Sarah AlShehhi
Abu Dhabi
Summary
As a student of Sorbonne I was elected to be Director of External Relations at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, adept in partnership development and strategic planning. Excelled in enhancing community engagement and spearheading comprehensive communications strategies, significantly increasing awareness. Proven track record in project management and government relations, alongside fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Gained invaluable marketing and HR insights during tenure at Miral LLC, enhancing collaboration and teamwork skills. Go-getter candidate eager to utilize analytical and research skills. Adept at event planning, media relations and social media management. Excellent communication skills with comprehensive understanding of communications industry. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student - Director of External Relations
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Enhanced community engagement by collaborating with local organizations, businesses, and government agencies to implement joint projects or programs.
- Negotiated mutually beneficial contracts with vendors and partners to secure optimal value for the organization.
- Developed comprehensive communications strategies that effectively disseminated organizational messaging across multiple platforms, increasing awareness among target audiences.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders by organizing and participating in networking events, panels, and conferences.
- Led the planning and execution of high-profile events, ensuring smooth operations and positive experiences for attendees.
Intern
Miral LLC
Abu Dhabi
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported HR members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within the HR and Marketing team, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, presentations and reports.
- Shadowed meetings and observed marketing director to grow professional experience.
- Assisted in the design process for promotional materials which contributed to raising brand awareness among target audiences.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Supported with creating project marketing materials to promote services.
- Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas that led to innovative marketing initiatives.
- Scheduled social media postings to advertise products and generate site traffic.
- Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Assisted human resources and recruiting teams by scheduling phone screens and on-site interviews.
- Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Worked with HR team to coordinate company events.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment through participation in team-building activities designed to promote strong working relationships among staff members.
Education
Bachelors of Economics And Management - Economics
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi06.2027
Skills
- Internal Communications
- Government relations
- Partnership Development
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Student - Director of External Relations
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
01.2024 - 04.2024
Intern
Miral LLC
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelors of Economics And Management - Economics
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi