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Relate and Work Effectively in Today’s Culturally Diverse Environment

Integrated Marketing Communications | Cross-Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Consultant | Qualitative Researcher and NVIVO Coding Expert Higher Education Leader | Behavior Change Specialist

Greetings!

My name is Dalia Sherif and I am Houston Business Journal 2019 "Woman to Watch." I have a long career as a higher education professional, marketing, business development, and communication expert. I was honored to serve with the International Trade Administration as a trade expert identifying trendsetter ideas, proposing potential business deals, and exploring leads and opportunities. I have also served as a professional analyst and adviser to the Principal Commercial Officer and U.S. Ambassador in planning, organizing, and administering programs to facilitate the marketing of U.S. goods and services. I have assisted U.S. firms by developing marketing strategies, researching and writing market reports, planning and executing trade events, counseling U.S. exporters and facilitating matchmaking programs. Also maintained professional expertise in assigned sectors and managed portfolios that require a high degree of analytical capabilities including:

defense, renewable energy (solar, hydro, wind, and alternate forms of energy), aviation, polymers, oil and gas, tourism, and higher education. Currently, I am an educator bridging cultural differences and sharing my international business experience with my students. I am also a sought-after professional who provides cross-cultural training to individuals and organizations.

Key Competencies:

My key competencies include managing higher education recruitment, compliance, accreditation, and retention. I am also an expert in screening potential leads, analyzing market strategies, deal requirements and financials, evaluating options; and resolving disputes. Throughout my career, I developed a proficient level experience in closing new business deals by coordinating requirements, negotiating contracts, and integrating contract requirements with current business operations.

Education and Awards:

I hold an I/O psychology PhD, an MBA degree, and two post graduate business certificates from Edinburgh Business School in Scotland. I have been awarded several Superior Honor Awards and Meritorious Honor Awards by the U.S. Departments of State and Commerce. I was also awarded a 2017 Teaching Excellence Finalist Award by the University of Houston-Downtown, where I have been teaching for the past four years.

Career Highlights and Memberships:
- Woman Who Means Business (Woman to Watch) honoree By Houston Business Journal.
- Leadership Houston Fellow.
- Management and I/O adjunct faculty and Assistant Director of Graduate Studies.
- Former Commercial Specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce strengthening international competitiveness of U.S. industry.
- Ten years of experience in fundraising, development, commercial diplomacy, business development, events management, and branding.
- Ten years of higher education experience with focus on recruitment, retention, curriculum development, and compliance.
- Psi Chi and Alpha Chi Honor Societies active member.