Rope Access Technician

• Feb 2023 - Present

Research Coordinator

• May 2021 - Feb 2023

Analyzing post mortem human brain tissue using immunohistochemistry and fluorescent microscopy on confocal microscopes to develop an understanding of the processes of psychiatric disorders on a cellular level. Analyzing post mortem human brain tissue using immunohistochemistry and fluorescent microscopy on confocal microscopes to develop an understanding of the processes of psychiatric disorders on a cellular level.

Project Manager

• Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

Developed and implemented projects using the sport of rock climbing as a tool for psychosocial support and resilience building in coordination with local partner organizations. Developed and produced online and social media content in partnership with a diverse array of athletes, coaches, and medical professionals as a means to promote mental and physical stimulation for families forced to remain in quarantine in difficult living situations during the Coronavirus pandemic. Scouted, bolted, and prepared new outdoor climbing area in Qab Elias village to be used for training and recreation for climbers in the Beqaa Valley. Show less

Managing Director

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

Directed day to day affairs at the climbing center, organized and led outdoor climbing trips, organized and coordinated programs for the healthy development of youth through the sport of climbing, corresponded with members and prospective clients in both Arabic and English, managed marketing and social media accounts, and developed and promoted outdoor climbing opportunities in Palestine. Also designed, proposed, and implemented projects in cooperation with local and international companies and NGO's. Show less

Climbing/Canyoning Guide

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

Prepared and lead technical hiking, canyoning, and rock climbing trips for clients with little to no outdoor technical experience. Guides prepared everything from purchasing and cooking food for the excursion to setting up safe abseiling anchors and guiding clients through the process of abseiling from a cliff up to 100 meters in height. Partnered with UNESCO in the SIQ Stability project in Petra to remove potentially hazardous rocks and debris from the walls of the Siq and Treasury area. Also assisted in website development, online advertising, and social media presence. Show less

Lead Facility Coordinator

• Oct 2014 - Sep 2015

Oversaw and maintained clinic for optimal performance, instructed and directed patients through prescribed exercises, managed ordering and upkeep of all clinic equipment, and coordinated with doctors to prepare for each patients’ needs. Oversaw and maintained clinic for optimal performance, instructed and directed patients through prescribed exercises, managed ordering and upkeep of all clinic equipment, and coordinated with doctors to prepare for each patients’ needs.

Instructor

• Jun 2007 - Dec 2013

Taught climbing safety and strategy classes, planned and coordinated group events, and managed QA for facilities and recommended plan of action for resolving potential safety threats. Also performed member services: provided personalized plan recommendations to existing and potential customers. Taught climbing safety and strategy classes, planned and coordinated group events, and managed QA for facilities and recommended plan of action for resolving potential safety threats. Also performed member services: provided personalized plan recommendations to existing and potential customers.