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Hiba Baidoun

@hibabaidoun

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Experienced manager and communications specialist focused on strategy and advocacy.

Jordan

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior role combining project and program management, communications, and training in mission-driven organizations where I can lead strategy, ensure compliance, and mentor teams.

I am an experienced manager and communications specialist with a background in strategy, project management, training, and academic advocacy. I have led corporate quality and registration efforts, managed projects for public and private organizations, lectured in university business faculties, and produced and edited publications for senior academics and media outlets.

My achievements include obtaining ISO certification and grade A contractor classification for a contracting firm, managing donor reporting and partner contracts for a scientific center, editing multiple books and memoirs, and delivering training in customer service, communication and managerial skills. I bring a service-oriented, detail-focused approach and a track record of cross-cultural and cross-sector collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Writer / Reporter

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Ma'an / Janoubiat

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Freelance writer and reporter producing articles since 2017, contributing news content and features to regional outlets and maintaining ongoing editorial relationships.

Reporting News Writing Research Interviewing Editorial Content Production Journalism

Books Editor

Independent Editor

Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 11 months)

Edited multiple books and memoirs between 2017–2022, improving narrative clarity and preparing manuscripts for publication for regional academics and authors.

Copy Editing Proofreading Project Coordination

Project Manager

Strategy Falcons

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Managed strategic projects in Amman delivering project planning, coordination and stakeholder management to meet timelines and objectives during 2015–2016.

Project Management Strategic Planning Stakeholder Management Coordination Risk Management Reporting

CEO Executive Assistant

Promer Qatar Contracting Company

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 11 months)

Supported the CEO with corporate governance tasks, led ISO certification efforts, secured grade A contractor classification, registered the company in Iraq and coordinated with governmental bodies.

Executive Support Compliance Government Relations Organizational Design

Part Time Lecturer

Jordan University

Jan 2003 - Dec 2011 (8 years 11 months)

Delivered courses in Human Resources Management, Business Communication and Principles of Management from 2003–2011, mentoring students and contributing to departmental teaching objectives.

Teaching Human Resources Curriculum Design Mentoring Public Speaking

Business Manager

Cooperative Monitoring Centre - Royal Scientific Society

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 11 months)

Updated business plan, managed contracts and invoicing, reviewed financial statements for US Department of Energy funders, and coordinated corporate events and partner communications.

Business Planning Contract Management Invoicing Stakeholder Management Reporting Event Coordination

Freelance Trainer

Various Training Providers

Jan 2004 - Dec 2009 (5 years 11 months)

Delivered training courses (2004–2009) on customer service, communication, presentation, time management, marketing and managerial skills for regional institutions.

Training Delivery Customer Service Communication Skills Presentation Skills Time Management Team Building Curriculum Development

Sales Coordinator

Alcatel-Lucent

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Coordinated inter-departmental activities, prepared bidding and tender documentation, managed office finance and regional deal records using ORION, and handled customer inquiries and payments.

Tender Management Customer Service Reporting

Part Time Lecturer

University of Jordan

Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 11 months)

Taught Business Administration courses including Human Resources Management, Business Communication and Principles of Management to undergraduate students, improving course completion and engagement.

Teaching Curriculum Development Human Resources Public Speaking Lesson planning