Afrah Faraj

Experience

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  Bahrain Ministry of Education (Information Systems Directorate)

  Oct 2006 - Feb 2008

  Social Worker
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  Hill & Knowlton

  Mar 2008 - Mar 2013

  PR Consultancy

  I handle the Media and Public Relations functions for my clients; and serve as a primary day-to-day contact for a number of entities across differnt sectors, including government, finance, real estate, education, and others. My responsibilities require maintaining an understanding of my client’s business, and managing to translate that knowledge into solid public relations counsel to different levels of client contacts. I also contribute in designing and implementing strategic plans for the clients in conjunction with other team members. عرض أقل

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  Bahrain Airport Company

  Mar 2013 - Jul 2015

  PR & Corporate Communications

  I played a key role in developing and implementing communication activities with various partners, stakeholder groups, clients, media and the public. In line with the business and operational objectives, I have developed a strategy aiming to deliver tailored communication messages and establish a desired opinion of Bahrain Airport Company and Bahrain International Airport.Areas of responsibilities included: website and digital management (website and social media), reputation management, media relations, Arabic and English copywriting (drafting and editing corporate materials i.e. press releases, publications, features, website content, speeches) crisis management, campaigns planning and management, PR planning and execution, branding and media buy-in. عرض أقل

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  PR Academy Ltd

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Student
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  KPMG Bahrain

  Aug 2015 - now

  Marketing and Communications Manager

  Leading the marketing and corporate communications team – planning and managing KPMG’s integrated B2B marketing communications programs, locally and/or regionally, and supervising campaigns’ tactical execution. This includes: development of marketing collaterals in Arabic and English, e-mail marketing campaigns, driving creative campaigns with 3rd party agencies, media relations and press office management in Arabic and English, digital marketing and social media, brand governance, events managements and stakeholders communications. This is in addition to CRM management and sales support.Overseeing the firm’s internal and alumni communications to ensure current and previous staff are well engaged. This include Town Hall meetings, internal newsletters, internal campaigns, and the alumni program. عرض أقل