Marwan El Nashar ***-*** Wellington St. London, Ontario. N6A 3P8

Cell: 226-***-****. E-mail: ac7euj@r.postjobfree.com

An accredited sales executive and seasoned business professional seeking a challenging role, preferably B2B, in sales, marketing and/or business development

Whereby I can apply my skills and experience to exceed targets and develop them further.

Highlights of Qualifications

19+ years of international experience in finance, publishing, marketing communications and IT

Proven, successful sales and relationship building track record

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Recognized creativity, ingenuity and exceptional problem solving skills

Proven management and leadership capabilities with strong organizational expertise

Great propensity to learn, adapt and innovate, and bring add value to work place

Successful track record for launching new concepts, businesses, products, services and events

Exceptional computer skills namely, Salesforce and Microsoft Office

Fluent in both written and spoken Arabic, beginner French

Education

Marketing Professional Diploma, Presidential Honours 2016

Westervelt College, London Ontario

B.A Economics 1997

The American University in Cairo, Egypt (AUC is the oldest, largest and most prestigious private university in the Middle East. It’s accredited by the G.W University in Washington D.C)

Work Experience

Seasonal Support Personnel March 2018 – September 2018

Nicola Garden Art

Commercial Director 2015-2017

Info Tech Research Group. London, Ontario

Work with IT consultants to support them with their engagements

Responsible for acquiring new partners and assist them with VAR activities

Engage existing partners through regular events and marketing communications

Launch new initiatives and activates, develop marketing collateral

Founder and Managing Partner 2013-Present

Marz Publishing. London, Ontario/ Los Angeles, California

Write and illustrate mostly comic books and graphic novels

Consult and advise writers and artists

Publish and market books and comic books

Manage company finance, management and logistics

Marwan El Nashar 404-460 Wellington St. London, Ontario. N6A 3P8

Cell: 226-***-****. E-mail: ac7euj@r.postjobfree.com

Financial Consultant 2007-2013

Investors Group. London/Toronto, Ontario

Conducted market research, analyzed data to identify centres of influence and prospects

Designed and implemented marketing campaigns and sales initiatives for the Blue Water team

Organized and participated in trade fairs, seminars, workshops, community events

Received Highest achiever award, 2010 and 2011

Managing Director 2002-2006

AKC Publishing. Cairo, Egypt / Los Angeles, USA

Planned and implemented the strategic business plans 2004-2006

Ran the day-to-day business operations, managed 23 local employees and affiliate relationships

Built relationships with media, distributors, government officials, sponsors and advertisers

Created innovative selling and marketing techniques and opened up new sales channels

Generated over 100 press releases worldwide and several TV interviews including CNN and BBC

AKC was recognized as a Promising New Publisher at the 2005 San Diego Comicon

Marketing Services Manager 1998-2002

Citibank. Cairo, Egypt

Started as a personal banker, and then got promoted to work in the marketing department as a Marketing Services Assistant Manager before becoming the Marketing Services manager.

Worked closely with brand managers in designing promotional and cross-sell campaigns

Responsible for media buying and liaison with advertising agencies and third party suppliers

Revised and approved all above-the-line marketing collateral including statement stuffers

Interests and Extracurricular Activities

Travelled to 42 countries

Advanced PADI scuba diver with over 100 logged dives

Author of four published graphic novels and several comic books and books

Won the best wipe-out of the season on the show WIPEOUT Canada. East V West episode

References

David Noel, Manager, Investor’s Group. Tel:519-***-**** ac7euj@r.postjobfree.com

Jim Geddis, Sr. Consultant, Freedom 55. Tel:519-***-****. ac7euj@r.postjobfree.com

Justin Bardawill, Alchemy Operation. Tel: 519-***-**** ac7euj@r.postjobfree.com

Gord Mood, Owner, L.A Mood Comics. Tel: 519-***-**** ac7euj@r.postjobfree.com

Scott Marnoch, VAR Director, Info Tech Tel: 519-***-**** ac7euj@r.postjobfree.com

Other References Furnished Upon Request

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