Freelance account director for TBWA/RAAD, managing a key government client. Previously I had a freelance contract with Impact BBDO also handling a government tourism account for the agency and ensuring the successful rollout of campaigns awarded to them. During my time freelancing I have also worked on a number of marketing projects together with clients from my previous agency or new opportunities I developed. For example, a local startup company which focuses on healthy and gluten free, plant based food. Together with the founder, I oversaw sales and marketing activities to achieve corporate revenue goals. Looking at opening new opportunities for the brand to grow and reach its full potential. Consult on new product offerings and expansion plans across the UAE and GCC. Manage social media and digital marketing campaigns to drive engagement.

Initially joined as an Account Executive, promoted to Senior Account Executive, then further promoted to the current role due to exceptional performance. Reporting to the Singapore based MD, responsible for leading and managing the Client Management Team and the overall Dubai office. The role of the Account Director is varied and diverse:• All aspects of business development and customer relationship management, including identifying and pitching for new accounts.• Directly managing/leading the Dubai office team of 10, including providing strategic direction and day to day guidance to the Creative and Account Servicing Teams. • Acting as a Consultant to clients for help in strategic development, marketing, digital and social media, sponsorship and activation.• Creating, developing and implementing innovative and effective consumer targeted projects, and managing all aspects of project management from inception to completion.• Overseeing and managing client accounts.• Ensuring campaigns/projects are completed within budget/to brief and certifying exceptional outcomes are achieved with consistency of service.• Offering crisis management advice, guidance and support to clients.Key Accomplishments:• Maintained and organically grew accounts, including expansion through the winning of key project accounts for new clients.• Assisted in winning prestigious client accounts whilst competing with well-known international brands.• Clients: Rotana Hotels Group, Emirates Motor Company (Mercedes Benz), Standard Chartered, Dubai World Trade Centre, Emaar, Audi, Deyaar, Atelier M and several Singapore based clients

Reported to the Brand Manager and the Marketing Manager - Danone, as a team of 12, responsible for assisting with the branding/marketing of the product. Supported in the planning/developing/implementing of marketing strategies/activities to build brand recognition/equity. Tracked/analyzed the sales performance of all Activia products, to assist with strategic decisions.Key Accomplishments:• Launched two new flavors for Activia yogurt, into the market.• Oversaw the export market for 6 countries.• Negotiated shelf space requirements and gondola rentals in Key Accounts.• Executed/maintained trade marketing strategies/guidelines for the Activia brand including promotions, POS and trade communications.• Assisted with the creation and implementation of successful digital and social media campaigns, by managing all phases from concept through delivery and optimization.

Initially my role was to assist with follow ups with suppliers with regards to final artwork being produced. However I was given the chance to assist on a few low key jobs which ultimately led to me working on a 4 star hotel account along with the account director. Responsibilities included meeting with high level management from the client side and ensuring all deadlines were being met. Liaising with our creative department to ensure all creative briefs are understood. Maintaining healthy relationships with all suppliers and 3rd party partners.Highlights of my time at Enjaz would include working with clients such as Al Ghurair and The Executive Council and the experience gained by working and interacting daily with the founder and executive creative director of the agency.

I was recruited into the company as a sales agent but was quickly promoted to portfolio manager. I was reporting to the global portfolio manager in which I had day to day contact with. My job entailed finding quality leads for our property, making contact and arranging a face to face meeting, arranging viewings of the property, and finally negotiating between all parties and closing a deal. As portfolio manager it was my job to handle all property owners that had contracts with the company with regards to service management of their property. This would include making sure all payments are met and deposited into the owners account, arranging maintenance services for tenants of the apartment, and acting on behalf of the owner at anytime needed in order to solve any situation.