Public Relations Specialist
Qatar District Cooling Company
Total years of experience :8 years, 11 Months
March 2011 - June 2013
Public Relations Specialist
Qatar District Cooling Company - Qatar Cool
Doha - Qatar
Support the CEO office in all matters related to Corporate Responsibility, Public Relations, internal and external communication, administrative. Liaise with the rest of the Executive Management department to ensure smooth functioning of the department.
•Responsible for the activities related to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Public Relations (PR). Liaise with the Communication Specialist on all the matters related to communication for the Executive Management Department.
•Coordinate with QHSE Department to develop policies, procedures and processes for PR and CSR Overseeing the recruitment of new staff, sometimes including training and induction
•Liaise with the Communication Specialist on the matters pertaining to press releases and media management.
•Represents Executive Management Department in the News Letter Editorial Committee.
•Liaise with the Communication Specialist in organizing events (internal and external). Provide suggestions and recommendations where needed in order to smoothly organize said events. Organizing events include tasks such as, but are not limited to, location selection, menu selection and drawing up the guest list and any other items that may be required.
•Represent Qatar Cool on prominent public relations forums and conferences.
•Handle all relations with the government for the Executive Management department office. Arrange meetings between Qatar Cool senior staff and related government institutions. Arrange all logistics involved for such meetings (e.g. purchasing and selection of gifts).
•Procure and research ideas for gifts. Ensure gifts comply with Qatar Cool standards (e.g. liaise with the BD Manager for colors, placement of logo etc). Ensure timely delivery of said gift items.
•Liaise with the Communication Specialist on the matters related to Qatar Cool Web Site.
•Prepare the budget for PR and CSR activities.
•Maintain regular communication with the senior management to stay updated on major project milestones that require media coverage
December 2007 - October 2008
Executive Assistant to the Deputy CEO Government Relations
The Commercial Bank of Qatar
Doha - Qatar
• Attending conferences and training
• Control of correspondence
• Assign and monitor clerical and secretarial functions
• Ensure filing systems are maintained and up to date
• Ensure protection and security of files and records
• Ensure personal files are up to date and secure
March 2004 - December 2007
Personal Assistant to the President of Al Fardan Group of Companies
Doha - Qatar
• Provide complex administrative support to the President in areas of marketing,
approving and presenting company's profile to business associates on behalf of the President
• Maintaining database
• Management of day to day schedules of meetings
• Follow-up and updating progress of property development undertaken by Al Fardan Real Estate Properties.
• Handling all travel and hotel bookings for the president
• Translating Arabic into English and vice versa
• Preparing all the Arabic correspondence to key high profile government officials and business associates. Coordinate site meetings for the president.
• Total administrative office management for all Al Fardan Real Estate Properties.
• Coordinating all events and sponsorships partnered with Government organizations and ministries.
• Handling all assignments given by the President.
March 2004 - December 2007
Personal Assistant to the President
Al Fardan Group of Companies
Doha - Qatar
Provide complex administrative support to the President in areas of marketing,
approving and presenting company’s profile to business associates on behalf of the President
Maintaining database
Management of day to day schedules of meetings
Follow-up and updating progress of property development undertaken by Al Fardan Real Estate Properties.
Handling all travel and hotel bookings for the president
Translating Arabic into English and vice versa
Preparing all the Arabic correspondence to key high profile government officials and business associates. Coordinate site meetings for the president.
Total administrative office management for all Al Fardan Real Estate Properties.
Coordinating all events and sponsorships partnered with Government organizations and ministries.
Handling all assignments given by the President.
September2002 - December 2003
Marketing Officer
Askar Industries
Doha - Qatar
Attend performances and other events as required.
Assist with the implementation of the marketing strategy with specific objectives and targets.
Manage and maintain positive relationships with venue staff and media partners.
Support the overall marketing objectives of company both externally and internally.
Develop promotional opportunities and ideas from conception through to delivery
January 2002 - July 2002
Assistant General Manager
Abyad Research &Marketing Consultancy
Amman - Jordan
Primary objective was to handle personnel, administrative and Human Resources matters;
Responsible for recruitment, selection, hiring and training in addition to responsibility for employee relation, counseling and development; Evaluating and preparing job descriptions;
Maintained and implemented company policies;
Degree: Diploma in Business Administration College: Princess Alia College (1983 - 1985)
