Experience

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  Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

  • Representative

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

    ○ Managing the SAGCC branch office in Zambia, overseeing administration, budgeting, and compliance○ Expanding and maintaining contacts with Zambian and German companies, fostering bilateral economic relations○ Strategically steering the branch office, developing and acquiring relevant business fields○ Advising Zambian and German industries and establishing partnerships with local business institutions○ Organizing and managing meetings, conferences, workshops, webinars, and delegations○ Drafting project proposals for national and regional initiatives to promote business growth and development.

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  Calimo Technologies Ltd

  • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

  • Director

    • Dec 2021 - Present
    • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

    ○ Served as a bridge between Zambian companies and German tech innovators, introducing innovative solutions in road construction, waste management, and energy○ Conducted business and technological consultations, offering insights into the potential of adopting advanced German technologies○ Despite initial engagements, experienced challenges in bringing projects to fruition due to changing business dynamics○ These experiences provided invaluable insights into market nuances and resilience in the face of setbacks.

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  Triangle - Policy | Research | Media

  • Beirut, Lebanon

  • Research Associate

    • Oct 2021 - Nov 2021
    • Beirut, Lebanon

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  University of Düsseldorf

  • Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

  • Student Assistant

    • Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
    • Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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  Rhine-Waal University

  • Kleve, Germany

  • Student

    • Oct 2017 - Mar 2021
    • Kleve, Germany

    ○ Completing political and economic courses such as International Affairs, Economic Growth, Analysis of Economic Crises, Trade Theory and Policy○ Topics of interest: Financial Crises, Sustainable Economic Growth of Emerging Countries○ Strong Interest in the interplay between Domestic Politics and Economic Growth Development

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  German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Egypt)

  • Cairo, Egypt

  • Intern

    • Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
    • Cairo, Egypt

    ○ Perform B2B research to link German and Egyptian companies ○ Conduct market research in Egyptian markets○ Respond to inquiries and requests of business representatives

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  Universidad Internacional

  • Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico

  • Exchange Student

    • Jan 2020 - Jul 2020
    • Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico

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  General Student Committee of Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

  • Chairman

    • Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

    ○ Supervising the Board and the Department Heads○ Representing the student body towards the university, city, local services, and the friends’ associations○ Networking and negotiating with the administration of the HSRW○ Coordinating work with the student self-administration○ Inviting and moderating AStA meetings

  • Head Of Public Relations

    • Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

    ○ Reaching out to initiatives and organisation within and outside the university; ○ Conducting announcements and press conferences; ○ Maintaining a steady AStA social media presence

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  KleMUN 2018

  • Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

  • Head Of Public Relations

    • Apr 2018 - Nov 2018
    • Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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  Jobcenter

  • Stuttgart Area, Germany

  • Praktikant

    • Aug 2018 - Oct 2018
    • Stuttgart Area, Germany

    ○ Simultaneously translated from Arabic to German during client interviews; ○ Drafted official notices in German and Arabic; referred customers to the right contact person

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  MAHLE

  • Stuttgart Area, Germany

  • Mechatronics Apprentice

    • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017
    • Stuttgart Area, Germany