• 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

• Training and Development                                                                       January 2005 – Present

   

  Since 2016, he is attending the ATD International Conference & Exposition which is the largest event for talent development professionals worldwide. He has been as delegation leader for Saudi students in the U.S. and as a volunteer as well.

   

• Saudi Student’s clubs

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