Gael Zenati
New York,NY
Summary
Results-oriented professional skilled in ethnographic observation and cross-cultural communication. Facilitated social skill development for children with special needs, enhancing community engagement. Experienced in database management and quality control, thriving in collaborative environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Friendship Circle
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Volunteered over three years facilitating social skill development and community integration for children and young adults with special needs
- Enhanced interpersonal communication skills to support diverse needs and learning styles
- Engaged in youth community organization events to foster community involvement and support
- Concluded program in response to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020
Summer Assistant
Tabarka Studio
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Supported packaging department with logistics and quality control in professional manufacturing environment over two summers
- Maintained shared digital database cataloguing full product inventory, ensuring accurate data organization and systematic record-keeping
- Supported production processes at tile manufacturing facility
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs, Concentration: Middle East
The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.05-2026
Semester Abroad - International Affairs & Cultural Studies
CIEE Study Abroad - Institut Catholique de Paris
Paris, France01-2025
Intensive Studies - Language, Culture, Philosophy & Area Studies
Gap Year Program - Kivunim
Jerusalem01-2022
High School Exchange Program -
Alexander Muss High School in Israel
Israel01-2019
Skills
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Ethnographic observation
- Oral history documentation
- Area studies (MENA)
- Literature review
- Field research
- Academic writing
- Database management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Cross-cultural communication
Languages
- English (native)
- Spanish (fluent)
- Hebrew (fluent)
- French (fluent, DELF A2 certified)
- Arabic (conversational)
Honors And Awards
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Essay Competition, State Level Winner, 2020
Timeline
Volunteer
Friendship Circle
01.2017 - 01.2020
Summer Assistant
Tabarka Studio
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs, Concentration: Middle East
The George Washington University
Semester Abroad - International Affairs & Cultural Studies
CIEE Study Abroad - Institut Catholique de Paris
Intensive Studies - Language, Culture, Philosophy & Area Studies
Gap Year Program - Kivunim
High School Exchange Program -
Alexander Muss High School in Israel