Elise Zwein

Available to hire

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Custom Content at Majarra
December 1, 2022 - November 25, 2025
Manage client accounts across KSA, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar; plan custom content projects, allocate resources and timelines; coordinate with Content Managers, Editors and Publishers for Harvard Business Review, MIT Technology Review, Fortune Arabia, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Popular Science and Psychology; hire outside contractors; ensure quality metrics; report progress to clients and maintain satisfaction; provide internal weekly performance updates.
Country Manager at Action Global Communications
July 31, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Led a team of 6; prospected and wrote new business proposals and tenders on corporate communications; provided imaginative concepts for client pitches; conducted key messaging workshops; managed communications consultancy for 10+ clients across hospitality, tourism, technology, exhibitions, conferences, healthcare, business conglomerates, automotive, energy, fintech, beauty and fashion; built international affiliations and managed campaigns through global networks; acted as the client’s eyes and ears for market/media intelligence; maintained relationships with media and clients; produced progress reports; translated and reviewed drafts; organized press conferences and events; assisted in crisis management; CSR and internal communications; influencer marketing; social media planning and branding development.
PR Sr. Account Director at Action Global Communications
October 31, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Led PR campaigns for multiple clients; mentored team; developed proposals and pitches; conducted presentations on PR needs; held key messaging workshops; managed client campaigns across various sectors; overseen media relations, press releases and events; contributed to crisis management; invoicing and contracts; CSR and internal communications; influencer marketing and social media planning.
PR Account Director - PR Account Manager at Action Global Communications
July 31, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Led a team of 6 and supervised activities; wrote new business proposals and tenders; provided communications consultancy for numerous clients across hospitality, tourism, technology, exhibitions, healthcare, automotive, energy, fintech and more; organized press conferences and events; translated and reviewed drafts; supported crisis management; CSR and internal communications; influencer marketing and social media planning.
Public Relations at Le Royal Hotel Dbayeh
August 31, 2006 - August 31, 2006
Arranged press conferences and media events; translated press releases; followed up with ministries and public sector formalities; assisted in projects management (e.g., A1 Event); wide correspondence with clients in Lebanon and abroad; created programs in MS Word & Excel; general office operations and research.
Freelance Translation at Bureau Ghassan Haddad
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Legal & Journalistic Translation; Technical & Scientific Translation; General Translation.
Country Manager at Action Global Communications
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Led a team of 6, oversaw business development, and managed multiple client campaigns. Prospected and wrote new business proposals and tenders in corporate communications. Delivered client pitches, conducted key messaging workshops, and provided communications consultancy for numerous clients across hospitality, tourism, technology, exhibitions, healthcare, automotive, energy, fintech, and more. Built affiliations with international PR agencies and managed international campaigns. Produced progress reports, translated and reviewed drafts, and supported crisis management, CSR initiatives, and internal communications; engaged influencers and contributed to social media planning.
PR Sr. Account Director at Action Global Communications
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Led a team of PR professionals; developed and presented proposals; conducted client presentations and workshops; managed multi-sector campaigns and media relations; contributed to crisis communications and events; supported internal communications and reporting.
PR Account Director - PR Account Manager at Action Global Communications
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
Directed a team and supervised activities; wrote new business proposals and tender documents; delivered client pitches and campaigns; conducted key messaging workshops; managed client relations across industries including hospitality, tourism, technology, healthcare, automotive, energy, fintech, beauty and fashion; arranged press conferences and events; translated and reviewed drafts; assisted in crisis management and internal communications; managed CSR initiatives and influencer engagement; contributed to social media and media planning.
Public Relations at Le Royal Hotel Dbayeh
August 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006
Arranged press conferences and media events; translated press releases; liaised with ministries and public sector; assisted in projects management (e.g., A1 Event) for the Owner; maintained extensive correspondence with clients in Lebanon and abroad; prepared programs and databases.
Freelance Translator at Bureau Ghassan Haddad
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Legal & Journalistic Translation; Technical & Scientific Translation; General Translation.
Country Manager at Action Global Communications Doha - Qatar
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Lead a team of 6; develop new business proposals and tenders; provide strategic PR guidance; client relationship management; crisis support; coordinate with international PR affiliations; reporting and invoicing; CSR and internal communications; influencers marketing; media planning; branding development.
PR Sr. Account Director at Action Global Communications Doha - Qatar
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Provide PR consultancy for multiple clients across hospitality, tourism, technology, exhibitions, healthcare, automotive, energy, etc.; write press materials; client workshops; develop crisis management strategies; manage client campaigns; build media relations; international campaigns.
PR Account Director - PR Account Manager at Action Global Communications Doha - Qatar
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
Lead a team of 6; writing proposals and tenders; client pitches; key messaging workshops; media relations; press materials; crisis management support; event planning; invoicing and contracts.

Education

BA Translation & Languages at Lebanese University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Bac 2 - Philosophy (English Education) at Antonine Sisters School
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 2000
Certified Translator before the Lebanese Authorities at Lebanese Authorities
January 1, 2011 - November 25, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Translation & Languages at Lebanese University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Bac 2 - Philosophy (English Education) at Antonine Sisters School
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 2000
BA Translation & Languages at Lebanese University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Certified Translator before the Lebanese Authorities at Lebanese Authorities
January 1, 2011 - November 25, 2025
Bac 2 - Philosophy (English Education) at Antonine Sisters School
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Certified Translator before the Lebanese Authorities
January 1, 2011 - November 25, 2025
Certified Translator before the Lebanese Authorities
January 1, 2011 - November 25, 2025
Certified Translator before the Lebanese Authorities
January 1, 2011 - November 25, 2025
Certified Translator before the Lebanese Authorities
January 1, 2011 - November 25, 2025
Voice Matters & Presentation Skills
December 1, 2011 - November 25, 2025
Crisis Communications with British Airways
April 1, 2011 - November 25, 2025
Spring Board Conference Certificate for Business Women
January 1, 2010 - November 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Telecommunications