Annie Parenteau
Thuwal,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Proactive and adaptable, with strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with ability to manage projects and collaborate with diverse teams. Leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to develop and execute compelling communication strategies. Dedicated to driving impactful outreach and engagement in a future role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Communication Strategist
KAUST, GBC
Thuwal
2024.06 - Current
- Responsible for a team of two
- Creation and dissemination of visual and written content for internal and external channels
- Social media management and content creation: posts, articles, photography
- Organization and promotion of events, conferences, and seminars to enhance departmental visibility
- Regular website updates, ensuring proper technical and visual functioning
- Management and rollout of the University Intranet
- Writing newsletters and executive communications
- Participation in team projects, demonstrating strong collaborative skills
- Emergency communication management with composure and responsiveness
Communications Officer
KAUST Smart-Health Initiative
Thuwal
2021.06 - 2024.06
- Creation and dissemination of visual and editorial content for internal and external communication
- Close collaboration with departments to ensure coherent and effective messaging
- Organization and promotion of events, conferences, and seminars to reinforce hospital visibility
Internal Communications Officer
KAUST, GBC
Thuwal
2016.08 - 2021.06
- Responsible for the University’s Intranet and its deployment.
- Writing and sending the weekly newsletter.
- Participation in team and multidisciplinary projects.
- Creation of the university’s first mobile application.
- Management and coordination of internal communications during the COVID crisis.
Communications Officer
Centre Neuchâtelois de Psychiatrie
Marin-Epagnier, Switzerland
2014.08 - 2016.06
- Creation and distribution of visual and written content for internal and external audiences.
- Close collaboration with various departments to ensure consistent and effective communication.
- Organization and promotion of events, conferences, and seminars to strengthen the hospital’s visibility.
- Planning of the annual report in coordination with external service providers.
Communications specialist
Pix4D
Lausanne, Switzerland
2013.11 - 2014.08
- Improvement proposals based on field feedback
- Website updates and preparation of technical webinars
- Uploading text, images, and videos to the website
- Creation of landing pages and content integration with marketing teams
Webmaster
Committee of the Regions (European Institutions)
Brussels, Belgium
2012.11 - 2013.11
- Newsletter launch and article integration
- Structural website updates focused on usability and navigation
- Participation in digital transformation projects involving cross-functional teams
Webmaster & Web Developer
European Commission (DG SANCO, EAC, MEDIA)
Brussels, Belgium
2004.07 - 2013.11
- Website updates and optimization
- Translation coordination across 27 languages
- Layout, writing, and distribution of newsletters
Education
Master - Science and Technology of Information and Communication
Université Libre de Bruxelles
Brussels 2009.01 - 2012.01
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Université du Québec à Montréal
Montréal, Canada 1999.01 - 2001.01
University Certificate - Adverstising
Université de Montréal
Montréal, Canada 1998.01 - 2001.01
Skills
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Project management
- Creativity
- Sense of responsibility
- Autonomy
- Adaptability to change
- Professional independence
- Ability to adapt to various stakeholders and situations
- Clear and effective communication of information to teams
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Dutch
Advanced
Affiliations
- Alpine skiing, telemark, hiking, running, trail running, weight training, gardening, animals, reading, music
Certification
- ACACED – Domestic Companion Animals (cats), Animal University, France (May 2025)
- Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) Lead Implementer Training Course (ISO 22301:2019), BSI Training Academy (April 2025)
- Feline Behaviour Specialist Training, Animautopia, France (2023–2024, 231 hours)
- Adobe InDesign & Illustrator Training, KAUST, Saudi Arabia (March 2023, 40 hours)
- Digital Communications Training, 48 Studio, UK (Jan–March 2023, 20 hours)
- Academic Tutor Certification, National Tutoring Association, UK (Feb 2022)
- Certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy, Zoothérapie Mauricie, Quebec, Canada (Nov 2021)
Accomplishments
- Les Amis des Houches Association — Board member, digital & print communications (2021–2025)
- After-school course: Stray cats and care — The KAUST School, Saudi Arabia (Spring 2023)
- Stray cat sterilization program at KAUST (2019–Present)
- French as a second language tutoring — KAUST, Saudi Arabia (2017–2019)
- French conversation group facilitator — Neuchâtel, Switzerland (2014–2016)
- Dutch/English translation for Lokersefeesten — Ghent, Belgium (2011–2013)
Timeline
Communication Strategist
KAUST, GBC
2024.06 - Current
Communications Officer
KAUST Smart-Health Initiative
2021.06 - 2024.06
Internal Communications Officer
KAUST, GBC
2016.08 - 2021.06
Communications Officer
Centre Neuchâtelois de Psychiatrie
2014.08 - 2016.06
Communications specialist
Pix4D
2013.11 - 2014.08
Webmaster
Committee of the Regions (European Institutions)
2012.11 - 2013.11
Master - Science and Technology of Information and Communication
Université Libre de Bruxelles
2009.01 - 2012.01
Webmaster & Web Developer
European Commission (DG SANCO, EAC, MEDIA)
2004.07 - 2013.11
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Université du Québec à Montréal
1999.01 - 2001.01
University Certificate - Adverstising
Université de Montréal
1998.01 - 2001.01