Jad Al Oueini
Public Affairs Manager
Dubai
Summary
Knowledgeable Public Affairs Manager bringing 7 years of experience. Maintains calm, collected and analytical mindset in high-pressure situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Public Affairs Manager
Talabat UAE
Dubai
06.2023 - Current
- Representing the company in meetings with regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Assisting in winning big bets in terms of policy change and risk mitigation.
- Fostering positive relationships with key government stakeholders.
- Cultivating strong corporate image and identity through clear and transparent communication.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated response plans during crises.
- Planning and executing corporate & government events.
Senior Public Affairs Officer
Talabat UAE
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Engaged with government officials, policymakers, and regulatory bodies to advocate for the company's interests.
- Monitored legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the company and provide timely analysis.
- Executed targeted PR campaigns co-jointly with the government.
- Built and nurtured relationships with external stakeholders, including community leaders, NGOs, and industry associations.
- Developed crisis communication plans and protocols to effectively manage and mitigate potential reputation risks.
- Executed CSR projects in collaboration with local and global charities.
Project Manager
Rely Industries
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large events and conferences.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage stakeholders.
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
- Managed projects from procurement to execution.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
PR Account Manager
Risk Group, RPR
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed PR campaigns led by the government sector.
- Handled CSR projects & campaigns in collaboration with the private sector.
- Planned and executed corporate & consumer events, in addition to press conferences and media roundtables.
- Monitored and analyzed campaign performance, making data-driven recommendations for optimization.
- Oversaw PR budgets for multiple accounts, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and delivering campaigns within financial parameters.
- Corporate clients: Diageo, PepsiCo, McDonald's, L'Oreal, MODERNA.
- Governmental clients: Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Education & Higher Education.
- International organizations : UNDP, UNHCR, British Council.
PR Account Executive
Risk Group, RPR
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Prepared regular client reports and attending client
meetings. - Worked as part of an account team to develop client
proposals and implement the PR or event activity. - Collated, analyzed and evaluated media coverage.
- Assisted in PR projects execution, including press conferences and
promotional events and exhibitions. - Corporate clients: Diageo, PepsiCo, OLX.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
Lebanese American University
Beirut, Lebanon 10.2013 - 01.2017
Skills
Government Relations
Timeline
Public Affairs Manager
Talabat UAE
06.2023 - Current
Senior Public Affairs Officer
Talabat UAE
03.2022 - 06.2023
Project Manager
Rely Industries
08.2021 - 03.2022
PR Account Manager
Risk Group, RPR
10.2019 - 08.2021
PR Account Executive
Risk Group, RPR
02.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
Lebanese American University
10.2013 - 01.2017
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