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Weliam Sejari

Weliam Sejari

Wassenaar,Netherlands

Summary

Possesses a deep understanding of the historical, political, geopolitical, and current situation in Syria. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and proficiency in composition and journalistic writing. Aims to leverage these competencies to contribute effectively to roles requiring communication skills and cultural insight.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Social Media Director / Intern

Acme Type Machine Company
Den Haag, Netherlands
11.2024 - Current
  • Directs all elements of social media for a small business.

Journalism

Various
Wassenaar, South Holland
07.2024 - Current
  • Writing opinion articles in Arabic language, for regional Arabic platforms. Such as: Raseef22 and The Parliament.
  • Shedding the light on Syria's major issues in Dutch newspapers in Dutch language. Such as: Friesch Dagblad.
  • Publishing with international human rights platforms in English language: Global Voices.
  • Covering local and international incidents, for local platform in English language: WassenaarTimes.

Creative endeavours

Self
Netherlands & Lebanon & Syria
01.2018 - Current
  • Technical responsibility (Sound and multi-media) for master's graduation performance. Netherlands (2024).
  • Wrote a short film for director/writer Elie F. Habib. Netherlands (2023).
  • Actor in University sitcom project. Lebanon (2023).
  • Co-created the documentary: “Thorns." Lebanon (2022).
  • Main role actor in winning award film "Tent 56". Lebanon (2018).
  • Main role actor for UN mini-series awareness project. Lebanon (2018).
  • Co-created and played theatre plays in an intensive theatre training workshop. Syria (2016).
  • Actor in a scenario training workshop for film. Syria (2015).
  • Sang in Opera house and other events with "Luna Choirs" in different languages. Syria (2014-2017).

Education

A-Levels - Economics and Sociology

Central School Jounieh
Lebanon, Jounieh
09.2022 - 06.2023

Skills

  • Critical analysis
  • News writing
  • Editing
  • Interviewing
  • Research proficiency
  • Video shooting and editing
  • Creative writing

Goals

Arriving in the Netherlands in late 2023 with student visa. I am seeking to use the opportunities available in my adopted country for personal, social, academic, and professional development. My goal is to pursue a university-level education, to understand more fully European society and politics, and to use my abilities to improve the difficult situation in my home country of Syria.

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Dutch
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Social Media Director / Intern

Acme Type Machine Company
11.2024 - Current

Journalism

Various
07.2024 - Current

A-Levels - Economics and Sociology

Central School Jounieh
09.2022 - 06.2023

Creative endeavours

Self
01.2018 - Current
Weliam Sejari