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My name is Kate, and I am seeking a position as a Corporate Communications Manager/PR Manager

I am currently on an employment visa but have an NOC to join another firm.

Below is my CV:

17 years experience in public relations and corporate communications, working at all levels. Strong background in consumer marketing and public affairs, Corporate Social Responsibility and Internal Communications specialisation

Profile
• Team-focused person, who is keen to share knowledge, while learning from others
• A self-starter, who likes variety in the workplace and is keen to develop new skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, in English
• A creative thinker, who enjoys open discussion and constructive criticism

Areas of Expertise
Media relations – negotiation of feature and interview placements, and generation of feature ideas, strong knowledge of Pan Arab media
Feature writing – strong capability for feature writing, in-depth articles and opinion editorials
Team communication - the ability to bring teams together and work across different business groups
Corporate Social Responsibility - a passion for ensuring the best for all

Professional Experience
February 2007 – September 2010 - CSR & Internal Communications Manager, Zabeel Investments – Dubai, UAE

Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Communications, I was responsible for development of company literature and material, as well as creation of press releases, editorials, question and answer documents and the website.

Additional responsibilities included defining the companies CSR strategy, and implementing programmes aimed at meeting the needs of our stakeholders.

I was also responsible for coordination communications across different teams and business groups. Due to the nature of the business, a strict protocol had to be followed in terms of approval processes and dissemination.

Dec 2000 – Jan 2007 - ASDA’A Burson Marstellar Public Relations –- Dubai, UAE
• Dec 2000 – April 2004 Associate Account Manager
• May 2004 – April 2005 Account Manager
• May 2005 – April 2006 Senior Account Manager
• May 2006 – Jan 2007 Associate Account Director

Have worked on a broad spectrum of accounts during my six-year tenure with ASDA’A, including Coca-Cola Gulf, BurJuman, Parfums Christian Dior, Giordano, Swiss International Air Lines, ESCADA, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, adidas and P&G Prestige. The last 18 months have seen a greater focus on new business development, mentoring of new team members and a gradual handover of accounts to more junior members of the team. With more time available, I have been able to concentrate on strategy development for accounts, and new options for generating interesting news. Have also spent a great amount of time trying to develop corporate social responsibility and educational programmes for clients.

March 2000 – November 2000 – Corporate Communications Assistant, BMW Group Middle East – Dubai, UAE

During my short time at BMW, I was wholly involved in the launch of the BMW X5, working with the Agency team to arrange a 45-strong press trip to the Al Maha Desert Resort to test drive the new vehicles.

Also oversaw the BMW Haute Couture road show, travelling to all GCC markets (ex KSA), Lebanon and Egypt to highlight the BMW Individual car programme, and its affiliation to couture designers, such as Dior, Givenchy, Mugler and Lacroix.

Also responsible for overseeing dealer communications and preparing for their individual market launches

July 1993 – March 2000 – Fortune Promoseven Public Relations (now Promoseven Weber Shandwick)

• July 1993 – July 1995 PR Assistant to the Director
• July 1995 – October 1999 Account Executive
• October 1999 – March 2000 Senior Account Executive

Responsibilities included assisting group account directors and account managers in areas of media relations including: client servicing, writing of press releases, preparation of quotations, organisations of press conferences and briefings. Also responsible for general liaison with print and broadcast media on a local, pan Gulf and pan Arab basis, as well as production co-ordination of client corporate literature, Internet research for clients and their competitors.

Education
Rossall School – Lancashire, England - secondary school graduate (1992)

Certificates
2003 Burson Marstellar – Perception Management
2005 CMCS Dubai – Professional Project Management
2008 Marcus Evans – CSR Reporting
2008 IIR – Maximising CSR Report – Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
2008 IIR – Mastering the Essentials of CSR

Particulars
Date of birth: May 26th, 1974
Marital Status: Married
Visa: UAE residency visa (transferable)
Nationality: British
Mobility: Full UAE driving licence with own car
Interests: Photography, reading, gardening, historical architecture