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JUDE  HASSAN

JUDE HASSAN

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Results-oriented Brand, PR & Communications professional with proven experience across luxury real estate, hospitality, F&B, fashion, and lifestyle sectors. Skilled in developing and executing integrated brand campaigns, managing high-profile events and activations, and crafting compelling content to elevate brand visibility. Adept at cultivating strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and media, with a keen understanding of consumer behaviour, strategic positioning, and brand storytelling.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Brand Executive

OMNIYAT
Dubai
04.2025 - Current
  • Spearheaded the planning and execution of multi-phase brand campaigns for flagship developments, elevating brand visibility and ensuring alignment with OMNIYAT’s luxury positioning and business objectives
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives and consistent brand messaging across platforms to strengthen brand identity and awareness among target demographics
  • Managed end-to-end delivery of high-profile activations and roadshows, collaborating closely with design and production teams to deliver premium client experiences
  • Worked with senior leadership to coordinate project deliverables, balancing multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Oversaw the creation of collateral and marketing assets for residential, hospitality, and commercial projects, managing creative approvals and production timelines
  • Contributed to strategic brand development, including positioning, product alignment, messaging, and brand architecture for new launches and milestone campaigns

PR Account Executive

StickyGinger
Dubai
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Handling multiple F&B, Hospitality, Corporate and Tech accounts. Clients include ADDMIND, Corinthia Hotels and Hendrick's Gin.
  • Managed a paid influencer photoshoot for Sonos at Sole DXB 2024, arranged media visits, and organized a product gifting activation activation to maximise event engagement.
  • Drafting engaging, and effective press pitches and releases.
  • Securing meaningful and noteworthy coverage in top-tier publications.
  • Securing media and influencer reviews.
  • Planning and executing ongoing PR activations and events.

PR Account Executive

DAC Communications
Dubai
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Handled over ten F&B, Hospitality and Beauty clients alongside team. Clients include The Nice Guy Dubai, Sucre, Ounass x Skims, Ounass x Charlotte Tilbury, Leña by Dani Garcia and The Maine.
  • Streamlined internal operations upon joining, such as WIPs, review records and client reports.
  • Developed consistent story angles and wrote press releases.
  • Secured media and influencer reviews.
  • Liaised with creatives and brands for collaborations and pop-ups.
  • Travelled to KSA regularly for client meetings and activations.

PR Coordinator

HFA Consultancy
Dubai, UAE
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Wrote and created press releases, mailers, offers and monthly edits for brands such as Net-a-Porter Group, Birkenstock, LPM Riyadh, Sushi Samba Dubai, 25hours Hotel and Address Hotels.
  • Regular correspondence with publications, such as Vogue Arabia, Elle Arabia, Harper's Bazaar Arabia, Architectural Digest and The National.
  • Created proposals for multiple high-end clients in both the UAE and KSA.
  • Arranged sample dressings with influencers, stylists and editors.
  • Regular catch-ups and networking with press, influencers and industry professionals.
  • Arranged giftings for influencers, clients and VIPs.
  • Invited and managed influencer and press reviews of F&B clients.
  • Conducted paid social media campaigns with influencers from start to finish.
  • Managed seasonal lookbooks and showroom samples

PR & Events Intern

HFA Consultancy
Dubai, UAE
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assisted with press release and media blast creation and distribution.
  • Worked on multiple social media, print and digital campaigns.
  • Assisted with compiling guestlists and events.
  • Monitored press and social media coverage for client reports.
  • Nominated clients for regional and international awards.
  • Edited articles, interviews and bios prior to submission.
  • Maintained and tracked showroom samples.
  • Participated in weekly client meetings.

Business Development Associate

BEAD Architects & Engineers
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Pitched ideas to the executive team and devised effective marketing, sales and other promotional initiatives.
  • Created reports and presentations detailing business development activities.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.

Intern

AECOM
Abu Dhabi, UAE
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Assisted in urban design assignments for cultural projects.
  • Conducted thorough research.
  • Gained experience in urban planning, particularly in softwares such as ArcGIS, Illustrator and InDesign.
  • Shadowed site visits, client meetings and team workshops.

Education

Bachelor of Urban Studies -

Concordia University
Montreal, CA
06.2019

The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi

Skills

  • Writing
  • Proposal creation
  • Custom campaigning
  • Performance monitoring
  • Client retention
  • Prospect targeting
  • Research
  • Critical thinking & analysis

Recommendations

"Having been Jude’s Managing Director for almost a year at HFA Consultancy, I’ve witnessed her growth and development within the company and the industry as a whole at a rapid level. A team player, Jude worked with her colleagues well. Effectively dividing her time across many responsibilities, she balanced competing needs with humor and a calm demeanor. She has demonstrated a sense of adaptability, flexibility, and enthusiasm while undertaking a high workload. Jude is also an excellent writer with a creative approach to developing our materials. Her outstanding writing skills have been apparent from the start, such as when formulating press releases and marketing materials. I am confident that she will be a great asset to your team."


Haya Akhdar

Founder & Managing Director at HFA Consultancy


"It has been a pleasure working with Jude. I found her to be hardworking, dedicated and trustworthy. She was able to support our client teams well with copywriting, advising and handling PR requests. Jude used her initiative and was able to add to conversations and brainstorming sessions around client requirements as well as new business activities. Jude is a friendly and composed person with a strong aptitude for learning and development. I highly recommend Jude and believe she would add value to any organization. Please contact me on 050 852 5451 should you like any further information."


Mohammed Zahid

Communications & Events Manager at HFA Consultancy

Accomplishments

  • Volunteer Trip in Scotland, 2023 - Helped with special needs animals on a farm in the rural Highlands.
  • Volunteer Trip in Fiji, 2014 - Worked on rebuilding and repairing a school in a remote village, as well as teaching English.
  • Volunteer for the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, 2010-2011 - Assisted in organizing viewings, networking events and parties.

Languages

English, Arabic
Native language

Timeline

Brand Executive

OMNIYAT
04.2025 - Current

PR Account Executive

StickyGinger
10.2024 - 01.2025

PR Account Executive

DAC Communications
08.2023 - 09.2024

PR Coordinator

HFA Consultancy
06.2022 - 07.2023

PR & Events Intern

HFA Consultancy
02.2022 - 06.2022

Business Development Associate

BEAD Architects & Engineers
07.2019 - 12.2021

Intern

AECOM
06.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Urban Studies -

Concordia University

The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi
JUDE HASSAN