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Kinana Shikhani

@kinanashikhani

Event planner and owner of Fais Maison, organizing 20+ Family Festive Day markets and Christmas markets at five-star hotels in Erbil.

Iraq
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At Fais Maison, I organize seasonal markets and family-oriented public events in Erbil. Since 2018, I’ve organized more than 20 “Family Festive Day” markets, including Christmas markets hosted at five-star hotels.

I oversee event planning, budgets, logistics, supplier coordination, marketing, and on-site operations. I also work with hotels, suppliers, sponsors, and other event partners to develop concepts and event solutions tailored to client needs and budgets.

At Ayyam Gallery, I supported the founder and director, prepared customer quotations and invoices, and assisted with international art fairs and gallery exhibitions. I also maintained media and contact databases and coordinated travel arrangements.

Earlier, I worked across executive administration, office management, brand management, and logistics. At Allied Business Company, I coordinated suppliers and shipments, prepared reports and product catalogues, and supported pricing research and promotions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BK

HR Restructuring Project

British International School in Kurdistan

Jul 2014 - Aug 2014 (1 month)

Participated in an HR restructuring project under the supervision of Ms. Fairuz Yamulky.

AI

CEO Executive Assistant

Amwal Invest

Apr 2009 - Sep 2012 (3 years 5 months)

Followed up with company departments on tasks reported to the CEO and managed the CEO's office. Handled correspondence with banks and brokers, administered HR processes, and served as Secretary to the Board.

MS

Executive Secretary

MEDNET/Globenet Syria

Feb 2007 - Jun 2007 (4 months)

Entered human resources data using software developed for MEDNET Lebanon.

SC

Volunteer

Syrian Red Crescent Youth Community

Jan 1992 - Jan 1998 (6 years)

Participated in training in human rights law and first aid.

UNICEF logoUN

UNICEF Cards & Gifts Promotion Volunteer

UNICEF

Jan 1990 - Jan 1992 (2 years)

Promoted UNICEF cards and gifts through libraries in Damascus.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Damascus University logoDU

Damascus University

Bachelor of Arts, Statistics

Graduated with a B.A. in Statistics from the Faculty of Economics in 2001.

CD

CCF de Damas

Certificate, French Language

1996 - 1998

Attended courses from D1 through M1.

AC

American Language Centre

Certificate, English Language

1994 - 1996

Completed Levels 6 and 7, translation courses, and speed reading and writing.

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