Salma O. El-Sahhar
Marketing Executive / Events Management / PR
Address: 2a Iskandar El Akbar st., Heliopolis, Cairo,Egypt
Email Address: *.********@*****.***
Mobile Phone Number: +2.0123352213
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Career Objective
A marketing professional with experience in managing marketing and events
planning activities, and possessing additional proficiency in public
relations and market research.
Seeking a challenging position that provides opportunities to develop
expertise for organizational development and personal growth.
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Personal Information
Birth Date: October 5th 1987
Gender: Female
Nationality: Egypt
Marital Status: Single
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Professional Experience:
Project Assistant
December09- Management of German and International Conferences and
Present: Exhibitions
German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Company Industry: NGO Bilateral Chamber
GACIC is the largest organization in the framework of
business cooperation between Germany and the Arab
world. GACIC plays a pivotal role in Egyptian and
German business cooperation.
Key Responsibilities:
Support in planning and coordination of logistics for
conferences, exhibitions and b2b events
Assisting in the organization and business partner
search matchmaking to delegations from the EU and the
Mediterranean Area
Assisting in exhibitor/participants acquisition
Assisting in match making plans
Assisting in networking with Egyptian governmental
bodies and other business associations
Preparing, editing, and proofing technical documents
including correspondence, RFI/submittal logs.
. Responsible for invoicing, filing, maintaining
database for existing/potential clients and projects.
February Worked as a Temporary Consultant, COMESA RIA
09-May09 Organization (Common Market for Eastern & Southern
Africa), Egypt (Feb '09 -June '09).
COMESA is a group of 19 African states stretching from
Libya to Swaziland that have agreed to promote regional
integration through trade development.
Highlight:
. Presented a report on 'Investment Opportunities' to
generate a positive business environment for potential
investors and complied conference results.
Key Responsibilities:
. Facilitating in organizing PPP (Public Private
Partnership) workshop in Swaziland, which was held to
present the findings/recommendations of a study
undertaken to facilitate the adoption of a model set of
laws/regulations for PPP, and design appropriate
institutional frameworks in COMESA.
. Aiding in editing the compendium of 'Investment
Opportunities for the COMESA Region' to present COMESA
as a viable, attractive destination for
regional/international investors.
September 07 - Various
December 08: Previous Professional Experiences
Egypt
Company Industries: Other
Job Role/Department:
Other Oct - Dec '08: Intern: German Arab Chamber for
Industry & Commerce (GACIC) Cairo, Egypt.
Key Responsibilities:
. Compiled all conference logistics, statistical
analysis; assisted in invitation process; organized
promotional material; as well as translated/edited
Arabic/ English text for publication.
. Worked under the supervision of the Project Manager
and assisted in all aspects of project work to ensure
project completion within the established time and cost
constraints.
. Coordinated project administrative work and provided
logistical support for project staff and the
implementation of project activities.
Sep - Dec '07: Marketing Manager Assistant, Ractors
Inc, Cairo, Egypt.
Joined as Online Marketing Executive, charted a growth
curve to merit promotion as Marketing Manager Assistant
within a short period.
Overall Responsibilities:
. Responsible for online/offline marketing and
advertising of company products to maximize online
sales, and development of existing/ potential customer
accounts
. Involved in web optimization, maximizing search
engine results and creating a strong online presence.
Launched, monitored and tracked performance of all
marketing campaigns.
. Functioned as an HR Executive responsible for
employees' deductions/bonuses, communicating
specifications, and team feedback to R&D personnel.
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Education
August 2008: Modern Sciences and Arts University (MSA), Cairo,
Egypt
Bachelor's degree/higher diploma, Marketing and
International Business*
Graduated with honors, GPA: 3.38 / 4.0 (456.33
points)
The certificate is accredited by the Middlesex
University in London.
Other Trainings:
. German Language Course, Cairo (December 2010)
. Arts and Design, Design Centre, Cairo (December
2008).
. English Conversation Course, American
University, Cairo (2005).
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Skills
Skill Skill Level
Marketing, Management & Very Good
Investment Research,
Administration, Human Resources
Management
Preparing Promotional Material & Very Good
Articles for Marketing, Event
Management, Customer Relations
English/ Arabic, Arabic/ English Very Good
Translation, English Typing and
Time Management,
Communication, Leadership, Very Good
Analytical & Interpersonal
Skills, Ability to Work with
Diverse
Ability to Work Under Pressure, Very Good
Delivery within Deadlines
Windows Based Excellent
applications, Lotus Notes,
Microsoft Office Package ( Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook),and
Internet usage.
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Languages
Language Skill Level
Arabic Mother tongue
English Excellent
German Beginner
French Beginner
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References are furnished upon request