elyssa skaff, Lecturer: Copywriting and Communication ( PR, Public Speaking)

elyssa skaff

Lecturer: Copywriting and Communication ( PR, Public Speaking)

Lebanese American University

Location
Lebanon
Education
Diploma, Theater and Dance
Experience
13 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :13 years, 1 Months

Lecturer: Copywriting and Communication ( PR, Public Speaking) at Lebanese American University
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since January 2017

Taught classes about Copywriting, Public Speaking and Public Relations at the Lebanese American University
• Taught class of 20+ university students about Public Engagement, Storytelling and Communication
• Structured the course to share the latest developments in the field

Copywriting, Content and Media Creation at Freelance
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since January 2017

• Developed the 2020 Communication Strategy for events company Matisse.
• Free-lanced in creating concepts for digital content (Short videos) and creative copywriting.
• Created and taught a Storytelling and Improvisation course at Flat6Labs in the Beirut Digital District
• Collaborated to various productions (film, theatre, ads and music videos) as an actress

Communication and Creative Consultant for Area Head at Roche Pharmaceuticals
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • November 2019 to July 2020

• Advised Roche's Area Head - Middle East on Communication Strategy for year 2020.
• Created content and copy for Internal and External communications. Managed the creative, content and communication aspects of internal initiatives that revolved around digitization and innovation.

Communication and Creative Consultant for Area Head at Roche Pharmaceuticals
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • November 2019 to July 2020

• Advised Roche's Area Head - Middle East on Communication Strategy for year 2020.
• Created content and copy for Internal and External communications. Managed the creative, content and communication aspects of internal initiatives that revolved around digitization and innovation.

Communication Consultant at International Rescue Committee
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • February 2019 to September 2019

• Devised a National Communication Campaign for the International NGO Internal Rescue Committee
• Assignment included identifying the key issues after meeting concerned stakeholders, as well as recommending campaign messages, communication plan and channels

Content Consultant at MTV
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2017 to July 2017

Collaborated with Head of Channel and Programming on Content Strategy at leading Television broadcaster
• Collaborated closely with Head of Channel Joseph Husseini on selecting new content for channel
• Looked at scripts, budgets and contracts for new programs and drama series

Head of Content/ Creative Director at The Talkies
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • April 2013 to April 2017

Started new feature films department at TV commercials production company
• Started new department, working in close liaison with company CEO Gabriel Chamoun
• Created concepts for feature films, TV and digital series as well as branded content
• Reviewed numerous scripts as script doctor, working on character development and plot progression
• Worked on communication and distribution for feature film “Ghadi”

Internship Manager at iMagic
  • Qatar - Doha
  • March 2011 to May 2015

Devised and implemented Internship scheme for television program funded by Qatar Foundation.
• Resolved challenge of recruiting sought after Qataris. Managed process for five consecutive seasons
• Established partnerships with Texas A&M, Carnegie Mellon and Northwestern University, among others

Communication Manager at Leo Burnett
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • April 2012 to April 2013

Managed Public Relations and Communication projects for Leo Burnett
• Established comprehensive communication strategies, working in close liaison with PR team
• Managed communication campaigns for major brands, liaising tightly with creative, brand & digital

Education

Diploma, Theater and Dance
  • at Jacques Lecoq
  • May 2010
Master's degree, MBA
  • at INSEAD
  • July 2007
Master's degree, Social Psychology
  • at London School of Economics
  • July 2003
Bachelor's degree, Economics
  • at American University of Beirut
  • July 2002

Specialties & Skills

Communication Consultancy
Creative Direction
Copywriting
Content
Creative Thinking
Initiative
Management

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
French
Native Speaker
English
Expert
Spanish
Intermediate

Hobbies

  • CInema, Music, Dance, Books, Meditation