Award-winning professional seeking the opportunity to drive growth at an organization with an international focus. Strategic dynamic and highly adaptable to the evolving demands of a competitive global landscape. Proven success securing key partnerships building strong professional relationships and engaging target demographics via traditional digital and social channels. Thrives in high-performance workplaces where cross-functional collaboration strategic innovation and hands-on leadership drive success. Personally managed every aspect of operations at the American Chamber of Commerce in Doha Qatar driving up to 12% annual growth and evolving the organization from a promising startup to a trusted pillar of the country's business community. Collaborated with students from Carnegie Mellon University to codify digital strategy and develop a website that promoted the Chamber's messaging across diverse targeted segments. launched Originated and coordinated "Discover America Week " a compelling showcase of U.S. business and culture that generated $400K in publicity and earned the country's #1 trending hashtag for a full week. Built a 4K+ email-marketing list with a 42.2% open rate and a 39.4% click rate for Chamber e-vites. Drove DHL's global brand recognition by securing high quality high profile sponsorships including the CBQ Qatar Masters which generated $3M+ in worldwide exposure. closed Captured and retained a major account representing 25% of annual corporate revenue. Led the retail-marketing department of the world's seventh-largest shopping dining and entertainment destination encompassing 2.6 million sq. ft. of restaurants hotels business facilities and retail locations. Controlled costs and optimized up to $6.8M in budgetary dollars to deliver maximum ROI for all marketing communications PR and brand management strategies. Earned three Dubai Shopping Festival Innovation Awards for Best Décor and Best Sales Promotion. Originated an entirely new sponsorship division at Prime Retail in Baltimore traveling extensively to secure local and national opportunities for 38 upscale shopping locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Achieved regional recognition for leading UAE's most recognized mall campaign of 2002. Ideated and implemented a mall sales promotion that increased foot traffic by 100% during the Holy Month of Ramadan by reflecting local values and generating funds for charity. Overhauled Marina Mall's brand image and visual marketing strategy quickly becoming the top-rated shopping destination in Abu Dhabi with the second most-recognized corporate logo in all of UAE. Won a highly competitive MAXI Award two Merit Awards seven finalist recognitions and nine nominations from the International Council of Shopping Centers. Created and produced CityLife a lifestyle magazine that won two International Advertising Awards as the Middle East's best mall magazine.

Highlights:

• Messaging
• Tourism
• Public Relations
• Account Management
• Business Development
• Cold Calling
• Joint Ventures
• Management
• Market Research
• Marketing Management
• Marketing
• Events