سارة طاهر

English Copywriter·Viola Communications

الإمارات العربية المتحدة

بكالوريوس, History

الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة: 25 سنوات, 9 أشهر

English Copywriter

مايو 2014 - حتى الآن

Viola Communications

مايو 2014 - حتى الآن

I generate copy for different mediums including print, radio, TVCs, outdoor, etc... . I also support the creative team as a conceptualizer.

مجال الشركة:: الإعلان
الدور الوظيفي:: الكتابة والصحافة

Communications Manager

يناير 2011 - حتى الآن

iproduction

أبو ظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة

يناير 2011 - حتى الآن

- developing all internal and external communication material (training manuals, letters, market studies, strategy plans, etc...)

- meeting and augmenting clientelle

- Concept creation for proposals, videos, pitches, etc...

مجال الشركة:: التسويق
الدور الوظيفي:: الإدارة

Freelance contributor

أغسطس 2011 - مارس 2014

Campaign Middle East

أبو ظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة

أغسطس 2011 - مارس 2014

I have been published in Campaign Middle East, the top marketing and advertising magazine in the Middle East and GCC.

To see one of my articles, visit the link below:
http://campaignme.com/category/blogs-and-comment/

مجال الشركة:: الإعلان
الدور الوظيفي:: التسويق والعلاقات العامة

Features Editor

أغسطس 2013 - فبراير 2014

Motivate

أبو ظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة

أغسطس 2013 - فبراير 2014

Looked after What's On Abu Dhabi magazine. Covered various sections, as well as wrote every cover feature. Performed interviews with celebrities and covered major events.

مجال الشركة:: الإنتاج الإعلامي
الدور الوظيفي:: الكتابة والصحافة

Section Editor

سبتمبر 2012 - سبتمبر 2013

Time Out Abu Dhabi

أبو ظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة

سبتمبر 2012 - سبتمبر 2013

I looked after 4 sections; Art &Culture; Food; Sport &Outdoor as well as Community. I regularly contributed features, as well as generated copy for other sections of the magazine. My pieces have been borrowed by Time Out Dubai, and I have extensive online references.

مجال الشركة:: النشر والتوزيع
الدور الوظيفي:: الكتابة والصحافة

Freelance copywriter

يناير 2010 - يونيو 2011

self-employed

أبو ظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة

يناير 2010 - يونيو 2011

•Currently working as a freelance copywriter/editor for several clients; including Synaxis, Abu Dhabi Education Council, Daem International General Contracting, and Rotana Arjaan.
•Abu Dhabi Education Council: Compiled an in-house manual that was designed to inform employees about the new logo and how to place it. The manual included very technical aspects, such as the particular use of colours, style, and fonts, as well as the placement of the company's name. In addition, I produced different copies for a new school campaign being planned by the agency, which was meant to be advertised to the public.
•Rotana Arjaan: Providing copy for the various monthly promotions, which appear on brochures, posters, and flyers. Cooperating with the design team to ensure attractive end products, with succinct messages that capture the essence of the campaign.
•Daem International General Contracting: Worked with General Manager as a consultant on all corporate and business correspondence. Developed and edited copy for business proposals used internationally.
- Developing corporate and creative copy for various clients.

مجال الشركة:: الإنتاج الإعلامي
الدور الوظيفي:: التسويق والعلاقات العامة

Manager

يونيو 2009 - أبريل 2010

Abu Dhabi Ladies Club

أبو ظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة

يونيو 2009 - أبريل 2010

Rainbow Island Manager
•Developed and incorporated an Employee Training Manual, which included instructions on customer service, dealing with children as customers, safety and children, hygiene and personal appearance, as well as other elements.
•Held bi-weekly training sessions for 14 employees, and integrated reward campaigns to improve employee performance and motivation.
•Managed the daily operation of Rainbow Island, a youth’s activity center. Tasks included preparing rotating weekly time schedules for employees, compiling monthly accounts reports, keeping regular stock of inventory, and dealing daily with customers.
•Introduced a special promotion for schools, which generated a lot of visits.
•Prepared monthly educational themes which were incorporated into the various workshops.

مجال الشركة:: الضيافة والسكن
الدور الوظيفي:: إدارية

Teacher

سبتمبر 2007 - يونيو 2009

Raowdaty Kindergarten

أبو ظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة

سبتمبر 2007 - يونيو 2009

-Taught KG1 class
-Prepared the art program, developed weekly educational themes, created games geared at learning the alphabet and numbers
-Organised a wide range of fun activities, including putting on a play for the parents, as well as several outdoor excursions for the students

مجال الشركة:: التعليم الابتدائي والإعدادي والثانوي
الدور الوظيفي:: التدريس والشؤون الأكاديمية

researcher

سبتمبر 2006 - يوليو 2007

Lebanese Center for Policy Research

بيروت، لبنان

سبتمبر 2006 - يوليو 2007

-Performed extensive research on Arab and global governance
-Attended Ärab Youth Promoting Judicial Reforms and Good Governance"workshop in Jordan
-Wrote a report about the conference, which was selected from 15 other submissions to be read in the presence of Condoleeza rice during her visit to the region

مجال الشركة:: الإدارة العامة
الدور الوظيفي:: البحث والتطوير

Teacher's assistant/Researcher

يناير 2003 - مايو 2006

Concordia University

كندا

يناير 2003 - مايو 2006

-Developed specialized reports, assignments, and research material for students
-offered personal tutoring and last minute solutions to students in need

مجال الشركة:: التعليم الابتدائي والإعدادي والثانوي
الدور الوظيفي:: البحث والتطوير

Junior copywriter

نوفمبر 2003 - مارس 2005

Aya Global Communications

كندا

نوفمبر 2003 - مارس 2005

-Assisted Creative Director in the development of copy
-Worked with the client servicing department in developing proposals for clients
-Actively involved in the day to day operations of the agency

مجال الشركة:: الإعلان
الدور الوظيفي:: التصميم والإبداع والفنون

Junior assistant/Contributing Reporter

سبتمبر 1997 - أغسطس 1999

Alumni Office of Public Relations (AUB)

بيروت، لبنان

سبتمبر 1997 - أغسطس 1999

-Data entry on Macintosh system
-Managed files, documents, and correspondence for the University's Senior Public Relations Officer
-Researched facts and wrote articles that appeared in the university's internationally distributed Alumni magazine, as well as the in-house AUBulletin magazine

مجال الشركة:: التعليم الابتدائي والإعدادي والثانوي
الدور الوظيفي:: إدارية

Reporter/assistant editor

يناير 1997 - يناير 1999

Outlook Newsletter (AUB)

بيروت، لبنان

يناير 1997 - يناير 1999

-Reported on campus events, conducted surveys and interviews with prominent officials
-Established my own column in the editorial section, dedicated to political and social commentary

مجال الشركة:: الصحافة
الدور الوظيفي:: غيرذلك

التعليم

Concordia university

يونيو 2006

بكالوريوس، History

كندا

American University of Beirut

يونيو 1999

بكالوريوس، History/Philosophy

لبنان

International College

يونيو 1996

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الانجليزية

المستوى: متمرّس

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Communications Manager

Freelance contributor

Features Editor

Section Editor

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Teacher

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Junior assistant/Contributing Reporter

Reporter/assistant editor

التعليم

Concordia university

American University of Beirut

International College

Skills

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