Country Director Resume Example Oxford Business Group

COUNTRY DIRECTOR

Summary

High-achieving and personable management professional, possessing excellent communication and organizational capabilities. Successful at building a strong professional network on 5 continents. Commercially orientated, independent, self-motivated and capable of working on own initiative while at the same time equally capable of working effectively as part of a team.

Highlights

Natural leader and unsurpassed work ethic
Detail and results-oriented
Knowing about the strength of various social and cultural backgrounds
Adapt quickly to cultural requirements
Relationship building skills

Multi-unit operations management
Troubleshooting
Superb time management
Ability to deal with the unexpected
Thirst for knowledge and a keen interest in global affairs

Experience

Country DirectorFeb 2013 to Current
Oxford Business Group － Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Oversee the commercial, editorial, and operational success of the largest international publication in Saudi Arabia, reporting directly to the CEO and Regional Director
In charge of Oxford Business Group's local and international staff on the ground, playing a key role in developing the company's regional and international mid to long term strategy
Manage and expand the company's network by meeting with C-Level executives and high profile government officials
High profile sales (currently at a 37% increase to date measured against the best performance in the company's 7 year presence since operations began)
Ensure the company's exposure by attending internationally recognized conferences and round table discussions across the region

Project DirectorDec 2011 to Feb 2013
Oxford Business Group － Dubai, Jakarta, and Surabaya

In depth analysis of the Indonesian market, targeted market research
Spearhead the company's expansion into major provinces
Work with the Indonesian government on bridging gaps between the public and private sector on both a local and international level
Work as a team to troubleshoot and restart operations in Dubai after 4 years of being inactive
Reporting to Country Director, supervising and enforcing the team's sales targets and overseeing staff in multiple cities of the country

Project ManagerJan 2011 to Dec 2011
Star Communications － Manila , Philippines

Conduct published interviews with C-Level executives and Ministerial level public servants
Work with top governmental officials on the country's international rebranding campaigns
Facilitate government and private sector relations with key stakeholders

Project CoordinatorAug 2010 to Jan 2011
The Oil and Gas Year － Doha, Qatar

Arrange for interviews with the key stakeholders of the international energy industry
Generate intelligence on energy related and associated sectors, from banking and finance to midstream and downstream
Work closely with the staff of senior energy executives with regards to the commercial platform of the publication and responsible for its commercial success
Work with external corporate communication departments on marketing strategies and their implementation.

Freelance consultantJul 2009 to Aug 2010
ASAP Worldwide － Kuwait City, Istanbul, Lagos

Work with publications such as Time, Fortune, and Der Spiegel as well video reports featured on CNBC on producing country profiles and reports
Compose business intelligence, bulletins, market research.
Organize and conduct high level governmental and private sector meetings.
High profile sales

Freelance consultantApr 2009 to Jun 2009
Media Plus － Brussels, Belgium

Oversee and contribute to the company's marketing and PR efforts in Eastern Europe
Contributing organizer to several conferences
Collaborate with the sales department to develop strategies to increase revenue and set appropriate sales targets

Brand ManagerMay 2008 to Feb 2009
Latin Solutions for Coca Cola － Chicago, USA

Supervise several marketing teams and ensuring targets are met
Coordinate marketing efforts with the national headquarters
Oversee implementation of marketing measures
Liaison with opinion research institutes to assess the impact of campaigns
Responsible for adequate staffing and reporting directly to the ground HR manager
Head and contribute a successful pilot campaign targeting minority groups, which was later expanded nationwide

Education

Pre-requisites, Pre-medical sciences2008University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill － Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Accepted to Harvard Medical School

Bachelor's degree, Global Economics and Biological Anthropology2007University of West Florida － Pensacola, Florida

Coursework in Business, Management and Communications
Academic scholarship
Dean's list and academic honors
Involved in more than 10 Clubs and Organizations
Published studies in biological anthropology/archaeology

Associate of Arts, International Marketing2005University College London － London, UK

Upon recommendation by the board of The Institute of International Sports
Internship based in the House of Parliament for the House of Commons working as a marketing intern in the office of an MP

Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts/ Global Business2005Eckerd College － St. Peterburg, Florida

Presidents scholarship for extraordinary achievements in athletics and academics
Collegiate athlete

High School Diploma2003St. Edward Central Catholic College Preparatory High School － Elgin, IL

Additional Qualifications

Boat skipper licensed by the State of Florida
Certified fitness instructor
Former collegiate athlete- basketball
Dive master – PADI
Hobbies include kiteboarding and horseback riding

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Oxford Business Group
Star Communications
The Oil and Gas Year
ASAP Worldwide
Media Plus
Latin Solutions for Coca Cola

School Attended

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of West Florida
University College London
Eckerd College
St. Edward Central Catholic College Preparatory High School

Job Titles Held:

Country Director
Project Director
Project Manager
Project Coordinator
Freelance consultant
Brand Manager

Degrees

Pre-requisites , Pre-medical sciences 2008
Bachelor's degree , Global Economics and Biological Anthropology 2007
Associate of Arts , International Marketing 2005
Associate of Arts , Liberal Arts/ Global Business 2005
High School Diploma 2003

Country Director Resume Example

Resume Score: 70%

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