Project Manager/Coordinator

I have a Master’s Degree in “Contemporary Performance Making Program” at Brunel University, London-United Kingdom since 2008

A Bachelor’s Degree in “Drama/Theatre Arts” at Yarmouk University, Irbid-Jordan in 2004

The International Academy of Amman (IAA) Amman, Jordan
Instructor (2017–2018)
• Led theater workshops for pre-K to elementary students
• Designed costumes, oversaw lighting, set design & choreography
• Managed rehearsals
The British Embassy in cooperation with Amman, Jordan
The National Centre for Culture and Arts
Project Manager (2012–2014)
• Managed administrative work in support of the program Mobilizing Young Jordanian Towards
Effective Political Participation, which focused upon the political engagement of Jordanian
university students ages 18 to 24
• Prepared financial reports, expenditure, income to program’s funder.
• Coordinated media and public relations for the program’s launch throughout the lifespan of the
project
• Organized workshops for student performances at nine participating universities
• Conducted informational baseline survey.
• Reported back to Deputy Director on key milestones and where risks were emerged in the project.
British Council Amman, Jordan
Project Manager (2009–2012)
• Worked in collaboration with marketing & communications team to cultivate media coverage and
track audience outreach goals
• Managed media and public relations for the British Council’s school partnership program
International Inspiration and Art Programmes
• Coordinated workshops for students
• Worked as part of the program’s project team to set benchmarks, identify goals, and ensure
program’s success
• Reported to program’s deputy director and regional project leads on project development and
deliverables, assessed risk and noted achievements
• Liaised with the finance team to ensure fiscal standards were met within budget and on time
• Engaged with MENA (Middle East and North Africa) and UK Arts colleagues for planning,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Cultivated local stakeholders at a high level.
Jubilee High School Amman, Jordan
Drama Instructor (2010-2011)
Taught middle and high school students acting and directing
Directed a play “Othello” for Shakespeare where the students were the actors.
The National Centre for Culture and Arts
King Hussein Foundation
Production Manager and Stage Manager (2009-2010)
Musical Play “Petra Rocks” Which has awarded The Jordan Tourism Board Award for
Outstanding Performance and Contribution to Tourism in Jordan.
Scheduled and run rehearsals
Communicated the director’s wishes to designers and crafts people
Organized workflow that met specifications and deadlines
Estimated costs and prepared budgets.
The National Centre for Culture and Arts
King Hussein Foundation
Public Relations Coordinator (2005-2007)
Fielded media questions
Prepared media kits and organized press conferences
Developed marketing and advertising plans
Wrote articles for corporate newsletters
Released information to counter negative publicity and handled crisis and emergency
communications.
Cambridge High School
Teacher (2004-2005)
Taught Theatre Arts for International Baccalaureate
The National Centre for Culture and Arts
King Hussein Foundation
Instructor & Performer (2003-2004)
Performed in the Interactive Theatre in the region (Jordan)
Conducted theater arts classes
The British Council
Working Registration Clerk – the Education Department (2002-2005)
examined candidates for English as a second language, and registered them in appropriate English course
level.