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Developed a community service platform to link reputable NGO's to groups and individuals who want to make a difference.

Through various marketing activities, increased membership of the Humanitarian Health Network by over 30%--exceeded goal by 10%. Conducted a survey to determine membership activity. Participated in a Focus Group and championed an initiative to partner with a local charity that offers medical assistance to children who cannot obtain the proper care in their countries. Created a movie and marketing packet to illustrate the experience to other members.;

Established agreements with US and UK-based telecom providers and equipment manufacturers for a telecom services company with sales in Europe and MENA. Successfully set-up distribution channels through resellers of telecom equipment in the target countries and conducted direct sales to large businesses and banks. Worked as a telecom consultant on projects in Bell Atlantic in Northern Virginia and Avantel in Mexico.

Developed system requirements for various products and worked as liaison between marketing and operations to implement projects. Trained customer service and telemarketing representatives on related products and services.

Lead efforts to develop system requirements for Blue Cross Blue Shield NYC. Worked with customer to define business processes and define client needs.

Worked with team to develop system requirements for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Detroit.

Worked on operations, marketing and strategic issues related to the non-profit organization CanSupport, which offers palliative and home care to the poorest of the poor cancer patients and their families. Reviewed operations and organization strategy, identified key issues and developed a plan and recommendations to address fundraising, organizational structure, marketing and operations. Presented strategic plan to the organization and obtained buy-in for execution.

Taught introduction to business and management courses to undergraduates using innovative methodologies and cases to supplement course materials.

Lead efforts to successfully implement all aspects of a prepaid calling card service. Identified and resolved issues and worked with systems, operations and marketing teams to ensure that marketing requirements were feasible. Managed vendor operations and trained customer service. Conducted full testing of product and operation flows. Resolved key issues related to the product launch and ensured proper security and delivery to distribution channels.

Worked on several projects in various organizations such as MCI Telecommunications and Federal Prison Industries. Defined business processes and determined the viability of product lines.

Elected to the Board of Directors of Cairo American College. Conducted a superintendent search and worked on issues related to policy and budget.

Develop and conduct leadership workshops.

Aventura, offers the largest adventure park of its kind in the United Arab Emirates situated in Dubai's only natural forest of desert trees. In addition to the adventure park, Aventura includes a separate section with a corporate center, creating the best possible conditions for team building, experiential leadership development and events. Our events require no special physical condition and learning and fun are abundant.

Aventura, offers the largest adventure park of its kind in the United Arab Emirates situated in Dubai's only natural forest of desert trees. In addition to the adventure park, Aventura includes a separate section with a corporate center, creating the best possible conditions for team building, experiential leadership development and events. Our events require no special physical condition and learning and fun are abundant.

EXECUTIVE & CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS Harvard Business School Executive Program, Participant August, 2011; The program focused on leadership and covered various topics such as negotiation, social enterprise, entrepreneurship, gender and leadership, transformational leadership, and marketing through the case method. 7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens, Certified Facilitator July, 2011 Finalized certification in the Teens program. Offered a leadership workshop at the American School of Dubai in September, 2011 using elements of the 7 habits in addition to other leadership concepts. ISB BIZNEXT SEMINAR, Participant January, 2010; Participated in a leadership conference; Worked on cases with a focus on leadership and cultural intelligence.