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Amer Izzeddin Suliman Barakat
P.O. Box : 921043 Amman 11192 Jordan
Mobile +962-**-******* Jordan-(Amman)Available
Mobile +964********** Iraq – Erbil - (Kurdistan)
Home +962-*-******* Jordan
E-mail: ac0in4@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
The University of the Basque Country, Vitoria - North, Spain B.A. Cultural Spanish 1996-1999
The University of the Basque Country, Vitoria – North, Spain Diploma in Business Administration 1995-1996
Derar Ibn Al-Azwar School
High School Certificate – Literary Stream 1994-1995 EXPERIENCE
Delta communications-partnership with Korek telecom –Erbil, Iraq Marketing Manager for all group: KOREK, Yahclick, Samsung, Sandisk products, Crestal Hotels -uk, Chicken cottage frencise u.k Brands.. My main responsibilities are:
o Handl ing and managing al l Brands al l arround iraq, UAE & uk o Working as the Head of Marketing & Customer Care for Delta communications –Korek in Iraq, Kurdistan
o Managing the team ona dai ly basis including resolving issues and mainting high motivation levels within the team
o Managing & Handl ing day to day Al l requests of projects that included ful l fledge campaigns ATL-BTL and media adptations
o Brand Concept and Design
o Key Partnerships with international company’s
o Brand Concept & Development
o Support and managing senior Management in al l dept. as a part of the board member
o Budget Planning
o Project Planning
o Customer care training-high level
o Team Management
o Event Managment-ful l fledge campaigns
o Problem solving managment
2012-Dec 2015
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Leo Burnett- Agency Erbil, Iraq (Headquarter Jordan) Communication Manager- General Motors Account
o Handl ing day to day requests of projects that included ful l fledge campaigns and media adptations
o Market research and reports covering the local automotive market with analysis and recommednations put forward
o Deal ing with on-going correspondence between the team in Jordan and the cl ient based in Erbi l
o Meeting with cl ient on a regular basis for updates and reviews of work in progress and managing any issues that surface
o Developed marketing and planning recommendations and plans that covered local market
o Liasing with the regional GM team in Dubai for rol l ing out and executing regional campaigns that included ATL and BTL appl ications with local ization when necessary
o Corresponding and deal ing with local third parties and supl iers for the production of jobs
o Reporting to Jordan management on a monthly basis with reports on brand performance and cl ient deal ings
o Coming up with initiatives and ideas based on local needs and insights gathered through market research and insights
o Fol lowing up on financial payments and coordinating with regional finanical manager on running costs, forecasts and profitabl ity MENACOM Group - WUNDERMAN Agency. Dubai-UAE
Key Account Manager -Country Manager Iraq-Kurdistan(Suleimanyah) Wunderman belongs to the global advertising company Young & Rubicam Brands and is part of the world’s largest communications services group, WPP o Handl ing Asiacel l Telecom National Account(ful ATL-BTL) o Interface between Wunderman and Asiacel l, managing al l Asiacel l requirements
o Monotoring the workflow and approving the qual ity of artwork before submiting to Asiacel l
o Handl ing the financial account between Asiacel l and Wunderman by submitting new invoices and fol lowing up on pending payments o Managing Wunderman artwork team remotely with the creative department based in Dubai
o Monitoring competitor activities and reporting to Asiacel l o Meet and exceed customer expectations in different and difficult cultural enviroments
o Providing feedback and reporting on field customer expectations to Wunderman
o Handl ing al l management expectations with Asiacel l Marketing Director o Interfacing directly with MD Wunderman to Asiacel l General Manager o Writing and submitting a weekly report to Wunderman upper management regarding the weekly progress status
o Handl ing complaints, resolving problems, and tracking status on dai ly basis.
o Exploring the possibi l ities of expanding business in Iraq with new potential cl ients
2011 –2012
2009 – 2011
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Tameer Real Estate Int.(U.A.E) Amman, Jordan
Customer Care Director / Head Office Amman, Jordan o Ensuring that the employees provide excel lent customer service to both internal and external customers
o Monitoring the workflow of the departments to ensure that servi ce levels are met addressed, escalated customer issues in a responsive, timely and accurate manner to achieve maximum customer satisfaction o Understanding and implementing Tameer customer care strategy o Manage and guide Customer Care representatives
o Manage the Customer Care Departments(Cal l Center,Contract Dept.Col lection Dept. Complaints Handl ing.Marketing and Advertising Dept.) o Support Servi ce to the other departments within the organization o Ensure to met and exceed customer expectations
o Choose and appoint qual ified work force
o Provide service to achieve maximum customer satisfaction o Understanding roles and responsibi l ities
o Orintation in Customer Care Ski l ls at Tameer Holding in Dubai and Sharjah o Overview of real estate business in Dubai and Sharjah o Working on CRM system (Customer Relationship Managment) o Report Directly to the Managing Director
Jordan Telecom Group –Orange Telecom(MobileCom), Amman, Jordan
2007-2009
Key Account Manager / Direct Sales
2002-2007
o Developing and implementing sales strategies and marketing plans o Business and Marketing development and cl ient servicing through close interaction o Increase sales by developing and maintaining strong working relationships o Monitoring competitor activities
o Producing sales & marketing forecasts and providing feedback to management on a regular basis o Managing medium and large enterprises of key accounts in Jordan o Developing the sales and marketing within target territory/promoting new solutions and new products
o Analyzing and projecting potential of target territory o Delegation of work to team members with cl ear timescales and del iverables o Coaching and training team members
o Col laborative setting of future targets with other Account Managers o Assisting and supporting other sales force (indirect, own shops) in major accounts o Providing feedback and reporting on field expectations and market trends which in turn influence Mobi leCom(Orange) pol icy
o Ensuring the profitabi l ity of commercial offers presented o Preparing and reviewing work plans, in-progress and final reports Amer Barakat Resume Page # 4/5
DHL Worldwide Express, Amman, Jordan
Customer Care Team Leader / Customer Services Agent 1999-2002
o Handled key account customer
o Handled top cl ients queries and tracing fi le through Trace Escalation System DHL Worldwide Express, Amman, Jordan
Customer Care Marketing Assistant / Customer Services Agent o Developed sales promotion plans
o Generate sales leads from external resources
SKILLS & INTERESTS
o Able to work in dynamic and chal lenging environment o Wel l motivated and enthusiastic in work
o Strong leadership and management ski l ls
o Excel lent communication ski l ls(Verbal and written) o Very Good team player
o Very Good sales ski l ls
o Participated in ISO projects
o Computer ski l ls – Microsoft Office Tools
o Abi l ity to learn more
o Reading, especial ly in Sales, Marketing and Customer Service o Enjoy watching movies and l istening to music
o Athletic: join fitness club and car racing
o Enjoy travel ing and exploring new countries
o Working on CRM system & ERP
TRAINING & COURCES
Customer Servi ces Courses from U.K - DHL Worldwide Express.
Customer Care Agent & Operation Trainee - Aramex Worldwide Express
Life & Health Insurance Course – Jordan Insurance Co.
Life & Health Insurance Course – Al-Nesser Al-Arabi Insurance Co. LANGUAGES
Arabic - native language
Spanish – speak fluently and read/write with high proficiency
Engl ish – speak, read, and write with medium competence PERSONAL INFORMATION
National ity: Jordanian
Marital status: Divorced
Place & Date of Birth: Amman, 23rd of November, 1977 Amer Barakat Resume Page # 5/5
REFERENCES
Dr.Jameel Kakel or Mr.Ahmed Sabeh
Managing Director & GM-Delta Communications Group-Korek telecom
(Kurdistan Iraq-Erbil)
Mobi le +964 750-***-****
Mobi le + 964 750-***-****
Mrs. Majd Shwikeh- she Is (now) the Minister of Communications in Jordan Before-MobileCom CEO – Jordan Telecom Group (Orange) Mobi le +962-***-******
Office Tel +962-*-*******
Mr. Ashraf Ayoub
Direct Sales Manager – Jordan Telecom Group / Mobi leCom (Orange) Mobi le +962-***-******
Office Tel +962-*-*******
Mr. Abdul lah Yacoub
Corporate Sales Manager – Jordan Telecom Group / MobileCom (Orange) Mobi le +962-***-******
Office Tel +962-*-*******
Mr. Mohmmad Habib
Managing Director (G.M) –Tameer Real Estate / Jordan Mobi le +962-**-*******
Office Tel +962-*-******
Mr Nassib Bueri
CEO –Wunderman MENA
Mobi le +971-**-*******
Office Tel +971-***-******
Mrs. Arwa Jassem
Communication Manager –Leo Burnett Jordan / Jordan Mobi le +962-**-*******
Office Tel +962-*-*******
Mr.Alaa Kohof
Customer service Director- DHL Worldwide Express
Mobi le +962-**-******
Office Tel +962-*******