About me
British Iraqi Project and Communication Policy professional working for the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Baghdad. Holding exceptional organisation skills, I manage the project portfolio for Iraq with an annual budget of 1.3 million euros, work on digital and social marketing including communication strategies and event planning in often high-pressurised and international environments. I’m a bilingual creative with a photojournalism background currently seeking a role in creative industries.
Work history
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Project and Communication Policy OfficerEmbassy of the kingdom of the Netherlands
Baghdad, IraqFull Time
Accountable for managing the project portfolio of 1,300,000 euros annually, ensuring processes were transparent and visible while supporting key agendas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Initiated a large-scale review of core project activities in line with security, work & income, and human rights.
- Spearheaded the development and delivery of all project strategy and delivery plans including administrative tasks.
- Facilitated projects by identifying priorities, evaluating milestone accomplishments, and suggesting directions.
- Progressively contributed to efficient operating conditions and ensuring the achievement of project objectives.
- Orchestrated online and public diplomacy strategies to increase the visibility of the Netherlands effort in Iraq.
- Launched a series of content for the Embassy’s social media accounts.
- Established human-interest stories that put a spotlight on the projects and policy goals of the Embassy in the country.
- Strengthened communication between departments by utilising different media to disseminate information.
- Managed and supported cross departments to execute cultural and public diplomacy events successfully with multidisciplinary teams.
- Handled a robust budget to identify and fund projects that benefited the cultural cooperation with Iraq.
Photography and Marketing ExecutiveIN-SPACES
- London, United KingdomPart Time
Delivered the Social Media & Campaigns strategies, particularly in relation to managing requests for photographic content from both the sales and marketing teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drove accountability for revenue by planning, developing and implementing effective communication campaigns.
• Managed social media sites and increased the number of followers and sales in the agreed contractual timeframe.
• Created pivotal marketing communication pieces through researching and analysing consumers and competitors.
• Maintained brand standards on all communications, generating profitable margins in revenue.
• Ensured the brand maintained its own individual voice by planning creative photoshoots on seasonal occasions.
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Skills
- Project Leader
- Project Management
- Cultural Projects
- Creative Projects
- Comunity Projects
- Community Projects
- Project Support
- Project Planning
- Project Development
- Project Delivery
- Project Co-ordination
- Project Administration
- Photojournalism
- Photography
- Photographic Direction
- Photoshoot Styling
- Photoshop
- Abstract Photography
- Accessories Photography
- Photography Shoots
- Photography Exhibitions
- Creative
- Creative Content
Education
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Prince2 FoundationAxelos
- Utrecht, Netherlands
BA(Hons) PhotojournalismLondon College of Communication, UAL
- London, United Kingdom