Roland Aouad, Concept Creator - Business Manager

Roland Aouad

Concept Creator - Business Manager

Freelancer

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Master's degree, MBA - Management
Experience
13 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 5 Months

Concept Creator - Business Manager at Freelancer
  • Lebanon - Baabda
  • My current job since July 2018

Leading new line creativity and design, developing complex projects
Innovating and developing new TV concepts / Format bibles
Writing business proposals, and creating cinematic trailers
Negotiating with stakeholders and investors
Digital Marketing
Branding

Communication and Outreach Manager at Georges N. Frem Foundation
  • Lebanon - Jounieh
  • September 2022 to November 2022

Auditing internal operational systems
Identifying shortfalls in processes
Developing internal and external communications plans and processes
Helping manage corporate communications and support GNFF work policies
Developing and executing proactive media relations strategies
Managing events from concept to execution
Directing message development and creative efforts to meet marketing objectives

Director of Marketing and Communication at American University of Technology, AUT
  • Lebanon - Jbail
  • November 2021 to September 2022

Audited internal operational systems
Identified shortfalls in processes
Evaluated internal control and made recommendations on how to improve
Designed and managed internal communication processes
Crafted web-based and graphic identity for marketing campaigns and promotions
Upgraded level of timely communications using social media outlets
Created, designed and edited corporate trailers

Scientific & Media Collaboration Partner at Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz
  • Germany - Mainz
  • April 2020 to July 2020

Online International Project
«Media in a Global and European Context»

Business & Project Manager at APCO Worldwide
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2018 to June 2018

Supported the development of communication proposals
Developed a detailed project plan and managed changes in project scope, schedule and cost
Managed relationships with clients and ensured activities are delivered on time

Director Of Business Development at NArchitects
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • May 2015 to December 2017

Planned, developed and implemented NArchitects marketing strategies and public relations activities
Helped improve the business by exploring new opportunities
Identified new markets and customer needs
Built long-term relationships with new and existing clients

Parallel Freelance Jobs
Optimized processes and internal systems at MCF-MI / ALAC
Provided professional advice to Tele-Liban and developed new operational structure
Part-Time Masters course instructor: Broadcast Station Management, Notre Dame University, NDU

Production Executive Officer - Project Manager at LBCI
  • Lebanon - Jounieh
  • March 2013 to April 2015

Identified, defined and coordinated the various management activities within the production department
Audited, managed and improved operational systems, processes and policies in support of LBCI’s mission
Identified, defined and coordinated the various management activities within the production department
Increased efficiency of the production department
Performed corrective actions and arbitrated resources allocation
Facilitated corrections to malfunctions
Successfully planned, managed and implemented LBCI News Project
Assumed responsibilities of the project financials

Projects Consultant - Creative Director at Freelance jobs in conjunction with full - time MBA
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2010 to March 2013

Beirut Marathon Association, Creative Director and Editor: “Banque du Liban” TVC and short documentary (2013)
Beirut Marathon Association, On the Spot Production: Documentary for European Distribution (Nov 2012)
Imagic, Segment Director, “Sawt al Hayat” Periba, Prime Reports Director «Najm el Khalij»

Education

Master's degree, MBA - Management
  • at Sagesse University
  • July 2013

Bachelor's degree, Communication Art
  • at Notre Dame University – Louaize
  • July 2001

Specialties & Skills

Television Production
Creating Proposals
Project Management
Strategic Planning
Communications Management
Management
Communication
Leadership
Television
Team building
Problem Solving

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert

Hobbies

  • Jogging, Building & collecting plastic model airplanes, Table Tennis, Music