BADR AL KHALAF, Public & Government Relations Manager

BADR AL KHALAF

Public & Government Relations Manager

Broadcom

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, Business Administration
Experience
17 years, 6 months

Share My Profile

Block User


Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 6 months

Public & Government Relations Manager at Broadcom
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since January 2015

- Organize periodic renewal of Licenses
- Submission of correct documentation to the Ministry Of Labor for visa applications
- Submission of correct documentation to obtain licenses and efficient collection of Licenses to take place when
completed
- Take, submit & collect all necessary documentation in order to organize all Employee official paperwork.
- Arrange medical tests, passports, memos, promotional draws and fine resolution.
- Represent the Company at locations such as the Police Station, Airport, Hotels, Embassies, Ministries/Municipalities &
other significant Departments & in accordance with services such as mobile & landline phone services
(connections/disconnections/repairs), mail, electricity
- Accompany the employee as they exit the country.
- Send out notifications on documentation required to renew trade licenses and complete surveys, etc. required by the
government bodies at the time of license renewals.
- Submit detailed reports related to visa expenses to the finance department.
- To submit required documentation to the banks and process bank transactions.
- Handled other administrative tasks as assigned.
- Assist in company errands when required to.

Public Relations Manager at ALFAISALIAH GROUP HOLDING
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2011 to December 2014

Working as PR Manager at CEO and President's Office. HRH Prince Mohammed Al Faisal.

•planning, developing and implementing PR strategies;
•communicating with colleagues and key spokespeople;
•liaising with, and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organisations, often via telephone and email;
•researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media;
•collating and analysing media coverage;
•writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports;
•preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes;
•devising and coordinating photo opportunities;
•organising events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours;
•maintaining and updating information on the organisation's website;
•managing and updating information and engaging with users on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook;
•sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities;
•commissioning market research;
•fostering community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives;
•managing the PR aspect of a potential crisis situation.

Public Relations Officer at Embassy of Mexico
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2007 to December 2010

1. Arrange for different types of visa application (temporary work visa, resident wok visa, visit visa, family visas, etc.).
2. Submission of correct documentation related to Immigration processes and Work permits in front of the concerned authorities (Ministry of Labor and Immigration Dept.)
3. Submission of correct documentation to obtain licenses and efficient collection of Licenses to take place when completed
4. In Charge of Application related to Ministries/Municipalities & other significant Departments & in accordance with services such as mobile & landline phone services (connections/disconnections/repairs), mail, electricity
Accompany the employee as they exit the country.
5. Take, submit & collect all necessary documentation in order to organize all Employee official paperwork.
6. Arrange for different types of permits (work permit, Site Accesses/ Gate passes, etc…)
7. Organize periodic renewal of Licenses (Visas, permits, etc…)
8. In charge of the resident/work permit process (Schedule staff’s visa, medical, coordinating with other internal and external departments.)
9. Collect all appropriate documentation necessary for visa and permits required to be processed.
10. Ensure all visas, medical and labor permits are up to date and arrange timely renewal.
11. Assist in all general inquiries concerning labor and immigration matters.
12. Will provide admin support as needed

Education

Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at Master's degree, Master of Business (MBus)
  • January 2012

Business Administration

Bachelor's degree, Translation in the field of Spanish language
  • at KING SAUD UNIVERSITY
  • July 2007

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office
Public Relations
Administration
Office Organization
Commercial Skills
Security Information
Computer Maintenance-Office (97-2003-2007-2010) Including Windows Vista & Windows 7 & 8
Typing 45 words per minute
Good experience in organizing & coordinating conferences - events
Fluency proficiency in Spanish & English
Project Management
Supplier Negotiation
Teamwork
Skillful and accurate in Public Relations & Administration
Able to work in a high-pressured, fast-paced working environment
Extensive experience in Administration and executing successful PR
Social Media Marketing

Languages

English
Expert
Spanish
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Memberships

World Association of Arab Translators (Wata)
  • Translator
  • October 2007

Training and Certifications

NEW SAUDI LABOR LAW (Training)
Training Institute:
QAFAZAT CENTER
PMP® Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2017
Course in financial management for SMEs (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2017
Diploma in Investment (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2016
Security Information Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2008
Valid Until:
January 2008
Completed Course in Spanish Language (Advanced Level) In Madrid (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2005
Valid Until:
September 2005
TOEFL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2016
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Tech, languages, reading & computing