Wadih Azar

Experience

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  Dynamics Advertising (Affiliated to McCannEricsson – Promoseven) (Saudi Arabia)

  Mar 2003 - Jun 2006

  Art Director / Senior Art Director

  - Worked closely with the creative director on major campaigns;- Had a efficient impact on the creative flow of work through team work;- Was initiated to the real competitive world of advertising;Clients handled: Sadafco, Citroen, OKAZ Newspaper, Century 21, United Sugar Company – Saudi Arabia.

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  Fortune Promoseven Kuwait (Affiliated to McCannEricsson)

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2007

  Senior Art Director

  • Created marketing tools and steering the execution of the creative campaigns• Defined strategy for and develop, execute, and manage comprehensive advertising campaigns and promotions to help clients penetrate and grow targeted markets• Handled major advertising campaigns for local and international clients within the creative department• Developed a brief into a successful selling campaign• Supervised a team of graphic designers and finalizers• Found the right communication technique between the Account management and the creative department• Conducted several photoshoots for major clientsClients handled: Carrefour, Ford Automotive, Kuwait Airways, WataniyaTelecom, Investment Bankof Kuwait, Sony, Gulf Insurance Company, Dia Behbahani. Show less

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  Memac Ogilvy & Mather

  Dec 2007 - Feb 2012

  Senior Art Director

  - Created marketing tools and steering the execution of the creative campaigns• Defined strategy for and develop, execute, and manage comprehensive advertising campaigns and promotions to help clients penetrate and grow targeted markets• Handled major advertising campaigns for local and international clients within the creative department• Developed a brief into a successful selling campaign• Supervised a team of graphic designers and finalizers• Found the right communication technique between the Account management and the creative department• Conducted several photoshoots for major clients (Dean & Deluca, Potbelly, Burgan Bank)Clients handled: Burgan Bank, Ikea, Gulf Investment House, Pinkberry, P.F. Chang’s Chinese Bistro, Dean & Deluca, VIVA Telecom, Potbelly, Texas Road House. Show less

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  Ali Abdulwahab Sons & Co.

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2013

  Head of Creative, Acting GM marketing & PR

  • Handled more than 40 international brands ranging from Sports & Fashion (Nike, Puma, Reebok, Crocs, ShoeBox New York, Kickers) to Home Appliances & Kitchens (Bosch, Siemens, Notle, LaCornue), outdoor apparel (TheNorthFace, Vans)• Coordinated with different departments and developed an action plan for different advertising requests (recruiting, promotional activities, openings,…) in line with available budget and priorities• Identified, launched and managed awareness campaigns and activities, (i.e. sponsor/support environmental and/or community issues, events with local clubs, sporting events, leagues for ethnic communities, sponsorships or participation in educational programs such as: Kuwait Charity Run, Fight Obesity Campaign, TheNorthFace Xtreme Challenge,… Show less

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  CarHub Automotive Group

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

  Sales Representative

  C.A.L.E - Certified in Automotive Laws & Ethics

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  RAID - Automotive Agency

  Mar 2016 - Jan 2022

  Elite Event Manager

  - Implemented customer retention and loyalty programs at dealerships.- Welcomed and assessed customers to identify their requirements.- Supervised sales staff to boost sales performance.- Conducted team training to achieve dealership sales objectives- Served as manufacturers' representative (with manufacturers' consent, of course), to highlight the brand's rich history and core values.- Effectively showcased the commitment to quality and innovation, embodying the essence of the brand in every interaction. Show less

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  Ontario Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

  A guy who loves cars
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  Bullseye Sales Events

  Mar 2022 - Sept 2022

  Brand Ambassador

  - Implemented customer retention and loyalty programs at dealerships.- Welcomed and assessed customers to identify their requirements.- Supervised sales staff to boost sales performance.- Conducted team training to achieve dealership sales objectives- Served as manufacturers' representative (with manufacturers' consent, of course), to highlight the brand's rich history and core values.- Effectively showcased the commitment to quality and innovation, embodying the essence of the brand in every interaction. Show less

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  AutoGross Marketing, LLC.

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2023

  - Implemented customer retention and loyalty programs at dealerships.- Welcomed and assessed customers to identify their requirements.- Supervised sales staff to boost sales performance.- Conducted team training to achieve dealership sales objectives- Served as manufacturers' representative (with manufacturers' consent, of course), to highlight the brand's rich history and core values.- Effectively showcased the commitment to quality and innovation, embodying the essence of the brand in every interaction. Show less

  • MasterClass Sales Trainer & Event Manager- Canada

    Sept 2022 - Nov 2023

  • MasterClass Sales Trainer

    Sept 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Sales Trainer & Event Manager

    Sept 2022 - Apr 2023
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  SULY INC.

  Apr 2024 - now

  Automotive Sales Tainer & Event Manager