rita ghantous

Publications Executive/Communication Officer/Journalist/Editor at Hospitality Services

• Lebanon - Beirut
• My current job since January 2012

Publications Executive/Communication Officer/Journalist/Editor
(Employment Period: February 2012 - current)
• Manage the operations of three magazines
• Publish content on website and social media network
• Promote posts online
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts
• Research trends and novelties
• Write articles in accordance to the magazine's editorial vision
• Write press releases
• Conduct interviews
• Edit articles
• Cover corporate events on social media
• Develop administrative tools for smoother editorial operations

Senior Digital Strategist

• October 2011 to February 2012

Develop digital marketing strategies for clients
• Conduct training sessions and seminars about social media networks
• Research social media trends and conduct SWOT analysis and benchmark
• Interview, hire and train new recruits
Reason for Leaving: Better opportunity

at Social Aim

• January 2011 to January 2012

Assistant GM at Four Points by Sheraton Verdun

• January 2008 to January 2011

& in charge of PR issues (Employment Period: +3 years //

Marketing & GM Assistant

• November 2005 to January 2007

Conduct marketing research
• Coordinate marketing and promotional activities
• Handle communication and administrative tasks
Reason for Leaving: Extended unpaid leave due to financial problems

at Monroe Markazia Suites

• January 2005 to January 2007

Marketing Administrator

• July 2005 to November 2005

Conduct marketing campaigns
• Manage clients’ account
Reason for Leaving: Company closed

at City Advisory Services International S.A.R.L

• January 2004 to January 2005

Human Resources Coordinator

• August 2000 to August 2001

Assist HR Manager in daily tasks
• Interview job applicants and evaluate them
Reason for Leaving: Conflict of schedule between work and university

at Pierre Dammous & Partners

• Lebanon
• January 2000 to January 2001