Summary

  • Areej Herzalla-El-Zaeem graduated from the Islamic University of Gaza in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Education, specializing in Applied and Educational Technology.
  • Over 8 years of experience in English communication through teaching, field coordination, and freelancing with clients globally.
  • Proficient in engaging with diverse age groups and multinational individuals.
  • Experienced as a Field Coordinator for various projects, including youth and health initiatives funded by international organizations.
  • Skilled in translation, project proposal writing, activity tracking, research, and reporting.
  • Worked as an Executive Secretary and Translator in an Export and Import Company, focusing on customer feedback and solutions.
  • Currently serving as a Technical Supervisor and Project Coordinator in the Gaza Culture and Development Group, overseeing education sector projects.
  • Completed multiple training courses in project management, entrepreneurship, and content writing, enhancing skills in freelancing and effective communication.
  • Fluent in Arabic (native) and English (C1 level).
  • Strong skills in report writing, project planning, team leadership, and effective negotiation.

Years of Experience

8 years

Residence

Gaza, Palestine

Graduation Year

2012

Title

Translator & A Technical Supervisor & Project Coordinator

Marital Status

Separated

Graduated From

Islamic University of Gaza

Nationality

Palestinian

Work Experience

Export And Import Company

Executive secretary and Translator

February 2013 - December 2013

Translation, responding to emails, research, and reporting. Evaluate the weak points identified by our customers and propose solutions.

Unit One Company

Call Center

August 2023 - October 2023

Worked as a call center agent for Emaar Company for Real Estate and entertainment located in Dubai.

Gaza Culture and Development Group (GCDG)

Technical Supervisor and Field Project Coordinator

August 2024 - Now

Field visits, assessments, mentoring, and writing reports.

Skills

  • Skills

    Using the internet and dealing with the computer efficiently

    Effective communication skills and the ability to deal with the public calmly.

    Confidentiality and fidelity to work

    Persuasion.

    The Art of Effective Negotiation

    Managing Time.

    Ability to work under pressure

    The Possibility of research, follow-up, and development

    Full skill in managing communication circles between different age groups in English.

    I have the skill in writing reports (social, cultural, political, narrative,.etc.)

    Budget and project planning

    Team leader qualities

    Communication

    Thorough knowledge of administering the Kobo survey, analyzing the data, and writing the corresponding reports

Education

Khaled Al-Alami Secondary School for Girls

High School Diploma

2000 - 2002

Graduated with good grades, with an average of 77.8%

Islamic University

Applied and Educational Technology - Bachelor's degree

2002 - 2012

Graduated with an average of 70%

London Center for Training and Translation

Training Course

2016 - 2016

30-hour course in English

Islamic University

Training Course

2017 - 2017

30-hour course in Management and Coordination of Projects

Islamic University

Training Course

2019 - 2019

30-hour course in Management and Coordination of Projects

PICTA

Training Course

2020 - 2020

Intensive three-month training course on Voice Over and Content Writing, funded by UNDP

GSG

Training Course

2021 - 2021

Intensive three-month training course on a freelancing platform for translation and content writing, funded by Mercy Corps

Palestinian Network of Non-Governmental Organizations (PNGOs)

Training Course

2025 - 2025

10-hour course in Project Management and Data Analysis using Artificial Intelligence

Languages

Language

Arabic

Native

Language

English

C1 Level