Ahmad Farran

Experience

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  Farran Graphics

  Feb 2008 - Mar 2010

  Contractor – Production & Customer Services

  Handling banners, stickers, roll up, & flex printing procedures.Managing Inventory, dealing with subsidiary orders and suppliers.Managing Studios Workshop.

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  Khayal Consultants

  Feb 2008 - Aug 2008

  Quality Assurance – Part Time

  Assuring quality services of Commercial Bank of Kuwait.Carrying out administrative tasks.Reporting feedback on Quality Assurance (QA) visits.

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  Gulf University for Science & Technology (GUST)

  Sept 2009 - Feb 2010

  BA Teacher Assistant

  Performing tutorials.Reporting Students’ overall performance.Entering SPSS data & finding co-relation between product & market.Mastering SPSS Time management Skills.Studying Markets as per given assignments.Planning & executing business stimulation cooperation (MBA Program).Filing departments’ documents.Grading Students academic cases.

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  Educational Holding Group - EDU

  Apr 2010 - Sept 2011

  Marketing & Operational Projects Coordinator

  Developing Organizational Diagnoses (OD)Developing and presenting a Complex Problem System Analysis.Analysing and studying new opportunities.Participation in R&D.Develop, track and maintain a detailed project schedule.Ensure coordination of the interfaces of operation department and finance department.Developing marketing campaigns regarding promoting new projects.Develop marketing literature, ensuring valid, current and accurate content.Monitoring corporate communications plan and strategy for uniformity.Developing & maintaining organization web-site & database of media contacts.Developing media kits.Developing and providing marketing and public relations programs that promote chapter and regional events. Show less

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  Performance Inc. Kuwait

  Sept 2011 - Nov 2012

  Marketing & Training Admin.

  Developing company's awareness on-line by creating a comprehensive social media campaign.Implementing Search Engine Optimization (SEO).Work along with the strategic team in preparing consulting partnerships.Writing, publishing and posting articles and press releases.Formulating marketing strategies to help launch clients' products and services effectively.Researching consumer behaviour and preferences.Studying market behaviour and seeking opportunities.Maintaining company’s website periodically.A member of Organizational Restructuring Team.Planning training events and activities.Compiles reports and statistics for review by the training manager. Show less

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  Azadea Group

  Nov 2012 - Nov 2013

  Senior Marketing Specialist

  Implementing of the Regional Marketing strategies and campaigns of brands.Responsible for the implementation and supervision of specific marketing campaigns (ATL/BTL campaigns, PR campaigns, Promotional activities and events.)Developing agencies briefs.Responsible for meeting campaign deadlines. Monitoring feedback and measuring the success of the campaign. Contacting with external agencies and suppliers.Maintaining the brand image and positioning in the market.Allocating and preparing the marketing department budget. Yearly training schedule. New openings campaigns. Launching new products campaigns. Show less

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  Orchid Real-Estate

  Nov 2013 - May 2015

  Senior Marketing Specialist

  Planning and budgeting annual marketing campaign (ATL, PR)Positioning company's image in the market and defining actual competitors.Building Company's image through social media networks.Developing company's website and increasing traffic to website through SEO and RUP along with social media activities.Increasing followers on social media networks through weekly tips campaigns or tackle followers through informative campaigns (such as Tallest Kuwait's Buildings). Increase traffic on properties using different tactics and approaches with more attractive offers. Show less

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  Life Sciences Academy

  May 2015 - Jan 2018

  Marketing Supervisor

  Participating in developing marketing strategy of the year.Developing marketing plan related to each training program (ATL – BTL – PR).Handling operational marketing activities such as contacting production agencies, suppliers etc.Revamping Company’s website and mobile application, and assuring the functionality of the application is up to date.Allocating potential sponsorships, events and activities that best suit the company’s image and level of exposure.Working along the logistic department in term events preparation.Responsible for the social media platforms and working with the social media agency in term of content development, approving and executing.Allocating and purchasing of gift items and categorizing them according to the company’s needs (Standard, VIP, VVIP)Formulating and developing the marketing department process and procedures in all the marketing fields (Social media process, PR process and policies, etc).Preparing yearly budget based on the feedback from sales and operation departments feedback.Responsible for implementing the marketing plans and events. Show less

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  Eurotex Garments Co.

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2020

  Business Development & Marketing Manager

  Identified pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue improve bottom line profit.Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize solutions and enhance business operations.Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.Researched & identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.Developed new business by networking with prospects and valuable customers at International fairs & events.Develop growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.Developing achievable goals for development & business growth team and ensuring goals are met.Increasing value of current customers while attracting new ones.Developing quotes and proposals for clients.Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills.Develop entry level staff into valuable merchandisers.Data base building of clients and suppliers from fabric mills, accessories, trims and all product requirements items.Developing factory assets and utilizing those assets to maximize outputs in several departments such as: Laser Dept. Embroidery Dept. Printing Dept.Branding company's services and products in its correct and potential markets, events, spots and online.Ensuring proper communication with clients and suppliersIntroducing company's cooperate identity to position company as market leader among manufacturers in European market.Identify best marketing tools and developing marketing strategy that meets sales objectives and company's vision.Implemented marketing strategies for stand-alone, fully integrated garments production factory providing solutions to meet demands of fashion industry for European Market. Show less