Experience

The Assyrian Journal

• United States
• Online Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Journalist

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Remote



Shlama Foundation

• Iraq
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing And Public Relations Consultant

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  • Improved internal and external communications between Shlama members and any outward facing projects. • Ran press releases in multiple languages and helped produce campaign work for 1.4 million dollar grant from U.S. AID to bring solar energy and improved irrigation for agriculture in North Iraq. • Recruited volunteers and communicated effectively with public supporters to increase campaign funds and fundraisers to benefit the nonprofit and community during pandemic. • Raised over… Show more • Improved internal and external communications between Shlama members and any outward facing projects. • Ran press releases in multiple languages and helped produce campaign work for 1.4 million dollar grant from U.S. AID to bring solar energy and improved irrigation for agriculture in North Iraq. • Recruited volunteers and communicated effectively with public supporters to increase campaign funds and fundraisers to benefit the nonprofit and community during pandemic. • Raised over $5000 personally in solo campaigns to contribute to overall mission. Show less



Allied First Bank, sb.

• United States
• Banking
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Loan Officer

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  • Closed over 10 million in sales volume in my first full year in 2020 amidst pandemic and WFH conditions. • Excellent customer service and support with a spotless NMLS record. • Exemplary relationship building between all parties involved in borrower/lender relations and throughout purchase and refinancing processes.



Salem’s Vision

• Founder

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Tarot Booking, blog, and merchandising website



Nordstrom

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Salesperson

  • Sep 2013 - May 2019

  • Produced $30,000+ of sales per month in the high-end men’s shoes department and other intra-store cross sales, and maintained top 3 in sales within the department at peak performance. • Continuously expanded knowledge of brands, detail, product lines, and shoe styles in order to better assist customers and in turn became known as “the shoe encyclopedia” • Created excellent client relationships with over 50 clients through tailoring shopping experiences to each customers’ needs •… Show more • Produced $30,000+ of sales per month in the high-end men’s shoes department and other intra-store cross sales, and maintained top 3 in sales within the department at peak performance. • Continuously expanded knowledge of brands, detail, product lines, and shoe styles in order to better assist customers and in turn became known as “the shoe encyclopedia” • Created excellent client relationships with over 50 clients through tailoring shopping experiences to each customers’ needs • Mentored associates at a lower volume store, boosting team morale and team department sales by 10% and assisted alongside management in department remerchandising and restructuring. Show less



Oakland University Public Relations Dept.

• Intern

  • Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  Athens, Greece



89X CIMX

• Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Bingham Farms, Michigan 89X, Bingham Farms, MI June 2016 – August 2016 Intern • Assisted with the setup and break down of station equipment • Interacted with listeners—took photos, easily rallied crowd’s attention for social media • Posted to and helped manage social media accounts • Passed out station/client related material • Helped run contests and station promotions



AT&T

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Salesperson

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Closed $10,000 per month in sales, excluding long-term contract revenues • Acquired approximately 15 new customers and upgraded 23 existing customers per month