Veera B. Khalil
Fargo,ND
Summary
Skilled, multilingual public relations, and community engagement leader with a strong background in building meaningful connections between organizations and diverse communities.
Adept at leading inclusive communication strategies, building stakeholder trust, and executing high-impact campaigns across nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors. Proven success in crafting compelling narratives, managing media relations, and navigating crisis communications to protect and elevate brand reputation. Guided by a global perspective and a deep commitment to economic development and community impact, with a culturally fluent, and collaborative approach to advancing public perception and organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Relations Director
Chezy Video Marketing
Fargo, ND
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and executed community relations strategies that elevated brand reputation and public perception.
- Launched volunteer initiatives that significantly increased employee engagement.
- Oversaw impactful service projects that aligned with organizational values and goals.
- Created metrics to assess the ROI of community efforts and measure PR influence on brand visibility.
Board of Directors
New American Consortium
Fargo, ND
10.2022 - Current
- Orchestrated strategic planning initiatives for sustainable business growth, ensuring stringent financial compliance, and effective risk management.
- Provided expert advice to executive leadership, facilitating the achievement of organizational goals, and driving overall success.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of board policies to enhance efficacy, proposing, and implementing strategic refinements.
- Fostered robust relationships with stakeholders and investors, championing transparency and accountability.
Interpreter & Translator
Cultural Diversity Resources
Fargo, ND
01.2014 - Current
- Delivered precise and culturally sensitive interpreting services in healthcare and diverse community settings, bridging communication gaps.
- Expertly translated legal contracts and business correspondence for a leading multinational corporation, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- Provided simultaneous interpretation for high-profile international conferences across various industries, facilitating global dialogue.
- Conducted comprehensive cultural sensitivity training and software localization for global teams, enhancing international collaboration.
Integration Strategist
FMWF Chamber of Commerce
Fargo, ND
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Spearheaded the development and execution of an integration strategy, significantly boosting operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Led and inspired cross-functional teams to identify and capitalize on integration opportunities, reducing manual tasks, and enhancing productivity.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to design and implement tailored integration solutions that align with core business objectives.
- Established and promoted data integration best practices, ensuring seamless information flow, and conducting rigorous system performance evaluations for continuous improvement.
District Manager
T-Mobile
Fargo, ND
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Oversaw the operations of three T-Mobile stores, ensuring compliance with company policies, and optimizing productivity.
- Analyzed sales data meticulously to make informed inventory decisions, enhancing stock management and sales performance.
- Conducted regular store visits to provide coaching, and ensure adherence to high operational standards.
- Implemented strategic, district-wide initiatives to streamline operations and drive profitability.
Education
BBA - International Business
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MNBachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MNBachelor of Science - Political Science
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MNAssociate of Science - Human Resources Management
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Moorhead, MNSkills
- Public relations
- Community Engagement
- Social Media Strategy Development
- Volunteer Program Management
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Interpretation and Translation
- Community outreach
- Digital marketing
- Brand awareness
- Marketing strategies
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Kurdish Badini
Native/ Bilingual
Kurdish Sorani
Native/ Bilingual
Turkish
Full Professional
Persian
Full Professional
Pashto
Full Professional
Dari
Full Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation - MState
- Dean's List - MSU Moorhead
- Member, DECA - MSU
- Student Senator - MState
Timeline
Integration Strategist
FMWF Chamber of Commerce
08.2023 - 08.2024
Community Relations Director
Chezy Video Marketing
02.2023 - Current
Board of Directors
New American Consortium
10.2022 - Current
District Manager
T-Mobile
02.2017 - 11.2018
Interpreter & Translator
Cultural Diversity Resources
01.2014 - Current
BBA - International Business
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Associate of Science - Human Resources Management
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
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