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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Interests
Certification
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Yara Derbalah

Business Development Officer
New Cairo,Egypt
Yara Derbalah

Summary

Enthusiastic Business Development Officer dedicated to driving business success through smart networking and solid brand positioning. Excels at boosting online presence and customer engagement through savvy, cost-effective social media marketing. Encourages win-win negotiations to build strong partnerships and expand business reach.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
2
Languages

Work History

Birdnest
Cairo

Business Development Officer
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Delivered campaigns to solidify new client opportunities and generate new business.
  • Strategized with sales team to prospect and qualify potential customers within assigned geographic territories.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Consistently exceeded quotas through penetration of new accounts.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support client acquisition.
  • Built relationships with colleagues to facilitate teamwork, cooperation and success.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.

Birdnest
Cairo

Public Relations Manager
01.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Researched, negotiated, implemented and tracked advertising and public relations activities.
  • Conducted market and public opinion research related to company's reputation and positioning among key stakeholder audiences.
  • Defined and achieved project and overall organizational vision, strategies and tactics.
  • Collaborated with media to encourage company and product coverage and promote brand mission and values

Maghrabi Eye and Ear Hospitals
Jeddah

HR Assistant
01.2020 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Performed internal and external audits and research and administrative reviews of programs and plans to support HR administration.
  • Partnered with management team to coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
  • Maintained office supplies, distributed mail and processed invoices for payment.
  • Updated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database, maintained data accuracy and assisted with system changes.
  • Coordinated and set up meeting materials, presentations and audiovisual systems.
  • Responded to inquiries by answering telephone calls, in-person questions and emails.
  • Supported coordination of benefits open enrollment activities and process.

Antoniadis International School
Alexandria

Teacher
01.2018 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.

Gems Academy
Alexandria

Assistant Teacher
06.2016 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
  • Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Distributed tests, assignments and handouts per teacher specifications.
  • Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.

Education

Arab Academy For Science And Technology
Alexandria, Egypt

Master of Accountancy from Accounting And Finance
06.2016 - 06.2017

University Overview

Arab Academy For Science And Technology
Alexandria, Egypt

MBA from Marketing
09.2011 - 06.2016

University Overview

Riadia American International School
Alexandria, Egypt

High School Diploma
09.2010 - 06.2011

University Overview

American International School
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

High School Diploma
09.2005 - 06.2010

University Overview

Skills

    Relationship building and rapport

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Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Interests

Walking

Swimming

Travelling

Certification

Building Teaching Competence at Antionadis International School in December 2018 Al Tarbawi Certificate for Teaching The Extension Cambridge lower Secondary Science Professional Development Course by Cambridge Assessment International Education 12- 13 November 2018 Attended the Teaching Vocabulary in the Primary Classroom Workshop 24 October 2019 at the British Council - Alexandria Attended The fun with Teaching Writing Workshop with the British Council on September 19, 2019

Timeline

Business Development Officer
Birdnest
06.2022 - Current
Public Relations Manager
Birdnest
01.2022 - 06.2022
HR Assistant
Maghrabi Eye and Ear Hospitals
01.2020 - 11.2021
Teacher
Antoniadis International School
01.2018 - 10.2020
Assistant Teacher
Gems Academy
06.2016 - 06.2017
Arab Academy For Science And Technology
Master of Accountancy from Accounting And Finance
06.2016 - 06.2017
Arab Academy For Science And Technology
MBA from Marketing
09.2011 - 06.2016
Riadia American International School
High School Diploma
09.2010 - 06.2011
American International School
High School Diploma
09.2005 - 06.2010

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