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Personal Information

Birth Date:                          November 20^th, 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).

                              4^th 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 20^th, 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).

                              4^th 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.