BASIM AL ZAIN
Current Location: Dubai, UAE, Contact No.: 009***********
E-mail: acccpo@r.postjobfree.com
Success Driven Copywriter
COPYWRITING~CONTENT DEVELOPMENT~CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS~MARKETING
Seeking a challenging and rewarding position as a copywriter by writing in an interesting
way to keep the readers intact and in an optimized efficient manner to draw search engine
traffic.
A multi-skilled copywriter with good all-round writing and creative expertise; Proven ability to identify and
then deal with a client’s needs and then translate them into crisp, compelling, creative and informative copy.
7 years of exhaustive work experience in driving revenue gains through intelligent translation of social media
public relations and team management; Solid marketing exposure, delivering profitable solutions driving
superior company image and building strong corporate brand; Prompt learner adept in developing web
content, generating creative ideas, editing existing documents and proof reading final documents. Displayed
well honed skills in various editing and copywriting positions and can quickly and competently write copy for
sales, marketing and editorial content. Strong team player with strong leadership and decision making
abilities.
Areas of Expertise
Corporate Communications ● Social/Digital Media Relations ● Media Planning and Management ●
Copywriting ● Editing ● Content Development and Creation ● Concept and Layout Designing
●Translations ●Client Relationship Management ● Team Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ABU DHABI MUNICIPALITY, ABU DHABI,UAE
Editor, 2010 till date
Current Responsibilities:
• Reporting to the Internal Communications Head, entrusted with responsibility of developing and
implementing the internal communications strategy, policy and procedures.
• Creating, preparing, rewriting and editing content in English & Arabic for websites, intranet and
brochures etc.
• Determining concepts and layouts through effective coordination with graphic designers, web
designers and marketing office.
• Managing online content and updating it on a regular basis.
• Planning content in tune with target audience and mechanism used for communication.
• Discharging all functions pertaining to content development entailing writing bilingual organizational
announcements, generating bilingual online content, preparing a bilingual newsletter, updating
bilingual policies & procedures or processes and preparing bilingual forms or presentations, etc.
Select Contributions:
• Instrumental in creating and managing the daily digest.
• With expertise maintained consistency in quality of content and trained new recruits.
GI-GRAFIK INTERNATIONAL, ABU DHABI, UAE
Copywriter, 2009 to 2010
Select Contributions:
• Played a key role in all functions related to conceptualization, copywriting & translation.
• Closely coordinated with the graphic designer to bring new concepts to live.
• Revamped concepts as per customer preferences thereby enhancing customer satisfactions levels.
• Redesigned the company portfolio to make it more effective.
EMIRATES NATIONAL SCHOOL, ABU DHABI, UAE
Translator and Librarian, 2007 to 2009
Select Contributions:
• Creating contents and collecting learning materials for the students.
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Effectively proofread, edited and revised translated materials.
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Compiled terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as
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those for legal or medical material.
• Instrumental in adapting translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with
educational team members as necessary.
• Efficiently reorganized the library making it more convenient to the students and teachers.
IRSHAD PUBLICATION HOUSE, SYRIA
Fine Artist & Translator, 2002 to 2007
Select Contributions:
• Created designs, concept and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principle and design
concept.
• Formulated basic layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style and
size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound
• Reviewed final design and suggest improvements as needed.
• Gained hands-on exposure to utilization of design programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, 3D MAX,
• Dreamweaver and Flash.
EDUCATION
MBA, Marketing, MGU,
B.Sc., English Literature, AL Baath University,
Proficiency in MS office, Photoshop, 3d max
TRAININGS/COURSES ATTENDED
Writing for Differing Audiences
PMP Training course
Leadership
Date of Birth: 1st July 1984
Languages Known: English and Arabic
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