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Christina Khamou

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic leader and Tri-lingual communicator (English, Arabic, Aramaic) with a proven track record at as an owner at The Hive Styling Bar and Salon, as a volunteer for Houston Northwest Church and YMCA International. Excelled in strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and database management, significantly enhancing community support, operational efficiency and ability to influence positive community change. Demonstrates exceptional emotional intelligence and persuasive influence in diverse settings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Employeed

The Hive Styling Bar and Salon
Houston, TX
10.2021 - Current

responsible for the daily operations of my business, including:

Marketing including but not limited to Social media Staff management, Retail management, Finances, Customer complaints, and Training and development.

Volunteer

Houston Northwest Church
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 10.2022

I served as a volunteer at Houston Northwest Baptist Church, where our teams supported families, the elderly, and individuals in the community facing natural disasters, financial hardships, and other challenges. Every Sunday, I volunteered to welcome individuals to the church, providing them with information about our mission and helping them find groups that best met their needs. Additionally, I participated in community volunteer initiatives, such as enrolling low-income students in schools and organizing supply drives for students in need.

Community Leader Volunteer

YMCA International Centre
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 03.2022

Led a team of six professionals with the YMCA International for one year, during which we assisted refugees from Afghanistan who had been vetted by the United States. My responsibilities included enrolling their children in schools, enrolling families with government assistance programs, fostering relationships with the families, and helping to secure employment , furniture and basic necessities for their residences.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mayde Creek High School
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Tri-lingual (English, arabic, Aramaic)
  • Managed and maintained a complex database with thousands of records, ensuring data integrity and accuracy through effective office management practices
  • Analytical thinking
  • Creative thinking
  • Decision making
  • Strategic planning
  • Impartiality and objectivity
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Assertive communication
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Persuasion and influence
  • Patience and composure
  • Office suites (MS Office)
  • Social media
  • Database management
  • Logistics and coordination
  • Action planning
  • Task planning and prioritization

Affiliations

University Of Houston Hispanic Alumni sponsor

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Self Employeed

The Hive Styling Bar and Salon
10.2021 - Current

Community Leader Volunteer

YMCA International Centre
08.2021 - 03.2022

Volunteer

Houston Northwest Church
08.2020 - 10.2022

High School Diploma -

Mayde Creek High School
Christina Khamou