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Haider Ghazala

Communications · Digital Marketing · Bilingual Storytelling

Haider
Ghazala

Clear communication. Creative ideas. Meaningful impact.

I create bilingual content, visual designs, and digital experiences that help organizations inform audiences, strengthen their presence, and tell meaningful stories.

Northern Virginia · Open to relocation

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01About

Bilingual storyteller, creative communicator.

I am an Iraqi American communications professional fluent in Arabic and English. My background spans nonprofit communications, journalism, social media, bilingual publications, and visual design.

I combine creative work with audience research and a commitment to continuous learning, including developing practical skills in AI.

02Featured Work

Work that connects people with information.

Conceptual illustration of bilingual scholarship outreach across digital channels
AI-generated conceptual illustration.

Project 01: UWC

Communications & Social Media

Helping scholarship audiences access clear, accurate information across languages and digital channels.

My Contribution

  • Created social media content and supported scholarship outreach.
  • Translated information between Arabic and English.
  • Communicated accurate information and expectations to hundreds of applicants.
  • Reached thousands of people through social media.

Project 02: Women & Agriculture

Bilingual Writing, Translation & Publication Design

Bringing agricultural stories and information to Arabic- and English-speaking readers.

My Contribution

  • Contributed Arabic–English translation and writing.
  • Designed newsletter layouts.
  • Contributed to the Women & Agriculture publication associated with UN Women, Mercy Hands, and support from the Government of Japan.
Conceptual illustration of a bilingual agricultural publication
AI-generated conceptual illustration.
Conceptual illustration of a media production and interview setting
AI-generated conceptual illustration.

Project 03: Seventh Sense Art & Media Productions

Journalism & Production

Supporting media productions that explore community and social issues.

My Contribution

  • Contributed to interviews, roundtables, conferences, and video productions.
  • Applied journalism and visual storytelling skills to communicate information to audiences.

Also in the portfolio

Supporting Projects

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  • charity: water

    ASU Global Career Accelerator training project

    Audience research and brand awareness work completed through the ASU Global Career Accelerator, with a certificate earned.

  • DC Art & Photography Business

    SEO & Digital Presence

    Improved search visibility and connections between social media, the website, and landing pages, helping increase awareness and sales.

  • World Medicine

    Graphic Design

    Created designs for medicine packaging, labels, and promotional materials.

  • Handshake AI

    Freelance AI Training · October 2026–Present

    Developing practical AI and creative skills through a freelance AI training engagement. Project details are confidential.

03Skills & Tools

What I bring to the work.

Skills

  • Communications strategy
  • Arabic–English writing & translation
  • Social media
  • SEO
  • Email marketing
  • Graphic design
  • Video production
  • Audience research
  • AI tools

Tools

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Premiere
  • Canva
  • WordPress
  • Wix
  • Shopify

04Education & Recognition

A foundation in media and business.

Degrees

  • Arizona State University

    B.A. in Business (Communication)

    Graduated August 2026 · GPA: 3.61/4.00

  • University of Baghdad

    B.A. in Journalism & Media

    Graduated June 2016 · Overall average: 72%

Certificates, Training & Recognition

  • ASU Global Career Accelerator

    E-Commerce Specialist, Digital Ads Specialist, and Intercultural Skills

  • National Society of Leadership and Success

    Inducted January 2026