STEVEN PRADIA

Atlanta, GA 646-***-**** acvloy@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/spradia

Frame Communications Doha, Qatar

Editorial Consultant 5/15 – Present

Responsible for all communications and copy relevant to the client servicing and creative departments of a leading advertising agency in Doha, Qatar. Extensive proofreading, content creation, editing, social media strategy and copywriting for ExxonMobil Qatar, al khaliji bank, Qatalum, the Qatar Supreme Council of Health and Katara, in addition to a number of supple- mentary clients.

CPI Media Group Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Editor 9/14 – 5/15

Oversaw the construction of editorial content and design for a monthly publication focused on the Chief Financial Officer's role and the inner workings of finance. Responsible for supervising every detail of the magazine including design, corporate communications, advertising and event planning.

Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Communications Consultant 1/14 – 9/14

Created internal/external documents devoted to stakeholder and employee relations. Consult- ed with TAQAʼs communications department on the formation of press releases, internal speech writing and an internal publication distributed monthly. Presented technical training documen- tation using Plain English. Preparation and management of the editing and regulatory revision process for all controlled operations manuals.

The Daily Mail Group Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Communications Consultant 1/13 – 9/14

Researched and compiled feature articles on the construction industry in the MENA region. Responsible for the review and revision of construction contracts (e.g. formal, short form, and annual contracts) and tenders. Drafting, evaluation, and execution of non-disclosure, purchas- ing, consulting, licensing and master agreements. Ensured contract close-out, extension or renewal. Implemented a range of publications for the Middle Eastʼs largest construction exhibition The Big 5.

Forbes Middle East Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Online Editor 1/12 – 1/13

Responsible for producing original freelance articles related to Lifestyle, Art & Culture and Business Affairs for monthly publication. Produced commissioned advertorial content with the express interest of detailing the asset management and Corporate Social Responsibility sectors. Edited Healthcare, Business, Green Go, advertorial and cover story articles for publication. Jan & Elly English School Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum Specialist 2/11 – 1/12

Created original creative writing curriculum aimed at enhancing students journalistic ability. Wrote an educational magazine column with the explicit focus of marketing the Jan & Elly English Language School brand. Directed and edited video-based marketing initiative aimed at potential customers via seminars and site foot traffic. Dune Road Group New York, New York

Copywriter 4/10 – 12/10

Responsible for creating copy (taglines, strategy and marketing initiatives) for digital and print advertising campaigns, social networking strategies and marketing analysis. Completed marketing-based qualitative and competitive analysis and directed the creative structure for impending advertising campaign pitches.

EDUCATION

City University of New York

Hunter College

BA, Media Studies

2003 – 2007

New York, New York

PUBLICATIONS

SILA Magazine

The Big 5 Show Dailies

Lifestyle

“24 Hours in Aqaba”

INTERESTS

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Corporate Communications

Copywriting

Editing

Journalism

Public Relations

Social Media

Voiceover Narration

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