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Sarah Harrar

Sarah Harrar

Sneads Ferry,NC

Summary

A highly professional, dynamic, and driven media, marketing, and digital professional with extensive experience in maximizing brand awareness, sales, and profitability. Strong background in creativity, innovation design, and knowledge of international markets. Thrives in fast-paced environments and quickly grasps the missions, vision, and values of a brand. Proven ability to work effectively within large and international teams. Currently seeking a new and challenging managerial position to leverage existing skills while furthering professional development. Excels in creating and implementing marketing strategies, executing budgeting plans, and utilizing market research to identify customer needs. Demonstrated ability to increase brand visibility and market share while maintaining excellent communication and customer service skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Director

Radio Aswat
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Built strong relationships with industry professionals, editorial teams and news outlets
  • Developed comprehensive marketing plans in alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
  • Oversaw the creation of compelling marketing materials, including brochures, radio ads, presentations, and oversaw the social media content team.
  • Drove audience building campaigns for for 3 radio programs to become 2nd most listened to programs in the country
  • Managed the creation and launch of the 1st digital audio ads in morocco with Audio ads in streaming, gaming and podcasting services.
  • Directed trade show participation on air, maximizing exposure for clients products and services.
  • Created content and promotional materials to drive engagement and conversions.

Coach consultant in marketing, communication and digital strategies

Coach consultant
06.2020 - 11.2022
  • providing tailored guidance to clients and teams, helping them develop effective marketing strategies, enhance communication practices, and achieve business goals.
  • Expertise includes brand positioning, digital marketing, content creation, public relations, and market analysis.
  • Adept at coaching individuals and organizations to improve their messaging, increase audience engagement, and drive growth.

Brand Manager

WesternUnion
08.2011 - 03.2020
  • Implementing the brand strategy within the MEA region; driving the brand and successfully translating the global strategy into a local markets comprehensive creative kit
  • Working with the local Marketing teams to help complete marketing campaigns and strategies in the region
  • Managing the Media Agencies and making recommendations on media strategy across the region with the global and local Media agencies
  • Leading all initiatives of Social Media & Digital projects in Africa, Including Social listening, Meta Business Manager analytics
  • Managing the creative calendar and driving the social media agency, as well as co-driving the creation of Mobile wallets in Africa and the digitalization of money transfer in Africa
  • Participating in Agency Pitches in the region and driving local agencies comprehension of the brand (+100 agencies)
  • Controlling costs in-line with department objectives and business plans
  • Part of the Brand department of the money transfer industry leader in Africa and the Middle East
  • Involved in making recommendations for its products and services range, pricing and promotions

Marketing Manager

BrainShake
11.2009 - 08.2011
  • Constantly improving business development activities
  • Develop partnerships & relationships with third parties to meet strategic objectives
  • Creating media strategies as well as media plans and benchmark across the client's sector
  • Leading the creative team and graphic designers
  • Managing the relationship to fit the client needs and drive business and awareness of the brand
  • Setting the scope, implementation, management & review of marketing campaigns

Account Manager

Mawazin Advertizing
01.2009 - 11.2009
  • Being the point of contact intra agencies with MWM (Mawazine media) to sell the media strategy to the clients according to their target audience and budget
  • Retain accounts through the development of strong relationships with key decision makers
  • Managing main clients including AMImmobilier; Indusalim and other important manufacturing companies in Morocco
  • Setting targets and monitoring performance of ongoing campaigns. Identifying key opportunities & efficiencies
  • Responsible for managing a portfolio of key accounts, and for delivering client-focused solution based strategies based on customer needs
  • Address client concerns and ensure the resolution of challenges in a timely manner
  • In charge of maintaining a strong sales pipeline through effective relationship building, account management and lead generation

Project Manager

RMG Connect
11.2007 - 01.2009

Accountable for managing the entire scope of digital projects, from prioritization to delivery. Responsible for getting to the clients’ needs, and ensuring exemplary delivery on time and within budget.

  • In charge of ensuring compliance with applicable policies and all legal or regulatory requirements.
  • Leading web advertisement projects in collaboration with JWT Morocco.
  • Driving clients to the usage of new ways of communication for the Moroccan market. Responsible for creating new concepts and the implementation A-Z of the concept. Driving the technical team and proofreading/ testing of the platforms.
  • Successfully managed the Greenvibes Heineken competition and Cadbury Trident Splash campaigns which were the 1st successes in term of digital launches in Morocco.

Marketing & Com Analyst

DELL
02.2006 - 08.2007
  • Managing a portfolio of clients (over 100M$) to build their communication and marketing materials
  • Being the focal point for the teams abroad and handled internal and external communications including event organization, monthly newsletters and team presentations
  • Established a new project alongside the training team 'the customer satisfaction program' to have efficient ratings among DELL Services customers
  • Preparing Global reports on findings and conclusions
  • Writing up marketing performance reports
  • Responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing marketing strategies to improve company profitability

Education

Certified coach practitioner -

ECOLE DU SENS
01.2020

Bachelors Honors - Sciences of Management

ESC Montpellier
Montpellier, France
06.2006

Bachelors - Business Administration And Management

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON
England, UK
06.2005

LYCÉE OZENNE -

Toulouse, France
01.2003

Skills

    Networking

    Digital Marketing

    Strategic Planning

    Project Planning

    Content Creation

    Creative Direction

    Branding

Career Experience

  • Coach Consultant in Marketing, Communication and Digital Strategies, Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco, 06/01/20, Present, Implementing the brand strategy within the MEA region., Working with local Marketing teams to complete marketing campaigns., Managing Media Agencies and making recommendations on media strategy., Leading Social Media & Digital projects in Africa., Managing the creative calendar and driving the social media agency., Participating in Agency Pitches and controlling costs.
  • Brand Manager, Western Union, Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco, 08/01/11, 03/01/20, Improving business development activities., Creating media strategies and plans., Leading the creative team and graphic designers., Setting the scope and management of marketing campaigns.
  • Marketing & Com Manager, BrainShake, Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco, 11/01/09, 08/01/11, Addressing client concerns and ensuring timely resolution., Managing main clients including AMImmobilier and Indusalim., Setting targets and monitoring performance of ongoing campaigns.
  • Account Manager, Mawazin Advertising, Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco, 01/01/09, 11/01/09, Managing a portfolio of key accounts., Delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs.
  • Project Manager, RMG Connect, Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco, 11/01/07, 01/01/09, Managing a portfolio of clients to build their communication., Preparing Global reports on findings and conclusions.
  • Marketing & Com Analyst, DELL, Paris, Paris, France, 02/01/06, 08/01/07, Developing and implementing marketing strategies.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/01/84
  • Nationality: French - Moroccan

References

Available upon request

Languages

Arabic
Professional Working
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Singing

Traveling

Health and yoga

Timeline

Marketing Director

Radio Aswat
11.2022 - 05.2023

Coach consultant in marketing, communication and digital strategies

Coach consultant
06.2020 - 11.2022

Brand Manager

WesternUnion
08.2011 - 03.2020

Marketing Manager

BrainShake
11.2009 - 08.2011

Account Manager

Mawazin Advertizing
01.2009 - 11.2009

Project Manager

RMG Connect
11.2007 - 01.2009

Marketing & Com Analyst

DELL
02.2006 - 08.2007

Certified coach practitioner -

ECOLE DU SENS

Bachelors Honors - Sciences of Management

ESC Montpellier

Bachelors - Business Administration And Management

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON

LYCÉE OZENNE -

Sarah Harrar