Gabriella Bou Jaoude
Midleton, Cork
Summary
Dynamic PR and Communications Specialist with experience in diverse industries. Skilled in client services, content strategy and creation, as well as bilingual communication (English and Arabic). Able to create impactful narratives that resonate with various target audiences, resulting in increased engagement and growth for previous employers.
Seeking freelance projects in event management, public relations, social media as well as administrative tasks to apply innovative ideas and execute them into effective outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Social Media Content Creator
Confident Marketing
Dubai
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed content strategy to increase social media followers and engagement.
- Researched trending topics related to target audience.
- Created content for and scheduled across Facebook and Instagram.
- Responded promptly to customer queries on social media accounts.
- Created and edited reels and graphics on Canva.
Community Manager
TRACCS
Dubai
12.2016 - 01.2021
- Led community management efforts, engaging with audiences across social platforms to foster positive brand interactions.
- Developed effective social media strategies and integrated campaigns.
- Created engaging content for social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- Utilized social monitoring tools to derive insights.
- Monitored and assessed UGC for quality.
- Regularly monitored digital and traditional media.
- Clients I made happy: Four Seasons, Rotana, Amouage, Azadea, Zero 6 Mall, AI Mamsha, Wakame, DAMAC, Gemstone, United Banks Federation, Mastercard, DHL, Air Arabia, Novus Aviation Capital, Lexus, Toyota, MAN, Bahri, SAMI, Dubai Mercantile Exchange.
PR and Communications Specialist
Soul Communications
Dubai
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Planned and executed comprehensive marketing strategies, as well as branding, for the client.
- Created social content and managed media calendars.
- Managed media relations by drafting and distributing press releases.
- Coordinated client interview opportunities with appropriate media outlets.
- Manage daily account activities with day-to-day client contact.
- Regularly monitored digital and traditional media.
- Took part in managing and coordinating client events.
- Clients I made happy: Sedar, Eggspectation, SugarMoo, 1762 Deli, Appetite The Shop, Pi Dubai, Lakeland, BookMunch, The Pizza Guys.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
National Academy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates03-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising And Marketing
Notre Dame Du Louaize
Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon07-2015
Diploma - Professional Certification in Digital Marketing
INC Academy
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSkills
- Language proficiency in English and Arabic
Social media and PR:
- Social Media Management
- Content Strategy
- Content scheduling
- Copywriting, editing, and review
- Consistent brand messaging
- Competitor trend research
- Trending topics research
- Canva
- Social listening and management tools
- Public relations support
- Media relations support
- Event coordination and support
Administration:
- Customer relations and communications
- Travel Arrangements
- Schedule management
- Database Management
- Email management
- Bookkeeping
- Document conversion
- Transcription
- Proofreading
- Microsoft Office Suite
Affiliations
- Dancing
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Reading
- Animal rescue and welfare
- Volunteering
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Deans Honor List at Notre Dame Du Louaize
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Social Media Content Creator
Confident Marketing
05.2024 - 07.2024
Community Manager
TRACCS
12.2016 - 01.2021
PR and Communications Specialist
Soul Communications
05.2016 - 08.2016
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
National Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising And Marketing
Notre Dame Du Louaize
Diploma - Professional Certification in Digital Marketing
INC Academy
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