SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Hard-working and accomplished broadcasting major with excellent interpersonal, research, and oral/written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work under time pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Recognized ability to think independently and solve problems.
- High standards of accuracy along with excellent attention to detail.
- Able to participate in multidisciplinary team approach.
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Experienced training professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent relationship building skills.
- Fluent in Arabic language.
- Reading: Academic and non-academic in variety of topics.
- Member of the Championship team in Volleyball at St. Mary’s University.
- Has an international Scuba diving license.
Academic leadership Diploma for Department Heads and Supervisors 2021
King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Ph.D. in Communication 2020
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX
Master of Arts in Communication Studies 2015
Major: Communication Studies
Related course work: Communication Theory, Qualitative & Quantitative Methods, Management and Leadership, Organizational of culture, power, and politics, Public Relationship, Electronic Publishing and presentation, International communication, Work and family,
King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Bachelor of Education 2008
Major: Education
Alawi, A. H. (2021). Media and Intercultural Communication Shifts: A Semiotic Analysis of the Cultural
Identity in Two International Films. Croatian International Relations Review, 27(88), 1-13. (ISI Journal
Alawi, A. (2018). A Criticism on The Symbolic Interactionism Communication Theory: A Perspective from An International Student. Accepted presentation at the Sothern States Communication Association SSCA, Communication Theory Division.
Alzahrani, F. & Alawi, A. (2018). Are Emojis Ruining Our Language? An Exploration of User’s Perceptions and their Interpretations of Emojis. University of Alabama Languages Conference 2018
Alawi, Ali. (2017). A Comparison on Community Empowerment and Social Change between Saudi Arabia and the United States: Focusing on the Gender Issues. Tennessee Communication Association Convention. G.I.F.T. Division
Alawi, A. (2016). Integrating Culture into Obesity Campaigns for Children: Two Illustrative Examples from the United States & Middle East. Tennessee Communication Association Convention. Dickson, TN.
Alawi, A. (2017). ("Bel-Arabi"...no English please!): Code-switching behavior among Saudi Students in the United States. Tennessee Communication Association Convention
Alawi, Ali (2016). An international student inside the NCRM. (TCA conference).
Alawi, Ali. (2014, May). Benefits of Being an International Student in the US. Qualitative study.
The Organizational culture, Power, and Politics of Food Bank at San Antonio. Qualitative study.
Global Fusion, October 24-26, 2014. Austin. TX.
Guest speaker in several courses during the Master and Ph.D. programs such as: Public Speaking, Intercultural communication, and Higher Education and Leadership.
Teaching Assistant 2010 – Present
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Department of Communication.
Given a full scholarship for Master and Doctoral degrees.
Teacher 2008 – 2010
Ministry of Education
Public Schools, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Teaching in an elementary school in both Public and Private schools.
Trainer August 2005 – Present
Certified Trainer Taking Flight with DISC May 2020
Certified Trainer for International Training & Development Academy in the Middle East, INTRAC
The president of Saudi Student's Association at University of Memphis. 2017-2018
Presenting Three Training Programs to Saudi Students in San Antonio (The Benefits of Volunteering, the Benefits of Being an International Student in the U.S. and Considering Lessons for the Return Home, and Effective Communication).
Volunteered in college with a program called “The Professional Teacher” which trained future teachers on how to communicate best with their students.
San Antonio Youth Literacy SAYL January 2013 – 2014
Volunteered as Book Buddies for elementary students in public schools to reversing the decline in reading ability.
San Antonio Food Bank June 2014
Volunteered and writing a study about the Organizational culture, Power, and Politics of Food Bank.
Student’s Cafe February 2013 – 2020
The founder of Student’s Café, which functions as a book discussion club.
Community Day March 2013 – 2020
At Islamic Center of San Antonio, my team and I are organizing the community’s program once a month.
Teaching May 2011 – 2020
Teaching Arabic and Quran for both Muslims and Non-Muslims in Schools, and Islamic Centers
The Manager of the Master Program in (Public Relations), King Abdulaziz University. Fall 2021
Internship in Rutgers Center for Organizational Leadership (OL) Fall 2015
Internship in Center for the study of Higher Education, University of Memphis Spring 2018
The president of Saudi Student's Association at University of Memphis. 2017-2018
Communication’s consultant for Saudi's House in San Antonio. 2013 – 2015
Leader of Saudi Student’s club at International English Institute in Nashville. 2011 – 2012
Committee Member of the Student Council Election, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 2005 – 2006
Organization and Management
Create Marketing/ PR Plan to Rising Commercial Group (RCG).
Creative professional with extensive project experience from concept to development.
Talents include excellence at multi-tasking and working under pressure.
Delivered training modules to inter-departmental teams to ensure smooth adoption of new program in college.
Excellent organizational skills.
Able to observe the internal and external needs of any organizational.
National Communication Association NCA August 2013 – Present
Tennessee Communication Association TCA January 2016- Present
International Communication Association ICA September 2014 – Present
American Society for Training and Development ASTD September 2014 – Present
Southern States Communication Association SSCA October 2014 – Present
Saudi Society for Educational and Psychological August 2009 – Present
International Training & Development Academy INTRAC August 2005 – Present