Strategic communications leader based in Sharjah with expertise in auditing, finance, and public relations. Combining Middle Eastern market insights with global business acumen, consistently delivering exceptional stakeholder value. Led impactful initiatives such as advancing technology education through leadership of the Century Coder Committee (2021-2022) and driving environmental programs as head of the Sustainability Committee (2022-2023). Established robust departmental frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and developed comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies to strengthen organizational relationships. Core strengths include strategic communications leadership, cross-functional team management, operational innovation, and sustainable development. Focused on driving transformative change through effective communication strategies while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across all organizational levels.
Hi, I’m
Mariam Mahmoud
Sharjah
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Sharjah Youth
Corporate communications executive
09.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted senior management with making key decisions by developing and submitting performance and compensation reports with status updates and improvement recommendations
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for all staff
- Went on a intensive two-year leadership program that has been founded by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi, which aims to create a generation of leaders equipped with confidence and skill sets that allow them to hold leadership positions
- Gained experience in administration, accounting and finance, human resources, programs and events, logistics and quality and strategic management
- Managed crisis communication strategies, mitigating potential negative impact on company reputation.
- Enhanced internal communication processes for improved employee engagement and productivity.
- Led change management communications for major organizational transformations, ensuring seamless transitions for employees.
- Created engaging multimedia content to support both digital marketing efforts and internal presentations.
- Reviewed marketing materials and documents for brand accuracy and trending design.
- Researched latest market trends and analyzed data to develop public relations strategies and tactics.
- Identified metrics to measure and evaluate effectiveness of public relations campaigns and initiatives.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
- Increased brand awareness through development and implementation of successful public relations campaigns.
- Elevated brand visibility by developing and executing strategic corporate communications plans.
- Oversaw public relations activities, maintaining strong relationships with industry influencers and journalists.
- Implemented data-driven measurement practices to evaluate the effectiveness of communication initiatives.
- Developed communication strategies for mergers and acquisitions, facilitating smooth integration processes.
Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah
Accountant and internal auditor
01.2018 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Receive and check all purchase request forms, invoices, and petty cashes
- Financial letters issuance (Bank Transfer, pension, salary certificates registration books and all other letters)
- Check monthly sales and extra petty cashes
- Contact vendors and submit cheques to vendors
- Check invoices (Sewa, Adnoc, Etisalat) and prepare the reports
- Request new cheques and sending faxes to the bank
- Using GP system to enter (Invoices, sales, petty cashes and all related financial documents)
- Printing Cheques & transactions
- Posting open transaction & close open cheques
- Auditing
The women's economic empowerment global summit (WEEGS)
Organising committee member
01.2018
Job overview
- Took charge on the event's volunteers' positions through a floor plan, assigning their roles
- Was with the awards committee and organised the certificates and awards according to names and in order
- Greeted guests at the reception during the event, and checked the inventory for any shortage of the items that were displayed or handled out
Friends Of Cancer Patients
Administrative and Events Executive
04.2017 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Made a marketing plan for Pink Caravan 2018
- Was in contact with sponsors for Pink Caravan (Breast cancer awareness), Shanab (prostate cancer and testicular cancer), and ANA (Paediatric cancer patients)
- One of the first team members of who worked on Relay For Life event in the United Arab Emirates which is to aim to raise awareness of cancer and boost the income local cancer charity which is an International event that is conducted in different counties by various international charity foundations
Alsaada voluntary
Volunteer
08.2016 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Volunteered in helping and assisting artists that came from all of the world with their installations/artworks and participated in their workshops to gain experience from them and absorb their skills
Dubai Design District
Substitute tutor
05.2016 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Assisted the art coordinator in planning and organizing art materials required for the summer camp, and actively involved in assisting the lead tutors implementing the scheduled activities including performance art, arts and crafts, painting and pottery classes
DUCTAC
Volunteer
06.2015 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Participated in a program that aimed to teaching volunteers to learn about events management
- Learned on how to plan ahead, work as a team and evolve ideas related to events management
ISEA
Volunteer
11.2014
Job overview
- Encouraging women in the event to become active in the business world, advising women who are eager to achieve their objectives, supporting all women to develop better business skills to become more competitive and enabling existing women in business to improve their performance
Sharjah Business Women Council
Volunteer
01.2012
Job overview
Education
Zayed UniversityDubai
Bachelors from Visual Art
05.2016
University Overview
Alrifaa' HighschoolSharjah
Highschool Diploma
12.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Analytical and critical thinker
- Effective communication
- Change and growth management
- Strategic business planning
- Crisis management
- Relationship building
- Effective communicator and public speaker
- Innovative and visionary
- Cultural awareness
- Marketing and advertising
- Strategic partnerships
Certification
- Management Development Program (MDP)
- Self-excellence strategy training
- Innovation and problem solving training
- Effective communication training
- Innovation and change training
- Positive energy and creative thinking training
- Volunteered in Orphans happiness event
- Volunteered in Emirati Women's day event
- Thati training participation (Two years duration)
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Timeline
Accountant and internal auditor
Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah
01.2018 - 06.2018
Organising committee member
The women's economic empowerment global summit (WEEGS)
01.2018
Administrative and Events Executive
Friends Of Cancer Patients
04.2017 - 10.2017
Corporate communications executive
Sharjah Youth
09.2016 - Current
Volunteer
Alsaada voluntary
08.2016 - 08.2016
Substitute tutor
Dubai Design District
05.2016 - 05.2016
Volunteer
DUCTAC
06.2015 - 08.2015
Volunteer
ISEA
11.2014
Volunteer
Sharjah Business Women Council
01.2012
Zayed University
Bachelors from Visual Art
Alrifaa' Highschool
Highschool Diploma
- Management Development Program (MDP)
- Self-excellence strategy training
- Innovation and problem solving training
- Effective communication training
- Innovation and change training
- Positive energy and creative thinking training
- Volunteered in Orphans happiness event
- Volunteered in Emirati Women's day event
- Thati training participation (Two years duration)
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