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Certification
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Jessica El Rami

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Seasoned communications consultant with 7+ years’ experience across corporate, automotive, mobility, hospitality, financial services, and government sectors in the Middle East and Europe. Currently Account Director at Burson (formerly Hill & Knowlton), where I co-launched and lead the agency’s Mobility & Transportation practice, driving operational excellence, new business, and client growth. Recognised with the Dave Robinson Award for Outstanding Young Communicator of the Year for delivering high-impact campaigns, crisis simulations, and executive media coaching for global brands.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Account Director

Burson (previously Hill&Knowlton)
Dubai, UAE
10.2020 - 09.2025

Leading global communications powerhouse


  • Co-led the launch and operations of Burson’s newest Mobility & Transportation practice, leading new business, client excellence, and integration across the META region.
  • Secured and grew million-dollar accounts (e.g., Al-Futtaim Electric Mobily, Careem, Ceer, Riyadh Air, Sanad) while upselling new projects and consistently expanding retainers.
  • Designed and delivered crisis simulations using Burson’s proprietary FlightSchool tool, training 40+ executives across 15 markets; among only 22 globally certified to operate the tool.
  • Delivered bespoke media training for 70+ leaders and market heads across the region, tailoring scenarios to individual expertise and business needs.
  • Recognised with the ‘Dave Robinson’ Award for Outstanding Young Communicator of the Year for excellence in client impact, creativity, and leadership.Orchestrated integrated, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact campaigns that combined storytelling, analytics, and proactive engagement.
  • Built and mentored high-performing teams across key accounts, empowering colleagues through knowledge-sharing, coaching, and operational excellence frameworks.
  • Profiled by ex-Burson META CEO as a “future Agency CEO” and consistently commended by clients for strategic advisory, creativity, and trust-building.

Senior Account Executive

LUCHFORD
London, UK
09.2017 - 10.2020

Lifestyle communications and creative agency specialized in luxury

  • Managed communications for Meliá Hotels International, driving coverage for its luxury portfolio while supporting corporate communications initiatives across key global markets.
  • Played a central role in the launch of ME Dubai, the only hotel designed by Zaha Hadid, delivering high-profile media exposure and brand positioning in the UK and GCC.
  • Successfully led the London launch of The Engine Room, an award-winning boutique rowing studio, positioning it as one of the city’s most innovative fitness offerings.
  • Oversaw day-to-day communications for BodyHoliday and Rendezvous, luxury resorts in St. Lucia, building their profile in the UK market and securing top-tier travel & lifestyle media coverage.
  • Built strong experience across luxury lifestyle, hospitality, and wellness sectors, balancing consumer-facing storytelling with corporate reputation management.


Intern

Castelli Ltd
High Brooms, UK
06.2015 - 08.2015

Leading manufacturers of premium diaries, table books and promotional items

  • Accounting and finance division
  • Responsible for keeping financial accounts up to date on a daily basis
  • Preparation of financial reports, planning and forecasting

Part Time

R&G Chartered Accountant
Beirut, Lebanon
06.2013 - 09.2013

A financial consultancy firm involved in debt restructuring

  • Acquired a strong knowledge of accounting principles and their application
  • Preparation of financial reports

Education

MSc - Banking and Finance

King's College University of London
London, UK
09.2016 - 06.2017

BSc - Economics and Finance

Queen Mary University of London
London, UK
09.2013 - 06.2016

French Baccalaureate - Economics and Social Studies

College Melkart
Beirut, Lebanon
09.2011 - 06.2013

Skills

  • MEDIA TRAINING DELIVERY
  • CRISIS SIMULATIONS DELIVERY
  • BRANDWATCH (SOCIAL LISTENING)
  • SIGNAL AI (MONITORING)
  • LEXIS NEXIS (MONITORING)
  • GWI (AUDIENCE MAPPING)
  • INFLUENCE (INFLUENCER)
  • NEWSWHIP (CRISIS)
  • STATA ( DATA VISUALISATION & AUTOMATED REPORTING)
  • SAGE (INTEGRATED ACCOUNTING)

Certification

Google Digital Garage (Marketing)

Languages

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Affiliations

  • F45, Reformer Pilates, exploring new cities and restaurants

Accomplishments

  • Recognised with the MEPRA ‘Dave Robinson’ Award for Outstanding Young Communicator of the Year for excellence in client impact, creativity, and leadership (2024).
  • Economics-Trading and Investment Society, Queen Mary University of London - Analysis of the stock exchange through workshops and group presentations (Sept 2013 - June 2016)
  • Financial Markets and Trading Program, Queen Mary University of London - Training program on financial markets and trading strategies to understand real market trends using Bloomberg and X-Trader (May 2015)
  • City Course, London - The program covered investment banking, management consultancy, accountancy, commercial law andrisk management with firms including Slaughter and May, The Bank of England, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and PwC (Sept 2014)
  • Model United Nations International Program - Focus of the program: How to solve controversial issues around the globe, International policies, leadership skills, teamwork, public speaking, debates (Sept 2012 - May 2012)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Account Director

Burson (previously Hill&Knowlton)
10.2020 - 09.2025

Senior Account Executive

LUCHFORD
09.2017 - 10.2020

MSc - Banking and Finance

King's College University of London
09.2016 - 06.2017

Intern

Castelli Ltd
06.2015 - 08.2015

BSc - Economics and Finance

Queen Mary University of London
09.2013 - 06.2016

Part Time

R&G Chartered Accountant
06.2013 - 09.2013

French Baccalaureate - Economics and Social Studies

College Melkart
09.2011 - 06.2013
Jessica El Rami