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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Zoluti, a distinguished European FF&E management company, excels in brand management, contract sales, and tailored manufacturing and supply for project-based requirements. With a robust presence in the Middle East since 2007, our experienced management team boasts a project history in the region dating back to 1993.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Desert River is a decorative lighting and furniture supplier based out of Dubai. We are for instance the largest table light distributors in the Middle East catering to hospitality and F&B outlets alike. We represent brands like SLIDE, FATBOY, Fermob and ImagiLights to name but a few.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Managing a high-end Italian furniture luxury brand, KARTELL under OBS Group, a holding that has the exclusive distribution rights for the brand in the UAE• Instrumental in setting up the company since its inception in 2014, primarily in retail and corporate sales• Deeply involved in the expansion and negotiation process of the business which entailed opening new outlets• Leading by example in all aspects of the role while managing a team of six individuals• Relationship building with interior designers, architects and fit out companies which led in closing contract orders• Understanding purchasing habits and adjusting and adapting our orders accordingly• Driving and maximising on an ongoing basis the sales and profitability of the store and business to achieve growth• Monitoring staff and store performance on a regular basis• Organising, preparing and arranging promotional materials and displays• Maximising sales through effective merchandising• Recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff• Maintaining accurate statistical and financial records • Creating a combination of real value for money and outstanding customer service• Organising warehouse sales and exhibition participation• Constantly offering cost cutting solutions to ensure maximum profitability• Attending board meetings to report performance, brainstorm strategies and to discuss common goals• Spearheaded our e-commerce project from beginning to end which allowed us to add an additional revenue stream to our business

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Managing a team of three individuals• In addition to managing EQUESTRIO Arabia and SWR; built from scratch a real estate magazine called Prestige Magazine• Heavily involved in all strategic marketing and operations planning with senior management • Negotiated new distribution agreements• Proactively organizing high-goal polo tournaments and other events as title sponsors• Coordinated between all the different departments found in the publishing business, editorial, sales, printing, and distribution departments

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Swiss Media Group, a subsidy of www.propertyfinder.ae group• Managed two high-end magazines called SWR (Swiss Watch Report) and EQUESTRIO Arabia• Developing attractive and innovative advertisement proposals in response to the ever-changing print media industry• Constantly analysing the progress of our revenue goals and making recommendations and adjustments when needed• Actively managed key relationships with existing and prospective clients • Played a key role in managing the accounts receivables/payables for smoother operations• Helped train new sales individuals and attended sales meetings, along with the recruitment process for various positions

Madrid Area, Spain

• In charge of editorial development & personalities Interviews, more specifically “The Movers and the Shakers” of country’s economies such us Presidents, most representative Ministers, Governors, Ambassadors, and Board of Directors from both the private and public sectors• Created strategies to open doors to potential clients, by tailoring interview questions that led to advertisement sales • Established a network of clients/interviewees in order to gain political support to drive increased sales • Led face to face negotiations with leading local companies belonging to the most prominent sectors of the economy as well as contributed to the image building of the country by positioning it as a strategic destination for business and investment• Managed a team of two individuals

Hq: Madrid, Spain

• www.afa-press.com, a leading content and service provider for various independent media in print and digital formats across the globe.• Started as a trainee following a very rigorous and intensive selection process• Was based 11 months out of the year overseas, spending an average of 3-6 months in different countries with a key objective of completing country specific reports around:• Creation of socio-economic country reports• Key industry sectors & economic data• Potential investment opportunities• Financial analysis on domestic flagship companies • Each 3-6 month assignment was conducted in the following countries: Poland, Bahamas, Bahrain, Uzbekistan, Mauritius, Surinam, Portugal and the UAE• Post finalization of the reports, was responsible for the publishing of the online and print content and which were featured in leading newspapers around the world such as The New York Times and The Financial Times newspapers• Trained team members in presentation and sales

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), International Business

Activities and Societies: Basketball Team

Education record

Economics