Experience Summary
SKILLS
Linguist – Speak, read and write Arabic (Iraq), Persian (Iran) and English
Photographer – Street photography, photo journalism, environmental portraits
Photo Editor – Software includes: Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Correspondent
BBC Persian Television, BBC Persian Radio, BBC Afghanistan Radio, 2010 – End of 2014
Iraqi-based news analyst contributing to Iraqi and Iranian related politics. Contributions included hundreds of live news outlets and broadcasts.
Freelance Photographer, Since 2002
Photographed for local media and political events, including mayor’s office. Photo Journalist for local newspapers. Street photography, including urban landscape and environmental portraits.
Research Journalist, 2004 – 2006
Worked for local media and cultural center located in Baghdad. Researched and formulated bulletins of local and political news for the institution.
Translator, 2011 – 2014
Oral translation services for foreigners visiting Baghdad. Translated languages included English, Persian and Arabic.
EDUCATION
University of Tehran, B.A., Cartography, 2003
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
My photographs have appeared on the cover, and inside, three books, from publishers based in Lebanon, Iran, and Australia, as well as on postcards designed by Woodmasterne Press, based in the United Kingdom.
In 2005 was awarded “Best Photo” of a journalistic event, from the University of Baghdad
In 2005 earned a Certificate of Attendance in a two-day workshop facilitated by Civil Pillar. Topics included, citizen oriented media in 21st century Iraq.
Teaching Style
No style, its not a hair cut.
My Hobbies
Photography, hiking, walking.