Yousef Al Dhafer Email & Phone Number

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

 Create and implement public awareness strategies to support the mission of the Center andpromote its projects and programs such as diagnosis and intervention programs, research &studies, new published books, awareness campaigns, screening campaigns, conferences... etc. Create and deliver detailed project proposals with cover letters to different government bodiesto serve social causes and establish sustainable and effective liaisons. Develop annual media plans to achieve the annual goals of the PR strategy. Write editorial content for (e.g. press releases, articles, features, website & social media content,marketing collaterals, newsletters... etc.) Develop corporate presentations and regular analytic reports. Translate books and publications about autism into Arabic language.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Developing and executing structured process to spread knowledge about autism and the Center to the public. Duties & Responsibilities: Create annual media plans to stay focused on the overall goals of PR strategy Developing text content for (e.g. press releases, articles, features, website content, marketing collaterals, letters... etc.)  Translating, editing and proofreading content in both Arabic and English  Manage all information to be kept for specific periods, as all records can be accessible, searchable, and retrievable when needed  Promote the Center’s conducted research and studies that focus on exploring facts related to Autism in the United Arab Emirates Develop media relations with journalists and editors from newspapers and health/general magazines Heading Translation and Publishing Committee

The project was launched by HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein in November 2008 where I served in my capacity as a Project Manager.Duties & Responsibilities: Managing media relations and external communications.  Preparing press statements and articles for media in Arabic & English. Directing and executing the ceremony presentation show.  Translating and Editing content of the Award's publications.  Managing and updating website's content.

Dubai Festival Tower, Floor 19

Xplorex Management Consultancy is a UAE organization, established with an ultimate goal of contributing to the character building and personal development of young men and women by providing an alternative technique of human development. Duties & Responsibilities: Duties & Responsibilities: Set plans for Projects such as Training/Academic Programs. Manage all projects from conception to realization by leading on the scoping, identifying & allocating resources and drive the projects through to completion.  Sourcing and developing new business opportunities creating a pipeline and securing new clients.  Develop sales and marketing plans by focusing on the majority of customers. Expand sales and diversify of the targeted audience. Support the establishment of networks of contacts, advisers, sponsors and partners in existing, new and developing markets.  Identify potential client organizations and the relevant decision makers who are responsible for nominating trainees.  Find opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in Company’s profile.  Managing the social media marketing strategy focusing on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

A project manager and a team member of major projects launched by Dubai Autism Center under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum such as April Autism Campaigns, International conferences, concerts, sports tournaments, Ramadan campaigns, book fairs, and exhibitions.Duties & Responsibilities: Managing, planning and executing awareness/marketing events. Monitoring and evaluating the internal and external communications. Planning PR strategies and preparing press releases and press kits.  Translating, editing & copywriting publications (e.g. books, brochures.. etc.)  Executing Social Media campaigns and day-to-day online activities.  Preparing and designing periodical newsletters.  Managing and updating website's content.

ALMUSAFER Magazine is an Arabic travel magazine designed to reach the universally linked Arabic speaking tourists, business travelers, holiday-makers and international globe-trotters.Duties & Responsibilities: Generating ideas for stories/features and following leads from news agencies, the public, press conferences and other sources.  Identifying potential interviewees, briefing them, preparing interview questions and conducting interviews.  Managing Translation's process heading a team of translators.  Editing & Proofreading final materials for publishing.

Bachelor'S Degree, English Literature

Gained well-developed skills of oral and writing communication and research with a high level of English cultural literacy and critical.

Project Management For Special Events

- Understanding the science of project management and how to apply it to an event - Setting objectives and measure success - Creating.

Customer Care

Diploma, Business Management Translation