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Noura Al Kadri

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Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Podcast Editor & Producer at Cinema Strolls
January 1, 2019 - Present
Edited and produced podcasts and narrative cinema projects; led pre-production planning, coordination with cross-functional teams, and post-production workflows; collaborated with emerging directors across the Balkans; contributed to on-set and production coordination.
Founder & Film Producer at Hot Potato Ltd
January 1, 2019 - Present
Founded and led an independent film production company focused on auteur-driven narrative cinema from the Balkan region. Worked with around 250 film professionals, produced six narrative short films, two dance films, and multiple music videos; developed and financed projects; managed international co-productions and festival distribution.
Assistant Producer at Commercials Productive Playhouse Inc.
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Assisted in production of international commercials; budgeting, scheduling, coordination between creative and technical teams; liaised with clients; ensured on-time delivery and high-quality outputs; managed on-set logistics and documentation.
Division Manager, Bulgarian Team at Productive Playhouse Inc.
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Led the Bulgarian team; oversaw budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination; supported international co-productions and client relations; contributed to process improvements and team growth.
Customer Success Representative at KYCG Green Day BG Ltd.
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Managed client onboarding, relationship management, issue resolution, and ongoing support; collaborated with sales and product teams to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
Owner at Flower Shop, Central London
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Owner and operator of a floristry business; managed daily operations, customer service, and supplier relationships; developed marketing and growth strategies.
Surveyor at ArabicSavo's Productions
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Field researcher and surveyor; supported production teams with field insights and on-set coordination; contributed to project risk assessment and planning.
Business Development / Film Distribution at MENA Region
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Developed business opportunities and distributed films across the MENA region; secured contracts with TV stations and film platforms; represented the company at international film forums in Tunisia, Dubai, Abidjan, Hangzhou, Tehran.
Account Manager at bunq
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Managed a portfolio of international clients in a fast-paced fintech environment; maintained high satisfaction and retention; Led KYC onboarding processes, compliance checks, and issue resolution; Contributed to cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
Operations Manager / Project Manager at Productive Playhouse Inc.
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Managed a team of 40 transcribers and translators delivering large-scale international projects to tight deadlines; Owned planning, budgeting, and quality control processes end-to-end; Implemented operational frameworks to improve throughput and ensure consistent service delivery.
Production Coordinator at Solent Film
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Coordinated pre-production and production logistics for commercial projects for Philips, Intel, NetPlay, and Isomax; Liaison between clients, creative teams, and post-production; managed on-set logistics and production documentation.
Founder & Project Manager at Hot Potato LTD
January 1, 2019 - Present
Founded and managed an independent production company, overseeing all project phases from development through post-production and distribution; Led 10+ film projects simultaneously, coordinating crews of up to 250 professionals across departments; Managed full project budgets, financing strategies, and grant applications; Delivered international co-productions across multiple jurisdictions; Represented projects at major international festivals including Cannes and Berlinale (2019-2026).
Store Manager at Green Day BG Ltd.
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Operated a retail business in Central London, managing suppliers, staff, P&L, and day-to-day operations.
Field Researcher at Gallup International, Bulgaria
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Conducted socio-political surveys across the Middle East and North Africa, applying Arabic-language skills in a research context.

Education

BSc in Business Administration at Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski'
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
BSc at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet