Manar Salem

Background

About Manar Salem

Strategic Business Development Specialist with a strong focus on building strategic partnerships, expanding market opportunities, and supporting program growth within higher education. I specialize in identifying collaboration opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and developing tailored learning solutions that align organizational needs with impactful professional development programs.With experience managing strategic initiatives, community engagement programs, and cross-functional projects, I excel at creating meaningful internal and external connections. Previously, as Manager of Strategic Initiatives, I served as a liaison for the Sobey School of Business, strengthening alliances with the business community and advancing engagement and outreach efforts.I bring over nine years of Human Resources experience as a CPHR member, with expertise in recruitment and selection, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, and HR business partnership.I also hold an International Master of Educational Linguistics from Saint Mary’s University and have taught ESL to adult learners from diverse cultural backgrounds. This work enhanced my intercultural competence and reinforced my ability to apply adaptive teaching methodologies to support learner success.TESOL and IATEFL member.Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth.