Hosam Abou-Ali
Project Manager
34 years old
Driving License
Istanbul Turkey
Unemployed
Open to opportunities
After re-locating to Istanbul from Syria I have been dedicated to re-establishing my life and seeking opportunities to create a successful future for myself. My work with Turkish NGO Kültürhane Derneği (Ad.dar Center) show my strengths in working independently and as part of a team. As a quick learner, and responsible individual I consider my top skills to be an effective communicator, adaptable and project coordinator and manager.
Civil Engineering-Water Resources Engineering
Director
Hand-Up Istanbul
Since January 2016
Istanbul
Turkey
- Support refugees and Turkish women and children in the building of sustainable and healthy futures
Translator
English⇄Arabic Freelance Translator
Since October 2015
Freelancer
Istanbul
Turkey
- reading through original material and rewriting it in the target language, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained
- using specialist dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to find the closest equivalents for terminology and words used
- supplying subtitles for foreign films and television programmes
- retaining and developing knowledge on specialist areas of translation
- prioritising work to meet deadlines
Operations Manager/Project Coordinator
Kültürhane Sosyal Yardımlaşma ve Dayanışma Derneği (AD.DAR Community Center)
August 2014
to July 2015
Full-time
Istanbul
Turkey
- • Oversee all daily operations, coordinate volunteer activities, and supervise events for local community center for Syrian and Palestinian refugees
- • Coordinate 3 month psychosocial support program for 15-20 refugee children
- • Manage awareness-raising and fundraising events, including spoken word poetry and Syrian documentary screenings
- • Organize and manage Middle Eastern choir featuring community members
- • Supervised poetry event featuring prominent Syrian poet from London
Buyer/Exporter
Fabulous
May 2014
to December 2014
Consultant
Istanbul
Turkey
- • Product selection of women’s clothing for international export
- • Oversaw inventory and shipping
- • Continued as primary buyer for Fabulous Boutique after store relocated to Algeria
Owner & Manager
Fabulous
March 2011
to February 2014
Aleppo/Raqqa
Syria
- • Owned and managed successful clothing boutique in Aleppo, Syria; opened second location in Raqqa after success of first establishment
- • Oversaw importation of specialized women’s clothing from Turkey to Syria and managed all inventory purchases
- • Managed stocks and general store accounting
- • Oversaw hiring and supervision of all staff at both locations
- • Regularly engaged with costumers and managed all costumer service activities
IPhone Hardware/Software Specialist
Apple store (unofficial)
January 2010
to February 2011
Full-time
Aleppo
Syria
- • Answered any Apple software questions for all models of Macintosh computers, tablets, cellular phones, and iPods
- • Installed latest apps for costumers
- • Restored and updated costumers’ software
- • Assisted costumers with general Apple product care
- • Sold latest Apple software and hardware
- o English: Advanced Intermediate Listening, Advanced Intermediate Reading, Advanced Intermediate Speaking, Advanced Intermediate Writing
- o Turkish: Beginner Listening, Elementary Reading, Beginner Speaking, Elementary Writing
- o Arabic (Levantine): Native Listening, Native Reading, Native Speaking, Native Writing
- Attended intensive video workshop with Goethe Institute, “Searching Traces,” an exploration of how forced migration is reflected in art and other forms of cultural expression. Created a short film depicting a young man’s isolation despite being with his peers as he reflects on his past life in Syria.
- Participated and preformed in InEnArt whirling dance workshop “Find your Balance in Motion” sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
- Proficient in Windows Vista, XP, W7, and OS Operating Systems, MS Office Suite, Apple hardware and software, including restoration
