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Golden Horn ConsultFounder and CEO
May. 2025Istanbul, Turkey
TRT WorldCorrespondent
Feb. 2020 - May. 2025Istanbul, Turkey
TRT WorldMiddle East Planning Producer
Sep. 2018 - Feb. 2020Istanbul, TurkeyCreate coverage plan for TRT World's Middle East news coverage
Omran Center for Strategic StudiesTranslator
Sep. 2017 - Jan. 2018Istanbul, TurkeyTranslation of various works and books from Arabic to English
TRT WorldPrograms Interview Producer on “The Newsmakers” and "Strait Talk"
Jan. 2017 - Feb. 2020Istanbul, Turkey• Book guests and coordinate all of the logistical details including transportation, studio booking, SNG truck booking, and following up with guests post program. • I have booked major guests from around the world for a variety of stories including government officials, opposition leaders, analysts, former government officials, military personnel, authors, and other types. • Extensive contacts list for potential program guests and interviews. • Including: Maria Machado (Venezuela), Rima Khalaf, Alexander Dugin, Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor (Pakistan), Sediq Sediqqi GMIC Director Afghanistan
TRT WorldMiddle East Desk/Output Producer
May. 2016 - Jan. 2017Istanbul, Turkey• Work under the direction of the Middle East Desk EP to create and shape news coverage writing scripts, cutting CVR, finding guests, developing graphics, record voiceovers, and monitor news wires. • Output production - produce news for the news bulletins using iNews and other industry standard resources. Produce headlines, breaking news, Coming Ups, Headers, and lead stories.
Omran Center for Strategic StudiesInformation Unit Founder and Manager
Aug. 2015 - Aug. 2016Istanbul, Turkey• Same responsibilities as previous position but under new structure of Omran Centre for Strategic Studies management. • Omran for Strategic Studies is an independent research institution that plays a leading role in forming an objective understanding of Syria and the impact of the Syrian conflict on the region and internationally. Omran publishes original studies, data reports, informational briefings, event analysis and polls/surveys that shed light on various complex aspects of Syria today. Omran works with highly-regarded academic experts who have a reputation for objectivity and a keen understanding of, and access to, the ground in Syria.
Syrian Forum (Name Change)Information Unit Manager
Aug. 2014 - Aug. 2015Istanbul, TurkeySyrian Forum – Information Unit Manager • Monitor media coverage of the Syrian crisis and produce reports identifying trends or risks
• Monitor think tank publications related to Syria and other Syria related regional policy developments
• Manage operations of the Information Unit including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting with KPI evaluations of employees
• Manage military and local council files in the Information Unit • Produce maps of territorial control and updates about the military situation on the ground in Syria
• Research and prepare special reports based upon requests from Syrian Forum management or other Syrian Forum partner organizations
Syrian Business ForumTranslator
Nov. 2013 - Aug. 2014Istanbul, Turkey• Translate from Arabic to English
• Edit all English project proposals and conference presentations
• Monitor English media sources and provide daily reports and analysis of Syria related news
• Document various aspects of SBF humanitarian relief activities such as delivering goods to needy people and to other beneficiary organizations at international border crossings
National Coalition for Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces Media officeTranslator, Assistant to Media Office Director
Jun. 2013 - Oct. 2013Istanbul, Turkey• Translation from Arabic to English
• Writing and editing
• Assisting Mr. Khalid Al Saleh, NCSROF Director, when visiting foreign diplomats
• Work on media campaigns aiming to improve the image of the Syrian opposition’s various groups such as the Free Syrian Army, the Syrian Coalition, Local Councils and others.
• Managing and updating English language website
Covering Syrian revolution and doing aid work in Deir Ezzor, Syria Field Work
May. 2012 - May. 2013Deir Ezzor, Syria • Interviewed by New York Times about work in Syria - http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/09/world/middleeast/westerners-with-syrian-ties-trickle-in-to-help-rebels.html?_r=0
• Interview with National Public Radio program “All Thing’s Considered” about work in Syria http://www.npr.org/2012/10/12/162815170/american-documented-syrias-war-from-inside
SHAAM RELIEF FOUNDATIONOperations Manager, Co Founder
Jan. 2012 - May. 2012Dallas, TX• Manage Facebook account
• Process incoming cash and check donations and deposit money into organization’s bank account
• Generate and send receipts for all donations
• Generate and send pledge reminders to donors
• Plan and execute fundraising events
• Schedule Friday sermons and speaker to conduct fundraising
• Outreach to all community members and community leaders
Muslim Legal Fund of AmericaOutreach Coordinator
May. 2010 - Jan. 2012Garland, TX• MLFA is a 501 ( c ) 3 charitable organization that supports legal cases across the country which impact civil rights, freedoms, liberties and principles of justice in America. • Solicit and follow up with various sources of funding and community support around the United States for the protection of American Muslim civil rights and liberties.
• Plan and execute fundraising events including dinners, lectures, and other events
• Plan and execute legal clinics for communities around America Generate and send receipts for all donations
• Generate and send pledge reminders to donors
• Plan and execute fundraising events
• Schedule Friday sermons and speaker to conduct fundraising
• Outreach to all community members and community leaders
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