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Nadia M. Ghazzawi

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Communications professional with 14 years of cross-industry experience driving measurable results in leading organizations. Expertise in procurement contract management, legal operations, stakeholder engagement, and supplier management. Proven track record in developing public relations strategies and business development initiatives. Strong leadership skills foster a collaborative and results-oriented environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Legal Operations Manager

Emirates NBD
2024.08 - 2026.02
  • Managed Entire Legal Operations at legal Dept at ENBD.
  • Ensure budgets are aligned with legal department budget
  • Ongoing communication with Stakeholders and external Law firms
  • Developed Reports and Presentations to Senior counsel
  • Lead digital initiative of AI for KSA Legal Department
  • Manage litigation outcomes of disputes and court hearings and further judgments.
  • Inspire team to accomplish their tasks and projects in a timely manner.

Public Relations Account Manager

Memac Ogilvy
, Saudi Arabia
2023.11 - 2024.07
  • Managed PIF client SAMI Saudi Arabian Military Industries from a PR perspective
  • Developed and Implemented PR strategies creating comprehensive PR plans aligned with clients' goals and objectives
  • Social Listening of all current and relevant News for SAMI on all media outlets
  • Managed Interviews & Media Relations with several publishers such as Oxford Business Group and Reporters from Bloomberg, Arab News, Reuters etc.
  • Main point of contact for clients, providing updates on campaign progress, and addressing any concerns or inquiries.
  • Prepared CEO talking points and speeches for all internal and external events to communicate clients' messages effectively
  • Participated as an Exhibitor with the client at the World Defense Show Feb 2024
  • Managed RCRC (Royal Commission for Riyadh City)

"Green Riyadh" as a PR Account Manager, in charge of all Green Riyadh campaigns and launches from ideation, strategy development, execution, communication with stakeholders, monitoring progress and adjusting tactics as needed to achieve campaign's objectives.

  • Orchestrating a cross-functional team comprised of designers, copywriters, and social media specialists & managers for successful PR outcomes.

Vendor Procurement Manager

Geidea
, Saudi Arabia
2022.08 - 2023.10
  • Delivering feedback to leadership on risk issues and business cases flagged by specific business units, collaborating with the procurement to create master service agreements, purchase orders, and documenting the processes.
  • Initiated cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality standards of licenses and services procured.
  • Maintained accurate records using data management software, promoting transparency in transactions
  • Worked with the team to manage suppliers and resources to ensure a smooth running of business functions.

Procurement Contract Manager

Medgulf
2021.01 - 2022.07
  • Oversaw the procurement processes and inventory, managed contracts and proposals in databases, created contract standards, including budget and payment terms presentation, and drove contract strategy meetings to identify issues and client requirements
  • Supported the development, and adherence of the department policies and procedures and overall performance, ensured KPIs were well developed, reviewed contracts for correctness and policy and procedural compliance
  • Developed strategies and goals to achieve budgeted savings and excel in all sourcing KPI's, formulated negotiation strategies with vendors and suppliers to secure profitable deals with the best quality and costs, and maintained relationships with internal stakeholders to assess their experience with suppliers and identify improvement opportunities
  • Mentored and provided workshops for team members, monitored staff achievements, performed periodic performance evaluations. Key Accomplishments: Saved the procurement department 15% on contracts due to choosing vendors with high-quality performance and service and more reasonable prices.

Public Relations & Communications Specialist

Boeing
, Saudi Arabia
2015.01 - 2020.01
  • Led storytelling and developing local articles to present to the company, prepared talking points for executive interviews with local and international media, and developed communication plans for business developments, and thought leadership content
  • Distributed daily media summary reports of current relevant news in Saudi Arabia, developed communication strategies, prepared content and attended sponsored programs within the community and exhibitions, and represented Boeing in community functions and events locally and internationally
  • Managed a media list for KSA for print, digital, and social media reporters/editors, supported the company's media events
  • Key Accomplishments: Selected by Boeing President in KSA to represent him and the company during the 'Inclusion Annual Event - 2018' in California, USA, where I gave a brief speech and received the award on his behalf
  • Selected for an interview with the PR department of Boeing in the US to give a statement on legalizing driving for women in KSA the article was shared and published with all Boeing offices worldwide.

Public Relations Representative | Riyadh Metro

Havas
, Saudi Arabia
2014.01 - 2015.10
  • Led a team of 4 fresh graduates and delegated public relations and community engagement tasks, created different campaigns to enhance knowledge of the metro lines, led relations with advertisement agencies abroad to work on campaigns and prints.
  • Participated in developing and executing integrated social media and PR/communications strategies, including content planning, media pitching, community management, media monitoring, social listening.
  • Established mutual partnerships, understood clients' business challenges to propose strategies to help achieve their goals, kept aligned with PR trends, and opportunities, and worked with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of account operations.

Business Intelligence officer

Riyad Bank
2010.12 - 2013.09

Public relations intern

Kpmg LLP
2009.11 - 2010.11

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Prince Sultan University
KSA
2004.09 - 2009.09

Executive MBA -

Bayes Business School, University of London
Dubai, UAE
2018.09 - 2020.11

Skills

  • Management Skills - Excellent
  • Managerial competency within Legal Operations Management, PR & content Management , Social Media Campaign management, Procurement Management
  • Communication Skills – Proven ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders, Community engagement & public speaking
  • Leadership Skills- Evident capability in leading a large team with a 360 approach to feedback and leadership
  • Negotiation Skills – Excellent in persuasion, planning, and strategizing to achieve agreement leading to the best outcome
  • IT Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint & SharePoint)

LANGUAGES

English Native
Beginner
Arabic Native
Beginner
Spanish Fluent
Beginner
French
Beginner

Timeline

Legal Operations Manager

Emirates NBD
2024.08 - 2026.02

Public Relations Account Manager

Memac Ogilvy
2023.11 - 2024.07

Vendor Procurement Manager

Geidea
2022.08 - 2023.10

Procurement Contract Manager

Medgulf
2021.01 - 2022.07

Executive MBA -

Bayes Business School, University of London
2018.09 - 2020.11

Public Relations & Communications Specialist

Boeing
2015.01 - 2020.01

Public Relations Representative | Riyadh Metro

Havas
2014.01 - 2015.10

Business Intelligence officer

Riyad Bank
2010.12 - 2013.09

Public relations intern

Kpmg LLP
2009.11 - 2010.11

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Prince Sultan University
2004.09 - 2009.09
Nadia M. Ghazzawi