Saba Abashawl

Deputy Director, Global Industry & Government Affairs and Business Development

Role: Deputy Director, Global Industry & Government Affairs and Business Development at City of Houston
Location: Houston, TX, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Saba Abashawl

Career Highlights include:• As Senior Officer, effectively served four Mayors of Houston, the 4th largest city in the U.S, in Foreign Affairs, Corporate Relations and Business Development initiatives. • Fostered economic vitality through business development, administration, global commercial & government relations, by utilizing extensive experience in commercial, institutional and governmental organizations.• Managed successful international trade missions, major conferences and global projects. • Adept in managing conflicting priorities in a diverse multicultural environment through relationship building and influencing skills. Proficient in international diplomatic processes and protocols.

Experience

Deputy Director, Global Industry & Government Affairs and Business Development
City of Houston
Sep 2020 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Furthers the mission of Houston Airports by establishing and maintaining strong and synergistic relationships with global industry partners, key legislators and federal entities, community partners regarding all services, developments and future plans of HAS, thereby cultivating and expanding airport business. The division strategically plans and engages in efforts to retain, expand and relocate international and domestic business to Houston, while providing ongoing support for new and expanded air service development, to both fuel the local economy and increase traffic throughout our airports.

Education

University of St. Thomas (TX)
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business and Finance
1990 — 1992
University of Houston
Post Graduate Studies, Project: "Quality control in the service industry; productivity measurements"
1994 — 1994
University of St. Thomas (TX)
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing
1985 — 1990

Skills

Public Policy
Community Outreach
Media Relations
Public Relations
Government
Strategic Communications
Policy
Homeland Security
Strategic Planning
Leadership
Policy Analysis
Public Affairs
Crisis Management
Emergency Management
International Relations
Community Development
Political Campaigns
Speech Writing
Program Development
Grants
Proposal Writing
Program Management
Fundraising
Enforcement
Politics
Nonprofits
Public Speaking
Corporate Communications
Crisis Communications
Internal Communications
Economic Development
Coalitions
Strategy
Volunteer Management
Public Administration
Local Government
Corporate Social Responsibility
Grant Writing
International Development
Legislative Relations

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City of Houston

Government Administration · 11K employees · Founded 1836 · Houston, Texas, United States

Home to a respected and energetic cultural arts scene, celebrated restaurants featuring flavors from 35 countries, world-renowned theater groups and the brains behind U.S. space exploration, Houston is a diverse metropolis brimming with personality. With nearly 21,000 concerts, plays, exhibitions and other arts programs presented in Houston annually, residents and visitors have access to a wide variety of cultural programs. On any given night, it's a safe bet that there's a show somewhere in Houston's Theater District. More than 2 million people visit the Downtown area each year to attend one of the city's world-class performances. Within the Museum District you will find eighteen world-class institutions, including the Menil Collection, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Houston Museum of Natural Science are clustered in this area, drawing a reported seven million visitors to the district each year. Houston’s restaurant scene is as ethnically diverse as its 4 million residents. ForbesTraveler.com ranked Houston as one of the best restaurant cities in America. The city is jam-packed with more than 8,000 tempting eateries that feature culinary flavors from more than 35 countries. With 56,405 acres of total park space, Houston rates first among the nation's 10 most populous cities in total acreage of park land. The 165 public and private golf courses around the city and teams in nearly every major professional sport keep sports fever high year-round. The city also employs over 22,000 full-time staff to keep the city running. We are always looking for everyone from Engineers to IT Professionals, from entry level to executive level. Check back here for current postings, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cohcareers or on Twitter @COHCareers for all the up to date recruitment happenings!

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