Nahla Bendefaa
Communications Intern at Media Foundation for West Africa(MFWA)- Claim this Profile
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Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Layla Saligane
Nahla is a great person to work with. She has the ability to build diverse and collaborative relationships with her team thanks to very good listening skills, strong team spirit and unlimited passion to learn and develop. Nahla has also the drive to bring his ideas to life, she has the capacity to set and/align her objecitves and delivrables and put in place the needed actions/steps to achieve them. I enjoyed performing with her , specially for her sense of humor but also for her on going smile ! Hope you will have a great journey in your career.
Iliass Ikhanjal
Nahla is one of the most talented photographers I have crossed paths with. She's smart, versatile and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!
Layla Saligane
Nahla is a great person to work with. She has the ability to build diverse and collaborative relationships with her team thanks to very good listening skills, strong team spirit and unlimited passion to learn and develop. Nahla has also the drive to bring his ideas to life, she has the capacity to set and/align her objecitves and delivrables and put in place the needed actions/steps to achieve them. I enjoyed performing with her , specially for her sense of humor but also for her on going smile ! Hope you will have a great journey in your career.
Iliass Ikhanjal
Nahla is one of the most talented photographers I have crossed paths with. She's smart, versatile and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!
Layla Saligane
Nahla is a great person to work with. She has the ability to build diverse and collaborative relationships with her team thanks to very good listening skills, strong team spirit and unlimited passion to learn and develop. Nahla has also the drive to bring his ideas to life, she has the capacity to set and/align her objecitves and delivrables and put in place the needed actions/steps to achieve them. I enjoyed performing with her , specially for her sense of humor but also for her on going smile ! Hope you will have a great journey in your career.
Iliass Ikhanjal
Nahla is one of the most talented photographers I have crossed paths with. She's smart, versatile and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!
Layla Saligane
Nahla is a great person to work with. She has the ability to build diverse and collaborative relationships with her team thanks to very good listening skills, strong team spirit and unlimited passion to learn and develop. Nahla has also the drive to bring his ideas to life, she has the capacity to set and/align her objecitves and delivrables and put in place the needed actions/steps to achieve them. I enjoyed performing with her , specially for her sense of humor but also for her on going smile ! Hope you will have a great journey in your career.
Iliass Ikhanjal
Nahla is one of the most talented photographers I have crossed paths with. She's smart, versatile and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!
Credentials
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Asana Partner
AsanaOct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Asana Ambassador
AsanaFeb, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
SEO for Social Media
LinkedInMar, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Media Foundation for West Africa(MFWA)
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Ghana
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Intern
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Jul 2023 - Present
Supporting the Institutional Development Programme's integrated marketing communication efforts. Supporting the Institutional Development Programme's integrated marketing communication efforts.
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University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Employee
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Sep 2022 - Present
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National Pork Board
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United States
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Farming
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100 - 200 Employee
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Digital Content Creation Manager
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Oct 2021 - Sep 2022
• Ideate and develop creative content that connects with audiences through storytelling and delivers on organizational strategic imperatives and objectives • Drive content production excellence and process adoption for the communications team by leveraging Asana as a content project management tool • Collaborate with an integrated content team and subject matter experts to develop content about the product and industry for a diverse mix of audiences across digital communication channels • Create content calendars, maintain content schedules, and facilitate content workflows and approvals Show less
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WKSU
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Kent, Ohio, United States
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Freelance Reporter
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2021 - 2022
Contributing to Learning Curve, WKSU’s reporting initiative examining the past, present, and future of K-12 public education in Ohio. • Craft features for broadcast and online publication by securing sources and showcasing research skills • Pitch stories on public education as part of the Learning Curve series • Collaborate with editors, graphic designers, and producers to create captivating content for Morning Edition and All Things Considered • Engage with audience members through live radio appearances and community tour events Show less
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The Devil Strip
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Jul 2020 - Oct 2021
• Interview members of the Akron community and write feature-length pieces for online and print publication • Pitched stories on the Akron cultural scene and immigrant communities • Create and curate visual content to accompany the articles, including original photographs and illustrations • Interview members of the Akron community and write feature-length pieces for online and print publication • Pitched stories on the Akron cultural scene and immigrant communities • Create and curate visual content to accompany the articles, including original photographs and illustrations
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APG Office Furnishings
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United States
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Furniture
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1 - 100 Employee
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Customer Experience Manager
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Nov 2019 - Jul 2020
• Crafted and implemented customer marketing campaigns focused on the sales experience and customer advocacy • Produced written and visual content for digital and print deliverables for customer visits, proposals, and bids, etc. • Created a clear communication channel between the Business Development team and the Customer Experience Managers • Organized several customized customer event programs per month, including developing marketing and trade show assets • Crafted and implemented customer marketing campaigns focused on the sales experience and customer advocacy • Produced written and visual content for digital and print deliverables for customer visits, proposals, and bids, etc. • Created a clear communication channel between the Business Development team and the Customer Experience Managers • Organized several customized customer event programs per month, including developing marketing and trade show assets
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Kent State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2017 - May 2019
Courses as an Instructor of Record: Introduction to Human Communication - Fall 2018• Instructor of two sections (48 students) of the Basic Course• Lecture and facilitate discussions on different topics in public speaking and communication studies• Grade assignments and speeches• Hold weekly office hours to help students with assignments, speeches, and answer their questionsCourses as a Teaching Assistant: International Communication - Fall 2017• Grade assignments, papers, and exams• Assist the course instructor during the class session• Proctor exams and in-class assignments• Hold weekly office hours to help students with their projects and answer their questions• Fill in for the course instructor when he is unavailableIntroduction to Human Communication - Spring 2018• One of the three instructors of a section within a team teaching program• Lead during 3 modules during the semester• Grade assignments and speeches• Hold weekly office hours to help students with their projects and answer their questionsFoundations of Communication (Online course)- Spring 2018• Grade assignments, quizzes, and weekly journal entries• Hold virtual office hours to answer students' questions and assist them with their papers Show less
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Graduate Student Orientation Teaching Fellow
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Jul 2018 - 2019
• Created and maintained a content calendar, including scheduling content for Twitter & Facebook accounts• Produced a promotional video for the Graduate Student Orientation• Coordinated the technical aspects of the live events with the Student Center staff
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Al Akhawayn University
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Morocco
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Outbound Study Abroad Advisor
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
• Established regular communication with outbound exchange and study abroad students and other stakeholders; • Processed all exchange and study abroad applications in a timely manner; • Coordinated pre-registration and registration needs with the enrollment & registrar office; • Translated students' application files from Arabic & French to English; • Created general guidance and advising concerning student visa applications to different countries (USA, Canada, Germany, France, Republic of Korea, etc.) Show less
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Al Akhawayn University
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Morocco
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
Fall 2015: Assisted in the teaching of the Art & Design and Print & Online Production Skills at AUI. Spring 2016: Taught the lab component of the Art & Design course. Fall 2015: Assisted in the teaching of the Art & Design and Print & Online Production Skills at AUI. Spring 2016: Taught the lab component of the Art & Design course.
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Al Akhawayn Short Film Festival
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Province d’Ifrane, Morocco
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Communication & Community Manager
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Feb 2015 - May 2016
• Created and maintained a content calendar to coordinate production tasks across stakeholders • Designed and implemented the social media strategy and promotional campaigns • Managed critical production elements at live events • Recruited and trained volunteers in event management and content production • Coordinated the festival competition with the key stakeholders • Created and maintained a content calendar to coordinate production tasks across stakeholders • Designed and implemented the social media strategy and promotional campaigns • Managed critical production elements at live events • Recruited and trained volunteers in event management and content production • Coordinated the festival competition with the key stakeholders
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Morocco World News
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Morocco
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
• Wrote and edited news and feature articles on culture and society for Morocco World News • Created a contacts database of all prominent NGOs, multinationals, and higher education institutions in Morocco • Managed the Twitter account of Morocco World News. • Created visual content to illustrate different articles (graphs, pictures, word clouds, etc.) • Wrote and edited news and feature articles on culture and society for Morocco World News • Created a contacts database of all prominent NGOs, multinationals, and higher education institutions in Morocco • Managed the Twitter account of Morocco World News. • Created visual content to illustrate different articles (graphs, pictures, word clouds, etc.)
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Al Akhawayn University
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Morocco
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Student Activities Office Communications Assistant
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Jan 2015 - May 2015
• Managed a team of ten to deliver the monthly Student Activities Office newsletter • Produced multimedia content including photography, videography, and graphic design
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Student Activities Office Ambassador
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Aug 2013 - May 2015
As a Student Ambassador of the Student Activities Office, I am part of a team of students who organize and conducte the orientation for the first year and the international students. The orientation lasts four days and its objectives consist of integrating the new students within the AUI community and getting them familiar with their new environment.
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Photographer & Videographer
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Aug 2013 - Jul 2014
• Shared students’ stories with the university’s community through Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube• Filmed, produced, and edited a weekly video series, including interviews, testimonies, and event footage• Created and managed the content database of over 5000 items
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Allegheny College
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Writer/Editor - Office of College Relations
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
• Researched, wrote, and edited feature-length pieces for web and magazine • Generated and maintained an editorial calendar for local media • Curated an online media kit for all 50+ departments at Allegheny College • Researched, wrote, and edited feature-length pieces for web and magazine • Generated and maintained an editorial calendar for local media • Curated an online media kit for all 50+ departments at Allegheny College
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Amnesty International
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern at the Moroccan Section
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Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
• Designed printed materials for the membership • Managed the Facebook page • Updated and managed the membership database • Designed printed materials for the membership • Managed the Facebook page • Updated and managed the membership database
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Education
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University of Oregon
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Communication and Media Studies -
Kent State University
Master of Arts - MA, Communication Studies -
Al Akhawayn University
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication Studies -
Allegheny College
Exchange Program, Communication Arts -
Lycée Abdelmalek Essadi
High School Degree (Baccalaureat), Sciences Physiques Chimie -
Yelm High School
Exchange Student, 3.95 GPA