Fadi Cv 030309

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2101, Dusit Dubai - UAE Tel: +9715 5 FADI 123 (3234123) Email: [email protected] Blog: http://www.telecomadvertising.com/

• A well organized individual, with a slight drift towards creativity and out of the box thinking • Far sighted with an eye on the big picture, experienced in discipline, time management, and resolving conflicts • A well founded advertising/marketing agent with an inquisitive mind, and willingness to continuously learn & build on ideas of others • A well cultured individual, who seeks to work in teams effectively and is willing to meet and effectively interact with new people

Work Experience

Marketing & communications stream leader at du Dubai-UAE - July 2008 till present

· Setting up and leading a marketing and communications department for a new entity under the du portfolio (strictly confidential at this stage)

Senior consultant at Delta Partners Dubai-UAE - July 2007 till July 2008

· Managed the development of Zain (the new MTC brand) identity elements, guidelines, communications, strategy, and post launch research · Developed the process for Zain global brand management through a centralized branding and communications department · Worked on transitioning the MTC brand to Zain and transfering existing brand equity in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, and Sudan · Managed the brand launch strategy, architecture, services communication platform, and overall communication deliverables for Zain in KSA · Managed the transition strategy, workplans and roll out for re-branding Celtel into Zain across 15 African countries · Ensured alignment between the Zain Group Commercial team, all communication agencies, and individual operators in the Middle East

Communication Director (Previously Supervisor) at Leo Burnett Dubai-UAE – August 2005 till July 2007 · Responsible for handling all the advertising for the du telecom account · Led the agency pitch for the du business · Developed the launch strategy, the launch communication campaign, and the overall brand communication architecture for the du brand and services roll-out in coordination with du senior management, Booz Allen Hamilton, other telecom consultants; in addition to du’s media, PR, online, events, and retail partners · Worked on developing the du - Leo Burnett relationship processes, in addition to interviewing, recruiting, and providing a telecom communication induction for the Leo Burnett team working on du · Assisted in managing The Executive Office account for 3 months

Senior Account Manager (Previously Manager) at JWT-Bahrain – May 2004 till August 2005

· Worked on the MTC-Vodafone account · Managed the brand in Bahrain coordinating with the Vodafone Global and MTC Kuwait in all disciplines · Launched a multitude of service offerings (most prominently MTC-VF repositioning, 3G roll out, and Postpaid launch) · Was involved in pitching for BIC (F1 Bahrain), Qatar Airways, Solidarity Insurance, Stratum and GVCA · Developed a comprehensive knowledge in Advertising, PR, Media, CRM, Online, and Production

Account Executive (Previously Jr. Executive) at Leo Burnett Riyadh-KSA – July 2002 till May 2004 · Managed the Corporate, Fixed Line, and Internet divisions of Saudi Telecom reporting directly to the Account Director · Participated in the STC integrated communication plan with LB regional management (an integrated holistic campaign and strategy to position and promote the STC mother brand and all sub brands for the upcoming two years) · Learned the basics and beyond of advertising, discipline and integrity, in addition to marketing strategy, planning, organizational, presentation, communication, and negotiation skills · Attained a respectable position in telecom advertising

Editor-in-Chief & Business Manager of “Perspective”-AUB – 2000 till 2002

· Co-founded and launched “Perspective” the business student society’s online newsletter through advertising and PR · Was responsible for raising funds for persistence, writing and editing business articles, and managing the publication · “Perspective” deals with the latest developments in the business world, as seen by the university’s business students

Co Founder of Entrepreneurship Club-AUB – 2000 till 2002

· Co- founded the AUB Entrepreneurship Club, which aims to introduce Entrepreneurship to Lebanon widening the job market and preventing “Brain Drain.” · Attend the MIT Global Start-up Workshop in Australia, amongst 130 international students from MIT, Harvard, Stanford and other international universities to launch and sustain an annual Business Plan Competition in Lebanon

Education

Telecoms Mini MBA Informa TM 2006

I attended this intensive program covering telecom related technology, industry analysis and forecasts, leadership, management, finance, marketing, along with other telecom experts from around the globe. The programme ended with applying for a telecom license which I was awarded with due to an exceptional marketing strategy. I was also Invited to co-write the some modules for a marketing telecom Mini MBA that will be offered in London.

Business Administration/BBA-GPA 3.5 American University of Beirut 1998-2002

Here I have acquired the social attributes for a successful life. I learned the fundamentals of the business world and an extended knowledge of marketing, advertising, management, accounting & finance, in addition to extra elective courses in marketing, technology management, entrepreneurship, e-business and finance.

Additional Information Computer Skills Experienced user of general Internet applications, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and Lotus SmartSuite (PC and MAC) Professional Memberships Business Students Society, The Entrepreneurship Club, IC Alumni, AUB Alumni, Telecom MBA Alumni Hobbies Web 2.0 (Social networking, Blogging, online participation) Swimming, and Table Tennis Languages Native Arabic, Fluent English, Minimal Operational Knowledge of French Workshops I Attended Marketing Converging Telecoms - London, 3GSM World Congress Cannes, MIT Global Start-up Workshop – Melbourne, Business Plan Preparation, Career Development, Writing Inspiring Creative Briefs, A new World Order - (Holistic Advertising), Negotiation & Presentation Skills, and several advertising-specific training modules. Workshops I Presented I gave a workshop on Telecom advertising for 16 Leo Burnett offices across Central and Eastern Europe, I gave a workshop about advertising on the mobile phone in the Mena Cristal ad festival, I gave a lecture on advertising telecom operators at EMDI univesity

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