Resume
B.A in Creative Writing & Marketing
Nov 2021 - April 2022
Deal Originator - Benchmark International
After expanding my knowledge on the Mergers & Acquisitions industry as well as the current and ever-changing market, I created and successfully maintained relationships with different middle market business owners from various industries across the United States. I have helped generate over 50 meetings between Benchmark International and business owners seeking an exit strategy or full/partial sale.
Jan 2020 - April 2020
Publishing/Editorial Intern - Saint Leo University
The majority of my internship in the Creative Writing Department was dedicated towards the 2020 Sandhill Review Issue, an annual publication produced by students and faculty members. I helped edit poetry and fiction submissions and worked with over 30 writers to ensure accuracy and reflect the publication's theme.
August 2018 - April 2021
Student Worker - Saint Leo University
As a student worker at the Career Services Office, I incorporated marketing strategies through various social media outlets to increase engagement by 30%. I also worked on day-to-day tasks through Handshake .
As a student worker at the University Communications Office, I worked on school press releases and published over 100 articles on the Saint Leo Community website. I also assisted in targeting school alumni through various social media outlets. One of my articles was featured on the officialSaint Leo website, "Saint Leo University: Home of Kindness, Love, and Unity”
Affiliations, Awards, and Certifications
2021
Delta Nu Honor Society
2020
Winner of the Kurt Waltz Prize for student writing in poetry section
2019
Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society)
Poetry collection accepted in the 2020 Sigma Tau Delta Convention
2018
Theta Phi Alpha
Planned, promoted, and implemented fundraising programs and events as fundraising chair
2015
Lebanese American University Arts & Sciences Fair
Winner of the Short Story Contest across South of Lebanon
2014-2017
Model United Nations
Participated as delegate, chair, and president for multiple model UN organizations through schools and universities
Participated in the Lebanese American University Gold summer program in New York City