Lara Ibrahim

Office Manager to Chairman at KBBO Group

• United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
• My current job since May 2017

EA to Chairman at Damac properties

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• January 2016 to May 2017

PA to Chairman at Kbbo Group

• United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
• May 2014 to January 2016

• Managed the day-to-day operations of the office
• Organized and maintained office systems, including data management and filing
• Planned diaries and appointments
• Dealt with emails, phone calls often corresponding on behalf of the Chairman
• Arranged travel, visas and accommodation and, often, travelled with the Chairman to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations
• Met and entertained visitors at all levels of seniority
• Organized and attended meetings and ensured the Chairman is well prepared for meetings
• Liaised with staff in UAE, United Kingdom (One Financial and Travelex) and United States (Guggenheim).

Senior Presenter at Gulf News Broadcasting

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• May 2012 to March 2014

 Co-presented the Breakfast show, a peak show (6-10AM), for the first 9 months since the launch of the station into the market in May 2012
 Currently hosting the number one ranking show on the station, Hi noon (1-4PM). It is an entertainment show with a great focus on listeners engagement and cultural knowledge
 Created the three main segments of the show and produced all the relevant content to appeal to the targeted audience
 Effectively contributed to the fast growth of the station with a successful show.
 Fruitfully attracted commercial show sponsors and key advertisers and ensured their satisfaction with the execution of their campaigns.
 Rewardingly made the connection between the social media (Facebook, twitter and instagram) and the on-air activities to provide the listeners with a fun and entertaining experience when participating in competitions or contests on their favorite show
 Conducted many interviews with national and international celebrities.

Morning Show Host at Al Aan TV

• Lebanon - Beirut
• March 2006 to March 2010

 Presented the award winning morning show Baity for 4 consecutive years, an interactive daily show targeting women in the Middle East. The show consists of three main segments (social, medical and lifestyle) that address a variety of topics
 Lead the daily meetings with the production team to plan, assess and review the show
 Conducted a thorough research for appealing subjects that featured on the show
 Produced content of all segments in each episode which in turn led to the selection and hosting of many expert guests
 In preparation for each show, executed several interviews with specialized guests in the studio, over the telephone or on location
 Linked between segments of the show by reading from scripts and/or autocue or by improvising
 Constantly liaised with the technical team during the shooting to insure a seamless execution and a sustainable quality outcome of each episode

Achievements
 In April 2007, Baity was granted the first prize in the health awareness contest awarded by the pharmaceuticals giant Roche for its contribution to cancer awareness.

All my show episodes could be viewed online on Al Aan TV website: http://www.alaan.tv/show/bayti

Radio Presenter at World Space Radio, London

• Lebanon - Beirut
• June 2006 to April 2008

 Hosted a daily recorded morning show (10AM-1PM).
 Prepared and produced content including around the clock news
 Gathered relevant information about celebrities in the cinema and music industries to keep listeners updated with the latest gossip
 Provided listeners with daily health tips, social tips and an insightful daily thought

Real Estate Agent at Etage et terre

• Lebanon - Beirut
• June 2004 to February 2006

 Assisted clients with property sales and development
 Prepared and Interpreted legal documents including listings and sales contracts
 Provided legal, economic and market advice to prospective clients
 Liaised with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors and pest controllers prior to contract negotiations
 Ensured terms and conditions of agreements are met
 Liaised with clients and built strategic relationships with them to encourage returning business
 Coordinated property closings and oversaw all document signing
 Analyzed market trends to determine competitive market prices

Achievements
 Increased sales revenue for the 2010-11 financial year
 Created a more efficient filing system for the office, reducing administration duties and agent office time and reduced errors in legal documents by 20%