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I am a CAPM-certified Project Coordinator and Administrator with over 10 years of progressive experience across public health, nutrition, research, and nonprofit operations.

About

I am a CAPM-certified Project Coordinator and Administrator with over 10 years of progressive experience across public health, nutrition, research, and nonprofit operations. I specialize in administrative coordination, HR and payroll support, volunteer services, executive assistance, compliance tracking, and cross-functional project support in Canada and the Middle East.

I thrive in collaborative environments, bridging operations and program delivery, developing processes, and supporting stakeholders—from volunteers to executives—with a proactive, data-driven mindset. I am fluent in Arabic and English and am passionate about delivering impact through well-organized, people-centered project management.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • ArabicFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Life Sciences
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 7 roles

Administrative Coordinator – Volunteer Services & Human Resources · Covenant House TorontoJan 2023 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Supported HR operations including personnel files, onboarding documentation, and payroll updates; Coordinated volunteer recruitment, scheduling, onboarding, and records management; Maintained compliance documentation and internal tracking systems; Provided administrative support to cross-functional teams

Administrative Coordinator & Executive Assistant to the Executive Director · The Salvation Army – Ontario Distribution CentreJan 2021 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Provided executive-level administrative support to the Executive Director; Coordinated meetings, calendars, correspondence, and reporting; Supported recruitment activities, interviews, and compliance tracking; Liaised with internal departments and external stakeholders

Dietitian · Carlton Preventive Nutrition CenterJan 2020 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

Provided individualized nutrition consultations and dietary plans; Delivered menu planning and evidence-based nutrition guidance; Applied nutrition research to client-centered interventions

Teaching & Graduate Assistant · American University of BeirutJan 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Research Assistant · American University of BeirutJan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Research Consultant – Community Nutrition · American University of BeirutJan 2015 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo
Private Practice Dietitian · Private Practice Dietitian (Lebanon)Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

Master of Science in Food Security (Public Health Nutrition) · American University of Beirut2030 – 2020
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics (ACEND Accredited) · American University of Beirut2030 – 2014

Certifications and awards

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)2030 – 2026
Licensed Dietitian – Lebanon2030 – 2026

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