Alexander Sophoclis Pieri

Sheikh Ahmed Villas, No.113,Al Safa, Dubai

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PERSONAL STRENGTHS

  • Writing skills producing professionally researched work
  • Results oriented individual
  • Leadership skills and team player for collective success
  • Excellent communicationskills

WORK EXPERIENCE

ITP Publishing Group, Dubai, United Arab Emirates February 2015 - Present

Deputy Editor

Deputy Editor for theFacilities Management Middle East. Primary role consists of the management of the monthly title, overseeing production of the publication’s editorial content. Typical features comprise interviews, case studies, site visits, as well as analysis and insightson various disciplines within the facilities management arena. Additional responsibilities include contribution of web stories to the constructionweekly.com website, production of a weekly newsletter, and devising new content to draw advertising opportunities for the publication. Worked closely with ITP’s events and marketing team to organize the annual fmME Awards.

Forbes Middle East Contributor/Freelance Journalist April 2014 - December 2014

Forbes Middle East, Arab Publisher House, Dubai, UAE March2012-March 2014

Technology Editor

Started as staff writer with the editorial team that launched the Forbes Middle East English Edition. Following promotion to Technology Editor, scope of content primarily focused on information communications technology. Additional genres covered included: lifestyle, automotive, business strategy, healthcare, energy and education. Responsibilities included contributingsupplementary content for publication and copyediting. Developed contacts across a variety of sectors in the MENA market.

ITP Publishing Group, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 2011-Jan 2012

Intern Staff Writer

Staff Writer for Charged Magazine. Contributed to the publication by producing content, feature articlesand proofreading. Built up contacts within the scope of the magazine’s target market. Alsogained first-hand understanding of publishing and media.Attended press events both locally and abroad.

Synthesis Software, Nicosia, Cyprus Jan 2010 –Oct 2010

Technical Writer

Tasked with updating the company’s sales literature leveraging the Synplus software. Day-to-day duties included the creation of information packages for clients, which consisted ofdaily updates for software products.

Moufflon Bookshop, Nicosia, Cyprus September 2008 - Dec 2008 & July 2009-Dec 2010

In charge of constructing store database,catalogingbooks in stock, andrecordednew arrivals into the store’s inventory. Database was also utilizedfor the creation of the new Moufflon Bookshop website.Responsibilities included working with customers’ enquiries and sales.

National Guard, Cyprus Jan -July 2009Military Service

(Member of the regiment’s shooting team)

National Disability Institute (NDI), Washington DC, USA Oct 2007 -Jan 2008

Public Relations Internship

Prepared advertising materials aimed at increasing awareness of NDI’s goals and activities, aswell as preparing marketing material for theReal Economic Impact Tour 2008. Analyzed impact results of the Ohio Summit of Fall 2007 project and presented key points of interest to management.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

University of Scranton, Scranton, PA2007

B.A., Major in English Literature with focus on Writing, Minor in History

Valley Forge Military College, Wayne, PA2004

Associate Degree, General Studies

Oxford Seminars 2008

TESOL/TESL Teacher Certification

HONORS

  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2003-2004 VFMC
  • Anthony Wayne Legion Guard Honor Society 2004 VFMC
  • Leadership Detail: Cadet Staff Sergeant Freshman Year 2003 VFMC
  • Leadership Detail: Cadet Master Sergeant Sophomore Year 2004 VFMC

OTHER - SKILLS

  • Fluent English, Conversational Greek
  • Excellent knowledge of word processing, presentation software and Excel
  • Knowledge of publishing software

ORGANIZATIONS:

WEKAF UAE Dec 2013 - Present

Secretary

Official representative of the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation and promoter of Filipino Martial Arts in the UAE

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

  • Porsche Panamera Take Two – Published in Forbes ME in Nov, 2013. Article was featured in Porsche’s bimonthly Media Coverage Dossier, which was distributed across the automotive brand’s GCC and Levant centers and service facilities.

INTERESTS

  • Reading, Writing, Music
  • Martial Arts (Russian Systema, Judo, Modern Arnis)

Nationality: Greek Cypriot

DOB: 06/06/1984

REFEREESReferences available upon request

PUBLICATIONS Portfolio is available upon request

CV Alexander Sophoclis Pieri