Kimberly Valles

-Coordinates with journalists on stories / special assignments

-Daily audit of the newspaper/website compared to competition

-Daily performance mapping of reporters

-Participation and articulation of news briefings and execution

-Involvement in news-trends presentations

-Involvement and supervision of/in Content Syndication

-Daily mapping of KT’s social media accounts.

-Negotiates the terms of references and the fee structure for all wire services (international/national), photo services (national/international), contributors (national/international), retainers (within/outside UAE), and freelancers (both text/graphics)

-Ensures timely renewals of agencies and bringing new on board as the
need arises

-Supports Editor-in-chief in preparation of Annual Editorial Budget

-Coordinates with NMC and other Ministries/Local Authorities as and when required

-Interface with other departments such as Advertising, Circulation, Marketing/Events.

-Worked with/assisted the scientific committee in program creation and development. Drafted over a hundred scientific programs, 30 percent of which involved abstract presentations; managed the abstract submission portal and supervised the abstract grading and selection procedures. Led the editing and publishing of the program both in print and digital formats.

-Managed the CME accreditation of Events. Spearheaded the application process; successfully submitted application materials as per project timelines and as per DHA/MOH guidelines. Achieved minimum of 21 CME/CPD points per Event and garnered a maximum of 50 points for intensive programs.

-Managed the license application with the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM)

-Responsible for the logistical arrangement of invited speakers and vip's; includes flight, hotel, airport transfer arrangement.

-In-charge of development, update and maintenance of the conference website.

-Oversaw design of overall event/marketing print & digital collateral; Promotional flyers, brochures, show guide, stage backdrop, venue branding & signage’s, speakers and delegate pack.

-Budget reconciliation; Invoicing, processing of event expenses, reimbursements, liaised with accounting team on file closing procedures.

-Collated and analysed post event data, interfaced with internal teams in the delivery of comprehensive post event reports.