Thirty years of multi-level experience in American-Arab/Muslim relations in terms of community relations, foreign policy, culture and humanitarian aid development field.
International work experience in challenging environments.
Proven ability to work under deadline pressure in a team setting.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder, Community Relations Director
Islamic Center Of Detroit
01.2018 - Current
Participated in development of organizational strategic plans.
Represented the organization in conferences, meetings with other government groups, and NGOs, around the country and in media interviews.
Fostered organization's relationships with a broad range of interfaith, ethnic, civil rights and peace and justice groups.
Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
Director Of Public & International Relations
Life For Relief & Development
10.1994 - 01.2018
Coordinating humanitarian aid programs in the Arab world :
Designed, coordinated, supervised and evaluated humanitarian aid programs.
Managed program budgets in excess of $5 million. Negotiated and liaised humanitarian programs with numerous
American and international charities. Negotiated special IRS, OFAC (U.S. Treasury Dept) .
Representative The Vice President Of Iraq In Washington
Tariq Alhashemi, Vice President Of Iraq
06.2006 - 06.2007
I worked as a Department of Justice-licensed Foreign Agent. I performed a liaison role and consultant role for the Iraqi government with the White House, The State Department, and the Department of Defense.
I represented the Iraqi government in its efforts to rebuild the infrastructure, Promote trade, educational, and technological relations with the U.S.A., and promote national reconciliation.
Education
MBA - Management
Jack Welch Institute Of Management
Herndon, VA
Bachelor Of Science - Management
University Of Phoenix
Southfield, MI
2000
Diploma - T.V. Production
New York Center For Media Arts
New York, NY
1988
Skills
Proficient in written and spoken Arabic, knowledge of the Arab culture and history
International Work Experience: Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Extensive knowledge of the political systems/governments of the Arab world/Arab current democracy movements
Active in the Democratic party and the political action committees
Languages
Proficient in written and spoken English & Arabic languages.
Timeline
Co-Founder, Community Relations Director
Islamic Center Of Detroit
01.2018 - Current
Representative The Vice President Of Iraq In Washington
Tariq Alhashemi, Vice President Of Iraq
06.2006 - 06.2007
Director Of Public & International Relations
Life For Relief & Development
10.1994 - 01.2018
MBA - Management
Jack Welch Institute Of Management
Bachelor Of Science - Management
University Of Phoenix
Diploma - T.V. Production
New York Center For Media Arts
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