Reem Akl, Global Digital and Project Manager (IELTS)

Reem Akl

Global Digital and Project Manager (IELTS)

British Council Egypt

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Diploma, Digital Marketing
Experience
16 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 11 Months

Global Digital and Project Manager (IELTS) at British Council Egypt
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since March 2015

A global leadership role that involves management of IELTS web-estates including two globally-run projects to create, develop and maintain IELTS websites: IELTS.org (jointly owned by British Council, Cambridge Assessment English and IDP: IELTS Australia) and TakeIELTS.org, in addition to other digital initiatives including Emblembrands.org, IELTS brand assets management solution and IELTS mobile apps.

Regional Digital Content Manager, MENA at British Council Egypt
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • November 2010 to March 2015

A leading role within the MENA region (and previously within NENA region) providing leadership to all staff working in digital in 17 countries, facilitating communication, and sharing best practice. I acted as a content, analytics and social media subject matter for the region, while creating a regional hub for all digital inquiries. That’s in addition to being the regional collaboration manager for MENA managing regional intranet to facilitate internal communications within the region, and enhance exposure to the UK and other regions.

Regional Communications Coordinator, Middle East at British Council Egypt
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2009 to November 2010

Part of the Regional Marketing and Communications team in the Middle East, managing ME portal, which was the only bi-lingual website globally.

Loyalty Senior Specialist at Vodafone Egypt
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2007 to May 2009

Part of the CRM team for the biggest telecommunications company in Egypt, focusing on and targeting high value customers specifically through Vodafone One loyalty program activities and propositions.

Education

Diploma, Digital Marketing
  • at Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing
  • February 2015
Master's degree, Global Marketing
  • at ESLSCA Business School
  • May 2011
Bachelor's degree, English Language
  • at Faculty of Al Alsun (Languages) , Ain Shams University
  • May 2002
High school or equivalent, Arts Section
  • at St.Joseph's School
  • September 1998

Specialties & Skills

Web Content Management
Web Design
Contract Management
Project Management
Microsoft Office
Email marketing systems
Content Management Systems
Organization
Leadership
Problem-solving

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
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