English Accounting

Mai Lakkis, MA

Mob: +971-**-*******

Email: ***-******@*******.***

Education

**** – 2016: Master Degree of Media and Communications (MMC) University of Wollongong, Dubai-UAE.

Oct - Dec 2016: Religion and Conflict

University of Groningen (Future Learn, online course) Jun –Jul 2016: Digital Storytelling, Filmmaking for the Web University of Birmingham (Future Learn, online course) 2008 – 2012: Bachelor Degree of Media and Journalism College of Media, Damascus University, Syria.

Experience

Jan 2014 – present

P. A to Chairman & CEO – Kassab Media FZ LLC, Dubai, UAE

Served as a coordinator for governmental and nongovernmental institutes.

Organized internal and external meetings, attended them and took minutes.

Wrote variety of business materials, including letters, reports, proposals and contracts in both Arabic and English.

Arranged travel and accommodation’s activities.

Managed financial matters including payables, receivables, daily balancing and accounting all the claims of Chairman & CEO.

Oct 2011 – Apr 2012

English tutor for 7th grade student- Damascus, Syria

Prepared the student for the scheduled exams and new lessons by following up student’s educational level.

Jun 2009

Internship – Syrianews.com, Damascus, Syria

Studied the work system at the website.

Followed up the process of news publishing.

Accomplishments

> Jul 2016

Trapped in Transit, (20 min. Documentary: http://bit.ly/2gl2k0Q)

Directed a documentary handles the life of four Syrian girls who live in UAE and seek to immigrate abroad reflecting their personal concerns and ambitions.

Developed the idea and wrote the script.

Conducted interviews and filmed them.

Edited clips, sounds and added supported footage, music and effects.

> Dec 2015

Al Views Magazine (http://bit.ly/2hbOOy6)

Developed the idea of a magazine that connects foreign expats living in UAE with the Arab world’s environment including politics, economy, current affairs, arts, culture, history, fashion and travel.

Conducted required research and edited articles and unique editorial types covering 75% of the editorial section.

Attracted different writers from many fields (history, fashion and cars) to cover 25% of the editorial section.

Created a unique identity for the magazine by designing the full layout as well as designing the commercial sector based on well-known associations and brands with new customized ideas.

> Dec 2015

Between Two Shores (Multimedia Reports: http://bit.ly/2hc24To)

Covered the live of Abra drivers at Dubai Creek via written, photo, radio and TV reports.

Wrote, filmed, recorded and edited audiovisuals.

> Nov 2015

Dubai on Two Wheels (Photo Report: http://bit.ly/2gJyT9K)

> Oct 2015

How do you spend your traffic time? (Radio Report: http://bit.ly/2gsySt8)

> May 2015

Art Dubai Exhibition (TV Report: http://bit.ly/2htJMwc)

> Jun 2012

Shabab w Nos (Magazine)

Wrote editorial content for print media in range of topics including entertainment, sports, health, education culture, society and local affairs.

Proceeded researches and investigations via primary sources.

Conducted interviews with professionals, victims and academics.

Involved in visuals’ selection and layout design.

> May 2012

Negative (Radio Episode)

Produced one episode of a radio show about the appropriateness of civil marriage for the Syrian society.

Conducted interview with concerned legal and religious authorities as well as vox pops.

Wrote script which includes audio effects and the supporting music pieces and presented the program along with a colleague.

> Apr 2012

Up To Now (TV Episode)

Gathered cinema news from trusted sources and re-edited them.

Wrote screenplay according to editorial standards.

Presented the TV program with two college colleagues. Skills

> Excellent communication skills able to liaise confidently with senior management with a high level awareness of its responsibilities.

> Flexible in adapting to challenges while remaining aware of professional roles and boundaries.

> Able to multitask and work on a variety of projects simultaneously.

> Ability to write creative and interesting articles in both Arabic and English.

> Ability to think and view from a reader and audience perspective.

> Enjoy working in both team environments and independently.

> Can deal with aggressive individuals, hostile situations and rejections.

> Up to date with all current affairs as well as local, national and international news.

> Critical thinking, curiosity and voracious reading.

> Average filming and photographing skills.

IT Skills

> Adobe Collection (Premiere, Audition & Indesign).

> MS tools including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook. International Computer Driving License, Syllabus version 4.0, Dec 2011. Personal Information

> Nationality: Syrian.

> Date of Birth: 18th Jan 1991.

> Languages: Arabic (Native) & English (Fluent).

> Marital Status: Single.

> Residency: Available on father’s sponsorship in UAE and ready to relocate.

> Driving License: Available.

> Interests: Reading, traveling, music, movies and documentaries. REFRENCES

Academic and experience references are available upon request.

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