khawaga t shirts

July 2010 - November 2012

Globalizing the hyperlocal through casual fashion and retail. khawaga t shirts strives to: - become one of the first global fashion brands based in an emerging market - a white label production house for small and mid sized distributors and fashion brands - a lifestyle shop turning the actual and virtual customer experience on its head, for the better.

Abercrombie & Kent Egypt

February 2008 - November 2009

• Supervised operations of several VIP groups, mediating and conferring with their staff, including several prominent large American and international associations • Lead search for new philanthropic initiative, gathering contacts and conducting site visits that was presented to the Executive Committee for decision • Reviewed and analyzed client feedback; created and implemented an action plan to better the client experience; conducted spot checks and hosted travel group dinners, adding value to the guests trip • Managed a launch event in Luxor for an Egyptian governmental council, • Created and managed content for Egypt section of tourism-based websites and brochures • Completed 45 hour Egyptian deserts course, main language of instruction was Arabic

Operation Smile Egypt

January 2006 - January 2008

• Planned, managed, and executed nine programs involving over 300 volunteer medical professionals and trainers from 10 countries, served 500 patients and students • Collaborated at local, national and international levels with private, nonprofit and governmental entities • Raised over $200,000 of direct and in kind donations for activities during 2007 and 2008 • Created a three-year strategic plan to create a regional hub by building capacity, developing public-private partnerships, and recruiting board members. • Restructured financial control systems to ensure accountability for handling expansion. • Tripled available medical volunteers in Egypt. • Developed Board of Directors

Mullins Center, The University of Massachusetts

September 1999 - June 2003