I am a creative problem solver with a knack for finding human-centered solutions. Over the past decade, spanning work across the US and the EMEA region, I've worn many hats: designer, facilitator, scrum master, project manager, educator, humanitarian worker, and travel consultant. I also run my own photography business, handling everything from shooting and creative direction to client relationships and post-production. Across all of it, one thread stays constant: a sharp eye for what's missing, and the drive to turn it into elegant, human-centered solutions. Backed by a BFA in Graphic Design, a Master's in Design & Innovation, and PMP & CSM certifications, I am able to move fluidly between innovation, creativity, and structured delivery.…

Rouba Abou Chabke

I am a creative problem solver with a knack for finding human-centered solutions. Over the past decade, spanning work across the US and the EMEA region, I've worn many hats: designer, facilitator, scrum master, project manager, educator, humanitarian worker, and travel consultant. I also run my own photography business, handling everything from shooting and creative direction to client relationships and post-production. Across all of it, one thread stays constant: a sharp eye for what's missing, and the drive to turn it into elegant, human-centered solutions. Backed by a BFA in Graphic Design, a Master's in Design & Innovation, and PMP & CSM certifications, I am able to move fluidly between innovation, creativity, and structured delivery.…

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I am a creative problem solver with a knack for finding human-centered solutions. Over the past decade, spanning work across the US and the EMEA region, I’ve worn many hats: designer, facilitator, scrum master, project manager, educator, humanitarian worker, and travel consultant. I also run my own photography business, handling everything from shooting and creative direction to client relationships and post-production. Across all of it, one thread stays constant: a sharp eye for what’s missing, and the drive to turn it into elegant, human-centered solutions. Backed by a BFA in Graphic Design, a Master’s in Design & Innovation, and PMP & CSM certifications, I am able to move fluidly between innovation, creativity, and structured delivery.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Project Manager at American Chemical Society
January 31, 2024 - August 31, 2026
Led and coordinated a major website redesign for the American Chemical Society, aligning cross-functional teams across UX, content, development, and leadership to define vision, scope, and milestones. Coordinated with platform vendors, oversaw briefs, timelines, and quality of deliverables across multiple concurrent engagements. Established project frameworks for digital product launches, maintained schedules, and improved delivery consistency through structured processes and stakeholder communication.
Product Operations Analyst at Enovational
June 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Collaborated with Product Managers, Developers, QA Engineers and Designers to design and deliver a seamless product development lifecycle; improved collaboration results through streamlined processes; led development of design thinking sessions and artifacts for product teams.
Project Coordinator at Enovational
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Partnered with VP of Client Solutions to advance initiatives; led or contributed to multiple projects; established a solid precedent for the distributed Solutions team as we moved to fully remote work; created design sprint activities and rituals for a new product team, reinforcing engagement and efficient processes; built online resources.
Project Assistant at Enovational
March 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Supported project teams across initiatives; assisted with onboarding and training of new facilitators; contributed to knowledge transfer and documentation; aided in process improvements.
Travel Consultant & Designer at Escape Travel Expert
February 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Liaised with clients to discuss itineraries and budgets; researched destination options, coordinated with international agents, and delivered client-ready travel plans; planned and curated social media content to deliver exceptional outcomes and help grow client base.
Trainer / Design Thinking Facilitator at The Nawaya Network
March 31, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Facilitated over 15 Design Thinking sessions with high participation rates; guided students through research, ideation, prototyping and testing; helped communities translate ideas into financially independent ventures; trained new facilitators and prepared materials.

Education

BFA: Graphic Design at George Mason University
January 12, 2009 - May 12, 2012
Master of Research for Design & Innovation at Elisava/Barcelona School of Design & Engineering
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
February 2, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 1, 2025 - May 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Government
    Anghami Music App - Concept Pitch
    https://www.twine.net/signin Anghami is the first legal music streaming platform and digital distribution company in the Arab world. It launched in November 2011 in Lebanon, providing unlimited Arabic and international music to stream and download in offline mode. By 2017, Anghami reached 30 million listeners, with 75% of users being in the Arab region. Today, its catalog comprises more than 30 million songs available for over 70 million users. Anghami is looking to add a feature to their mobile app to increase usership - by converting existing listeners to subscribed users, and attracting new users. Anghami's new feature will introduce a new way to make the most out of the app, in any event or circumstance.…
    Self-Tailored Travel Agency App
    https://www.twine.net/signin Escape is a travel boutique based in the heart of Beirut known for its bespoke and personalized travel itineraries. Since launching in 2010, Escape has successfully planned and booked hundreds of personalized trips for its clients, with a portfolio of destinations that spread across the globe; from Asia to Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Over the last few years, Escape has been treading the line between keeping a highly personalized and customized approach, while still being able to deliver itineraries and requests in a timely manner. This is why the idea of a native app came about. This app will give both the business and the clients more control and autonomy during the travel planning process, without losing the personalized touch that Escape has always been known for, while saving both Escape and its clients time and resources.…