Services for Higher Education Projects and International Marketing Officer
British Council
Total years of experience :2 years, 10 Months
Services for Higher Education Projects and International Marketing Officer
• Professionally provided project management support including setting up activities, coordinating and liaison with stakeholders
• Supported the delivery of higher education projects to help the growth of Great Britain education both in the UK and in Jordan.
• Contributed in building strategic partnerships in the UK and in Jordan through marketing educational projects across the region
• Professionally supported the marketing and communication work in the effective delivery of external and internal communications, brand management and media generation and monitoring
• Effectively supported with the market research activity, assisting with scorecard, and knowledge management of customer information
"Would like to thank you for the hard work and effort you have put in to make our two day counselling session a success at all times we found you very professional, and helpful." Rami Al Mousa, Development Manager-Southampton University
Education Counselor
British Council \[Jan 11 - Sep 11\]
• Professionally implanted the regional strategy plan for promoting UK education resulted in scoring 2.3% above the expected annual income
• Efficiently and effectively managed the desk research for the local education market agenda. Critically examined Jordan education system, investigated potential development for UK universities.
• Organized and managed events, seminars and visits for UK universities to promote their services for potential customers across the kingdom
• Developed counseling sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students about UK education. Promoted UK universities services in and off-site
• Prepared purchase orders and monthly reconciliations with up to 100% accuracy
"Raya has a flexible, friendly and cooperative attitude. She is also always willing to learn through seeking opportunities to gain full understating of her assigned duties and further develop her professional skills and personal development." Dina Shish, Line manager
Projects Assistant
British Council \[Jun 09 - Dec 10\]
• Supported the delivery of projects, including logistics, communication and evaluation.
• Helped in coordinating with partners and stakeholders to establish best practices.
• Effectively and successfully supported the annual market research for the IELTS exam; examined our local competitor's business strategies, investigated local exams trends and developed strong marketing campaign.
• Assisted in preparing and implementing communication campaigns for projects, including communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitored and investigated potential contacts to liaise future business to promote British Council projects and events
"Raya has excelled in many ways, providing to have achievement, flexibility, and teamwork competencies" Hana Arafat, line manager
Masters in Development and Project Planning 2011 - 2012 Bradford University, England Achieved: Merit ➢ around the top 20% of my class ➢ winner for the "Best Dissertation" prize in my class key modules include: Project and Programme Management; Project Planning, Design and Appraisal; Public Policy Analysis and Management; Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis; Organization and Human Capacity Building
Bachelor in Applied English, Major Business 2006 - 2010 University of Jordan, Amman Achieved: Good SELECTED PROFESSIONAL COURSES • Scorecard Analysis and Management Cairo - Egypt • Marketing and Branding Standards Cairo - Egypt • PRINCE2 Foundation England -UK • Student Journalism Masterclass England - UK • PMP (project management professional) Training Course Amman - Jordan • Customer Service Focused Training Amman - Jordan • Simultaneous and Consecutive Translation Course Amman - Jordan