Revitalized Hellas Group's digital presence, managed PR and partner relations, and led a high-profile campaign aligning with major cultural milestones to boost brand visibility. Developed business and hospitality leads in key Chinese cities, launched the Global Leaders Club to drive customer loyalty, and collaborated with Greek and Chinese teams to support cross-cultural initiatives and growth opportunities.

Facilitated communication for companies entering China, driving growth across travel, tourism, arts, and technology. Developed entry strategies, conducted market research to pinpoint Chinese consumer preferences, and crafted PR plans to boost visibility. Provided tech sector insights, helping clients succeed in China’s evolving digital landscape.

Developed targeted communication strategies for diverse, cross-cultural audiences, enhancing the reputation of organizations entering foreign markets. Crafted and executed public relations plans, cultivated international business relationships, and expanded networks across industries. Conducted market research to identify growth opportunities and organized events to promote cross-cultural engagement and business development.

Crafted and executed PR strategies to elevate Rocket Corporation’s AI/AR innovations in global markets, coordinated high-profile media engagements, and managed content localization. Built relationships with international press and business partners, organized business delegations, and drove sales growth through strategic PR initiatives.

Planned and implemented service strategies to enhance English language instruction for adults, monitored educational quality, and built engaging learning experiences through English Corners and Social Clubs. Analyzed service metrics to refine outcomes and provided feedback to support students’ learning goals.

Taught English to adult students, creating engaging lesson plans focused on practical language skills and cultural fluency. Built strong rapport with learners, adapting instruction to meet diverse goals, and maintained high satisfaction rates. Transitioned seamlessly to Profi-Lingua after the American Academy of English closed, continuing to deliver high-quality language instruction.

Copy-edited and proofread health-related reports and briefings, collaborating with leadership on editing decisions. Updated the NHS Health Development Agency’s Primary Care Trust database to ensure accurate, accessible information.

Provided final-stage proofreading and copy-editing for Egyptological manuscripts at The American University in Cairo Press and feature articles for Oil & Gas Magazine, enhancing publication quality. These freelance roles were undertaken while I was a graduate student in Forced Migration and Refugee Studies at AUC.

Edited and copy-edited features, news, and reviews for Egypt’s leading general interest magazine, while also writing arts-related columns and articles. Created headlines, captions, and layouts, ensuring consistency with British-English journalistic standards. Project-managed and commissioned writers for a comprehensive “Best of Cairo” feature.

As Content Editor and, pre-IPO, music programmer for NetRadio, the Internet’s first commercial streaming audio platform, created engaging digital audio content and curated playlists in Blues, Jazz, Folk, and World Music for a global audience. Developed and executed marketing strategies to expand reach and build brand awareness, managed and maintained up-to-date site content, and organized large digital music libraries. Conducted research on emerging technologies and platforms to enhance content distribution, adapting to evolving music industry trends across diverse genres.

Oversaw website design, development, and project management, utilizing online tools to maintain and update resources with precision. Managed client relationships and communication, ensuring seamless project execution and high-quality outcomes.

Developed and managed the radio station’s inaugural website, overseeing site structure, content creation, and design elements to ensure a user-friendly experience. Maintained site functionality through regular updates, while coordinating with departments to align the website with organizational goals and messaging. Provided training to staff and contributors for content creation, and used audience research to guide strategy and content decisions. Contributed to marketing and promotional efforts to drive website traffic and enhance audience engagement.

Edited and produced daily news and public affairs programming, recruited, trained, and supervised volunteer and student reporters, and spearheaded community outreach and fundraising initiatives. Managed the station’s news team and ensured alignment with the station’s mission to engage and inform the Twin Cities community.

Gathered and reported on local and regional news, conducted in-depth interviews with newsmakers, and collaborated with editors and producers to create high-quality content for broadcast. Researched and fact-checked stories, maintaining strong professional relationships with sources and contacts throughout the Twin Cities to enhance reporting accuracy and community relevance.

Produced news and feature content for National Public Radio, Minnesota Public Radio, Pacifica News Network, Voice of America, National Native News, and High Plains News Service. Focused on community, local, regional, and national stories, and conducted interviews with newsmakers.

As a volunteer at a community radio station in Washington, DC, reported and produced local and regional news, conducted interviews with newsmakers, and anchored nightly on-air programming.

Completed a five-month internship with the St. Paul City Council, researching and gathering news for monthly cable TV features and operating cameras and audiovisual equipment during council sessions.

Taught 9th-grade American Literature to international students, managed a 300-student K-12 athletic program and its budget, organized interscholastic sports events, coached varsity track, and supervised 18 residential dormitory students.