Personal Information
Birth Date: November 20th, 1988
Address: currently living in Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon.
originally from Damascus, Syria
Mobile Number: + 961 716 728 95
Email Address: [email protected]
Gender: Female
Career objective:
As a confident and self motivated person I am seeking for a job which can be a learning experience for me in the marketing field, and where my excellent communication skills can be used effectively. I am a focused and ambitious person who is determined to succeed. I enjoy working both as a part of a team or alone as I am flexible, hard working and willing to learn. I am also dependable, responsible, and a reliable person.
Professional Experience
August 2011 - October 2011
PR & Media supervisor
Work and Art Atelier Damascus, Syria
- Identify main client groups and audiences and determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them.
- Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits and develop and maintain company internet or intranet web pages.
- Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
- Manage communications budgets.
- Manage special events such as sponsorship of races, parties introducing new products, or other activities the firm supports in order to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.
- Draft speeches for company executives, and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.
- Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local and municipal government officials and media representatives.
- Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.
- Direct activities of external agencies, establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
- Formulate policies and procedures related to public information programs, working with public relations executives.
March 2011 - July 2011
Media Executive
Middle East Communication Network (MCN) Damascus, Syria
- Working with the client and the account team to understand a client's business objectives and advertising strategy.
- Handling all bookings including press and magazine ads, TVC and radio commercials.
- Liaising with the creative agency team, clients and consumers to develop media strategies and campaigns.
- Applying detailed knowledge of media owners in a range of geographical locations.
- Thinking creatively about ways to represent particular clients.
- Undertaking research using specialist industry resources.
- Researching and analyzing data to translate ideas into a quantifiable task.
- Identifying target audiences and analyzing their characteristics, behavior and media habits.
- Issuing media and production invoices.
- Presenting proposals, with media and cost schedules to clients.
- Planning advertising schedule for all media.
- Recommending the most appropriate types of media to use, as well as the most effective time spans and locations.
- Working with colleagues, other departments and media buyers in other specialist agency.
- Making and maintaining good contacts with media owners, such as newspapers, magazines and websites.
- Proofreading advert text and content prior to release.
- Maintaining detailed records.
- Developing evaluation techniques for campaigns.
January 2008 - September 2010:
Event Planner
Ninar Co. for Events Organizing Damascus, Syria.
- Assist with negotiations for space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, make travel arrangements, order event signs, and ensure appropriate décor to meet the quality expectations of the alumni association.
- Gather information on each project to achieve quality event productions.
- Research, make site visits, and find resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities.
- Create and revised room layouts for each event.
- Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.
- Prepare nametags, materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc.
February 2007 - December 2007:
Correspondent Officer
Miro Company for Import and Export Damascus, Syria
- Prepare documents and correspondence such as damage claims, credit and billing inquiries, invoices, and service complaints.
- Compile data from records to prepare periodic reports.
- Type acknowledgement letters to persons sending correspondence.
- Maintain files and control records to show correspondence activities.
- Complete form letters in response to requests or problems identified by correspondence.
- Compile data from records to prepare periodic reports.
Internships and workshops
2011 Work and Art Atelier
Organized art workshops for both children and young artists, also exhibitions for
their work.
2010 Buildex for Construction
Volunteer work in organizing the International Exhibition for Construction in Damascus,
and member in Buildex Excellence Club team .
2010 The Arabian business men conference
Volunteer work in organizing the conference.
2010 Platinum Co. for Web Designing
Internship for one month in the marketing department, studying the company’s
e-marketing methods.
2009 Syria Trust group
Volunteer work in organizing Syria trust conference for the organization activities over
the country.
2009 Solidarity Alliance for Insurance
Internship for one month, studying the principles of the insurance industry.
Education
2011 – 2012 Higher Institute of Business Administration (HIBA).
4th year student - Marketing major
2009 – 2011 Higher Institute of Business Administration (HIBA).
Bachelor in Business Administration
2007 Scientific Baccalaureate Damascus, Syria
Languages
- Arabic : Fluently spoken, read and written.
- English : Fluently spoken, read and written.
- French : Well spoken, read and written - Centre Culturel Français
- German : Entry level - Goethe
Skills
- Computer: MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, SPSS, dream weaver)
- Internet communication (emailing, web search).
- Excellent communication skills: in person and over the phone.
Personal Information
Birth Date: November 20th, 1988
Address: currently living in Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon.
originally from Damascus, Syria
Mobile Number: + 961 716 728 95
Email Address: [email protected]
Gender: Female
Career objective:
As a confident and self motivated person I am seeking for a job which can be a learning experience for me in the marketing field, and where my excellent communication skills can be used effectively. I am a focused and ambitious person who is determined to succeed. I enjoy working both as a part of a team or alone as I am flexible, hard working and willing to learn. I am also dependable, responsible, and a reliable person.
Professional Experience
August 2011 - October 2011
PR & Media supervisor
Work and Art Atelier Damascus, Syria
- Identify main client groups and audiences and determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them.
- Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits and develop and maintain company internet or intranet web pages.
- Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
- Manage communications budgets.
- Manage special events such as sponsorship of races, parties introducing new products, or other activities the firm supports in order to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.
- Draft speeches for company executives, and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.
- Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local and municipal government officials and media representatives.
- Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.
- Direct activities of external agencies, establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
- Formulate policies and procedures related to public information programs, working with public relations executives.
March 2011 - July 2011
Media Executive
Middle East Communication Network (MCN) Damascus, Syria
- Working with the client and the account team to understand a client's business objectives and advertising strategy.
- Handling all bookings including press and magazine ads, TVC and radio commercials.
- Liaising with the creative agency team, clients and consumers to develop media strategies and campaigns.
- Applying detailed knowledge of media owners in a range of geographical locations.
- Thinking creatively about ways to represent particular clients.
- Undertaking research using specialist industry resources.
- Researching and analyzing data to translate ideas into a quantifiable task.
- Identifying target audiences and analyzing their characteristics, behavior and media habits.
- Issuing media and production invoices.
- Presenting proposals, with media and cost schedules to clients.
- Planning advertising schedule for all media.
- Recommending the most appropriate types of media to use, as well as the most effective time spans and locations.
- Working with colleagues, other departments and media buyers in other specialist agency.
- Making and maintaining good contacts with media owners, such as newspapers, magazines and websites.
- Proofreading advert text and content prior to release.
- Maintaining detailed records.
- Developing evaluation techniques for campaigns.
January 2008 - September 2010:
Event Planner
Ninar Co. for Events Organizing Damascus, Syria.
- Assist with negotiations for space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, make travel arrangements, order event signs, and ensure appropriate décor to meet the quality expectations of the alumni association.
- Gather information on each project to achieve quality event productions.
- Research, make site visits, and find resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities.
- Create and revised room layouts for each event.
- Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.
- Prepare nametags, materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc.
February 2007 - December 2007:
Correspondent Officer
Miro Company for Import and Export Damascus, Syria
- Prepare documents and correspondence such as damage claims, credit and billing inquiries, invoices, and service complaints.
- Compile data from records to prepare periodic reports.
- Type acknowledgement letters to persons sending correspondence.
- Maintain files and control records to show correspondence activities.
- Complete form letters in response to requests or problems identified by correspondence.
- Compile data from records to prepare periodic reports.
Internships and workshops
2011 Work and Art Atelier
Organized art workshops for both children and young artists, also exhibitions for
their work.
2010 Buildex for Construction
Volunteer work in organizing the International Exhibition for Construction in Damascus,
and member in Buildex Excellence Club team .
2010 The Arabian business men conference
Volunteer work in organizing the conference.
2010 Platinum Co. for Web Designing
Internship for one month in the marketing department, studying the company’s
e-marketing methods.
2009 Syria Trust group
Volunteer work in organizing Syria trust conference for the organization activities over
the country.
2009 Solidarity Alliance for Insurance
Internship for one month, studying the principles of the insurance industry.
Education
2011 – 2012 Higher Institute of Business Administration (HIBA).
4th year student - Marketing major
2009 – 2011 Higher Institute of Business Administration (HIBA).
Bachelor in Business Administration
2007 Scientific Baccalaureate Damascus, Syria
Languages
- Arabic : Fluently spoken, read and written.
- English : Fluently spoken, read and written.
- French : Well spoken, read and written - Centre Culturel Français
- German : Entry level - Goethe
Skills
- Computer: MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, SPSS, dream weaver)
- Internet communication (emailing, web search).
- Excellent communication skills: in person and over the phone.