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United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

-Consultancy for marketing, technology, business acquisition, finance and management-Core value is to support current network of partners (Media/Development/Creative)-Establishing exclusive distribution for AI based display advertisements-Reseller for an up-and-coming Business Analytical Insights tool with readymade APIs -Hungry, connected, resourceful and geared to Empower Businesses

Dubai Media City, Dubai

-Set up a digital 1st holistic 360 communications agency covering creative, messaging and chat bots, media, social, development, SEO and setting up a unique & dedicated team of 360-deg account managers-Grew the company organically from 2 to 50 highly motivated and skilled members-One of the top messaging firms in the GCC region-Awarded as a "Top 20 coms agency (2020)" and considered one of the "Top Marketing Leaders (2020)" in the region-Numerous awards on design, customer service, development and social.-Via our R&D lab commercialized new digital based touch points such as indoor navigation, virtual closets, interactive solutions (TV in a card, Virtual doors, 3d Gaming, Social filters etc)-Helped start-ups build, execute and launch their brands (Iwingle social aggregation, Tatweer, The Q company, Sports Lobster, and Data Automation Engines for the health care industry)-Worked across more than 400 active brands per year and messaging touched more than 3000 businesses in the region-Launched more than 5-8k projects within the GCC market-Created the business as a value based operation which was customer centric-Managed and navigated the firm in all business aspects till its successful acquisition____________Our team of in-house talents catered to advertising online, development, creative, planning and strategic roll out for getting a business moving online. Precise guides & supports its customer with a world-class service and looks at reaching their digital targets in an innovative manner through new media such as direct marketing, Web Development, Proximity Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Google & Facebook Advertising, amongst many services. Certified Google partners and have associations with key online & technology partners.My role covered to run a business such as: New business Development, Client servicing, Project management, Financial planning, Resource management and online strategy.

United Arab Emirates

-Responsible for the group's online presence-Grew the team from 1 to 35 members-Broke-even within 6 months-Catered to diverse business categories of the group (Retail, Automotive, Travel, and Insurance)-Set the foundations for digital and e-commerce-Set up career portal via Sap Arabia to reduce recruitment costs by 30% and increase EX-Set up online parts portal for Automotive (B2B), reducing admin time by 80% and increasing sales-Set up multiple new digital revenue streams (Online Media, SMS, virtual tours & development)-Introduced CRM concepts and benefits to the group-Seamlessly worked alongside management, conventional communications methodology & businesses to helped bridge the initial online vs offline gap. Bringing home the benefits of digital and -online and e-Business processes.-On average increased revenue 50% per year_____________________________________________________Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Today, it operates collectively over 60 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.The Al-Futtaim Group represents many of the world’s leading brands, including Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Volvo, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sanyo, Aftron, Alcatel, IKEA, Ace, Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us, Seiko, Raymond Weil, Westar, Kolber and Minato Pearls.My key focus was to run and manage the Digital revolution for the Al Futtaim group. The job covered online strategy/planning, production management, Resource management, financial accountability and new business development. 1st to create Dynamic pages in the region and the 1st to deploy an enterprise management system online.

Dubai And Africa

Focused on new product branding options, exploring market opportunities in the UAE and Africa. As well as managing strategic elements of the Food retail sector.-Set up and optimized financials and accounting-Set up new revenue streams and product introductions-Achieved 10% cost reductions and a 20% revenue increase

Gcse And A Levels, Gcse And A Levels, A

Activities and Societies: GCSE and A levelsLife :-)

Mba And Bba, Internet, Marketing, Management, And Finance, High Distinction

A top-notch student. Strong on the Social and Academic front