Instructor of Economics
American University of Beirut
Total years of experience :20 years, 4 Months
I have taught both microeconomics and macroeconomics to 4, 200+ students in 14 years. During this period of time, I have:
*Assisted in writing midterm and final exam questions
*Given lectures made of 150+ students on many occasions
*Maintained an excellent record of student evaluation
*Been selected as preferred tutor to support high school students enrolled in the IB program
*Developed creative ways to remotely support students during lockdown
I taught a remedial course for students accepted in the M.B.A program. It centered on essential material and economic fundamentals needed to bridge any gap between students’ knowledge and university requirements.
Achievements:
*Managed big classes made of 40+ students
*Prepared the syllabus and course design
*Wrote and administered quizzes, midterms, and final examinations
• Worked with creative professionals to build marketing projects and campaigns
• Created vibrant copy for advertising campaigns across print, broadcast and digital media
• Ensured the accuracy and quality of final copy for multimedia advertising campaigns, from copy decks through to publication/launch
Oversaw and managed BLF’s SME subsidized loans portfolio
•Reviewed and assessed credit files prepared by credit officers across branches and ensured compliancy with BLF’s credit policy and the requirements of the Central Bank of Lebanon
•Managed to release previously withheld subsidies from the central bank after sorting out issues left unresolved by the previous relationship manager
•Reviewed the credit performance history of the customers of the bank’s SME subsidized loans and assessed their economic and commercial standing
•Carried out periodic assessment of the quality of the subsidized loans portfolio, and proposed credit ratings, when necessary, to branch managers
•Assisted in the continuous review of the relationships, functions and operations related to SME subsidized loans, and in providing suggestions for improvement
•Supported branch managers and account relationship managers in managing their current SME subsidized loan portfolios, especially the problematic ones, and helped ensure the proper implementation and maintenance of credit procedures
•Contributed to several marketing events in order to increase the bank’s portfolio of SME subsidized loans
•Managed all relevant reporting activities with the Central Bank of Lebanon
2004 - 2009: Customer Services, Main Branch, Banque Libano-Française S.A.L.
•Handled all front office tasks associated with BLF’s customers at the main branch