BESIX- Six ConstructCorporate Communications Manager
Dec. 2014 - Oct. 2016Dubai, UAEMy role was to establish the Corporate Communications unit from scratch and oversee all internal and external communications and events for the company. Responsibilities
- Planned, organised and delivered 6 large events (from 300 to 700+ attendees) catering to UAE and Belgian Royal Families, Ambassadors, Government officials, and business delegates.
- Created the company’s 1st communications, marketing and event plans from scratch and from A to Z
- Built a crisis management plan in case of negative media on construction workers - Implemented all CSR activities, drastically enhancing the company’s image to stakeholders - Created SLA’s and negotiated contracts with hotels, suppliers, event and PR agencies
- Monitored suppliers on a daily basis in line with the agreed scope of work and project deadlines
- Negotiated contracts with hotels and external agencies (Event, PR, and Branding agencies)
- Optimised our marketing materials to cater to English and non-English speaking stakeholders
- Standardised the look and feel of all collateral in adherence to the branding guidelines.
- Orchestrated the blood donation initiative encouraging 30 employees to participate
- Worked closely with procurement, finance, and administration departments to deliver high-level events Achievements
- Recognised by top Management for raising the standard of our events while committing to strict budgets
- Secured 5 features & 4 Interviews with Construction Week, MEED, The National, AlKhaleej, Al Ittihad
- Awarded certificates of appreciation & CSR Label from Ministry of Labour and Dubai Chamber.
- Minimised negative media coverage on cases of unpaid workers by handling communications with human rights organizations and designing an appropriate response through PR and conferences