About me
My career focuses on driving positive change through communication. With over 5 years of experience, I’ve partnered with various humanitarian organisations, development projects, and green start-ups to advocate for important causes.
Skills
Education
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IHECS Brussels 2015 - 2017
Masters in Applied Communications
The Master's in Cultural and Social Communication, known as MaCCS, is the social and cultural Master's programme at IHECS. The curriculum is designed to intertwine culture and social issues, cultural mediation, and lifelong education. By combining technical versatility with critical thinking, MaCCS prepares its students for various sectors recognized as essential actors in addressing today's social challenges: the non-profit sector, cultural institutions, international organizations, and emerging professions that incorporate technological innovations. Designed to meet real-world needs, the Master's programme connects social, cultural, and educational aspects, making it a unique offering in French-speaking Belgium and internationally.
Experience
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Particip GmbH 2024 - Present
Communication Expert
▪Research of communication-worthy material, including the update and maintenance of a communication database of ENI CBC and Interreg NEXT projects ▪ Management of project social media, in particular the Instagram and LinkedIn account ▪ Contribution to the design and content- preparation of regular publications ▪ Support to the pre-production, filming and postproduction of videos ▪ Contribution to the organisation, delivery and follow-up of the annual conference ▪ Organisation, delivery and follow-up of activities in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities and the Interreg Annual Event ▪ Organisation, delivery and follow-up of activities in the framework of the communication campaigns managed by DG REGIO which foresee an involvement of neighbourhood CBC programmes ▪ Support to dissemination activities in CBC Partner Countries ▪ Contribution to the update of the TESIM communication strategy and to the on-going monitoring of its implementation ▪Contribution to the continuous update of the project website ▪ Support in the implementation of activities to promote and communicate about the project and its services ▪Contribution to the definition of the Project’s yearly work plans
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Various companies 2022 - Present
Communication Freelance
â–ªSupporting entrepreneurs in the creation of their branding strategy â–ªCreation of their visual identity and content production: product, portraits and behind the scenes photography, social media planning, catalog and presentable websites â–ªSocial media and profile copywriting, calendar and communications plan â–ªPrevious and current partners: @redone_ (@sada.playback.theater, @solesistersproject in construction) â–ªPersonal projects: @100.ferdinand and www.beirutbeitna.com
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SAWA for development and aid (Lebanon) 2019 - 2022
Project coordinator and marketing specialist
Oversaw implementation of livelihood project. The Master Peace is a unique and creative program dedicated to offering Syrian refugees artistic and sustainable forms of livelihoods. Tasks included: â–ªProject management: ensuring deliverables, compliance of activities, overall strategies, monitoring progress and final outcomes in accordance with M&E data, responsible for procurement process and budget up to 100K per year, coordinating field activities (planning and implementation of trainings and production, distribution of cash for work). â–ªProspecting donors, drafting proposals, regular monthly and quarterly reporting, overlooking finances and procurement processes, M&E support. â–ªManaged communication and marketing strategy, social media and retail, events, collaborations with implementing partners. â–ªCreation of Communication tools (posters, banners, brochures, social media content), enriching the photo and video archives through field visits in partnered local organisations.