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Nesrin Abaza

Washington

Summary

Use my experiences gained from positions in international trade, business and philanthropy to respond to global political challenges.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Community and Social change Advocate

  • Sustained involvement in fundraising, committee work, logistics management, and impactful volunteer efforts in diverse settings
  • Launched "Two Plate Solution" pop-up restaurant, featuring Palestinian and Israeli cuisine to benefit Palestine Children's Fund
  • Featured in the Washington Post.

01.2016
  • Volunteered at Elpida refugee camp in Thessaloniki, Greece, fulfilling the role of a medical translator and providing assistance in diverse areas to address refugee needs.

01.2016
  • Facilitated entry into SOFITEX refugee camp in Greece during a period of strict monitoring by the Greek Military, enabling a young refugee to work with Sky News and a Persian film producer, despite restrictions on media and outside NGO access.

01.1991
  • Coordinated a fundraising event at George Washington University in 1991 to support Save the Children's efforts in Southern Iraq.

01.1991
  • Served as a member of the steering committee for The Jordanian American Association in the Washington Metropolitan area.

01.1991
  • Arranged shipping logistics for medical equipment donated by multiple doctors from various states, destined for Southern Iraq in 1991.

Residential Real Estate Agent

Metropolitan Realty
01.2017 - Current
  • As a real estate agent focused on working with a broad spectrum of clientele to obtain residential and commercial properties in the Washington, DC real estate market
  • Instrumental in opening the first Ukrainian restaurant in Washington, DC and the Ukraine House, Ukrainian cultural center.

CEO of Latin Concepts, LLC.

Latin Concepts, LLC.
01.2002 - Current
  • Oversee the management of several restaurant/bar units in the DC Metropolitan area owned by Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld and me
  • Current operating units include (i) Chi-Cha Lounge, 1624 U Street, N.W, and (ii) Susheria by Maurcio Fraga- Rosenfeld, 3101 K Street, N.W
  • In total, Latin Concepts has owned or operated over 17 restaurant/bar units since 2002 throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia and in Quito, Ecuador
  • Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, managing accounting and financial reporting, coordinating HR-related issues, overseeing marketing and public relations, reviewing bids for contracts, and creating viable business models.

01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Created a pop-up restaurant for social advocacy and a platform for international chefs advocating for sustainable indigenous products
  • Featured chefs from Ecuador, who brought all natural ingredients native to Ecuador.

Director of Marketing for the Middle East

Panalpina Logistics
01.1994 - 01.1998
  • Specialized on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and industrial projects in the Middle East
  • Responsibilities included researching countries in the Middle East for military equipment transportation bids, obtaining security clearance, coordinating transportation logistics, and establishing office in the West Bank for infrastructure improvement projects.

Transportation & Logistics specialist

Daniel F. Young, Inc.
01.1985 - 01.1994
  • Managed transportation and logistics operations for the Food for Peace program on behalf of the Agency for International Development (AID)
  • Handled RFQs, negotiated bids, secured contracts, and managed transportation logistics for aid packages and military sales.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing -

George Mason University
01.1985

Skills

  • Fluent in Arabic, English, Greek and Spanish
  • Excell
  • Quickbooks

Timeline

01.2022 - 01.2023

Residential Real Estate Agent

Metropolitan Realty
01.2017 - Current

01.2016

01.2016

CEO of Latin Concepts, LLC.

Latin Concepts, LLC.
01.2002 - Current

Director of Marketing for the Middle East

Panalpina Logistics
01.1994 - 01.1998

01.1991

01.1991

01.1991

Transportation & Logistics specialist

Daniel F. Young, Inc.
01.1985 - 01.1994

Community and Social change Advocate

Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing -

George Mason University

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