Experience

Muntajat

• Qatar
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Media and Communications

  • Dec 2016 - Present



Qatargas

• Qatar
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acting Head of Communications and Planning/Media Relations Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Present

  Responsible for communications, media Relations, and crisis/risk/business Continuity management for the World’s largest producer of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) reporting to the Public Relations Manager, as Media Relations Coordinator. Assumed the Acting Head position in June 2015 after the team manager’s departure, with added responsibilities for budgets, staff management, planning, scheduling and compliance, along with the normal duties of a demanding hands-on role. Awarded with multiple recognitions and certificates for professional excellence. • Manage relations with local, regional and international media. Arrange media interviews and press conferences for senior executives. Ensure appropriateness, focus and relevance of interview content and questioning strategy. • Preparation of press releases, Q&As, corporate presentations, speeches, and all required official external and/or internal communications materials. Supervise editing, proof reading and artwork design of company publications. • Training/coaching of corporate spokespeople and conference presenters up to CxO level. • Lead the development and implementation of the company’s social media strategy. • Lead Crisis, Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity activities in coordination with the company’s Risk Management leadership team. • Development and ongoing maintenance of relevant corporate policies and procedures and the company’s Reputation Management Plan. • Promote and provide continuous training and coaching for national graduates.



Consultant

• Madrid Area, Spain

• Public Relations and Communications Advisor

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Consulting to various organisations on relevant aspects of marketing and communications strategy and the practical implementation of these strategies. • Operational management of family Real Estate Company specialized in residential and commercial properties. • Consulting to various organisations on relevant aspects of marketing and communications strategy and the practical implementation of these strategies. • Operational management of family Real Estate Company specialized in residential and commercial properties.



Cairn Energy PLC

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Relations Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  Reporting to the General Manager of Spain, with responsibility for enhancing and maintaining the company’s reputation, to position Cairn as “the partner of choice” in the face of local opposition from environmental and community groups to drilling and exploration in the area. • Developed, implemented, coordinated and supervised the company’s external communications in a style that ensured maximum buy-in from a diverse range of target audiences. • Developed, maintained and enhanced media relationships up to the highest levels to fully promote the Cairn proposition and differentiate it from competitors. • Provided media training and ensured executives were prepared for challenging interviews. • Responsible for communications planning and response in case of any incident or crisis. • Managed the Spanish-language website in terms of content and ensured compliance with guidelines. • Developed and managed relationships with influential advocacy channels, such as Government, Chambers and Associations to ensure a solid and supportive regulatory framework. • Developed, implemented and managed strategic stakeholder management plans and engagements. • Managed all aspects of environmental and social reporting and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements to facilitate smoother permitting processes. • Developed, coordinated, managed and supervised all the company’s PR and events activities. • Provided support, guidance and training for in-country delivery of the Group CSR Management system. • Developed and managed budget and personnel under responsibility.



Ruybesa Instalaciones Integrales de Comunicación

• Madrid Area, Spain

• Marketing Director

  • Oct 2010 - Mar 2011

  Reporting to the owner with a brief to redevelop the brand and marketing strategy to drive new business in the Spanish market and open new international markets for a high-end Audio Visual Communications company with a blue-chip clientele. • Designed and implemented a strategic marketing and communications plan, including corporate image, at a national and international level also covering organisation of trade fairs and events. • Supervised and elaborated press releases and all other external and internal communications.



bp

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Press Officer and External Affairs Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2009

  Reporting to the VP of BP Group Iberia with a mandate to promote BP Spain’s interests through media, marketing and communications, including issues and crisis management, in order to maximise the value of the brand within the target markets and ensure support within the different stakeholders.

• Communications and External Affairs Manager-BP Solar

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2008

  Reported to VP of BP Group Iberia in a strategic role with responsibility for managing relationships and ensuring alignment with EU regulatory frameworks to promote solar power in the Mediterranean markets. Also represented BP within industry associations to maintain and promote BP’s market leadership.



Wolf Butterback GmBh (Martin Braun Group)

• Madrid Area, Spain

• Spain Marketing Manager (Consultant)

  • Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

  Brought in to provide an understanding of the Spanish market and the potential for market entry for this well-established German brand and, upon “go-ahead”, drive the strategy for the market. • Conducted and presented a comprehensive market research project to support the introduction of the company’s products into Spain. • Coordinated and managed public relations, clients and communications for the Spanish market. • Developed a complete Business/Marketing Strategy which underpinned the decision to enter and develop the Spanish market.



Repsol

• Spain
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Caribbean Region Communications and External Affairs Manager

  • Jun 2003 - Jun 2006

  Reporting to the Caribbean Region Director and Communications Director in Madrid (Global HQ) with a mandate and autonomous accountability to manage all PR, Communications and CSR strategy to promote the company’s reputation regionally and globally and position it as a leader and preferred business partner. The implementation of a CSR strategy focused on the development of sustainable projects that enhanced quality of life in local communities. This, along with field work done with local governments, significantly reduced costs and risks and positioned the company as a partner of choice. With the Caribbean Region HQ in Venezuela, also managed corporate activities, teams and budgets across Trinidad, Cuba, Guyana and Suriname.

• New Business Development

  • Oct 2002 - Jun 2003

  Reported to the Business Development Manager and was accountable for new business evaluation and planning, controlling budgets and evaluating profitability. As part of the role also:• Managed relations with government bodies, major public and private enterprises and other energy companies involved in pursuing and developing new business.• Developed strategic communication plans and conducted daily media monitoring.



Fidelity Investments

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retirement Plans SR Representative

  • Dec 2000 - Jul 2002

  Provided investment services and advice / information on regulations and market quotations for stocks / funds and processed financial transactions for the employees of client companies. • Recognized by the Management for providing the highest quality of service to clients (based on customer feedback) and for consistently exceeding a number of operational KPIs and personal targets. Provided investment services and advice / information on regulations and market quotations for stocks / funds and processed financial transactions for the employees of client companies. • Recognized by the Management for providing the highest quality of service to clients (based on customer feedback) and for consistently exceeding a number of operational KPIs and personal targets.



Carbones del Guasare, S.A.

• Venezuela
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Process Analyst (Consultant)

  • Jun 1999 - Sep 1999

  Re-designed processes across the entire lifecycle which reduced spares stockholding and maintenance downtime, thereby significantly reducing costs whilst improving efficiency, cash-flow and profitability. Re-designed processes across the entire lifecycle which reduced spares stockholding and maintenance downtime, thereby significantly reducing costs whilst improving efficiency, cash-flow and profitability.



Centro Venezolano Americano

• Maracaibo, Venezuela

• English teacher

  • 1991 - 1993

  Developed and prepared teaching materials for English as a second language. Taught groups of children ages 5-15 and Adults from 18. Developed and prepared teaching materials for English as a second language. Taught groups of children ages 5-15 and Adults from 18.