Experience

Welcome to the World

• United Arab Emirates
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director UAE Licensee

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  - Planned and executed company's strategies in the UAE - Managed sales, marketing and customer support teams - Responsible for day to day operations and budget Welcome to the World operates the world first’s customer generated video platform and is mobilizing tourism stakeholders to jointly attract and welcome travelers to destinations globally. Our mission is to inspire the world to explore and travel. Our platform is designed to connect travelers to destinations globally and boost direct hospitality bookings. All destinations fully recognise, preserve and promote their individual uniqueness, and have the ability to connect directly with travelers who are keen to visit, engage and have sustainable new travel experiences. We passionately believe we can make a difference and give back the power to the Tourism & Travel industry. Our video inspiration platform will go live soon and follow our channels to be the first to know. Welcome to the World: Search - Inspire - Book https://welcometotheworld.com/about-us/ Show less



Trampo Extreme

• Kuwait
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Management & Start Up Consultant

  • May 2018 - Aug 2020

  - Successfully supported the start-up and launch phase of 3 venues in the UAE, managing procurement, recruitment and partnerships. - Formulated standard operating procedures - Headed up the UAE marketing and sales department, formulated the strategy and plans, developed tools and managed implementation. - Successfully set up HR procedures, oversaw recruitment, visa processing and health insurance requirements - Successfully supported the start-up and launch phase of 3 venues in the UAE, managing procurement, recruitment and partnerships. - Formulated standard operating procedures - Headed up the UAE marketing and sales department, formulated the strategy and plans, developed tools and managed implementation. - Successfully set up HR procedures, oversaw recruitment, visa processing and health insurance requirements



Globally Connected Companies

• United Arab Emirates
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Project Manager - Change Ambassador

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2018

  - Effectively led concept development, design and implementation of world’s first video platform on sustainability in the Middle East - Formed strategic alliances and commercial partnerships with government and private sector - Successfully organized Sharjah - Netherlands Business Seminar At Globally Connected companies we bring global innovations with regards to sustainability to the UAE. Connecting them to the right network of investors, partners and clients. These Innovations are either interested in working with or through the UAE, or can support the UAE in becoming the most sustainable destination in the world. To showcase all sustainability efforts linked to the region we are launching in association with the UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Worlds first video platform with regards to sustainability and Innovation in the UAE. Show less



Travall World

• Spain

• General Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2016

  General Manager - Responsible for managing multiple projects across all phases of development of the mobile application and website, making vital decisions and driving implementation to reach objectives within time-line. - Initiated international expansion by forming strategic alliances with tourism authorities - Managing overall daily operations, key accounts and the international expansion by forming strategic alliances. Managing 8 direct reports. - Responsible for Digital Marketing: creative concept development, social media strategy and implementation for Travall World as well as clients. Show less



ChefXchange | Van Dort Consulting

• Freelance Start-UP Strategist and DOSM

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2015

  Start up consultant business development & marketing - ChefXchange - Responsible for company set up, developing strategic one year plan for business development and marketing. Managed PR campaign and launch event. Business Development Director - Van Dort Consulting - Responsible for restructure of company; analysis of market potential, due diligence and identification of new business opportunities. Led the successful start up of two new business units: Migration and Company Formation. Show less



CityFilm Media Consultancy LLC

• Regional Director

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2012

  - Successfully set, implemented and managed strategic marketing communication of place brand projects across multiple markets in the Middle East, Europe and Asia through digital and traditional channels. - Responsible for resource and budget planning for multiple projects simultaneously, whilst meeting objectives and exceeding client and company expectations. - Managed sales team, sponsorship, key accounts, production, broadcasting platform, licensing authorities, stakeholders and partners. Show less



Bacardi

• Bermuda
• Wine & Spirits
• 700 & Above Employee

• Key Account Manager Image Outlets

  • Nov 2004 - Aug 2007

  - Responsible for maintaining a long term relationship with accounts and maximizing sales opportunities within them, increasing client loyalty and brand equity. - Played an integral role in new business pitches and on-boarding of new clients, through sponsorships and experiential marketing events. - Co-created brand strategy and implemented it through activations and experiential event marketing projects:The World of Bacardi | Bacardi Bar Academy. - Responsible for maintaining a long term relationship with accounts and maximizing sales opportunities within them, increasing client loyalty and brand equity. - Played an integral role in new business pitches and on-boarding of new clients, through sponsorships and experiential marketing events. - Co-created brand strategy and implemented it through activations and experiential event marketing projects:The World of Bacardi | Bacardi Bar Academy.



HERE - Formerly NAVTEQ Europe BV

• Junior Product Manager

  • Jun 2003 - Oct 2004

  Role: Establishment of focal point for all European country managers and clients for questions and projects regarding the European data product portfolio, including support and monitoring of all internal and external communications Achievements: - Managed European Data Product Portfolio (navigable maps databases) and supported customer and supplier communication, becoming European information source for product related questions - Created the European communication platform which led to more efficient project prioritization, enhanced internal and external communication processes and necessary marketing support - Prioritized new projects which led to growing customer base for the product portfolio Show less