Joud Ahmad

Experience

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  Olivit Mediterranean Grill

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2015

  Owner/Manager

  Manage customer relations, employee relations, event planning, staff scheduling, and inventory ordering.

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  Donuts Factory

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Copy Editor
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  National Oilwell Varco

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2017

  Public Relations Specialist

  - Plan and direct public relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for the organization and customer.- Create and deliver press releases, media relations content, social media content, speeches, etc.- Research media coverage.- Develop fresh story ideas.- Producer for strategic corporate videos.- Promote company and its leadership to public.- Increase brand recognition in target markets and public.- Create and maintain strategic marketing relationships to promote the company.- Secure partnerships and opportunities to build awareness in each new market.- Produce, control and implement crisis communication plans. - Expand and maintain company network.-Support community outreach initiatives. Show less

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  University of Houston

  May 2013 - Jan 2014

  Vice President of PRSSA

  Counsel the president by recommending goals, objectives, plans and programs; and help the president coordinate and direct committee activities and Chapter operations.Coordinate and disseminate information about PRSA New Professionals and Associate Membership for graduating PRSSA members.

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  Edelman

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2019

  Account Manager

  Determine the plan for key communications assets by working with different clients tocreate compelling content. Handle reporter inquiries and secure presence in mainstream andniche media by developing relationships with reporters, pitching, and creating press releases.Help plan, coordinate and participate in events and press conferences. The daily client contact and as client lead when appropriate, earning the trust of clients to deliver day to day work as well as providing proactive counsel on new approaches or ideas that will help meet clients’ broader objectives. Playing a key role in the research, planning and development of campaigns and driving these forwards. Practical and solid understanding of the earned, owned, paid and social media space and how to incorporate these channels into client plans for holistic communications programs. Overseeing quality and operational performance of accounts, ensuring work quality and deadline adherence. Providing support on new business pitches. Show less

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  WeWork

  Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

  Community Manager
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  Donuts Factory

  Mar 2021 - now

  Director Marketing Communications