Myriam Riad

Experience

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  Freelance

  Sept 2000 - now

  Motivational Speaker

  As a Freelance Motivational Speaker, I specialize in inspiring and engaging diverse audiences with compelling messages of motivation, empowerment, and personal development. Leveraging my expertise in character development, I have delivered impactful presentations to a wide range of clients and events, from corporate seminars to educational institutions and community gatherings.

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  Dale Carnegie Training

  Dec 2006 - Sept 2008

  Marketing Executive

  Marketing Executives play a vital role in a company's growth and success, as my efforts directly impact brand visibility, customer engagement, and revenue generation. We work closely with other marketing professionals, such as content creators, designers, and digital marketing specialists, to achieve the company's marketing objectives.

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  Aspire Consulting and Training

  Nov 2008 - Dec 2013

  Freelance Training & Project Manager Leading Projects

  • Freelance Trainer

    Jul 2009 - Dec 2013

  • Project Officer

    Nov 2008 - Nov 2009
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  SeeD Factory

  Mar 2010 - Mar 2013

  CoFounder & General Manager

  SeeD Factory is a co-founded company specializing in the creation of unique and personalized gifts while offering training services in the art of gift-making. The company's mission is to foster creativity, connection, and the joy of giving by providing individuals with the tools and knowledge to craft meaningful, handcrafted gifts. SeeD Factory offers a range of workshops and resources designed to empower people to express their sentiments and appreciation through carefully crafted, one-of-a-kind presents. Whether it's for personal occasions or corporate gifting, SeeD Factory aims to make the act of giving more heartfelt and memorable. Show less

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  LifeUP Egypt

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2020

  Co-Founder & General Manager

  LifeUP launched in 2014 with the purpose of being the one-stop-spot sanctuary for the mind, body, and soul. It allows all who enter it to tap into a transformational experience to a life of total wellness.Here, you can unleash your musical and artistic talents, discover your creative side, enhance your physical status, and enrich your character skills.We adopt a lifelong learning approach to addressing the 8 aspects of total life wellness.Meaning that we focus on the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, environmental, occupational, financial, and spiritual well-being needs of our esteemed clients.Job Role Brief:As a founder of an SME, especially in the first few years, our job role is everything! Then when we started adding team members, things became more clear and focused. As for my role as a partner out of three, I handled all the operations, finances, and administrative work. Then I started to focus on the Operations & at the same time training development and execution. Then in the last year and a half, my job role was focused on LifeUP’s strategy and direction.Managerial Tasks:Developing and implementing growth strategiesCreating and implementing the company’s organization chartCreating and managing budgetsImproving revenueAnalyzing accounting and financial dataResearching and identifying growth opportunitiesHuman Development Tasks:Developing regular training needs assessmentsDesigning and delivering training for team membersDesigning and developing regular team meetings - daily, weekly and monthly.Evaluating performance and productivityScreening CVs, Interviewing and Hiring needed caliberKPIs handling and assessmentRegular individual team meetingsOperations Tasks:Overseeing daily business operationsHandling and communicating with different suppliersCreating operational processes and training the team on themGenerating reports and presenting them Show less

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  St. Mary's Church Ard El Golf

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2017

  Board Member
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  SADKO

  Oct 2020 - Nov 2021

  Experiential Retail Co-Leader

  Job Role Brief:Working with a team of experts on transforming the current static retail to a more experiential, innovative, and fun concept dynamic retail store.Job Tasks:- Team leader: inspire, engage, and manage the retail concept and innovation team- Develop team members to become future leaders- Research and study the Global Retail updates and integrate what is applicable to the new retail concept- Be a Storyteller and engage the community in the retail concept- Modify and update the customer experience inside the shops- Design and implement activations to enhance the customer experience- Create exceptional new omnichannel retail concepts and experiences- Collaborate with other partners in support of the retail development- Manage and direct outside consultants Show less

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  Cyan Creative and Digital Boutique

  Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

  Operations Manager

  Job Role Brief:Managing and leading all internal/external processes to make the workflow more efficient and joyful.Job Tasks:- Evaluating current processes and redesigning what needs fixing to make the process work better- Introducing different needed tools to help the workflow move smoother- Evaluating team capacity and highlighting needed positions for hiring- Interviewing, screening, and deciding the most suitable calibers for the job- Training existing team on new tools or any skills needed- On-boarding all new members to fit well with the existing team- Continuously evaluating all teams for excellence- Life-long learning for new business tools and trends for the business- Handling client-related communication when needed- Involved in the management decision-making process Show less

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  Good Samaritan Group

  Aug 2022 - Apr 2024

  Senior Project Manager

  • Project Planning and Execution: Created comprehensive plans, timelines, and budgets to guide project execution and ensure alignment with goals.• Cross-Department Coordination: Facilitated collaboration across departments to ensure cohesive progress towards project objectives.• Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Tracked project milestones, adjusted strategies as needed, and produced detailed progress reports for stakeholders.• Resource and Financial Management: Managed resources efficiently and oversaw budget planning and expense tracking to ensure financial sustainability.• Compliance and Team Engagement: Ensured adherence to organizational policies and fostered a collaborative team environment to drive success. Show less

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  Upwork

  Mar 2024 - now

  Graphic Designer & Presentation Specialist

  • Crafted Visual Narratives: Like an artist painting a canvas, I breathed life into presentations, weaving visuals that captured hearts and minds.• Aligned Creative Visions: Collaborated closely with teams, melding ideas into cohesive stories that resonated with diverse audiences.• Navigated Project Progress: Guided our journey like a captain steering a ship, adjusting course to navigate challenges and reach milestones.• Optimized Creative Resources: Managed tools and materials like a seasoned traveler, ensuring each element harmonized to enrich our narrative.• Engaged with Alies and Communities: Extended our journey's reach, forging bonds with partners and stakeholders to amplify our impact and enrich our story. Show less