Public relations and communications specialist adept at media relations, special events coordination, issues management and community relations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
PR & Media Manager
Saudi Tourism Authority
12.2022 - Current
Led with on-ground PR stunt of flying over 200 Italian football fans to attend Italian Supper Coppa, reach exceeded goal by +184% on print and digital; engagement rate 3.02%.
Increased brand awareness by 6% YTD through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
Develop and execute strategic PR plans to increase brand visibility and awareness. Ex: always on content and 3 PR stunts increased Italy market growth by 120%, now priority.
Manage relationships with media outlets, journalists, and other external stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships with key influencers and public figures.
Shaped strategic direction of copy by collaborating with marketing and retail partners.
Developed content for press releases, websites and social media.
Oversaw company media budget, increasing cost efficiency and sales.
Supervised online and offline ad campaigns, reporting on results.
Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
Brand Consultant
Mint
12.2021 - 12.2022
Visualizing strategic and creative briefs for upcoming Inclusive Financial Solutions campaigns.
Prepared and edited client deliverables.
Planned, implemented, and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
Created and managed budgets to maximize brand reach and engagement.
Production Designer
Telfaz11
01.2020 - 12.2021
Led project for Wadi Cinema- a collaborative popup concept with Muvi Cinemas for Diriyah Biennale.
Acted as lead Art supervisor for Six Windows In The Desert (SWITD) on Netflix. Production Designer of Is Sumiyati Going To Hell? and The Rat episodes.
Conceptualized SWITD release campaign: digital, print, on-ground activation, and screening event. (#1 on Saudi's Top Ten list for over 3 consecutive weeks).
Created publication media kit and directed photoshoot for Netflix partnership with Telfaz11 on Variety.
Art Director
Telfaz11
08.2017 - 12.2019
Created brand identity and led as production designer for Alkhallat. Digital series for Telfaz11(Average views 5M, Impressions 1.6B).
Ideated and lead with creative on highest viewed episode to date Alkhallat 10 (11M views)
Mediated between Vitamin C and Gulf Health Council for social media strategy and designed visual identity for Salamatak rebranded.
Developed Telfaz11 HQ office interior design. Liaised between architectural, interior, and contracting firms and supervised construction.
Designer
Telfaz11
05.2016 - 08.2017
Directed Art for فيلم سويلم الطلقة-المعقب الفلتة for STC La Ywaggif digital campaign (8.1m views).
Expedited with winning pitch deck for Telfaz11's first films produced by Ithra Saudi Aramco's King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture.
Handled event and merchandise design for premiere film screening of Wasati.
Created new brand identity for Telfaz11, in-house and external communication materials, templates for digital and printed materials.
Design Consultant
KeyConcept
09.2014 - 05.2016
Developed rebrand for company, printed material, and interior design. Shuneez restaurant, Riyadh.
Acted as consultant for Brand Identity and interior design. Supervised construction to completion. Falla Restaurant, Dubai.
Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to client. Qahwaty-DIFC Cafe, Dubai.
Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy. Yugen restaurant, Dubai.
Junior Architect
EMAAR
12.2012 - 09.2014
Designed and drafted project blueprints.
Performed calculations of design parameters for accuracy and safety.
Completed site appraisals before and after construction.
Prepared project documentation and submittal packages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Parsons The New School For Design
San Diego, USA
06.2014
Skills
Media Monitoring
PR Reporting
market research
Media relations
Social media coordination
Production Scheduling
Proofreading
Workflow Optimization
Accomplishments
2024 Media Monitoring with Explore: Foundations Meltwater Academy
2019 Official Selection – The Rat ASFF- Bafta Qualifying Awards-Production Designer
2017 Foreign short film – Is Sumiyati Going To Hell? LA Independent Film Festival Awards- Art Director
Affiliations
Saudi Alzheimer's Disease Association Active Member
ADHD Society & Support Group AFTA Active Member
Timeline
PR & Media Manager
Saudi Tourism Authority
12.2022 - Current
Brand Consultant
Mint
12.2021 - 12.2022
Production Designer
Telfaz11
01.2020 - 12.2021
Art Director
Telfaz11
08.2017 - 12.2019
Designer
Telfaz11
05.2016 - 08.2017
Design Consultant
KeyConcept
09.2014 - 05.2016
Junior Architect
EMAAR
12.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Parsons The New School For Design
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