Professional info
My objective is to work in the ID field with an emphasis on training and helping individuals with special needs enter the workforce. My aim is to empower people in this sector reach their full potential and establish a life with the least limitations possible.
Work experience
General Manager, Nesma Embroidery Center. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2008 - 2013
Nesma is a center that trains and employs hearing – impaired women as well as women with special needs. The women work in the fields of sewing, silkscreen printing and electronic embroidery. I was hired to oversee the project from the start I had 60 employees under my management. My key responsibilities included:
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Supervise factory construction and establishment
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Hiring and training of the staff
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Created the training program
Manager, Albatool Photography Studio. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2004 - 2005
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Overall management and planning
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Supervised the organization of events
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Responsible for inventory and purchases
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Resposible for marketing plan
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Controlled costs and reviewed all book keeping
Computer Teacher, Jeddah Autism Center. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
1997 - 2003
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Established the computer department
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Trained the children in typing skills
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Trained and supervised the work of some children in areas of (collating, cutting, laminating and teacher assisting)
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Active in developing and expanding the center
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Created and designed a website for the center
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Responsible for creating all the communication cards and books
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Designed a communication card program in Arabic for children with Autism
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Assisted the Vice President in overall management of the center
Languages
English
Arabic
French
Arabic Sign Language
Skills
Photoshop
Camtasia
Prezi
PowerPoint
Boardmaker
2010 - present
2010 - present

Education
George Mason University, Fairfax VA
MEd Curricullum and Instruction
Concentration Instructional Design and Technology
Expected Graduation Fall 2015
"Bullet Proof" Manager Training
February 2012
The American University, Washington DC
BS Business Administration
Concentration Computer Science
May 1986
High school Degree
May 1982
Abilities
Training, Workshops & Seminars
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Fundraising in the Welfare Society – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Management Development in the Welfare society - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Behavior skills - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Principle Centered Life - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Portage Intervention Model - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Dealing with Autism during Puberty - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Mainstreaming & employing children with special needs - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Occupational Therapy Intensive informal training – Carl Sandburg Learning Center, MD
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Psycho-Play Therapy – Informal coaching under a licensed Clinical Psychologist Bethesda, MD
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Strategies & Methods of Teaching students with Learning disabilities – Accotink Academy Fairfax, VA
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ADHD
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Lesson Planning
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Individualizing Instruction
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Teaching through the arts
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Strategies in self-care
Accomplishments
2005 - Published a book “The other face of Autism”

Camtasia Studio
Interests
Assistive Technology Communication Computers Training Special needs









