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Lora Abaza

Director of Programs at SIMAT Syrians for Heritage

Rostock, Germany

Work Experience

  • Sustainability Evaluation OfficerFreelance / Project

    SELA for Vocational Training and Protection of Cultural Heritage

    Jul 2020 - Present -4 yrs, 11 months

    Jordan , Amman

    • Job Details:For the Employment through Heritage project in partnership with the Department of Antiquities of Jordan and supported by Drosos Foundation.
  • Director of ProgramsFreelance / Project

    SIMAT Syrians for Heritage

    Dec 2019 - Present -5 yrs, 6 months

    • Monitoring and Evaluation OfficerFull Time

      ARCHiNOS Architecture

      Feb 2018 - Nov 2019 -1 yr, 9 months

      Egypt , Cairo

      • Job Details:‎• Responsible for monitoring and recording of the projects’ activities and evaluating their performance ‎against the work plan and schedule. ‎• Conduct survey of the local community’s perceptions of the projects. ‎• Keep track of the coverage of the projects by conventional and on-line media. ‎• Keep record, in cooperation with the Programme Officer and the Site Manager, of the work time ‎committed by the Projects personnel. ‎• Keep record, in cooperation with the Programme Officer, of the number of participants in the Projects ‎events, training courses, and workshops. ‎• Monitor, in coordination with the Accountant/Administrator, the parity of the planned budget categories ‎with actual expenses.‎ ‎• Responsible for selecting consultants, trainers and instructors, artists and other personnel necessary for ‎performing the Projects activities.‎ ‎• Supervise the work of the permanent and temporary staff of the community cultural centre in the capacity ‎of its acting director, will oversee the training of the centre’s staff to enable transition to sustain operation ‎after the completion of the Projects.‎ ‎• Responsible for management activities at the projects site, including meeting health and safety ‎requirements, and keeping day-by-day record of the activities.‎
    • Business Development ManagerFull Time

      ReMark

      Oct 2016 - Oct 2017 -1 yr

      Egypt , Cairo

      • Job Details:- Manage and plan all work through the creative department. - Resource freelance requirements as and when required and sorting paperwork accordingly. - Maintain consistent sales growth by continuously establishing new accounts and maintaining existing accounts. - Work effectively with C-Level decision makers and directors, to develop long term strategic relationships. - Develop new business opportunities with potential customers at all stages of the sales cycle to include targeting, prospecting and presenting compelling business propositions. - Develop and execute a strategic business plan that meets or exceeds established sales goals and supports company revenue and profitability targets. - Attend conferences and professional association meetings and promote Remark services and solutions.
    • Education

      • MA in Heritage Conservation and Site Management

        Helwan University

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 - 2 yr

      • Bachelor's Degree in Commerce

        Ain Shams University (ASU)

        Jan 2010 - Jan 2017 - 7 yr

      • High School - Thanaweya Amma

        Dar Al Salam High School

        Jan 2009 

      Activities

      • Reviewer at The J.M. Kaplan Fund

        Volunteering

        May 2021 - Jun 2021 -1 month

      • Volunteer at BASMA (Children with Cancer Support Association)

        Volunteering

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 -1 yr

      • Member at The Circassian Charity Association

        Volunteering

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2011 -5 yrs

      • Leader at The International Academy–Amman (I.A.A Summer Camp)

        Student Activity

        Jul 2010 - Aug 2010 -1 month

      Skills

      • Microsoft Word
      • Presentation Skills
      • Business Development
      • Project Management
      • Event Coordination
      • Accounting
      • Sustainable Development
      • Marketing
      • Research
      • Financial Monitoring
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      Languages

      • Arabic

        Fluent
      • English

        Advanced
      • French

        Beginner

      Training & Certifications

      • Facilitation Skills

        ASPIRE Leadership Academy ·2016
      • Theatrical Performance

        Outa Hamra - Souriyat Association ·2015
      • Socialize & Plan Your Business

        Goal Oriented Learners ·2014
      • Creative Writing

        Masaha Cultural Center ·2012
      • Intilaaqah Program

        Shell Company·2011
      • Intilaaqah Program

        Shell Global ·2010
      • Creative Writing

        The University of Iowa·2009
      • Creative Writing

        The University of Iowa·2009
      • Creative Writing

        Damascus Cultural Center ·2008
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