
Kholoud El Naqa
Freelance Writer, Proofreader, and Translator
New Cairo, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Freelance Writer,Proofreader, &TranslatorFreelance / Project
Freelance
Jan 2019 - Present -6 yrs, 5 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:• Provide proofreading for Masters and Doctoral degrees theses, as well as developing theses statements • Provide copywriting for "Careers For Her" (the First female-focused HR and Training Consultancy in the Middle East) Company profile, presentations, website, and social media platforms • Provided copy writing/proofreading for "Hassan Allam Holding's" Company policies • Provided copywriting for "Hassan Allam Holding's" Employee Handbook
Marketing/Internal Communications Section HeadFull Time
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 -1 yr
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:• Assisted in the development of the annual business plan for MarCom activities • Assisted in the development of the Corporate marketing and branding strategy, covering both offline and online channels, and executed it in collaboration with branding agencies • Delivered presentations at organizational events, such as Company’s AGM • Created content for Corporate marketing materials, such as presentations, brochures, newsletters, documentaries...etc., and translated it into Arabic language • Created/Proofread content for Company website and social media pages • Prepared and communicated briefs to the creative agencies for review, comments, and ideas • Planed, edited and wrote content for a variety of internal communications mediums, such as Company portal and monthly newsletter.
Senior Marketing Communications ExecutiveFull Time
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 -1 yr
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:• Created content (copy writing, arranging photo/video shoots,...etc.) for Corporate marketing materials, such as presentations, brochures, newsletters, documentaries...etc., and translated it into Arabic language • Created/proofread content for Company website and social media pages • Coordinated with digital developers in website design • Conducted brainstorming sessions, prepared and communicated briefs for the creative agencies to come up with the final design concept and guidelines for the required material • Followed up with the creative agencies to ensure compliance of actual design with set guidelines and Corporate Identity in the Company’s brand manual • Followed up with printing house to issue the required design for print media • Developed internal communication messages and Company portal announcements • Drafted messages from senior executives for presentation to employees in written and spoken form.
Senior Business Development SpecialistFull Time
Jul 2015 - Dec 2016 -1 yr, 5 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:• Took a lead role in the development of proposals and presentations for new business materials to create and nurture business opportunities and partnerships • Coordinated with internal departments to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget parameters • Established and maintained client relationships in order to cultivate repeat business from existing clients and win new clients • Prepared and delivered pitches and presentations to potential new clients • Attended conferences, meetings, and industry events
Business Development SpecialistFull Time
Jul 2013 - Jul 2015 -2 yrs
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:• Established a strong database of projects to be launched in the following years • Gathered information about the necessary requirements to work in specific countries/projects • Prepared market analysis for countries the Company would like to expand in • Completed RFP's and proposals, followed up on submissions and closed business • Attended conferences, meetings, and industry events • Prepared PowerPoint presentations and Company profiles
Education
MBA
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST)Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 - 2 yr
BSc in Economics
Faculty of Economics and Political SciencesJan 1999 - Jan 2003 - 4 yr
Languages
English
FluentArabic
FluentFrench
Intermediate
Training & Certifications
Achievement Management Certificate
American University in Cairo·2005