
Saffa Essam El-Kholy
Communications, Marketing & CSR Expert
Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Communications ConsultantFull Time
Amplifon, Egypt
Jan 2013 - Nov 2014 -1 yr, 10 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:Responsible for triggering a shift in hearing aids sales from the ENT doctors to the end consumers.
Project Manager and Communication ConsultantFull Time
- Job Details: In charge of planning and implementing an awareness campaign for Hepatitis Virus C; Developed the optimistic concept of the campaign; Created the campaign hotline and supervised agents training; Planned and executed the advertising plan; Directed the TV ad shoot; Negotiated the ad placement on various TV stations and print media; Finalized the sponsorship deal with “Wahid min el Nas” TV program; Organized a press conference in Kasr El-Eini; Worked on sustaining maximum TV ad Press coverage for press conference; Organized media awareness workshop; Planned various awareness lectures for Virus C patients in various governorates...
Communication Consultant - World Aids DayFull Time
World Health Organization (WHO) - East Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO)
Jul 2009 - Dec 2009 -5 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details: Created the concept of producing an attractive cartoon illustrated yearbook to highlight the plea of AIDS patients with discrimination as opposed to just placing solid figures and data; Wrote all the material and edited it for print; Developed the stories with the cartoonist; Worked with the print agency to produce the desired booklet.
Campaign Manager and Communication Consultant - Stop TB Million Youth MarchFull Time
- Job Details: Created the concept of organizing a walkathon or parade to mark World TB Day; Responsible to make sure that the March was executed in all 22 countries; Coordinated with various media bodies (TV, radio and print) to ensure adequate coverage of this regional event; Documented all the activities on the website: http://www.millionmarch4tb.org/home.aspx Communicated with National Tuberculosis Program Managers in all the Region’s 22 countries, and in Egypt; Synchronized with governmental partners like the National Council of Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM), Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Culture, National and international media organizations (print, radio, TV & Internet), nonprofits (Rotary International, Lions, Scouts...) and any other stakeholders; Acted as the campaign's spokesperson, handling a wide range of creative services.
Education
MBA in Marketing
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST)Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 - 4 yr
Technical Diploma in Project Management
Regional IT Institute (RITI)Jan 2010 - Jan 2010 - 0 Month
BDS in Dental and Oral health
Cairo University (CU)Jan 1995 - Jan 2000 - 5 yr
BDSc in Oral & Dental Medicine
Cairo University (CU)Jan 1995 - Jan 2000 - 5 yr
Skills
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
Fluent
Training & Certifications
TOEFL
Arab Academy for Transport and Maritime Sciences·2013Project Management
RITI·2010