Public Relations Officer
Oryx Gas To Liquids
Total years of experience :22 years, 0 Months
During my 9 years employment at the ORYX GTL Public Relations Department, I have held a few key positions within the department handling many
responsibilities including but not limited to:
BRANDING
Managing the ORYX GTL Brand and Identity, through supervising and implementing designs and campaigns done internally, as well as coordinating
and supervising advertising agencies that work for ORYX GTL.
Handled most design related projects inhouse such as HSE campaigns, posters, Newsletters, Corporate Magazine, Sustainability Reports, ORYX GTL Website and Intranet Design consultancy, Brochures, Photography Coverage of events etc.
EVENTS
Planning, organizing and Managing all events at ORYX GTL (internal functions, exhibitions nationally and internationally, seminars, etc.) and
ensuring a proper exposure of the ORYX GTL Brand, as well as Exhibition booth design and construction supervision.
Some key events:
- World Petroleum Congress 2011 in Qatar. (Award for Best Booth Design)
- Gastech - London UK 2012
- Gastech - Seoul South Korea 2014
- Qatar Environment Fair 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Qatar Career Fair 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Qatar Career Fair - London UK 2012, 2013, 2014. 2015
- ORYX GTL Zero TRIR Celebrations 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
MEDIA RELATIONS
Handling ORYX GTL relations with local and international Media.
BUDGETING AND FINANCE
Handling the planning and oversight of the PR Department's Annual budget and finances, as well as managing all PR related finances. Contributed yearly to substantial cost optimizations in the Department’s budget through volunteering to handle most Design and Photography related
projects inhouse instead of relying on advertising agencies.
COMMUNICATION
Assisting the Communication section in the PR Department, by developing and circulating mass internal communication messages, as well as
participating in the development of the ORYX GTL emergency PR and Communication plans.
COACHING
Coached and supervised the development of 3 Qatari PR Staff, for the positions of Events and PR Coordination during periods ranging from 1 to 2 years, by creating comprehensive development and assessment plans. The coached staff now hold senior positions in the ORYX GTL PR Department.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Handling Crisis communications and Business Continuity especially during shutdowns and the the recent 2020 Covid-19 crisis, through remote working, and setting team meetings and task distributions online and follow ups, to ensure that the PR workflow remains steady during the duration of the crisis.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Responsible for all creative aspects of projects handled by the company, ranging from Creative Advertisements, Corporate Identity and Branding,
Creative Campaigns, All print and communication material (magazines brochures, annual reports, profiles etc..), TVCs (Conception and supervising
implementation), Websites (Concept and Design), Animation 2D and 3D (Conception and Supervision), Design Consultancy and Brand Management for clients, Creative presentations.
BRAND MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING CONSULTANCY
Rebranding and revamping of ORYX GTL corporate image, creation and design of the ORYX GTL magazine for awareness.
Creation and management of the Al-Ahli Hospital brand and image, consulting client on communication efficiency through media.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
of several events such as:
- Qatar Islamic Museum Photo Exhibition (Doha Corniche) 2009,
- Barwa Booth Design and management at Doha Fair 2010.
- Al-Khaliji Bank Booth Design and management at Doha Fair 2010
- Launching of the QFA Football Fan Club 2010.
Visual Arts and Design Instructor, and Design Program Leader of the following courses for Senior & Junior students:
Final Project Supervisor, Branding and Corporate Identity, Conceptual Design Editorial Design, Interactive Design, Computer Graphics.
VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN INSTRUCTOR
University of Balamand - ALBA, Lebanon
Responsible of teaching the following courses: Computer imagery I, II & III
Responsibilities include Design and Layout Implementation of websites and back office programs as well as various multimedia presentations and programs.
4 years BA in Graphic Design. including Workshop in Istanbul Mimar Sinan University, with Karri Pippo, international Artist