Melissa Whitehead

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Account Manager | PR | Publicist | Media Relations @ KeenePR
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
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About Melissa Whitehead

I am an all-rounded individual with a diverse set of skills which allow me to take on numerous tasks and exceed in my role. With a strong yet bubbly personality, I am adaptable, flexible and resourceful with a proven record of using my own initiative and consistently working to the highest professional standards. I possess an extensive administrational with a proven record of media conversion and relations, and I pride myself in building strong meaningful connections with the media and my clients, while listening to both their needs to help them achieve their goals.🌟 About MeAs a seasoned professional in the dynamic realm of Public Relations, I am a dedicated Senior Account Manager and Publicist known for creating strategic campaigns that captivate audiences, elevate brand narratives and thought leadership.👩‍💼 Experience and ExpertiseI have steered multiple campaigns for diverse clients across industries. Specializing in media relations, crisis management, and brand positioning, successfully navigating the ever-evolving landscape of communications.🎯 Strategic StorytellingMy approach centers around strategic storytelling, where every campaign is a unique narrative designed to resonate with target audiences, from crafting compelling press releases to securing impactful media coverage, I excel in translating brand messages into media-worthy stories.🔍 Relationship BuilderAs a Senior Account Manager, my role extends beyond traditional PR. I am passionate about building and nurturing lasting relationships with clients, media professionals, and key stakeholders. Collaboration is the cornerstone of my work, ensuring seamless communication and aligned goals.💡 Innovation and AdaptabilityIn an industry that thrives on innovation, I pride myself on staying ahead of trends and embracing new technologies. My adaptability and proactive approach allow me to navigate the evolving media landscape, consistently delivering cutting-edge strategies for my clients.🌐 Industry RecognitionDuring my career, I've had the privilege of securing notable placements for clients in top-tier media outlets, while contributing to brand visibility and recognition. 🌟 Let's Connect!I'm always open to connecting with fellow professionals, industry enthusiasts, and potential collaborators. Whether you're looking to discuss the latest PR trends, explore potential partnerships, or simply network, feel free to reach out. Let's elevate our networks together!

Melissa Whitehead's Current Company Details
KeenePR

Keenepr

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Account Manager | PR | Publicist | Media Relations
Melissa Whitehead Work Experience Details
  • Keenepr
    Account Manager
    Keenepr Feb 2024 - Present
    United Arab Emirates
    Elevate Your Brand To Stand Out In The crowdCrisis Comms, Launch Events, Media Hosting and ReviewsCorporate Profiling, Influencer Outreach, Monthly Reporting, Award Submissions, Arabic TranslationsVerified Media Exposure In Online, Print, Social and Broadcast OutletsInnovative Storytelling To Help The Brand Stand Out From The CrowdImpactful Campaigns To Make An Impression On Customers and MediaBrand Recognition and Growth as A Result Of Increased Media PresenceBuilding A Positive Brand Image With Third-Party Validation From MediaDeveloping Strong, Long-Lasting Relationships With Key Media Press Office Management, Media Monitoring & ReportingPR Strategy To Link With Marketing Plan, Crisis Management
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  • Prestidge Group - Personal Branding, Pr, Speakers Relations
    Senior Account Manager & Publicist
    Prestidge Group - Personal Branding, Pr, Speakers Relations Jan 2022 - Present
    We manage high-profile personal brands for HNW leaders, C‑level executives, technology experts, celebrities, and investors.Working with government and private organisations, we elevate your corporate profile and build your value as a speaker, media spokesperson and thought leader.Located in Dubai, New York, London and operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we use a combination of traditional PR & new media branding techniques, including social media, podcasts, docuseries and thought leadership content to create impactful communications.Visit us at www.prestidgegroup.com or contact me for more info.Currently representing a range of thought leaders in the following sectors: • The metaverse and NFT’s• Cybersecurity, AI, Tech• Digital Forensics, Web 3.0• Biotech, Sustainability• Real Estate, Oil & Gas• Fintech, Private Equity, M&A’s, Investments• Banking, Finance, Start up’s• Social Justice, ESG• Entrepreneurs• Hospitality, Cloud Solutions• Sustainability and Environmentalism• Women in LeadershipFor exclusive interviews, features, rapid responses to trending news, or speakers for your panels and/or keynotes, please reach out to me directly.
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  • White Label Me
    Senior Pr, Communication & Media Executive
    White Label Me Nov 2022 - Aug 2023
    United Arab Emirates
    At White Label Media, we understand you need something fresh and exclusive. A purpose built creative content & brand development consulting company that focuses on content strategy which is effective, result driven and measurable for everyone - from multinational global brands to SME’s & startups.Launched in 2012, White Label started as a passion project to help fellow business owners. Since then, it has turned into a powerhouse for PR, communications and brand development, marketing and developing over 100 international and homegrown brands, including Manolo Blahnik, Sarah Jessica Parker, Raffles Hotel, Bentley, Zaroob, Mezza House, Salt, Gossip Café & Desserts, Pinky Goat Lashes, Parlour Cafe, MASTI, F1 Amber Lounge, Pacha, John Digweed, Crossfit Gold Box, David Craig, Berri’s UAE and Galleria Mall. White Label is also named as Top 28 Power PR Firms in the region by Caterer Magazine. Bringing together over 15 years of senior marketing experience in UAE, Australia, NYC, LA and London, we are here to support businesses, offering the best of both large-scale agency and boutique agency experience.Creative souls, obsessed with details and ready to press the hot button to reignite your brand, we love a grand vision and bringing it to fruition, working as an extension of your team to make sure your company shines through.Want to build an identity from scratch? Re-brand? Launch a new concept? Get back in the spotlight Gain a new prospective on business development? How about develop your brand in a new market? We can do this. Together. Committed to your growth and success - we study your brand position, foundation and public perception to create effective and measurable touch-points that connect and engage directly with your audience. For any Personal Branding or Company Branding, reach out to me on Melissa@whitelabelmedia.me
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  • Fill My Diary Uae
    Senior Account Manager
    Fill My Diary Uae Aug 2020 - Feb 2022
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Fill My Diary is a Meeting Booking Service. We book meetings with Decision Makers in your Target Market so you can sell your Product or Services. Fill My Diary is a British run company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and we focus on your business sales needs by sourcing new prospects and arranging face to face or Video Call meetings with qualified contacts that you can turn into a sale. We take all the heavy lifting out of the game for you and we keep you busy with the money making part of business instead of the laborious administrative part. No more struggling to find new business, we will find it for you.​We save you time, create more scope and growth and we help your closers do what they do best! Close! ​Fill My Diary eliminates time wasted. We put you directly in front of your potential sale so there is no need to waste time and money on idle sales personnel and failed prospect generation. We get you the meetings. All you have to do is close the deal.
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  • Samjad Stud Limited
    Brand Manager
    Samjad Stud Limited Aug 2019 - Jul 2020
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    During the past few years, the Samjad family thoughtfully designed and built this unique StudFarm facility that sits on nearly 40 magnificent hectares of a well-manicured property. The Samjad family developed and equipped the farm with a keen eye on providing the best care and joy for its horses.From the very beginning, Samjad Stud had a clear vision: to establish a StudFarm full of distinguished Purebred Arabian Horses with special blood lines and pedigrees, leading to the ultimate goal: the ability to breed some of the best Arabian Horses the region will see in years to come.In recent years and step by step, this vision became a reality. The young and ambitious Samjad Stud has proven to be serious and determined. To date, the StudFarm managed to acquire a collection of the finest Stallions and Mares, carefully handpicked from around the world in a combination that is unique and second to none.Chief sire at the Samjad Stud is an amazing stallion of unique bloodlines: ZT Magnofantasy. In collaboration with Privilege SFQ, this young and promising stallion is currently standing at stud in Belgium – His fabulous foals found in many renowned farms in Europe and here at home are a reflection and a testimony of his outstanding quality.Today, Samjad Stud is proud to have won classes and championship titles in national and international shows. Our first homebred off springs are ready to conquer the world’s show rings in years to come.Samjad Stud established a high level breeding program. Furthermore, it is currently building an Equine Clinic of the highest standards with the most advanced technologies available for artificial insemination, embryo transfers, and reproduction in general, all supervised by a specialized veterinary MD.
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  • Century 21 Uae
    Brand Manager
    Century 21 Uae Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
    Dubai, Uae
    Since 1971, the CENTURY 21® brand has been changing the real estate game by offering independent brokers, entrepreneurs and affiliated agents the ability to achieve extraordinary results in an increasingly competitive market. But a lot has changed since then. Many have copied the CENTURY 21 approach, and over time we have seen a ‘sea of sameness.’ With more brand awareness* than any real estate brand, Century 21 Real Estate is poised to change the game once again. To do this, we are reinventing what the CENTURY 21 brand means in the hearts and minds of those who are buying, selling and working in real estate today.This starts with our new mission – to defy mediocrity and deliver extraordinary experiences – and comes to life in our identity as a brand and the services we develop for our system members.Our new approach led us to create a new brand identity for the CENTURY 21® brand – a stylish, sleek and sophisticated makeover designed to catapult us into the next century. With a refreshed color palette that stays true to our iconic gold and black scheme, the new identity is more modern and distinctive than ever.The new C21® Seal allows us to project a modern view as well as be more relevant to those buying apartments, commercial properties and more.Ultimately, we believe this new identity delivers an enormous amount of value to our members – helping our affiliated brokers and agents to stand out and attract more prospects than ever before.The CENTURY 21 System currently has over 14,250 independently owned and operated franchise brokers across 86 countries and territories who have started this movement.
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  • Society Cafe And Lounge
    Restaurant Manager
    Society Cafe And Lounge Oct 2017 - Apr 2018
    Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Roles: Administration: Prepare weekly schedule for employees ensuring that outlet is staffed according to business forecast. Planning team vacations, allocating days off and ensuring maximum floor coverage. Identify training needs, develop training plan and train staff appropriately and proactively. Create cleaning schedule and follow up on duties assigned to team members. Attend weekly meetings with Operations Manager to meet requirements, accept feedback and give advice.Guest Satisfaction: Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all sides of the operation and resolving challenges. Greeting guest on arrival, ensuring guest satisfaction and assisting guests with questions, concerns and complaints. Ensure a clean and safe working environment with special attention to Food and Safety regulations set by Dubai Municipality. Ensure that staff meet and exceed guest expectations by motivating and encouraging staff to provide highest level of service, implementing company Core Values.Sales: Manage floor team as well as budgets and targets, preparing and presenting sales reports, ensuring maximum revenue by training team members about up-selling techniques and assigning sales targets daily.Financial: Placing orders with suppliers, working with LPO’s, managing cost control, wastage, spoilage and breakages. Being knowledgeable to operate the point of sales (POS) system, inventory software etc.
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  • Nakheel
    Restaurant Supervisor
    Nakheel Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
    Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Promoted within the company. Roles:Administration: Managed daily reservations and bookings for events. Coordinating information between reception, front of house and kitchen teams. Responsible for HR tasks, assigning sections and extra duties. Responsible for sequence of service and training new employees.Guest Satisfaction: Supervise daily operations of the restaurant and ensure all areas of restaurant are clean and set up as per the standard. Held daily briefings to communicate relevant important information to colleagues, was aware of any items 86. Responsible for taking care of regular guests, VIP guests, allergies, preferences, feedback and complaints. Being Innovative and sharing ideas to ensure smooth operation and teamwork. Manage, motivate and train staff effectively. Taking food and beverage orders, punching orders into POS, recommending dishes, cleaning and setting up the restaurant.Sales: Encouraging and manage team for high volume of sales to reach daily and monthly targets. With full product knowledge and up-selling techniques myself and my team had to ensure highest sales and profitability. Responsible for maximum sales volume per guest with in depth product knowledge knowing how to strategically upsell. Financial: Manage inventories, stock takes, breakages and spoilages. Closed payments and cashing up at the end of every shift. Responsible for tips collection and tracking and dividing it among the team at the end of every month according to a points system. Opening pro- cedure of counting daily cash float and closing procedures of cashing up, updating and printing reports.
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  • Nakheel
    Restaurant Captain
    Nakheel Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
    Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Promoted within the company. Roles: Administration: Managed daily reservations and bookings for events. Coordinating information between reception, front of house and kitchen teams. Responsible for HR tasks, assigning sections and extra duties. Responsible for sequence of service and training new employees.Guest Satisfaction: Supervise daily operations of the restaurant and ensure all areas of restaurant are clean and set up as per the standard. Held daily briefings to communicate relevant important information to colleagues, was aware of any items 86. Responsible for taking care of regular guests, VIP guests, allergies, preferences, feedback and complaints. Being Innovative and sharing ideas to ensure smooth operation and teamwork. Manage, motivate and train staff effectively. Taking food and beverage orders, punching orders into POS, recommending dishes, cleaning and setting up the restaurant.Sales: Encouraging team for high volume of sales to reach daily and monthly targets. With full product knowledge and up-selling techniques myself and my team had to ensure highest sales and profitability. Responsible for maximum sales volume per guest with in depth product knowledge knowing how to strategically upsell.Financial: Manage inventories, stock takes, breakages and spoilages. Closed payments and cashing up at the end of every shift. Responsible for tips collection and tracking and dividing it among the team at the end of every month according to a points system. Opening pro- cedure of counting daily cash float and closing procedures of cashing up, updating and printing reports.
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  • Nakheel
    Waitress
    Nakheel Apr 2015 - Aug 2016
    Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Roles:Administration: Managed daily reservations and bookings for events. Coordinating information between reception, front of house and kitchen teams. Responsible for HR tasks, assigning sections and extra duties. Responsible for sequence of service and training new employees.Guest Satisfaction: Supervise daily operations of the restaurant and ensure all areas of restaurant are clean and set up as per the standard. Held daily briefings to communicate relevant important information to colleagues, was aware of any items 86. Responsible for taking care of regular guests, VIP guests, allergies, preferences, feedback and complaints. Being Innovative and sharing ideas to ensure smooth operation and teamwork. Manage, motivate and train staff effectively. Taking food and beverage orders, punching orders into POS, recommending dishes, cleaning and setting up the restaurant.Sales: Encouraging team for high volume of sales to reach daily and monthly targets. With full product knowledge and up-selling techniques myself and my team had to ensure highest sales and profitability. Responsible for maximum sales volume per guest with in depth product knowledge knowing how to strategically upsell. Financial: Manage inventories, stock takes, breakages and spoilages. Closed payments and cashing up at the end of every shift. Responsible for tips collection and tracking and dividing it among the team at the end of every month according to a points system. Opening pro- cedure of counting daily cash float and closing procedures of cashing up, updating and printing reports.
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Melissa Whitehead Skills

Training Customer Service Pets Data Entry Small Business Telephone Skills Food And Beverage Customer Satisfaction Cross Functional Team Leadership Organizational Development Staff Development Employee Relations Knowledge Sharing Teamwork Time Management

Melissa Whitehead Education Details

  • Pretoria High School For Girls
    Pretoria High School For Girls
    12
  • South African Life Guard Association
    South African Life Guard Association
    Health & Safety

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What company does Melissa Whitehead work for?

Melissa Whitehead works for Keenepr

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Melissa Whitehead's current role is Account Manager | PR | Publicist | Media Relations.

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What schools did Melissa Whitehead attend?

Melissa Whitehead attended Pretoria High School For Girls, South African Life Guard Association.

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Melissa Whitehead has interest in Animal Welfare, Science And Technology, Arts And Culture.

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Melissa Whitehead has skills like Training, Customer Service, Pets, Data Entry, Small Business, Telephone Skills, Food And Beverage, Customer Satisfaction, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Development, Staff Development, Employee Relations.

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