Omar Yousry, Staff Writer

Omar Yousry

Staff Writer

Cairo 360

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Bachelor's degree, الهندسة المعمارية
Experience
11 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 7 Months

Staff Writer at Cairo 360
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since January 2016

• Create Creative and interesting articles.
• Visit restaurants for reviewing.
• Write reviews.
• Attend Grand opening events on behalf of the company.
• Do interviews and Q&As according to the articles and features being written.
• Pitch ideas weekly for articles, reviews and features.
• Gather data regarding events.
• Update website database with recurring and upcoming events.
• Research and gather intel for features and articles.
• Work closely with the Social Media team for live coverage of events.

Radio Station Manager, Host, Trainer. at MTI university
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • November 2014 to December 2015

• Provided Radio automated software which resulted in the station being active ahead of schedule.
• Provided Music Playlists and source material.
• Interviewed potential hosts.
• Trained accepted hosts.
• Worked with hosts to set up entertaining shows that would appeal to a broad array of listeners and at the same time would work within their comfort zone however push them to provide the best they could.
• Followed up on hosts shows and supervised production.
• Reviewed hosts shows and provided them with reports to improve workflow.
• Supervised system flow and designed website.
• Acquired Skills with handling work incidents between hosts.
• Provided Lectures within the university to students and training and provided exams.
• Evaluated Students on their results and gave notes on how to improve themselves.
• Hosted, Script wrote and Produced 2 shows “Whiplash” (A variety show) & “The Tombstone” (A Rock show).

Radio Station Manager, Host, Trainer. at MTI university
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • November 2014 to December 2015

• Provided Radio automated software which resulted in the station being active ahead of schedule.
• Provided Music Playlists and source material.
• Interviewed potential hosts.
• Trained accepted hosts.
• Worked with hosts to set up entertaining shows that would appeal to a broad array of listeners and at the same time would work within their comfort zone however push them to provide the best they could.
• Followed up on hosts shows and supervised production.
• Reviewed hosts shows and provided them with reports to improve workflow.
• Supervised system flow and designed website.
• Acquired Skills with handling work incidents between hosts.
• Provided Lectures within the university to students and training and provided exams.
• Evaluated Students on their results and gave notes on how to improve themselves.
• Hosted, Script wrote and Produced 2 shows “Whiplash” (A variety show) & “The Tombstone” (A Rock show).

VIS Radio (Radio Host, Coordinator) – MIND Radio (Radio Project Manager, Radio Host) at Mind Studios
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2014 to November 2014

VIS Radio
• Set and interviewed potential hosts.
• Brainstormed for new show concepts and Ideas.
• Worked with management and client to set up a work grid for the radio.
• Created reports on activities done with regard to the radio.
MIND Radio
• Acquired Management control of MIND Radio.
• Acquired experience working with the graphics and design team for the creation of the radio’s logo
• Designed & Created the website for the Radio (Mind-Radio.com)
• Hosted a daily LIVE show, which made me acquire new skills to adapt to different situations and further enhance my skill set.

Radio Host, Script Writer, and Producer. at VIS Radio
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2013 to September 2014

• Acquired Skills in different fields in the radio industry.
• Acquired Technical skills on Radio automated software (RadioBoss).
• Acquired Technical Skill on Audio Software Adobe Audition.
• Hosted and script wrote of “The Morning Show”.
• Hosted, script wrote and directed “The Rock of the Ages Show”.
• Temporarily hosted “VIS TOP 40”.
• Working on different types of shows, gave me the experience to work with different genes in the music business and the different style that the shows required as well as different hosts.
• Learned interviewing skills for guests that were featured in the shows.

Customer Service Advisor at Vodafone UK Account
  • Egypt
  • November 2012 to May 2014

• Acquired native English language.
• Acquired many soft skills and how to handle customers.
• Enhanced team work experience and commitment level.
• Acquired the ability to work under high stress.
• Was given a temporary position of (floor support) to support the teams in case of any questions (situational, policy & product knowledge), handle escalations, and perform managerial tasks.
• Was awarded The VIS patriot award for assisting in the business continuity plan in the time of the curfew.
• Was Awarded Certificate of Achievement for honourable achievement at Vodafone.
• Awarded for superior achievement and top rank on NPS & NBA for the month of January 2014.

Education

Bachelor's degree, الهندسة المعمارية
  • at المعهد التكنولوجى العالى ،
  • January 2012

Specialties & Skills

Radio Host
AutoCAD
3D Studio Max
Microsoft Office
Customer Service
Radio Hosting
Creative writing

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

نقابة المهندسين
  • عضو
  • October 2012

Training and Certifications

موقع: شركة ثروة بالتجمع الخامس (Training)
Training Institute:
شركة بتروجيت
Date Attended:
May 2010
رمضان دورة تدريبية مقسمة إلى 11 ورشة فى أعمال الخرسانة والتشطيبات (Training)
Training Institute:
جهاز التدريب الإنتاجى على حرف التشييد والبناء
Date Attended:
May 2008
الموقع:. مطار برج العرب ، الإسكندرية التدريب على الوقوف في الموقع للاشراف على العمل والكيفية التعامل (Training)
Training Institute:
شركة اوراسكوم للانشاء
Date Attended:
May 2009
الاطلاع على الرسومات التي رسمها وأشرف عليها المكتب وفهمها بدقة واتقان (Training)
Training Institute:
المكتب العربي الاستشاري
Date Attended:
May 2011

Hobbies

  • Creative writing
    I've written articles as well as some short stories.