Mohamed Bushra
@mohamedbushra
Business development and international relations professional driving cross-border partnerships.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven business development and international relations professional with over six years of experience cultivating high-value partnerships and managing multi-million-dollar projects. I engage C-suite executives, government leaders, and private-sector stakeholders to advance strategic objectives across the Middle East and North Africa.
At the Embassy of the State of Qatar, I designed and executed more than 50 diplomatic and commercial engagements and managed project budgets exceeding $1M while negotiating vendors to optimize costs. I led crisis communication efforts during COVID-19 and partnered with the U.S. State Department to streamline regulatory approvals and foster multilateral dialogue.
Earlier roles in facility management and sales sharpened my operational oversight, revenue growth initiatives, and direct-sales abilities — including generating $110K+ in sales as a canvasser. I am fluent in English and Arabic, with basic Spanish, and skilled in stakeholder engagement, program management, and CRM-driven pipeline management.
I am currently pursuing an M.A. in International Relations with a concentration in International Development and seek opportunities where I can leverage diplomatic experience, cross-cultural communication, and partnership-building to drive international programs and business expansion.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Protocol Officer
Embassy of the State of Qatar
Jul 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)
Led coordination of diplomatic and commercial engagements, designing and executing 50+ high-impact events and forging strategic U.S.-Qatar partnerships that supported trade and development objectives. Directed project budgets >$1M, negotiated vendors to optimize costs, and managed crisis communications during COVID-19 to support nationals.
Facility Manager
VCU Recreational Sports
Nov 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Managed daily operations, budgeting, and procurement for recreational facilities, increasing revenue and membership retention through targeted promotions and program sales. Supervised staff and optimized operational processes to meet departmental growth targets.
Canvasser
Paramount Builders Inc.
Mar 2016 - Jul 2016 (4 months)
Generated qualified leads through targeted outreach, contributing to $110K+ in sales within four months and collaborating with sales teams to improve proposal conversion rates.
Education
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American University
Master of Arts, International Relations
Pursuing a Master of Arts in International Relations with a concentration in international development, focusing on strategic diplomacy and development policy.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Activities and societies: Fundraising Chair, Phi Gamma Delta; campaign outreach and voter engagement; involvement with Sudanese American Community Development Organization.
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations and a minor in English, graduating in May 2019.
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