Laura Hanna
Executive Assistant I Project Management
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
French National
Age: 44
French-English Bilingual
Age: 44
French-English Bilingual
Sr Executive Assistant
Firmenich FZ LLC
Since August 2015
Full-time
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
- Supporting and deputizing General Manager & VP IMEA region in his everyday role & responsibilities including:
- Office Management
- Facilities Management
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Legal
- Internal & External Audits
- Project Management
- Office Management
Studio Manager
Top Chef Cooking Studio
November 2012
to June 2015
Part-time
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
- Marketing & Communication: liaising with PR agency, organizing media & partners events, newsletter, online & social media activity
- Planning: coordinating monthly schedules, new classes & special events with the Chefs; day-to-day booking management & invoicing
- Creating customer experience: handling of Corporate Clients and tailor-making events for launches, team-building events
- Administrative: office management, deputy to the owner
Event & Production Manager
Free Lance
April 2002
to December 2011
Freelancer
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
- Event planning, venue selection, budgeting
- Floor operations: stage, sound & light, seating, catering, venue access & car park, safety & security
- Liaising & handling touring production team
- Coordinating sponsorship activities
- Concerts include: Moby, Bryan Adams, Elton John, Simply Red, Roger Waters, Sean Paul, Blondie, Shah Rukh Khan, Asha Bhosle, Piaf Une Vie en Rose et Noir...
- Clients: The Talent Brokers, Emaar Properties, Bank Sarasin Alpen, Bridgestone, Arla Foods, Emirates Computers...
Business Development Manager
Prisme International
May 1999
to March 2002
Full-time
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
- Helped set up the Middle-East regional office for the leading sound & light French holding
- Successfully added prestigious clients to portfolio & fully handled signed projects
- Managed technical and artists teams, liaised with clients, coordinated logistics, selected suppliers while insuring financial viability of shows
Account Manager
Euro RSCG Middle East
April 1998
to March 1999
Full-time
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
- Responsible for Danone brands (LU, Evian, Volvic) and Alcatel Mobile Phones.
- Energies focused on supporting clients’ regional team in implementing through the line communication strategies.
Promotion & Retail In-charge - Shiseido
Creation Alexandre Miya Paris Ltd
April 1997
to March 1998
Full-time
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
- Negotiation of independent space in retail outlets
- Supervising recruitment and performance of behind-the-counter personnel
- Organizing launch events for the 3 markets, along with PR activities, POS promotion and sponsorships.
- Set goals
- Manage projects effectively
- Meet deadlines
- Keep control over budget
- Attention to details
- Planning & Production
- Floor Operations
- Sponsorship
- Team worker
- Self-Starter
- Effective communication skills
- Flexibility & adaptability
- Passion & determination
- Gulf For Good, The Wilds of Mongolia - October 2014 -
Cycling, Hiking, Horseback Riding. Raised AED 18,000 in support of local center for children in needs Ulan Baator - Created Saha@Firgulf as part of "Be the Change" initiative: promoting healthy habits for Firmenich Dubai employees through nutrition workshops, yoga & fitness sessions, cooking lessons
- Yoga, Swimming, Trekking, Pilates, Scuba Diving, Horseback Riding, Skiing, Rollerblading
- Cannot live without it!
- The only thing you can buy that will make you richer!
Bachelor of Science in International Management, Majored in Marketing
Paris Business College - INSEEC
September 1992
to June 1996
French Baccalaureate
International High School of Valbonne - Sophia Antipolis
September 1991
to June 1992
International Option, Majored in Sciences & Biology
