Faissal El-Barraj, Regional Communication Executive

Faissal El-Barraj

Regional Communication Executive

Leo Burnett

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Experience
2 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :2 years, 7 Months

Regional Communication Executive at Leo Burnett
  • United Arab Emirates
  • November 2013 to May 2014

Regional Communication Executive - Leo Burnett, Dubai, UAE November 2013 - Present
Philip Morris Management Services Middle East Account
• Developed and executed integrated communication platforms for MARLBORO in the GCC, with larger
emphasis on online digital efforts, totalling over $4 Million USD in project scope fees for 2013.
• Prepared detailed cost proposals and delivery timelines for all projects undertook.
• Developed strong brand guardianship and advocacy for the MARLBORO brand.
• Prepared competitive monitoring reports for MARLBORO in the UAE market.


• Digital project coordinator for the launch of the MARLBORO Smart Seal.
• Led the development of all offline consumer engagement activities for MARLBORO Smart Seal for KSA and Kuwait.
• Developed an integrated digital and consumer engagement platform called SHUFOUNA for KSA.
• Led all content management for the BEFIRST application.

Regional Junior Communication Executive at Leo Burnett
  • United Arab Emirates
  • October 2012 to January 2013

Regional Junior Communication Executive - Leo Burnett, Dubai, UAE October 2012 -2013
Philip Morris Management Services Middle East Account
• Executed and managed all offline campaign efforts for the BE MARLBORO platform in the GCC.
• Liaised with all departments of the creative agency to deliver integrated marketing communications proposals.
• Prepared detailed project management plans for all major projects.
• Delivered projects upon agreed deadlines and budget whilst providing timely status updates to the clients.

Credit Advisor at ClBC Bank
  • Canada
  • March 2012 to September 2012

Credit Advisor - ClBC Bank, Montreal, QC, Canada March - September 2012

Retail Sales Associate at ECCO Shoes
  • Canada
  • April 2011 to March 2012

Retail Sales Associate - ECCO Shoes, Montreal, QC, Canada April 2011 - March 2012
OTHER EXPERIENCES

camp counsellor - High 5 events, Afqaa, Lebanon at Basketball
  • July 2010 to August 2010

Basketball camp counsellor - High 5 events, Afqaa, Lebanon July 2010 - August 2010

Education

Bachelor's degree, Marketing
  • at John Molson School of Business - Concordia University
  • December 2011

Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Marketing December 2011 John Molson School of Business

High school or equivalent, High School Diploma
  • at Al Mawakeb School
  • June 2007

Specialties & Skills

Self driven
Problem Solving
Strategic Planning
Analytical Approach
Project Management
ASSOCIATE
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
MILLION
PROJECT COORDINATOR
PROPOSALS
RETAIL SALES
SALES ASSOCIATE

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
French
Expert