareness Society)-NDU

Director (2004-2005)

Lebanese Parliamentary electoral campaign -2005: North Bekaa Caza

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