
Timeline
About me
Mediaprenuer | Communications Strategist | Storyteller
Education

Georgetown university
2011 - 2013Master of arts communication, culture, & technologyFocused on media & content planning, production, & critique. Particular research interest was on humanitarian and environmental development issues, particularly in the Middle East region.

Abu dhabi university
2004 - 2008Bba marketingGraduated with HonorsCompleted a Minor in Management
Experience

Al bashair private school
Feb 2006 - Jun 2011Creative project developerI kick-started my career as a volunteer at Al Bashair School in 2006, while I was still completing my Bachelor's degree in Abu Dhabi. I got hired upon graduation in fall 2008. At Al Bashair, I contributed towards the development of campaigns & projects aiming to publicize the school & position it as a K-12 leader in Abu Dhabi. I also designed & managed school events in coordination with external stakeholders, & led communication, design, & multimedia production efforts.

Apco worldwide
Mar 2014 - Mar 2017Senior account managerI began working with APCO Worldwide as an External Consultant in March 2014, where I worked with major UAE clients including "Etisalat" and "TwoFour54" (Abu Dhabi Film Festival and Abu Dhabi Media Summit).I was later appointed a full-time Account Manager in November 2014 where I was assigned exciting accounts including Masdar, Solar Impulse 2, Sky News Arabia, and the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science. I got promoted to Senior Account Manager on the 1st of January, 2016.At APCO, I led strategic communications, content development, copywriting, campaign design, global roadshow/event planning & management, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement for high-profile government clients. Show less

Unhcr
Sept 2014 - Oct 2014Senior public information assistantI worked with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as a Senior Public Information Assistant for a project-based contract, where I participated in organizing the "Investing In the Future conference", the first high-profile conference of its kind to be conducted in the region. The conference took place in the city of Sharjah, and was attended by several VIP speakers and guests including Queen Rania of Jordan and Antonio Guterres, then United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Show less

Sysberries technology
Mar 2017 - nowSenior content & strategy consultantAt Sysberries, I provide marketing consultancy for the agency & its products, & lead the development of bilingual content for websites & social media for major entities & retail clients in the GCC.

Trt world
Jul 2017 - Oct 2018Developed content strategies for adapting TV content for digital channels. Managed story scouting & research, guest relations, crew, camera, & on-air talent, led local & international deployments, & oversaw production & editorial quality.
Digital Content Strategist
Jun 2018 - Oct 2018TV Field Producer
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

Hewar group
Sept 2018 - Nov 2021Senior bilingual copywriter & content strategistProvided strategic content consultation and developed English content including articles, opeds, press-releases, winning award applications, and more for a wide range of high-profile government and private sector clients in industries including technology, government, and business.

Commtagious creatives, inc.
Nov 2021 - nowFounder & directorCommtagious embraces creativity and harnesses technology to create and spread impactful stories and concepts through innovative communication solutions. It challenges the traditional creative agency model by offering a wholly-remote, community-based concept that liberates, connects, unifies, and enables creatives to develop and share impactful ideas that transcend the boundaries of space and time.
Licenses & Certifications

Digital media production certificate
Georgetown school of continuing studiesAug 2012
Hostile environment training for journalists
Pangolin groupNov 2017
Volunteer Experience
Academic & Career Consultant
Issued by Commtagious Creatives Inc. on Jan 2014
Associated with Somaiya SibaiCampaign Volunteer
Issued by Syrian American Council on Dec 2012
Associated with Somaiya SibaiVolunteer
Issued by The Color Run on Mar 2014
Associated with Somaiya SibaiVenue Management Volunteer
Issued by Abu Dhabi Film Festival on Oct 2013
Associated with Somaiya SibaiOrganizer
Issued by National Geographic Society on Apr 2011
Associated with Somaiya SibaiVideographer
Issued by WWF on Mar 2011
Associated with Somaiya SibaiStage Management
Issued by Small World on Mar 2011
Associated with Somaiya SibaiOrganizer/Race Marshall
Issued by Terry Fox Foundation on Feb 2011
Associated with Somaiya Sibai
Languages
- arArabic
- enEnglish
- tuTurkish
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