Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Target Roles
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ALI AL-HENDI

Kuwait

Summary

Bilingual Strategic Communications and Public Relations Professional with more than 10 years of experience banking, real estate, and entertainment industries. skilled expertise in building business relationships, leading outreach initiatives, and coordinating high-impact events. Currently employed at Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait and Rotana Group Music in a hybrid role encompassing Public Relations and retail sales banking.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Relations Specialist

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK)
09.2023 - Current
  • - Leaned on personal network to establish over 80 new locations access points across Kuwait during a one and half -year period, directly impacting to retail banking expansion focusing on Kuwaiti clients.
  • - Developed strong relationships on behalf of ABK, successfully boosting brand presence and customer acquisition.
  • - Assisted with 13 Team Leaders and 2 Area Managers in supporting retail banking performance and help meet regional sales target achievements.
  • - Reported directly to the Assistant General Manager, delivering strategic field inputs to drive outreach and customer engagement programs.

Event Organizer

Rotana Music Group
02.2017 - Current
  • - Coordinated and supervised the entire event lifecycle of music and entertainment shows across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for leading artists.
  • - Directed strategic coordination like schedules, artist transit, and safe arrangements directly with the CEO.
  • - Coordinated one of the largest entertainment events to have taken place in Kuwait, overseeing all planning, operations, and media promotion.
  • - Led digital marketing and social media event strategy, boosting audience engagement and sponsor visibility.
  • - Negotiated and arranged event sponsorships, building relationships with premium brands and maximize revenue.
  • - Built strong partnerships with media channels and brand sponsors to boost event visibility and market positioning.

Marketing Assistant Manager – Real Estate

Johra Al-Hendi Real Estate
01.2018 - 09.2023
  • Company Overview: (Family Business)
  • - Coordinated marketing business development for residential and commercial real estate developments.
  • - Coordinated property sales and rental agreements, in support of long-term client relationships.
  • - Coordinated promotional materials, listings, and client engagement strategies with internal team.

Customer Service & Accounts Officer

Dar Al-Hendi Jewelries
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • - Provided excellent service in a luxury retail environment, handling client inquiries and transactions.
  • - Managed day to day accounting tasks such as reconciliation and sales tracking.

Education

Bachelor's degree - business management – Accounting

Arab Open University

Skills

  • - Strategic Communication & Public Relations –Social Media Marketing
  • - Client Relationship Management
  • - Sales and Revenue Growth
  • - Business Development
  • - Bilingual
  • - Event and Campaign Coordination
  • - Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Certification

  • -Training of Trainers | Board of International Trainers in America | 2019
  • - Customer Life Journy | 2024-06
  • -Coaching Skills for Managers | 2024-05


Target Roles

Communications Manager | Strategic Partnerships Lead | Business Development Manager 

Languages

Arabic (Native), English (Fluent)

Timeline

Public Relations Specialist

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK)
09.2023 - Current

Marketing Assistant Manager – Real Estate

Johra Al-Hendi Real Estate
01.2018 - 09.2023

Event Organizer

Rotana Music Group
02.2017 - Current

Customer Service & Accounts Officer

Dar Al-Hendi Jewelries
01.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor's degree - business management – Accounting

Arab Open University

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