Objective
Gain relevant experience working on a sea vessel. Gain technical skills in navigation, terminology, ship/boat mechanics, port operations and maritime law
Experience
IPHR, Brussels, Belgium (02/01/2010 - 06/01/2010)
Intern
* Organize meetings between civil society members and delegations of the European Union
* Responsible for the logistics of projects
* Handle finances and reimbursments
* Write reports and take notes during meetings
Peace Corps, al-Salt, Jordan (07/09/2007 – 08/19/2009)
Volunteer
• Organized youth activities and workshops in a community center (developing discipline, team work, life skills)
• Provided English lessons at two local centers and Al-Balqa Applied University
• Edited project proposal reports
• Integrated into Jordanian society
Steinkeller’s Restaurant, Oxford, OH (08/28/2006 – 04/18/2007)
Security
• Checked identification of customers at the door
• Responsible for closing down the restaurant area
• Collected cover charges for events
AAFES, Chievres, Belgium (Summer of 2006)
Food Service Worker
• Regulated Anthony’s Pizza, Burger King and Baskin Robins
• Worked under Belgian supervision (use of French)
• Performed as a cashier, cook, floor stocker and custodian
Miami University Dinning Services (2004-2005)
Cafeteria Services and Floor Stocker
• Maintained sanitation and supply of food within the cafeteria
• Employee of the month after one month of working
SHAPE Pizza Bowl (summer 2004 & 2005)
Food Service Worker
• Employed on a NATO base, worked with International colleagues (use of French and Spanish)
• Interacted with International customers (use of French and Spanish)
• Performed as a cashier, cook and custodian
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio Graduation: May 2007
Major: International Studies (Middle East) Minor: Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
Related Courses
Islam in History, International Trade & Economics, Politics of the Middle East, Middle Eastern Civilization, Political Geography
• LLM in International Law with International Relations, Kent University, Brussels, Belgium Graduation: September 2010
Related Courses
Negotiation and Mediation, International Economic Law, Legal Aspects of Contemporary International Problems, International Political Economy
Certification
* MCoughallah-Hyde Hospital Emergency Room volunteer (04/27/2007)
I served as a volunteer for 60 hours in the MCoughallah-Hyde Hospital Emergency Room in Oxford,Ohio. My duties included taking samples to the lab, transporting patients to X-ray, cleaning emergency equipment after use.
* Project Design and Management Workshop (02/26/2008)
I attended a course offered by the Peace Corps that provided steps and strategies for developing and implementing community development projects. I adopted a project plan using the strategies presented then presented the idea and provided steps on how to implement and manage the project, as well as, how to identify and measure success.
* Operation Smile Volunteer Coordinator (11/13/2008)
My duties included scheduling volunteer's times, keeping notes on the status of patient's procedures and providing activities for patients while they awaited their surgeries.
* Language Proficiency Interview-Arabic (Jordanian) (08/13/2009)
I received 148 hours of training, after two years of living as a resident in the Jordanian community I earned a rating of Advanced- Mid for Jordanian colloquial Arabic
Skils
Languages- Intermediate Spanish and French, Advanced Arabic
Sports/Athletics and Coaching- I played competetive volleyball and Basketball and coached a number of individuals
Adaptable and Interpersonal communication-I lived in many parts of the world and have adapted myself to work in a variety of enviornments
Current Events (world)- This is a personal interest but has helped me to understand problems and find solutions to them
Negotiation and Mediation- I attended a course with an online and live simulation in which I needed to use the skills learned in class
You will find that I have a unique ability to adapt and to work in different conditions that require a variety of skills. I have experience in coordinating between different organizations and supporting institutions/individuals to advance a diverse range of programs. I believe with my experience of working with NGOs and government officials in the Middle East, my fluency in Arabic (Jordan Colloquial) and post-graduate course of study that I have developed a broad range of skills that allow me to adapt and perform a variety positions.