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Wrote grant applications and project proposals, narrative reports and edited the organization’s newsletter.
Conducted research on regional conflict environments and crises, specifically Turkish-Jordanian relationships on trade and foreign policy.
Provided support in the ongoing project of the organization focusing on Political Parties and Democratic Engagement in Jordan.
Assisted in organizing workshops, meetings, conferences and managed travel arrangements and visa applications for foreign workshop participants.

Assisted patrons with strong interpersonal skills in a detail oriented working environment and displayed a thorough understanding of specialized research and data management.
Provided operational assistance, managed incoming and outgoing communications and maintained private records pertaining to the patrons of the library.
Promoted to Student Library Liaison and spearheaded an initiative designed to engage more students with library services. Through this initiative students were able to engage with the library staff directly, and were able to get personal assistance on issues ranging from research help to reference management.

Composed comprehensive coverages of active feature and pilot scripts.
Evaluated and edited active feature and pilot scripts to ensure they are in line with company standards and procedures.
Learned and practiced how to effectively pitch a feature project or series pilot and work in a writing intensive professional setting.

Facilitated the communications between the independent documentary maker Adar Bozbay and foreign collaborators, distributors and financiers.
Translated the application materials and project files from Turkish to English.
Assisted the post-production, distribution and festival application processes of Bozbay's debut feature documentary titled "Incomplete Sentences".
Provided assistance with market research and product marketing during the process of applying for festivals, platforms and artist grants.