MAYSSOUN OLABI
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Communications & Media Management Profile
Visualization / Conceptualization ~ Ideating Product ~ Training & Development
Coordination / Liaison ~ Team Management ~ Project Management
Profile Summary:
ü Versatile professional with career success of 14 years and in-depth exposure to the entire spectrum of News and Program Production, Integrated Marketing Communications, Media Buying, Client Servicing, Media Planning, Event Management and Key Account management.
ü Proficiency in devising and executing media strategies; adapt at devising creative brand communication strategies, deft in conducting research for media buying while analyze trends and track competitor’s activities.
ü A conceptualist with knack for fresh approaches while understanding critical communication drivers and trends in multiple markets.
ü Strong Communication and linguistic skills and an excellent command of 3 languages (English-Arabic and German)
Offering core competencies in:
News Production Marketing Communications Media Buying New Product Launches Strategic Planning Media Planning Event Management Reviews/ Analysis/ Presentations Simultaneous Interpretation Translation
Professional Experience
HAMAD MEDICAL CORPORATION
Assistant Director, ( 5-2013-till 6-2014 )
· Assist Media Director in all media related issues for the corporation
· Headed a team of more than 25 people consisting of journalists, translators and editors
· Responsible for image reputation of the corporation
· Responsible for managing and upholding relations with the media
· Risk Management and Strategic Planning
· Highlights:
o Successfully developed and implemented media strategy which resulted in the uplifting of HMC’s image in the media
GHANIM BIN SAAD AL SAAD & SONS GROUP HOLDINGS, DOHA, QATAR
Head of Project Management, (11- 2010 – 6-2012)
· Provide leadership to projects, portfolios and program related to media and communication for all GSSG subsidiaries through highly efficient teams.
· Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure satisfactory delivery of products.
· Focus on development & management of PR related activities for the group.
· Ensure compliance organizational best practices and quality parameters.
· Highlights:
o Successfully developed marketing strategies leading to reduced costs and enhanced organizational bottom lines.
ISLAM ONLINE, DOHA QATAR
Editor in Chief 2010
Prepared strategies for development of website and spearheaded activities of a team of editors.
· Ensured compliance organizational best practices and quality parameters.
· Highlights:
o Acknowledged for smooth transition between owners.
o Played key role in presenting quarterly strategic plan for development of site .
AL JAZEERA SATELLITE CHANNEL, QATAR
Interpreter/ Producer (04- 2007 – 01- 2009)
· Involved in production of various live Programs for Al Jazeera Satellite Network such as Morning Show and Press Mirror apart from production of various short & long documentaries.
· Interpreted live on-air Aljazeera news and programs.
Other Assignments in brief:
· Broadcast Journalist (Feb 2000 – Sep 2001 & Oct 2004 – August 2006)
AL JAZEERA DOCUMENTARY CHANNEL
Assistant Producer, (2006 –2007)
· Liaised with documentary producers in research, story board development, post & pre production and subtitling (translation)
· Involved in evaluation of documentaries for quality & suitability in compliance to channel’s standards.
· Monitored outsourced production as well as suggesting documentaries for purchase.
· Highlights:
o Played key role in launch of the channel through detailed preparation of broadcasting material.
Previous Assignment in Brief
AL JAZEERATALK YOUTH MEDIA PROJECT
Co-founder and Executive Manager, (2006 –2009)
OTHER Assignments in Brief
® Freelance Simultaneous Interpreter, 2006 – 2010
® Simultaneous Interpreter, 2004 – 2006
® Freelance Journalist, 2002 - 2004
o Clients: Levant News Agency, Alsharq Al Arabi, London
Educational
® M.A (Transnational Communications & Global Media), University of London, U.K, 2004
® B.A (Journalism & Communication), University of Petra, Jordan, 1999
® Certifications/ Trainings/ Workshops:
o Pursuing PMP certification
o Political Analysis course
o Leadership tools course
o News Presenting Course
o Television Production Course
o French Intensive Course
o "Mutual Perception" workshop, Deutsche Welle Akademie, Berlin, Germany, 2006
® Selected Interpretation Events:
o Interpreted joint press conference of the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and German President Christian Wulff during the President’s visit to Qatar (Arabic- German), 2011
o Simultaneous interpretation during " Doha International Conference for Border Management in Afghanistan a Regional Approach" (English- Arabic, Arabic English), 2006
o Simultaneous interpretation for the " Culture of Human Rights International Conference, Doha- Qatar (English- Arabic, Arabic English), 2006
o Consecutive interpretation for Qatari Armed Forces during training sessions. (English-Arabic, Arabic-English), 2005
o Interpreted during joint press conference of the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder during the Chancellor's visit to Qatar (Arabic- German), 2005
o Translation and Subtitling of documentary films for Al Jazeera Production Centre, e.g.: The Road to Uzbekistan, Iraq the Perpetual War and others
o Consecutive interpretation during training sessions for Al Jazeera Training Centre.
Personal Details
® Date of Birth: 19th July 1977
® Languages Known: English, Arabic, French (Intermediate level) & German
® Nationality: German
® Reference available on request