Fatima El-Maaniki
Brøndbystrand
Summary
Motivated and globally minded professional with over 14 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning project management, business development, project coordination, communication, customer service, administration, education, and logistics. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Global and Development Studies at Roskilde University, combining academic knowledge with hands-on experience in project advocacy, coordination, and communication focused on social impact. In my current role, I am spearheading a Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility co-project aimed at strengthening organizational foundations for the long-term maintenance of capital.
Recognized for strong intercultural competencies, excellent organizational and analytical skills, and a proactive, people-centered approach. Committed to driving inclusive development, fostering community engagement, and implementing sustainable solutions in both local and international contexts.
Overview
15
15
Years of Professional Experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1
Years of Education
Work History
Project Advocacy & Corporate Fundraising Intern
Kvindernes U-Landsudvalg (Development Committee)
09.2025 - Current
- Support project coordination and advocacy efforts that promote women’s rights, equality, and civic participation at local and international levels.
- Communication with local actors, NGOs, and associations relevant to KULU's projects.
- Develop and implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and fundraising strategies to strengthen partnerships and donor relations with private sector actors and corporate donors.
- Managing partnership pipelines, ensuring accurate documentation, reporting, and relationship management.
- Independently organizing and coordinating high-impact public awareness and advocacy events, launchings, event debates, and public campaigns - handling event logistics, invitations, registrations, participant communication, and post-event evaluations and recommendations.
- Draft progress reports and communication materials for institutional and private partners and donors.
- Conduct post-research for further development initiatives that support advocacy content.
- Co-design and co-execute donor outreach campaigns and community engagement initiatives that follow KULU's long-term success.
Office Assistant
Daniel Logistics
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing and drafting files, and cross-coordinating communication between departments to facilitate project accuracy and improve workflow and speed.
- Facilitated smooth delivery operations by efficiently handling communications between cooperating actors.
- Expedited and processed documents with accurate data entry.
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Pædagogisk Vikarbureau
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Monitored babies and preschoolers across the Copenhagen Area and across Zealand in several institutions during COVID-19.
- Coordinated with pedagogues, administrations, and instructional actors to support the needs of the kids.
- Offered a positive learning-oriented environment to kids with special social needs.
- Provided individualized support, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by adhering to the institution's policies and procedures during COVID-19.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting social and emotional development among preschoolers.
Pedagogical Assistant
Kids Institution - Perlen
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported classroom activities by preparing instructional materials and resources.
- Facilitated small group sessions to reinforce a safe learning space and enhance kids' concentration.
- Collaborated with educators to assess kids' progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
- Evaluated educational resources, recommending improvements to enhance the kids' sense of belonging.
Business Development Manager
Royal Walls Company
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Fostered development and growth opportunities within the organization.
- Optimized resource allocation for increased profitability and long-term sustainability.
- Formulated long-range strategic plans to position the organization for sustainable success in a rapidly changing business landscape amidst local instabilities.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute initiatives that improved operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Negotiated contracts with key clients, resulting in increased sales and long-term relationships.
- Analyzed local competitive landscape to inform strategic planning and positioning efforts within industry standards.
- Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on their preferences and organizational needs, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Mentored junior team members in effective sales techniques through advertisement and promotion, fostering a high-performance culture within the organization.
- Monitored market trends for the launch of our products and identified areas of potential opportunity.
- Established valuable partnerships with complementary businesses, creating mutually beneficial synergies that accelerated growth for both parties.
Customer Support Manager
Salameh Ceramica Company
08.2010 - 01.2013
- Established a positive work environment for the support team, fostering open communication channels and boosting employee morale.
- Streamlined the customer support process for faster resolution times and improved customer experience.
- Implemented knowledge management systems that enabled representatives to access information needed to resolve customer issues effectively and quickly.
- Reduced response time to customer inquiries, ensuring timely assistance with their concerns.
- Built strong relationships with field operations team to support business development opportunities and improve service.
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing or product development teams striving towards consistent messaging across all platforms.
Education
MBA - Global Development Studies
11.2025
Awarded for Best First-Semester GDS Project: 'Achieving Long-Term Autonomy for Kurds in Rojava (AANES)'
Bachelor of Social Science - International Studies And Business Studies
06.2024
- Bachelor Project Topic: Denmark's Defense Security – Discourses among NATO, the Danish Government, and the Public (GPA: A)
- Business Studies Project: Leadership and ESG investment in Norway’s GPFG.
- International Studies Project: Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and sustainable infrastructure.
Bachelor of Arts - Freshman And Architecture Interior Design
03.2013
- Freshman Degree, [SAT] 2800 Score
- University-level Coursework: Interior Design, AUST University, Beirut, Lebanon
- GPA: 3.8 GPA
High School Diploma - undefined
06.2010
- Recognized for distinguished academic performance.
- Awarded for exceptional achievement in Chemistry and History, completing two years with Grade A.
- GPA: Grade A
Elementary School - undefined
06.2008
- Elected as Student Council Representative (Grades 7–9).
- Recognized by the Municipality of Høje-Taastrup for designing and implementing a can recycling system for elementary students at Gadehaveskolen.
Skills
- Team Relationship Building
- Collaborative leadership
- Administrative Support
- Office Management
- Time and Task Management
- Problem Solving and Communication
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Social Media and Promotions
- Project Management and Planning
- Project & Event Coordination, execution, and evaluation
- Intercultural Communication in Cross-cultural dynamics
- Reporting, Writing, and Data Analysis
- Advocacy planning, Policy Analysis, and Briefing
- Administrative and Office Management
- Data Collection, Reporting & Analysis
- Problem-oriented Project Research
- Social Media & Community Outreach
- Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement & Networking
- Writing, Editing & Documentation
- Produce funding proposals, articles, and reports
- Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc
- Google Workspace – Docs, Sheets, G-mail, Drive, Form, etc
- Teams / Meet / Zoom / Skype / Intra – Communication, collaboration, and virtual hosting
- Canva, Adobe Express, Visme, Veedo IO – Graphic design, presentation creation, video creation, and other visuals
- CRM systems (Zoho) – Customer relationship management
- Airtable – Database, project management, and workflow organization
- WordPress – Website creation and content management
- Gemptools – (Depending on the likely project or resource management needs)
- R-Studio & SurveyXact (Ramboll)– Statistical computing, surveys, and data analysis
- SoMe META Business Suite – Social media management and marketing
- Trending AI notes, voice agents & workflow automation like Fathom
- Valid Danish Driver’s License
Languages
Arabic, Danish - Native language
Native or Bilingual
English - Proficient C2
Full Professional
German - Intermediate B1
Timeline
Project Advocacy & Corporate Fundraising Intern - Kvindernes U-Landsudvalg (Development Committee)
09.2025 - Current
Office Assistant - Daniel Logistics
10.2023 - 06.2024
Pedagogical Assistant - Kids Institution - Perlen
09.2020 - 01.2021
Substitute Preschool Teacher - Pædagogisk Vikarbureau
07.2020 - 01.2022
Business Development Manager - Royal Walls Company
03.2017 - 11.2019
Customer Support Manager - Salameh Ceramica Company
08.2010 - 01.2013
American University of Science And Technology - Bachelor of Arts, Freshman And Architecture Interior Design
Manor House - High School Diploma,
Gadehaveskolen - Elementary School,
Roskilde University - MBA, Global Development Studies
Roskilde University - Bachelor of Social Science, International Studies And Business Studies
Affiliations
- Project support and promotion for a local print-shop - Volunteering work in Beirut.
- Project Management - Volunteering work in Copenhagen Suburb.
- Coordinating local events for the Society of Local Women - Volunteering work in Copenhagen Suburb.
Certification
Certificate: 'BUSINESS ESSENTIALS' 101 - Training in Agile Project Planning and Leadership covers fundamental concepts, frameworks, and practical skills such as iterative planning, requirements gathering, estimation, and prioritization. The course includes hands-on exercises, case studies, and preparation for programs to master managing projects flexibly by adapting to change and focusing on delivering value.
Additional Information
Planned, organized, and coordinated election meetings and parties for local citizens in Albertslund for the municipal election 2025 with Bydelsmødre Albertslund and Boligsocial Center (ABC) (A-Z)
Timeline
- Project Advocacy & Corporate Fundraising Intern - Kvindernes U-Landsudvalg (Development Committee) 09.2025 - Current
- Roskilde University - MBA, Global Development Studies 08.2024 - Current
- Office Assistant - Daniel Logistics 10.2023 - 06.2024
- Roskilde University - Bachelor of Social Science, International Studies And Business Studies 08.2021 - 06.2024
- Pedagogical Assistant - Kids Institution - Perlen 09.2020 - 01.2021
- Substitute Preschool Teacher - Pædagogisk Vikarbureau 07.2020 - 01.2022
- Business Development Manager - Royal Walls Company 03.2017 - 11.2019
- American University of Science And Technology - Bachelor of Arts, Freshman And Architecture Interior Design 08.2010 - 03.2013
- Customer Support Manager - Salameh Ceramica Company 08.2010 - 01.2013
- Manor House - High School Diploma, 08.2008 - 06.2010
- Gadehaveskolen - Elementary School 08.1998 - 06.2008