Experience

Silverline

• Estonia
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Managing and handling Cultural and Web3 consultancy projects ranging from national strategy development for creative and cultural industries, socio-cultural audits, programming of cultural festivals, measuring of cultural vibrancy, strategic content development, focus groups and development of unique cultural propositions, IP using blockchain training and Web3 onboarding for small and large teams. Public Speaking: 1. IP, Blockchain and the Creative Economy at the World Conference on Creative Economy (in-person) 2. Creative Production and IP at the Blockchain Stampede, Munich. 3. The role of Web3 in boosting the creative and cultural industries at the ICCE conference in Jamaica. Show less



Gatehouse Capital K.S.C.C.

• Kuwait
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President - Corporate Communications

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2022

  Managing the corporate communication and marketing team on a corporate level covering three markets; UK, Kuwait & Malaysia, reporting directly to the Chairman. Responsibilities include: 1. Handling of Public Relations 2. Strategic planning, Budgeting and Execution 3. Managing brand reputation 4. Managing brand identity Managing the corporate communication and marketing team on a corporate level covering three markets; UK, Kuwait & Malaysia, reporting directly to the Chairman. Responsibilities include: 1. Handling of Public Relations 2. Strategic planning, Budgeting and Execution 3. Managing brand reputation 4. Managing brand identity



Nuqat

• Kuwait
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Director

  • Apr 2009 - Apr 2020

  Original founder of Nuqat, a non-profit company for cultural development. Managed all requirements of the organisation with a full team on the ground with a special focus on research, event management, communication and programming. My day-to-day work involved aligning of tasks, exploring potential collaborations/affiliations, strategic planning and implementation & business development. Achievements: A. Conferences | Programmed, communicated and organized Delivered 10 conferences around the Arab region increasing the audience from 80 participants to 6,500 with the programming extending from 2 days in one city to 10 days across 7 cities B. Workshops | developed and delivered the following: 1. Social Media Writing (co-lead with Liane Al-Ghusain) 2. Ideation (From frustration to inspiration) 3. Communication with Zero-budget for Non-profits 4. Communication Skills C. Research 1. Conducted 33 roundtables across 11 cities in the GCC and MENA region 2. Developed and delivered a research on the Cultural Vibrancy of 12 Arab Cities, commissioned by the Department of Planning and Municipalities of Abu Dhabi 3. Piloted a creative education program with 36 children ages 6 to 16 through the engagement of teachers and creative professionals to develop, deliver and measure content that aims at progressing the 4Cs (Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking) D. Public Speaking: 1. TedXGust 2. Saudi Design Week 2. GUST university forum Show less



Almohtaraf Assaudi

• Dammam, Saudi Arabia

• Business & Client Servicing Director

  • Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

  In charge of setting business procedures, handling of major contracts in particular King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, overlooking the Client Servicing department and acquiring new business. In charge of setting business procedures, handling of major contracts in particular King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, overlooking the Client Servicing department and acquiring new business.



FP7 McCann

• United Arab Emirates
• Advertising Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jul 2012 - Mar 2013

  Responsibilities: Company restructure and performance optimization were part of the main tasks in addition to grow the agency in terms of billings and acquisition of new clients. Overlooked the creative department and UM (the media arm of the network). In 8 months, full re-structuring was achieved and billing were increased by 4x Responsibilities: Company restructure and performance optimization were part of the main tasks in addition to grow the agency in terms of billings and acquisition of new clients. Overlooked the creative department and UM (the media arm of the network). In 8 months, full re-structuring was achieved and billing were increased by 4x



Wakpot

• Beirut, Lebanon

• Chief Creative Consultant

  • Mar 2008 - Jul 2012

  Responsibilities: Establish the business, set a culture and quality for the creative work produced. Outsource and recruit the creative staff. Find leads to new clients and projects and close business deals Event Management Since 2009, organize Nuqat Creative Conference in Kuwait and Dubai. Duties: Locating and contacting speakers, arranging for their travel and accommodation, set the theme of the conference and make sure all speakers are aligned to it; venue scouting and management, catering, ushering, participants registration management (online booking, registration desk management); Event branding and team handling. Clients: Banking and Investment: Al Mawarid Bank Retail: TSC Kuwait Food and Beverages: Naz Iranian Restaurant, Epicure group Construction: Burhan, Al Argan Real Estate Telecom: Zajil telecom, Ericsson UAE, Aastra Telecom Entertainment: The Bowl Room, Freeze Club, mydubaimycity.com Government: Kuwait Fund For Arab Economic Development, Ministry of Social Development Bahrain Health & Beauty: Garnier, Zerona Laser Diet Machine Show less



VML

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creative Director

  • 2006 - 2008

  Responsibilities: Expand the creative team from 3 to 10. Manage the established team, gain new clients and grow the business Event Management Organize the opening of Samsara Sari fashion shop Organize an inter-school competition along with an exhibition, conference and award ceremony Accounts Worked on: Banking and Investment: Commercial Bank of Kuwait Automotive: Land Rover Food and Beverages: Petra Dairy, Abraaj Water Restaurants: Good Food Company (Wassabi, Entrecote), Mais Alghanim, Mexicana Foods (Al Kalha foul and Hommos) Electronics: LG Cosmetics and perfumes: Wahran Cosmetics (developed a local brand “Tuiga”) Retail: Jashanmal (Jashanmal Stores, Clarks, Kenwood), Gulf Franchising Company (Pitman Training, 5aSec, Kwik Kopy), I2 mobiles Aviation: National Aviation Services Publications: Al Jareeda Newspaper Show less



J. Walter Thompson Worldwide

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Creative Director

  • 2005 - 2006

  Responsibilities: Manage a team of 15 creatives from designers, to copywriters and art directors. Supervise and creatively direct campaigns for all clients Accounts Worked on: Telecom: MTC- Vodafone, Mpay Automotive: Maseratti, Jaguar Banking and Investment: National Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait Finance and Investment Company Hotels and Restaurants: Kout Food Group, Ruby Tuesday, Holiday Inn Responsibilities: Manage a team of 15 creatives from designers, to copywriters and art directors. Supervise and creatively direct campaigns for all clients Accounts Worked on: Telecom: MTC- Vodafone, Mpay Automotive: Maseratti, Jaguar Banking and Investment: National Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait Finance and Investment Company Hotels and Restaurants: Kout Food Group, Ruby Tuesday, Holiday Inn



IMPACT BBDO

• Advertising Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Art Director

  • 2000 - 2005

  Responsibilities: Manage large scale ad campaigns such as showroom and brand launches, supervise a team of 2 designers Accounts Worked on: Corporate: Alghanim Industries Automotive: Cadillac, Saab, Chevrolet, Opel, Daewoo, Audi, Alghanim Used Cars, Alghanim Garage, Bumper To Bumper, Quick Service Banking and Investment: Gulf Bank Food and Beverage: PEPSI, Tayebat Catering, Zorba Greek Taverna, The Sultan Center, Bel products (KIRI, La Vache Qui Rit) Furniture: IKEA, Fabrics Fabrics Fabrics store Technology: Alghanim Air Conditioning, Alghanim Electronics, Fasttelco.net Social: Kuwait Blood Bank Publication: Al Seyassah Newspaper Show less



Freelancer

• Lebanon

• Graphic Designer

  • Jul 1999 - Apr 2000

  Freelancing during my military service. Clients Al Shouf Cedar Reserve: corporate identity, brochures and maps Dr. Charles Morcos physiotherapy center: informative brochure Arab Communication Consult LTD.: Investment Guide sorted by Al Sharq Al Awsat Private lessons in Adobe Photoshop and Quark Xpress Freelancing during my military service. Clients Al Shouf Cedar Reserve: corporate identity, brochures and maps Dr. Charles Morcos physiotherapy center: informative brochure Arab Communication Consult LTD.: Investment Guide sorted by Al Sharq Al Awsat Private lessons in Adobe Photoshop and Quark Xpress



Cromagnon

• Lebanon

• Graphic Designer

  • Aug 1998 - Apr 1999

  Designer at Cro-Magnon design office Accounts worked on: Ets. Abi Khalil: nylon bags Lawyer’s Union of Tripoli: Corporate material for a 1-week conference Jeepers American Bistro: Promotion campaign Concorde square: Magazine Arab Ad magazine: Vol.9, issue #3 cover IDL (Internet directory of Lebanon) 2000 Sacre Coeur, Kfarhbab: Corporate identity and yearbook Designer at Cro-Magnon design office Accounts worked on: Ets. Abi Khalil: nylon bags Lawyer’s Union of Tripoli: Corporate material for a 1-week conference Jeepers American Bistro: Promotion campaign Concorde square: Magazine Arab Ad magazine: Vol.9, issue #3 cover IDL (Internet directory of Lebanon) 2000 Sacre Coeur, Kfarhbab: Corporate identity and yearbook