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

elyssa skaff

Lecturer: Copywriting and Communication ( PR, Public Speaking)

Lebanese American University

Lieu
Liban
Éducation
Diplôme, Theater and Dance
Expérience
13 years, 2 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :13 years, 2 Mois

Lecturer: Copywriting and Communication ( PR, Public Speaking) à Lebanese American University
  • Liban - Beyrouth
  • Je travaille ici depuis janvier 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 à Freelance
  • Liban - Beyrouth
  • Je travaille ici depuis janvier 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 à Roche Pharmaceuticals
  • Liban - Beyrouth
  • novembre 2019 à juillet 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 à Roche Pharmaceuticals
  • Liban - Beyrouth
  • novembre 2019 à juillet 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 à International Rescue Committee
  • Liban - Beyrouth
  • février 2019 à septembre 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 à MTV
  • Liban - Beyrouth
  • janvier 2017 à juillet 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 à The Talkies
  • Liban - Beyrouth
  • avril 2013 à avril 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 à iMagic
  • Qatar - Doha
  • mars 2011 à mai 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 à Leo Burnett
  • Liban - Beyrouth
  • avril 2012 à avril 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

Éducation

Diplôme, Theater and Dance
  • à Jacques Lecoq
  • mai 2010
Master, MBA
  • à INSEAD
  • juillet 2007
Master, Social Psychology
  • à London School of Economics
  • juillet 2003
Baccalauréat, Economics
  • à American University of Beirut
  • juillet 2002

Specialties & Skills

Communication Consultancy
Creative Direction
Copywriting
Content
Creative Thinking
Initiative
Management

Langues

Arabe
Langue Maternelle
Français
Langue Maternelle
Anglais
Expert
Espagnol
Moyen

Loisirs

  • CInema, Music, Dance, Books, Meditation