Nadia Al-Rizaiqi
Nationality: United Arab Emirates
Al Manara
Summary
Passionate marketer and business developer driven to create effective marketing strategies and maximize the companies growth. Consistently delivers timely and effective results to promote the company's mission whilst also promoting awareness. Strategic and innovative professional well-versed in developing and overseeing projects with focus on quality and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Marketing Coordinator for Business Development
Gensler & Associates International Limited
Dubai
01.2023 - Current
- Business Development
- Collaborated directly with Principals and senior staff to design, author, and produce key proposals, qualification presentations, and various marketing collateral, ensuring adherence to brand standards
- Played active role in pursuit strategy formulation and execution, working in tandem with various teams to ensure alignment with overarching company goals
- Took lead in crafting new marketing material vital to bolstering business development initiatives, ensuring content accuracy and relevancy
- Delivered consistently against tight schedules, managing multiple marketing initiatives simultaneously while ensuring highest quality
- Deepened understanding of Gensler’s vast work portfolio, specializing in its diverse practice areas and understanding its global capabilities to bolster marketing efforts
- Oversaw maintaining and organization of key resource and information systems including curating architectural resumes, case narratives, and spearheading the marketing drive’s organizational efforts
- Collaborated closely with other marketing team members, taking on special projects and consistently elevating quality of deliverables, ultimately contributing to our strategic win efforts
- Coordinated with range of business development tasks, from managing incoming leads and ensuring timely follow-ups to meticulously tracking status of various opportunities
- Actively fostered team-driven environment, integrating seamlessly with larger marketing unit and ensuring collaborative and cohesive efforts in all initiatives.
Co-Founder
Colada Bakery
Dubai
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Co-founded Colada Bakery, introducing a authentic Cuban bakery to the UAE market.
- Played an integral role in strategic leadership, menu curation, branding, and fostering a blend of Cuban flavored deserts.
- Successfully established the bakery as a recognized brand, celebrating a diverse culinary heritage and offering a distinct taste experience in the region.
Events Coordinator
Al Tayer Group 4, Department Stores
Dubai
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Permit application across mall/venue (media, event and work permits) and government agencies (DED - Promotions/offer/discounts; DTCM - entertainment; DEPE - bigger outdoor events)
- Requesting internal access within Al Tayer Contractors and ATG Covid 19 Declaration
- Coordinating all related elements with internal and external partners
- Organizing and sending quote to procurement for review and sign-offs; sharing it to relevant Marketing team to raise PO
- Working with project teams for any store fixtures movement
- Liasing with suppliers and contractors for dismantling and set up requests.
Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator
Al Tayer Group, Harvey Nichols, Dubai
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Priceless
- Ensuring all events are planned throughout Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter accordingly
- Consistently updating sales at Harvey Nichols - Dubai and across Priceless
- Ensuring all tasks of communication is completed through scheduling to ensure dispatch of all emailers and inshore signages are met
- Creating Press Releases on new seasonal brand collections for highlight for brands across all department stores
- Updating all forms of communication for Priceless stores with consistent up-to-date images through CRM on a monthly basis
- Creating sales decks for pre and post events, leasing with cash office and instore managers
- Ensuring all permits are consistently applied for to the respective department store
- Liasing with department brands and in-house procurement for seasonal gifting to UAE based influencers.
Internship, Ice Skating Coach
Primary School, New Generation School
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Supervised 15-20 students
- Planned and maintained a weekly schedule of practices and activities in order to develop physi- cal and social skills
- Taught the students basic fundamental skills in order to build teamwork
- Comprehend and communicated well with the youth group.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Digital Production And Storytelling
01.2015 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
09.2006 - 06.2012
Skills
Languages: English (Fluent - Written and Spoken), Arabic (Beginner), Spanish (Intermediate)
undefinedTimeline
Marketing Coordinator for Business Development - Gensler & Associates International Limited
01.2023 - Current
Co-Founder - Colada Bakery
03.2020 - 12.2022
Events Coordinator - Al Tayer Group 4, Department Stores
02.2019 - 09.2021
Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator - Al Tayer Group, Harvey Nichols, Dubai
01.2018 - 02.2019
Internship, Ice Skating Coach - Primary School, New Generation School
09.2017 - 03.2018
American University in Dubai, MBRSC - Bachelors Degree, Digital Production And Storytelling
01.2015 - 05.2018
Universal American School - High School Diploma,
09.2006 - 06.2012
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