Ali Chehade Email & Phone Number

The Dream Matcher Experience is Lebanon's longest running networking event. More than 60 events have been organized in Lebanon, and tens of other events have been organized and licensed around the world (Canada, Spain, Turkey, Dubai, Syria, USA).More than 3000 people have attended these events.

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I worked as a Caretaker (Community Manager) for an online social network with more than 10 million weekly active users. I handled, on average, around 500 cases per day.Cases included content reports, guideline and policy breaches, scam and fake account.

Beirut District, Lebanon

Since 2004, I have worked on an off with Zaven Kouyoumdjian on hundreds of episodes of his shows "Sireh Winfatahet" and currently " Bala Toul Sireh". Over the course of these years, I have researched, produced, written, filmed, and edited hundreds of reports on current affairs, social issues, entrepreneurship, technology, and more.

Beirut District, Lebanon

I hosted for two years a 15-minute segment on Social Media related topics. Over more than 100 episodes, I tackled topics including privacy, marketing, news accuracy, the social and psychological impact of social media, and many others. I also interviewed dozens of guests from relevant fields.

Beirut District, Lebanon

Worked with Arabnet on executing a 4 day business bootcamp and a 2-day pitching competition for a client in KSA. Responsibilities included:- Managing application process- Securing 11 high profile Saudi judges- Securing 10 speakers and trainers- Develop scoring mechanisms for two rounds of judging- Consult on bootcamp agenda- Coordinate with 25 finalists coming from different areas in the KSA- On-site management of bootcamp and pitch event- Direct promotion video content that was taken during the bootcamp

Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

Fitness industry marketing is one of my favorite domains. I led Fit District's digital marketing efforts during their launch phase in Beirut. I enjoy providing full-circle services, my job with Fit District was to brainstorm and pitch ideas, as well as the production of multimedia content (Videos, Photos, Posters). I created some of my proudest work here. More info:

Beirut

The Shakery is an innovative approach to a juice bar.

Beirut, Lebanon

Responsible for organizing and promoting entrepreneurship related events at AltCity (A co-working.community, and events space). Some events are my creation from scratch, others have been assigned to me. My responsibilities include:- Logistics coordination- Guest/panelists/trainers coordination- Promotion (online, offline)- On-ground execution- Partner/sponsor relations- Startup mentoring- Public speaking / Pitching trainingMy original events/workshops:-DevAppLB - Idea Generation Workshop-DevAppLB - Panel on Mobile App Trends in Lebanon and Beyond-The Big Bang Theory Marathon- Beirut Hack Nights- The Dream Matcher- AltCity Movie Nights- Bitcoin 101- Skill Pills - I See Dad Startups (Halloween Party for Entrepreneurs)- Photography for Non-PhotographersOther events I organized:-Series of technical workshops (mobile app development and design) under the DevAppLB campaign- DevAppLB Mobile App Hackathon (Startup Weekend style Hackathon)- DevAppLB Pitchfest- Meet the ExpertsPrograms I coordinated:DevAppLB 2013DevAppLB 2014Netherlands Game Award 2013

Beirut, Lebanon

- I revamped an almost inactive Facebook page and bumped up the likes organically from 300 to 7000+ (https://www.facebook.com/fitnessclubplatinum)- Created a member loyalty program that rewards club members for being active at the club and on the Facebook page (200+ members joined the program)- Creating frequent competitions and incentive programs.

Beirut, Lebanon

Pikaside is a gamified surveying tool. Users pick sides on battles between brands/products/people/experiences/ and just about anything.Won second place at Startup Weekend Mount Lebanon

United States

Beirut, Lebanon

Giving an undergraduate course on "Social Media" for Communication Arts Students

Lebanon

I was responsible of making sure that Startup Weekend Beirut is well organized. I was specically responsible for the marketing of the event. The event was attended by 150 participants and professionals.

Beirut

Managed the re-creation of the website of a pan-Arab TV talk show (Sireh Winfatahet)Developed and implemented a social media strategy that utilized Facebook (/zavenonline), YouTube (/zavenonline), and Twitter (/zaven_k) to increase the show’s online presence and its interaction with the viewersAchieved the “Outstanding Achievement Award” of the Pan Arab Web Awards Academy competition in June 2011.

Beirut, Lebanon

Carbondale, Il

Produced and hosted a morning radio talk-show that introduced the Americans to the Arabic and Middle Eastern cultures, and presents a more positive and realistic image of the Middle East (www.facebook.com/aliandsam911)

- Interned at the Digital Network Marketing & Distribution Department- Was responsible of updating the department’s website- Was responsible of tracking network spot sales to affiliates around the USA

Futures Studies

Learning how to predict possible futures, scientifically.

Master Of Science, Professional Media And Media Management

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication Arts - Radio/Tv/Film

Summer Class, Screen Writing And Film Production

Activities and Societies: Participated in a summer program Fusion Arts Exchange program funded by the US Department of State

Superhero!, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies