Somaiya Sibai

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  • Timeline

    Feb 2006 - Jun 2011

    Creative Project Developer

    Al Bashair Private School
    Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

    Senior Account Manager

    APCO Worldwide
    Sept 2014 - Oct 2014

    Senior Public Information Assistant

    UNHCR
    Mar 2017 - now

    Senior Content & Strategy Consultant

    Sysberries Technology
    Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

    Digital Content Strategist

    TRT World
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Sept 2018 - Nov 2021

    Senior Bilingual Copywriter & Content Strategist

    Hewar Group
    Current Company
    Nov 2021 - now

    Founder & Director

    Commtagious Creatives, Inc.
  • About me

    Mediaprenuer | Communications Strategist | Storyteller

  • Education

    • Georgetown university

      2011 - 2013
      Master of arts communication, culture, & technology

      Focused 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 - 2008
      Bba marketing

      Graduated with HonorsCompleted a Minor in Management

  • Experience

    • Al bashair private school

      Feb 2006 - Jun 2011
      Creative project developer

      I 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 2017
      Senior account manager

      I 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 2014
      Senior public information assistant

      I 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 - now
      Senior content & strategy consultant

      At 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 2018

      Developed 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 2018
      • TV Field Producer

        Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Hewar group

      Sept 2018 - Nov 2021
      Senior bilingual copywriter & content strategist

      Provided 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 - now
      Founder & director

      Commtagious 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 studies
      Aug 2012
    • Hostile environment training for journalists

      Pangolin group
      Nov 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Academic & Career Consultant

      Issued by Commtagious Creatives Inc. on Jan 2014
      Commtagious Creatives Inc.Associated with Somaiya Sibai
    • Campaign Volunteer

      Issued by Syrian American Council on Dec 2012
      Syrian American CouncilAssociated with Somaiya Sibai
    • Volunteer

      Issued by The Color Run on Mar 2014
      The Color RunAssociated with Somaiya Sibai
    • Venue Management Volunteer

      Issued by Abu Dhabi Film Festival on Oct 2013
      Abu Dhabi Film FestivalAssociated with Somaiya Sibai
    • Organizer

      Issued by National Geographic Society on Apr 2011
      National Geographic SocietyAssociated with Somaiya Sibai
    • Videographer

      Issued by WWF on Mar 2011
      WWFAssociated with Somaiya Sibai
    • Stage Management

      Issued by Small World on Mar 2011
      Small WorldAssociated with Somaiya Sibai
    • Organizer/Race Marshall

      Issued by Terry Fox Foundation on Feb 2011
      Terry Fox FoundationAssociated with Somaiya Sibai