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YASSER ABDALLAH

Falls Church,USA

Summary

Reliable and punctual with the ability to work under pressure. Very Strong research skills, and analytical skills. Time management and IT skills. Detail oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Quick learner, who adapts easily to new and changing work environments. Able to work independently or in a cooperative team environment. Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, set priorities, communicate ideas to others, and respond positively to demanding situations

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Web site Editor and Reporter

Arab Media Network (AMN)
03.2011 - Current
  • Drafting and reporting various types of news stories and writing articles.
  • Editing & translating (releases, features, brochures, etc…).
  • Online editing and uploading news on the web site on daily basis.

Media and Administrative Assistant

Oman Embassy
09.2017 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: Information Attaché – Oman Embassy. Website: https://www.bing.com/local?lid=YN165x3151265&id=YN165x3151265&q=Embassy+of+Oman+Sultanate&name=Embassy+of+Oman+Sultanate&cp=38.9175300598145%7e-77.0560684204102&ppois=38.9175300598145_-77.0560684204102_Embassy+of+Oman+Sultanate&FORM=SNAPST
  • Reporting and translating various types of news stories and articles.
  • Editing & drafting the financial report of the Attaché.
  • Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Information Attaché – Oman Embassy. Website: https://www.bing.com/local?lid=YN165x3151265&id=YN165x3151265&q=Embassy+of+Oman+Sultanate&name=Embassy+of+Oman+Sultanate&cp=38.9175300598145%7e-77.0560684204102&ppois=38.9175300598145_-77.0560684204102_Embassy+of+Oman+Sultanate&FORM=SNAPST

Media & Public Relations Manager

S.S.Lootah International Group
08.2009 - 01.2011
  • Organizing Press conferences, seminars, briefings and one on one interview.
  • Editing & translating (releases, features, brochures, corporate profiles, etc…).
  • Managing all types of events and coordinating with mass media.
  • Editing the web sites of the group & media monitoring.

Media Relations Manager

Arabia Public Relations Co.
08.2006 - 08.2009
  • Organizing Press conferences, seminars, briefings and interviews.
  • Editing & translating (releases, features, brochures, corporate profiles, etc…).
  • Managing all types of events and coordinating with mass media.
  • Editing the web site of the company & media monitoring for clients.

News Editor & Translator

Al-Watan Newspaper & Oman Tribune
04.2004 - 07.2006
  • Translating news and articles from English into Arabic, including politics, economic, sports, advertisements, etc.
  • Editing Arabic articles on politics and sports topics.
  • Dealing with all news agencies and graphics.

English Language Instructor

The Center for Continuing Education at the American University in Cairo (AUC)
04.2001 - 10.2003

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS - English Language and Literature

Cairo University
01.1999

Diploma in Media - undefined

American University in Cairo
01.2010

Skills

  • Internet Applications
  • Data Mining
  • Data Analytics
  • New Media Applications
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Photo Editing Software

Affiliations

  • The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), Washington D.C, USA
  • The International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters (IAPTI)
  • Member of Arab Translators Network (ATN)
  • Member of World Arab Translators Association (WATA)
  • Member & Foreign Relations Manager of Electronic Media Syndicate (EMS) Egypt

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Turkish
Limited Working

Timeline

Media and Administrative Assistant

Oman Embassy
09.2017 - 01.2020

Web site Editor and Reporter

Arab Media Network (AMN)
03.2011 - Current

Media & Public Relations Manager

S.S.Lootah International Group
08.2009 - 01.2011

Media Relations Manager

Arabia Public Relations Co.
08.2006 - 08.2009

News Editor & Translator

Al-Watan Newspaper & Oman Tribune
04.2004 - 07.2006

English Language Instructor

The Center for Continuing Education at the American University in Cairo (AUC)
04.2001 - 10.2003

Diploma in Media - undefined

American University in Cairo

BACHELOR OF ARTS - English Language and Literature

Cairo University

Personal Information

  • Hobbies: High Tech, Reading, Article Writing, Playing Football
  • Driving License: American, Egyptian, UAE and International Driving Licenses

Previous Work Experiences

  • Freelance Arabic Teacher, 2007-09-15, 2020-01-15
  • Media and Administrative Assistant, Information Attaché – Oman Embassy, 2535 Belmont Rd NW, Washington, DC, 20008, 2017-09-15, 2020-01-15, Reporting and translating various types of news stories and articles., Editing & drafting the financial report of the Attaché., Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Web site Editor and Reporter, Arab Media Network (AMN), 25 Haroun Street, Dokki, Giza, Egypt, 2011-03-15, present, Drafting and reporting various types of news stories and writing articles., Editing & translating (releases, features, brochures, etc…)., Online editing and uploading news on the web site on daily basis.
  • Media & Public Relations Manager, S.S.Lootah International Group, Diera, Dubai, UAE, 2009-08-14, 2011-01-10, Organizing Press conferences, seminars, briefings and one on one interview., Editing & translating (releases, features, brochures, corporate profiles, etc…)., Managing all types of events and coordinating with mass media., Editing the web sites of the group & media monitoring.
  • Media Relations Manager, Arabia Public Relations Co., Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE, 2006-08-06, 2009-08-10, Organizing Press conferences, seminars, briefings and interviews., Editing & translating (releases, features, brochures, corporate profiles, etc…)., Managing all types of events and coordinating with mass media., Editing the web site of the company & media monitoring for clients.
  • News Editor & Translator, Al-Watan Newspaper & Oman Tribune, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 2004-04-10, 2006-07-20, Translating news and articles from English into Arabic, including politics, economic, sports, advertisements, etc., Editing Arabic articles on politics and sports topics., Dealing with all news agencies and graphics.
  • English Language Instructor, The Center for Continuing Education at the American University in Cairo (AUC), Cairo, Egypt, 2001-04-15, 2003-10-20

Languages Proficiency

Mother Tongue, Excellent, Very good, Fair, Fair

Specialized Training Courses

  • An internship in Media for Economic Development by the (The International Center for Journalists) under the patronage of the US State Department.
  • A Specialized course in English Journalism (Tahrir Lounge) Cairo, Egypt.
  • A Specialized Diploma in Building Knowledge in Media Policy for Arab Countries in Transition – School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (AUC New Cairo).
  • A Specialized Course covering Economic Reporting and Budget analysis (Arab Network for Media Support) in the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate in cooperation with MENA News Agency.
  • Editing & Translation Course - Al Ahram Regional Press Institute (Cairo, Egypt).
  • Advanced Skills Course in Editing and Producing for TV & Radio - The Seven Elements for Media Training & Consultancy Center (Dubai, UAE).
  • A Specialized course in Multimedia for Journalism – (The Palestinian Media & Culture Center) Cairo, Egypt.
  • A course in Info Graphic for Journalism - (Free Media Centre – Cairo, Egypt).

Driving Licenses

  • American
  • Egyptian
  • UAE
  • International