1. Mehdi Sorany
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Profile: Kurdistan Address: USA Address:
Male 33, Ally 19, 224 Brayati Qr., 523 N. Vulcan Ave. Encinitas,
Single Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. California 92024 USA
sorany70@aol.com +964 750 860 4000 +1 303 900 8030
Attributes:
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with appropriate agencies as a part of public relations.
Very good skills in public relations, staff management and training in this field along with
wide range of relations network with local authorities and international connections in
different fields.
- Possesses strong leadership, people skills & customer service. Patient, discipline & works
well under pressure & independently.
- Knowledgeable about world issues, Cultures and Public Relations.
- Good HR skills, handle HR function from recruitment to development and training &
perform general human resources functions
Additional Skills:
- Strong administrative, clerical, technical, mechanical & electrical abilities. Practical
experience of photography, video cameras & office equipment.
- Very good in Internet, Microsoft Office family, experience of troubleshooting (Windows and
Macintosh) issues “Software & Hardware”.
Languages:
- Kurdish Native - Arabic Fluent
- English Fluent - Turkish Moderate
Academic Credential:
- Airports & aviation service certificate, Swissport Co. JFK Airport New York, USA.
- Safety & customer service certificate, New York & New Jerzy Port Authority, USA.
- Certification of (IT) professionals certificate (A+) PC TECH New York, NY. USA.
- Certificate of competency as Computer Technician (A+) HOC San Pedro CA, USA.
- Advanced English course graduate, LBCC Long Beach city collage, California, USA
- Military Administrative Affairs Institute, Taji, Baghdad IRAQ 1990.
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Professional Experience:
Position: PR Manager Period: Oct. 2012 to Present
Organization: Ministry of Culture & Youth Address: 60 M Str., Erbil, Kurdistan
Managing a public relations department along with its staff. Directs publicity programs and
campaigns. As primary responsibilities; manage public relations department. Recruit, hire, train, and
manage PR specialists. Evaluate and implement broadcast promotion programs. Develop PR
strategies, campaigns and initiatives to improve pubic perception of department. Prepare and
publish newsletters and other department literature. Draft speeches with chief executives. Respond
to information queries from media and the general public. Write press releases and media kits.
Manage department sponsorships. Maintain effective working relationships with local and
international organizations and media representatives. Formulate policies and procedures related to
public information programs. Compile comprehensive information about the department for the
media.
Position: Airport SVCS Supervisor Period: Apr. 2012 to Oct. 2012
Organization: Qatar Airways Address: EBL Station, Erbil, Kurdistan
As airline customer service supervisor, I manage all the logistics related to cargo and shipping
requirements. Managing, controlling all types of shipping (express, door to door, cargo, etc.).
Oversee the inside gate or ticketing/check-in operations of all assigned flights during a scheduled
work shift. In the airport stations, oversee certain cross-utilized employees such as baggage
handlers. Gate and ticketing needs, on call and highly active during delays, cancellations and the
rebooking of flights. I oversee the employment needs of the employees I supervise and answer
customer inquiries that require managerial level assistance. Ultimately responsible for the on-time
performance of each flight arrival deplaning and flight departure boarding, in addition to the
freighter flights “Cargo Aircraft”
Position: Accommodation Agent Period: Oct. 2010 to Nov. 2011
Organization: Accommodation plus International Address: 1200 RT109 Lindenhurst NY 11757
Assist airlines by booking hotel rooms for distress passengers. Assist ground transportation
representatives with providing secure transportation to and from hotel. Assist manager with
implementing corporate discount to improve business and sales. Maintain lost and, daily found
inventory and answer phone inquiries. Assist with frequently questions about John F. Kennedy
airport. Provide customer service. Handling & creation of products inventory. Responsible for the
daily revenue reports.
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Position: Airline Agent Period: May 2010 to Nov. 2011
Organization: Swissport USA, Inc. Address: JFK, Terminal 4, Jamaica 11430
Passengers service at “Royal Jordanian” Airlines. Check in & departures “Inbound & Outbound”
flights, shipping luggage & cargo service, Provide information & guidance of the airlines, airport,
security & safety procedure. Help passengers with reservation, tickets, special services, crews & VIP
escort.
Position: Sales Rep & Programmer Period: Jan. 2008 to Jan. 2010
Organization: I.A. Gaming Corporation Address: 1471 SW 30th Ave, Suite # 9, FL 33442
Marketing & selling electronic amusement gaming machines, assemble & programming the
machines’ parts “Software & Hardware”. Test, troubleshoot, diagnose & fix the products in the
factory, prepare goods for shipping.
Position: Electronics Sale - Merchandiser Period: Mar. 2008 to Dec. 2008
Organization: FRYS Electronics Address: 10800 Kalama River, CA 92708
Computer components & electronics sales, stocking, returns, cashier with extensive customer service
interaction control.
Position: Editor in Chief - Relations Manager Period: Aug. 2002 to Dec. 2006
Organization: Nawroz Satellite Channel Address: Art Palace, 60 M, Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq
Editing, translating & condensing local, regional & international news into headline news for local
Kurdish TV news & analyses shows. Managing & coordinating program staff, implementing daily
program objectives along with interview line-ups of government officials. Preview written reports,
programming & films submitted by staff & journalists to ensure accuracy & standards as instructed
by local government officials.
Position: Correspondent Period: Mar. 2004 to Mar. 2005
Organization: Dijla Satellite Broadcasting Address: Nabi Yunis Street, Mosul, Iraq
Write & broadcast reports as well as creating cultural & political TV interviews & programs for a
private satellite channel in Erbil City.
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Position: Editor - Translator Period: Oct. 2000 to Aug. 2001
Organization: Kurdistan Satellite Channel Address: Pirmam, Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq
Edit & translate news in both Arabic to Kurdish languages and vice versa. Manage and direct daily
press journal review shows in KTV in Pirmam - Erbil.
Position: Media Coordinator & Photographer Period: Sep. 1999 to Aug. 2002
Organization: Ministry of Agriculture Address: Ronaki, Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq
Organize & document periodical press & scientific issues related to media. Maintain & operate file
system. Manage documents, records & administrative records. Take photographs & create albums
of pictures. Record meetings and have an archive for the Deputy Minister activities. Provide data &
information requested by the Minister and the Deputy Minister. Prepare, arrange and attend
meetings and write the minutes of the meetings. Arrange and prepare seminars, workshops and
conferences. Reply letters and emails relevant to media department.
Professional Association & Activities
Member of;
- Kurdistan Journalists Syndicate (KJS)
- International Journalists Federation (IJF)
- World Peace Games, Swiss (WPG)
