International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP)
The Hague, Netherlands | Jul 2024 – Present
Oversaw Finance, Membership Management, Admin, IT, and HR departments, reporting directly to the Board.
Improved financial management through strategic partnerships and streamlined operations.
Acted as Salesforce Administrator, optimizing membership and financial systems.
Led IT initiatives, including SharePoint management and website enhancements.
Directed HR functions, fostering staff development and performance assessments.
Strengthened event operations, notably for the World Planning Congress.
ISOCARP
The Hague, Netherlands | Jan 2023 – Jul 2024
Managed core areas: Finance, Membership Management, Admin, IT, and HR.
Directed daily financial processes, including bookkeeping, payroll, budgeting, and audits.
Administered Salesforce CRM, streamlining membership processes and automating workflows.
Ensured compliance with Dutch NGO regulations through strong relationships with KVK and UWV.
Supported the annual World Planning Congress, handling financial and logistical tasks.
Leidos (Abacus & Blackstone Projects) - Optimiza Solutions
Remote | 2015 – 2022
Produced over 4.5 million words in research and analysis reports on Gulf-Yemen region topics.
Utilized various IT platforms for communication, processing, and delivery of tailored products.
Translated text and multimedia material from Arabic to English using specialized IT tools.
Save the Children International
Aden, Yemen | 2014 – 2015
Managed grants from international donors, including DfID, USAID, and ECHO, totaling over $10 million annually.
Led three sub-offices of a team of 10 finance specialists, analyzing monthly financial data and delivering revised progress plans.
Conducted monthly financial analyses, evaluated project implementation, and advised on program and project updates.
Yemen Ground Handling Co., Yemenia Airways
Sanaa, Yemen | 2011 – 2014
Supervised the implementation of the IATA Simplified Interline Settlement (SIS) membership.
Reorganized airport staffing and optimized shift scheduling, reducing operational expenses by over 22%.
Presented strategic alternatives for assets, operations, and investments to the Board of Directors.
Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies
Sanaa, Yemen | 2008 – 2011
Managed finance and accounting functions with an annual budget exceeding $2.8 million.
Led teams across IT, Travel, Student Services, HR, Finance, Logistics, and Admin, comprising 65 local and international staff.
Oversaw financial, administrative, and marketing areas of the Yemeni-American Language Institute under contract with the US Embassy.