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Manager, Corporate Communications
The Olayan GroupManager, Corporate Communications
Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2021Greater New York City Area▶ SNAPSHOT: Oversaw senior leadership team of 3 on variety of communications initiatives, brand messaging, correspondence, presentations, and philanthropy. Represented company during various events and initiatives, including annual conferences. Influenced executive decisions by coordinating speaking engagements for company CEO, serving as first point of contact for all media and web inquiries. Communicated with global account teams on communicating corporate vision, managing priorities, and coordinating deadlines. ▶ BRAND MANAGEMENT ● Established brand message consistency by partnering with legal, IT, and HR departments in development and optimization of new processes and templates. ● Improved brand awareness by building and managing company intranet and website content, including all graphics, logo, and animation. ▶ REPUTATION MANAGEMENT ● Improved executive decision making and transparency by creating and building distribution of daily news briefs to provide key information on global politics. ● Led successful filming and production of 2 documentaries (The Journey and The Founder) for 70th anniversary, including coordinating film teams, key stakeholders, and company executives throughout process. ● Directed successful on-time and in-budget facilitation of numerous international events for 70-year anniversary with 1400+ attendees in New York, Saudi Arabia, and Greece. ▶ OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ● Drove efficiency and streamlined department operations by developing new processes for external announcements, report metrics, and management of corporate branding projects. ● Achieved 15% YOY reduction in vendor costs by leading cost-effective communications strategies.
Public Affairs Associate
The National Council on US-Arab RelationsPublic Affairs Associate
Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2009Washington D.C. Metro Area▶ SNAPSHOT: Selected to drive public relations and support for non-profit organization. Wrote articles, authored speeches, created press releases, and responded to media inquiries to drive organization awareness. ▶ DELIVERED RESULTS: ● Boosted visibility by managing various events and programs, including all facilities planning at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, including: ● Coordinated successful Arab-US Policymaker’s Conference with 600+ attendees, including managing media relations, securing conference rooms, organizing catering, and coordinating transportation. ● Facilitated Model Arab League Program, including mentoring and coaching 16 interns, which provided students with opportunity to strengthen communication and negotiation skills with focus on driving cultural awareness.
Communications Coordinator
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC)Communications Coordinator
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2008Washington D.C. Metro Area▶ SNAPSHOT: Charged with driving organization presence by serving as spokesperson for global political events and matters, including writing, editing, and issuing press releases to national media outlets. Built and maintained website content with updated information. Communicated with journalists and communications specialists and conducted interviews for television, internet radio, and public radio as requested. ▶ DELIVERED RESULTS: ● Increased awareness among young adults and legal professionals by establishing and organizing first annual Moot Court Competition, including partnering with local judges, law firms, and federal government agencies. ● Secured $50K in funding by authoring grant proposals and creating fundraising materials for potential donors. ● Directed all activities for ADC National Internship Program with 30 interns, including events with officials from U.S. Supreme Court and governmental agencies such as CIA, FBI, and Department of Justice. ● Organized multi-day annual conferences with 2000+ attendees from around the world.

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