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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
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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

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