Zhanna Fatalova, Business Development Manager

Zhanna Fatalova

Business Development Manager

AAL Group Ltd

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Translation and Interpreting
Experience
5 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :5 years, 8 Months

Business Development Manager at AAL Group Ltd
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since March 2023

• Enhanced the company's business in new and existing markets
• Developed and signed high-end multinational contracts, maximising company's profits
• Developed complex technical and commercial proposals in the aviation area
• Participated and represented the company at international exhibitions, successfully networking and finding new partners
• Managed the Company's Marketing Strategy

Project Manager and Digital Marketing Coordinator at European Commission (EMA AISBL)
  • Belgium - Brussels
  • January 2021 to March 2023

• Boosted applications for the EU Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programmes by creating digital marketing campaigns and strategic projects resulting in an increase of 30%
• Utilised SEO Analysis to strengthen targeted campaigns and ensure they reach the maximum number of clients
• Created and designed Digital Marketing advertising (Google and Facebook)
• Increased cooperation among business partners, private stakeholders, embassies and agencies of the EU Commission
• Developed and managed 25 international projects in collaboration with businesses and institutions
• Conducted HR tasks including talent acquisition, personnel management and payroll

Senior Executive for Public Relations and International Development at UNESCO
  • Thailand
  • August 2022 to February 2023

• Performed effective training in 7 countries under UNESCO Development Programme
• Expanded the network of partners by maximising
stakeholders involvement in new regional and global UNESCO projects
• Conducted Public Relations (PR) tasks, including press releases, presentation production and creation of interactive digital content

Strategic Business Development Manager at Air For Life UK LTD
  • United Kingdom - London
  • December 2020 to August 2022

• Enhanced strategic partnership with businesses and companies in the Middle East, South-East Asia and Europe
• Managed new leads around the world and maximised the stakeholders' involvement in AFL products
• Boosted global sales and achieved sales targets
• Designed and implemented AFL brand image
• Coordinated the company's SEO strategy
• Conducted Public and Press Relations

Global Business Development Executive at Five Thousand Miles
  • Portugal - Lisbon
  • March 2021 to May 2021

• Enhanced strategic business development and integration to the Russian market for Portuguese enterprises
• Developed and maintained partnership with potential clients
• Managed public and press relations
• Organised and implemented marketing strategy for Portuguese companies
• Conducted business researches
• Provided contracts translation and interpretation

Digital Writer, Content Creator and Editor at Brazilian Cultural Centre
  • Russian Federation - Moscow
  • October 2020 to January 2021

• Maximised the website visits from Brazil by 70% by creating and editing articles about Brazilian politics, economics, society and culture for online magazine
• Accomplished administrative and technical translation for different projects

Administrative Officer at Embassy of Brazil in Moscow
  • Russian Federation - Moscow
  • July 2020 to October 2020

• Strengthened the collaboration with governmental and private companies, cultural associations, higher education institutions and universities, partners and stakeholders
• Successfully promoted Brazilian culture by creating and running various cultural events, seminars and festivals
• Contributed to the organisation as well as the development of bilateral diplomatic relations by organising multinational diplomatic visits, meeting and engaging with foreign dignitaries
•Supported financial operations at the budgetary department of the Embassy

Project Assistant at Moscow State Linguistic University
  • Russian Federation - Moscow
  • September 2018 to June 2020

• Developed different translation and interpreting projects, provided consecutive and simultaneous interpretation (with English, Portuguese and Russian) for various events
• Initiated and conducted publications, researches and presentations in the areas of cultural, comparative, sociolinguistics, translation and interpreting, intercultural communication

Digital Writer and Editor at TV BRICS Media Channel
  • Russian Federation - Moscow
  • January 2020 to February 2020

• Created and edited the news on the Latin America agenda
• Organised and administered the Brazilian version of the website
• Performed translations of the current affairs in numerous languages (English, Russian, Portuguese Br)

Project Coordinator at USA Embassy in Moscow (American Cultural Centre)
  • Russian Federation - Moscow
  • May 2019 to September 2019

• Increased the visitors rate to the centre by 20% by developing and managing cultural events, webinars, workshops dedicated to American Culture
• Introduced and launched a new digital marketing strategy which increased the promotion of educational courses among visitors and partner institutions
• Organised translations and interpretations for technical and diplomatic purposes
• Enhanced the quality of the library service

Education

Bachelor's degree, Translation and Interpreting
  • at Moscow State Linguistic University
  • July 2022

Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics (Intercultural Business Communication, Translation and Interpreting with English and Portuguese) with Honours GPA 4.9/5

Master's degree, International Business Communication and Cultural Studies
  • at University of Sheffield, University of Perpignan and NOVA University Lisbon
  • May 2022

Completed the International Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree Crossways in Business and Cultural Narratives (EU Commission scholarship holder) with Distinction GPA 82/100

Bachelor's degree, Applied Linguistics
  • at University Of Minho
  • February 2019

Completed the Erasmus+ Exchange Programme in Applied Linguistics (English and Portuguese) GPA 16/20

Specialties & Skills

Business Development
Public Relations
Social Media Marketing
Project Management
International Relations
Brand Design and Management
Presentation Skills
Intercultural Communication for Business and Education
Education Management
Minute Taking
Campaign Management
Corporate Events Management
New Business Opportunities
Talent Acquisition and Management
Higher Education Management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Project Management
Project Administration and Support
Lateral Thinking
Strategy Implementation
Content Marketing
Budgeting
Team Work
Social Media Communication
Creative Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Executive Management
Web Localisation
Executive Administrative Assistance
Global Business Development
Experienced Sales Professional
Student Development Coordination
Translation and Interpreting
Web Design (usability and accessibility)
Digital Marketing (creating and editing)
Google Analysitcs, SEO
Strategic Marketing Development
Organisation Skills
Photoshop Proficiency
Public and Press Relations
Payroll Administration
Media Relations
Copywriting
Agenda Planning
Video Editing
Language Support
Microsoft Office and Mac OS Proficiency
Business Acumen
Achievement Drive
Relationship Building
Conceptual Thinking
Interpersonal Understanding
Logical Thinking
Analytical Skills
Ability to present for large audiences
Openness to feedback
Negotiation Skills
Target Achievement
Sales skills
Sales Representation
Soft Skills
Digital Marketing
Business Administration
Professionalism
Oral Communication Skills
Business Developer
Press Relations
Written Communication Skills
Networking Development
Collaboration
Public Relations
Admission
Administration
Teamwork
Content Creation
Foreign Languages
Strong Work Ethics
Operations Manager

Languages

English
Expert
French
Expert
Portuguese
Expert
Russian
Expert
Spanish
Expert

Training and Certifications

Participated in Summer Research School on Brazilian Studies and organised a thematic study (Training)
Training Institute:
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Date Attended:
July 2022
Duration:
30 hours
Attended International Course on Language and Linguistics and presented a research in evolutionary l (Training)
Training Institute:
University of Leiden, Netherlands
Date Attended:
July 2021
Duration:
25 hours
Participated and presented a research on digital data in terminology and lexicography (Training)
Training Institute:
NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal
Date Attended:
July 2021
Duration:
15 hours
Attended International Colloquium on Intercultural Communication and Competence and presented a rese (Training)
Training Institute:
University of Groningen, Netherlands
Date Attended:
June 2021
Duration:
20 hours
Participated in International Summer Colloquium and presented a research on comparative journalistic (Training)
Training Institute:
Charles University of Prague, Czech Republic
Date Attended:
August 2019
Duration:
20 hours
Participated and presented an international linguistic research for Summer Qualification Programme (Training)
Training Institute:
NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal
Date Attended:
June 2019
Duration:
15 hours

Hobbies

  • Reading and Watching Films
    I also like to sit down with a book and relax by watching a good movie.
  • Tennis, Badminton, Yoga, Golf, Figure Skating
    I enjoy partaking in a number of different sports and staying fit.
  • Travelling and Intercultural Exchange
    I have travelled to more than 30 countries, I love seeing new places and exploring the world.