Senior Business Editor and Writer
AlBawaba Middle EastMay 2023 – Present
I was brought in to rebuild the business section and foster current and new talents to build an effective business department at Al Bawaba ME, in addition to my daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Team leadership, training and support
- Capacity building and development
- Content planning and benchmarking
- Performance monitoring and evaluation
- Third-party reporting and writing
- SEO copywriting and evergreen content
Senior Translator and Copywriter (EN-AR)
Zadd co.Oct. 2019 – Oct. 2022
As a senior member of the team, I handled multiple high-profile clients, in terms of copywriting and translation, as well as project coordination.
- Copywriting and trans-creation
- Technical and legal translation
- Business and economics translation
- Editing and proofreading
Senior Editor and Business Reporter
The Jordan TimesJul. 2018 – Jun. 2019
Six months in, I was selected to cover King Abdullah and Prime Minister’s visits to Iraq in December 2022.
- In-depth business, entrepreneurship and economics reporting
- Local and political news reporting
- Local news editing and translation
- Event coverage and reporting
English Section Editor
AlGhad Daily NewspaperFeb. 2016 – Jul. 2018
In English and Arabic, I conducted interviews on behalf of AlGhad, and was responsible for translating and editing the newspaper’s Editorial and Op-Eds.
- First and third-party reporting
- Editorial and Op-Ed translation and editing
- Social Media posting and scheduling
Customer Service & Assurance Officer
Jordan Kuwait BankMar. 2015 – Feb. 2016
I joined the banking sector in pursuit of a career in business and investment but soon realised that I have no passion for banking.
- Teller and customer service officer
- Bank assurance officer
Copywriter and Marketing Research Specialist
SADDA Marketing and DesignJan. 2012 – Oct. 2013
I was the lead copywriter and marketing research specialist, with a passion for writing advertorials.
- Copywriting and technical writing
- Branding and marketing planning and support
- Content planning and strategies
- Translation and editing
Main projects:
- Arab Orient Insurance (AOIC) and Bupa Global Partnership Campaign.
- AOIC—GIG Rebranding Campaign.
- Petra Visitor Centre.
Intern and Reporter
The Jordan TimesNov. 2011 – Nov. 2012
I started off as a translator and ended up assisting Managing Editor on the front page.
- Translation
- Proofreading
- Reporting
- Editing
Reporter
Jordan NewsMar. 2021 – Dec. 2022
As a freelance reporter, I reported on: In-depth business, entrepreneurship and economics, as well as local news.
- In-depth reporting
- Day-after reporting
- Analysis and studies
Stringer and Translator – Assistant Correspondent
Swiss Radio SRFMar. 2020 – Oct. 2022
Participated in reporting on various issues, from politics to local news and culture. Our work was described as “Radio Cinema” and our lead was awarded several accolades for our work in Jordan.
- Reported on issues that are accessible only to locals
- Assisted in reporting for radio and television
- Connected reporters to sources and assets
- Coordinated interviews and meetings
- Organized nationwide trips and tours
Facilitator and Translator
EU-JDIDMar. 2021 – Dec. 2022
Translation, facilitation and interpretation, both simultaneous and consecutive.
Clients:
- Independent Elections Commission (IEC)
- ISO-accredited JE Consultores
Managing Editor and Senior Writer
Eye on BusinessApr. 2023 – Present
One-man team – I started Eye on Business to create something for myself, put my unique skillset to use, and learn how to build and generate traffic.
- Third party reporting
- Analysis and research
- SEO Copywriting
- Content planning
- Graphic design
- Social media management
Founder and CEO
Checkers Inc. Marketing and IT SolutionsDec. 2018 – Present
Checkers Incorporated is a private-sector cooperative. My roles and tasks varied depending on the situation, but delegation is my management style.
- Capacity and team building
- Business planning and strategy
- Product ideation and development
- Branding and marketing strategy
- Recruitment and HR
- Content planning and copywriting
- Communications and public relations
- Sales and business development
Since inception, despite challenges, Checkers Inc. was able to:
- Survive the COVID-19 pandemic and come up on top
- Develop multiple products, such as NexuStay and CounselMate
- Develop and retain the skills of in-house talents
- Attract new partners, growing shareholders from 2 to 5
- Rebrand for post-pandemic market
- Maintain high customer retention rates
Co-Founder, PR and Product Manager
SmarTax Inc.Jun. 2017 – Dec. 2018
The first tax support application in Jordan. After our failure to launch SmarTax, it was implemented by the government under (Fawateeri) in 2022.
- Product ideation and development
- Public relations and communications
- Business planning and market research
B.Sc. in Business Administration and Management
Princess Sumaya University for Technology2012 –2015
GPA: 73.8% — Rating: Good
Tawjihi IT
Amman National School2007
International Member
Amnesty InternationalOct. 2016 –Present
Participated in multiple digital events and campaigns and took a refugee rights course.
VP and Chairman of the Cooperative Enterprise Committee
Jordanian Democratic Youth UnionAug. 2016 – Oct. 2022
Led the effort to establish multiple cooperatives in Jordan associated with the union.
International Member
Progressive InternationalSep. 2020 – Oct. 2022
Participated in multiple digital events and campaigns led by Yanis Varoufakis
Interpreter and Development Officer
Society for Care of Gifted Autistic Children (SCGAC)Oct. 2016 – Aug. 2017
Created several proposals and reports for sponsors and conducted multiple studies and researches.
Founder and Secretary General
Progressive Arab Youth Pen LeagueJan. 2013 – Dec. 2016
Conducted multiple studies, including Child Labour in Jordan, and ran The Reading Club.
Volunteer
National Disaster Response and Relief Team (Jordan)Dec. 2013 – Mar. 2014
Emergency response infantry patrols in and around the Capital
Volunteer
Family International (Jordan)Mar. 2008 – Apr. 2010
Volunteered on numerous Children Welfare Programmes, as well as two Gaza Relief Convoys.
References, Certificates and Other Expertise and Documents Available Upon Request