Rabie Almahasmeh
Film Directing
Dubai
Summary
Sales & Purchasing Manager and Film/Advertising Director with over 10 years of experience in sales management, international exhibitions, supplier negotiations, market data collection & analysis, and media production. Worked in Syria, Lebanon, and the UAE in directing, cinematography, and advertising production, while also holding key commercial roles in the food and trading sector across the GCC.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Co-founder and Director of Sales and Procurement
ChocoLoco Premium Trading LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Specialized in trading raw materials for chocolate and confectionery
- Negotiated with global suppliers (Belgium, Turkey, Singapore, Malaysia)
- Built a B2B network of confectionery factories, bakeries, and distributors in the GCC
- COF/SPM
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Remote Purchasing Manager
Italian-Kuwaiti Company
10.2022 - Current
- Manage procurement processes and negotiate with suppliers.
- Improve supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
- DMPM
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Director & Director of Photography
Freelance work
12.2014 - Current
- Directed and produced short films, music videos, and marketing campaigns
- Specialized in advertising creation by combining cinematic storytelling with commercial objectives
- Strong expertise in market data collection, analysis, and consumer insights to drive effective ad campaigns
- FAD
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Sales Manager
Dubai Miracle Garden
02.2022 - 05.2022
- 1 year (seasonal)
- Led the sales and marketing team.
- Created promotional campaigns to attract sponsors and visitors
- SM
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Director of Sales and International Exhibitions
La Crema Cocoa Factory
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed sales and expanded client portfolio.
- Supervise participation in major exhibitions
- Gulfood two editions Salondu Chocolat Dubai, Abu Dhabi Food Exhibition
- ARE
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Education
No Degree - Advertising Industry Science
Online
Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates 04.2001 -
No Degree - Film Directing And Cinematography
Damascus University, Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts
Syria 04.2001 -
Skills
Sales & Exhibition Management
Supplier Negotiation & Supply Chain
Market Research & Data Analysis
Film Directing & Cinematography
Advertising Production
Leadership & Team Management
EXPERTISE
- Director
- DOP
- Scriptwriter
- Adobe Premiere
- Purchasing Manager
- Sales trainer
Accomplishments
- A supervisory team of 15 employees.
Creating a comprehensive company-wide training program for all sales team members.
A supervisory team of (9) employees.
Data collection was achieved by providing [special resources] to increase outreach and sales tasks.
Timeline
Co-founder and Director of Sales and Procurement
ChocoLoco Premium Trading LLC
01.2023 - Current
Remote Purchasing Manager
Italian-Kuwaiti Company
10.2022 - Current
Sales Manager
Dubai Miracle Garden
02.2022 - 05.2022
Director of Sales and International Exhibitions
La Crema Cocoa Factory
02.2020 - 01.2022
Director & Director of Photography
Freelance work
12.2014 - Current
No Degree - Advertising Industry Science
Online
04.2001 -
No Degree - Film Directing And Cinematography
Damascus University, Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts
04.2001 -