Founder at Global-Exchange, a consulting firm specialized in Global Education and International Admissions. Promoting the cross-cultural exchange involving Middle East and North Africa, mainly Morocco and United States of America and Canada. Fostering Education, Peace, Understanding, and International Exchange.Advise graduate and undergraduate students on academic issues and provide guidance relative to academic or financial plans. Provide continuous assistance and counseling to students on a broad range of immigration, visa issues, health insurance, and adjustment issues to college. Advise on rules of maintaining the status under F1 visas, help with relocation to USA. Assist F-1 graduates in applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) or H1B visa jobs. Translate University’s messages and marketing tools into Arabic and French and serve as the liaison to the Colleges we represent in Morocco- North Africa and Dubai - Middle-East. We assist Universities and Colleges from across the Globe in promoting programs and help with enrollment and recruitment, College Fairs, Marketing and positioning in the MENA market. www.global-exchange.org

Managed international admissions offices in Casablanca, Morocco & and Providence USAProvided leadership role to Global Academic Advisors in the MENA officesActed as primary liaison between Global-Exchange and its partner UniversitiesDeveloped and implement marketing plans for University Partners in MENA marketsRepresented partner Universities at college fairs taking place in MENA regions

Served as an educational advisor for international students enrolling at US universities Assisted students with international admission procedures and guided them through enrollment processes.Advised students regarding immigration rules and regulations governing their status and served as a main contact for questions or concerns. Provided guidance related to academic, financial planning and living campus.Provided immigration and tax-related information and advice to students on non-immigrant visas Advised students of academic requirements for associate degrees and transfers; evaluated foreign transcripts for College degree requirements. Arranged orientation sessions for new students arrived to USA. Provided for airport pick-up services, maintained contacts and arranged housing and banking services for international students. Communicated with outside organizations and various College departments to coordinate activities, exchange information and resolve issues or concerns if any.

Marketed American partner Universities in North Africa Translated Universities Marketing material into French & Arabic Prepared students for visa interview & informed students about rules governing F-1 visa Provided assistance for students to obtain legal documents (DS-2019 and I-20) Enrolled students at Global-Exchange partner Universities across the US, Canada and EuropeDrafted marketing plan for stduent enrollment and recruitment for Global Morococ Exchange

 Collaborated with Career Counselors and other career professional staff in executing and marketing programs on networking, interviewing, and job search techniques for students. Collaborated and fostered opportunities with advancement and student development colleagues in order to maximize relationships and resources.  Co-supervised Administrative Assistant and supervised all student employees  Developed, in collaboration with Student Development colleague, a Student Ambassador program in order to have student representatives at significant alumni events.

• Effectively managed a staff of 36 permanent employees, and more than 10 extra on high season, coordinated schedules and enforced company policies by negotiating conflicts in a fair but firm Manner.• Performed project management functions to ensure deadlines were met• Administered opening and closing procedures of daily exercises of the hotel• Assessed the needs of over 60 guests per day from different countries and nationalities.• Demonstrated leadership skills while executing bi-weekly menu production and promoting positive guest relations.• Reviewed and confirmed the General Balance Report in cooperation with the accountant manager• Followed up with Accounts Payable / credit vouchers, and agencies on contracts• Formulated monthly financial reports• Assisted in the planning and coordination of hotel housing activities by working with Catering, and Housekeeping Departments• Assisted in the development of package plans for large groups and loyal customers

• Developed a marketing plan by reviewing history, and recommending strategies in order to increase market share, by affiliate program, partnerships, tourism shows, and maintaining good contact with travel agencies and tour operators.• Conducted research to identify customer needs and wants through feedback forms and comments cards distributed at the checking and collected at check out.• Created sales presentation materials to travel agencies and Tour Operators to boost sales and maintain market share.• Reviewed/organized marketing files by vendor, customer and project.• Prepared product and customer activity reports for clients on a quarterly basis PUBLIC RELATIONS• Planned and organized different events in town for community services ,public schools, fashion shows, conferences &seminars.• Networked with public administration authorities and media contacts in order to cultivate new relations and create more brand awareness of the Hotel