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Shireen Sheriff

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Email: shireenks@gmail.com

: shireenks




PERSONAL COMPETENCIES


• Creative writing and PR Management Skills
• Corporate and Marketing Communications
• Brand Development
• Promotions, Events, Planning and Execution
• Media Planning
• Staff Training, Development and Motivation
• Articulate clearly, both with the written and spoken language
• Able to understand a variety of people
• Confident, Team leader and Quick learner
• Working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines



EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS



• Masters in Public Management
University of Chennai (2001-2003)

• Bachelors in Journalism, Mass Communications and English Literature
University of Mysore –(1998-2001)


• Currently pursuing MBA with IGNOU ( Indira Gandhi National Open University-India)




EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Date Company Title
Nov/07—Present Freelancer Copywriter &Consultant( PR/MKTG)
Mar/06 -- Nov/07 House of Marketing and Advertising-UAE Director Business Development
May/05 -- Feb/06 Osim International Manager- Marketing and PR
Sept/04 -- May/05 Dr. Batras PHCL Asst Manager- CR and BD
Jul/01 -- Aug/04 The Taj Group of Hotels Asst Manager PR and Guest Relation
May/00 -- Jul/00 The Times of India Reporter and PR executive




CAREER PROGRESSION

Freelance Copywriter and PR Consultant
(Nov 2007 – till date)


• To contribute to the marketing strategies of the company , its companies and sales divisions through the development of effective communication plans and initiatives.
• To develop and oversee all corporate communications platforms and channels to ensure consistencies in delivery of key messages.
• Ensure successful execution of activities such as trade shows, forums, seminars and sales & industry conferences
• To oversee the production of corporate communications tools and materials such as website, corporate brochures, ATL and BTL content and development, overall direction of E-newsletters and other communication channels.
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with the media.
• Provide adequate one on one counseling and coaching to all direct reports with a view to guiding them towards delivering on their job mandates.

Clients
• Technocraft – UAE, National Renaissance Real Estate- UAE.
• Villar Residences- Egypt, PMDC, Medif Conferences, SS Lootah International.
• Connect 4, Hilton, Jumeirah Group, Nail Bar,
• Other advertising agencies.

Interests: Writing, cooking, travel and swimming

Published writer: No

Freelance: Yes