Curriculum Vitae

Professional Experience

2023 – Current

Student Assistant – Media & Public Relations

Jade University of Applied Sciences, Wilhelmshaven 

Responsible for video recording and editing (podcast & vodcast), conducting interviews, creating thumbnails, and supporting content production. Working within Subproject 4 of the 4N research consortium (Nordwesten Niedersachsen Nachhaltig Neu) focused on tourism and coastal governance in Northwestern Germany.

2024 – 2025

Intern – Digital Media & UX/UI Design

Kopf & Hand (creative & advertising agency), Wilhelmshaven

Completed a full-time practical semester as part of university studies. Worked on UI/UX design, wireframes, and mockups using Figma and Photoshop. Created branding elements, corporate design manuals, and visual materials for print and web. Also supported content creation for social media, video editing, and the development of an internal inspiration hub.

2023

Student Assistant – International Office

Jade University of Applied Sciences, Wilhelmshaven

Assisted international students with administrative and cultural onboarding. Organized events, created posters and infographics.

2019 – 2022

Language Mediator (Arabic/Kurdish – German)

District of Wittmund

Volunteered as a cultural and linguistic bridge for newly arrived migrants and refugees, facilitating communication with local institutions. Also supported the organization of intercultural events in collaboration with the municipality of Friedeburg and the church-based initiative “Ich schenke dir Zeit.”

2019 – 2020

Intern – Educational Media & Visual Communication

Medienzentrum (educational media center), Aurich

Created posters, edited photos, supported school media projects, and contributed to short film productions. Completed a 6-month, 480-hour internship as part of the Fachoberschule programm.

2020 

Intern – Media Design (Digital & Print)

Mimax (media & design agency), Aurich

Focused on Adobe tools, layout production, and creative development. 5 months duration, with emphasis on design execution and photo/video work.

Education

2021 – Current

Degree: B.A. Media Management and Journalism

Jade University of Applied Sciences, Wilhelmshaven

With a strong focus on practical application. Gained experience in content creation, social media strategy, and cross-media production. Developed skills in media economics, project management, and visual communication.

2019 – 2021

Degree: Entrance Qualification for University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulreife)

BBS II Aurich

2018 – 2019

Degree: Secondary School Certificate (Realschulabschluss)

Altes Amt School, Friedeburg

2015 – 2018

Language Integration Class & Secondary Level I Certificate

Altes Amt School, Friedeburg

2006 – 2014

Primary and lower secondary school

Girzerik-Sindschar, Iraq

Relocated to Germany in 2014 due to war and displacement

Skills & Expertise

Design & Creative Software

Adobe Creative Suite

  • Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, DreamWeaver, Lightroom, Premiere Pro90%90%

Figma

  • 70%70%

Canva

  • 90%90%

Office, Web & CMS

Microsoft Office

  • Word, PowerPoint 90%90%

Google Workspace

  • Docs, Slides, Drive 90%90%

HTML/CSS

  • 40%40%

WordPress

  • 70%70%

Wix

  • 40%40%

Project & Workflow Tools

Notion

  • 40%40%

Huly

  • 40%40%

Project Management

  • 70%70%

Further Skills

Typography & Layout 

  • 90%90%

Photography

  • 90%90%

Social Media & Content Creation

  • 90%90%

Interview Techniques (video)

  • 80%80%

Video Editing & Recording 

  • 80%80%

Figma

  • 90%90%

Languages 

German: C2 Level

English: C1 Level

Arabic: C2 Level

Kurdish (Kurmanji): Native

Interests

History & Philosophy

Photography

Cinema

Writing

Chess

Football & Sport

Literature

Languages

Art