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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior Writer for Time Out (Riyadh and Jeddah):-Write well researched articles including, news, listicles, features, guides on digital and print platforms- Sourcing and coverage of fresh and relevant news stories in real time- Subbing and SEO of digital content by written by freelancers and external contributors- Researching and writing print magazine leaders under various sections including; shopping, wellbeing, sports, art & culture, family & kids and food.- Creating content that can be translating across digital and print platforms.- Writing advertorials for clients in alignment with various brands and in a natural tone- Building connections with key stakeholders in Riyadh and Jeddah across industries- SEO Optimization on WordPress (83% and above) on fresh articles and refreshing older pieces with the appropriate keywords- Social content calendar management and tracking metrics via Loomly- Social Media Management (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X)- Spearheaded social media posting of sponsored/ partner content for various clients in liaison with the sales team.- Using Google Analytics & Chartbeat Content Analytics to track and analyse social content.- Building magazine content on InDesign- Managing Newsletters for Time Out Riyadh and Time Out Jeddah

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Planning, editing, and writing material for various internal communications platforms within the organization.- Strengthen communications capability and assure Marriott brand alignment across the department- Support the Director of Culinary, Executive chef and Head Chefs within the Culinary, Food Safety & Stewarding departments. - Spearheading recruitment, onboarding and training plan coordination projects in collaboration with HR & Learning & Development Teams.- Recruitment of 40+ intern chefs annually as well as 100+ full time chefs.- Report writing, managing trackers and keeping crucial records within the department.- Support the internal communication agenda by understanding business context and editing and writing content for a variety of internal communications.- Calendar management, meeting management.- Organize information into creative formats and dissemination across teams.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Managing Call Center & Customer Service for the Tallest 5* Hotel in the world (Guiness World Record)- Coordinating events, responding to enquiries for 14 Signature restaurants & bars- Meeting revenue, covers and productivity targets- Leading a team of 8 agents, including training, appraisals, payroll & schedule - Planning of group bookings of groups of up to 200 people. - Handle guest complaints and general client feedback.

United Arab Emirates

In this training program I have been exposed to the areas of Marketing, Public Relations and Social Media Coordination. - Ensuring marketing communications support regional, market, and hotel business objectives and goals.- Assisting to manage and track all marketing programs, promotions, and direct mail for the transient and group markets while also ensuring adherence to Corporate Advertising and Marketing Communications standards, brand standards, and format guidelines- Digital Asset Management, CMS - E-portal, MDAM and Brandworks. - Photo shoots with international photographer Nicolas Dumont- Projects I've worked on include coordination of photo shoots and making sure that images are aligned with the brand standards

United Arab Emirates

Freelance contributor to Travel Essence Magazine, a digital travel magazine curated for travel and lifestyle tastemakers of African descent. Content writing and storytelling seeking to connect expat communities within MENA region with travel, hospitality & cultural experiences.- Planning & research of creative topic ideas- Writing, editing and proofreading material- Outstanding writing skills and comfortable writing in various formats - Experiment with new, creative ways to reach and engage diverse audiences- Content Creation & Strategy

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We are a small group of passionate black professionals that started the UAE Black Professionals Network in response to an unmet need for spaces in the UAE that connect, celebrate and advocate for black professionals.My role includes but is not limited to: - Event Planning, we have hosted an inauguration event, several networking mixers, industry-specific events, panel discussions etc.- Communications, social media managament, content calendar, presentation, newsletters, brand development process, - Faciliated Panel discussions- Master of Ceremony at events

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

I'm an experienced Events MC & Moderator. My hosting responsibilities have included, but aren't limited to: - Wedding, Events & Party MC- MC & Panel Discussion Moderator for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation on "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the UAE" hosted by UAE Black Professionals Network. - MC at Panel Discussion event "Black & Thriving in the UAE" hosted by the UAE Black Professionals Network.

Polokwane Area, South Africa

Conducted and analyzed semi-structured interviews with 1000 high school students to assess safe sex knowledge, attitudes, cultural myths and risky sexual practices for EU-funded projects.Strategized, developed and implemented program aimed at diminishing risky sexual behavior among adolescence in multiple secondary school setting.Competencies:- Qualitative & Quantitative Research- Research Methodology & Field Work- Data Collection, Data Capturing & Data Analysis- Implementation Process- Report Writing & Creating Trackers - Mentoring Health Research exchange students from Pennsylvania State University, USA

Polokwane

Health Promotion Unit: Fieldwork in Rural Community High Schools - Data collection, data capturing, data analysis of PREPARE Research Project (Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health among adolescents) project at the Health Promotion Unit of the University of Limpopo.- Conducting lectures on research processes to Health Promotion Adult Learner's class

Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa

HEAID Program (Higher Education HIV/AIDS)- Participated in the "First things First" Campaign, which aimed at HIV testing first year students at the University of Limpopo.- Condom Demonstrations, Role Plays, Peer Counseling, Buddy Mentoring, Events, Awareness Campaigns, Promotion of Safe Sex Practices