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Ghada Mallat
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Ghada Mallat

Instruction Designer
Ottawa,Canada

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Learning and Development SpecialistLearning and Development ManagerInstructional DesignerCurriculum DeveloperTrainer

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsulting

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Ottawa, CanadaOttawa, ON
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$65000/yr - $135000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Summary

Bilingual Communications and Marketing Professional with over 10 years of experience creating audience-focused content in healthcare, wellness, and education. Expertise in campaign development, content writing, and stakeholder collaboration. Translates complex information into accessible messaging to enhance engagement and behavior change. Fluent in English and French.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Designer & French Language Educator

Alliance Française & Lingua Franca
Ottawa, Canada
08.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated custom TEF training using outcome-focused assessments and language immersion techniques to improve learner engagement.
  • Delivered professional French training to adult learners, enhancing preparation for public service and federal tests.
  • Organized and managed content on LMS platforms (Google Classroom, Zoom) while leading VILT sessions to support effective learning experiences.
  • Develop scalable learning modules incorporating Screencastify, Padlet, Wordwall, and Mentimeter.
  • Consult on program structure, media integration, and learner feedback loops to optimize retention.

French Educator & Curriculum Coordinator

Wellspring Learning Community
Lebanon
01.2019 - 06.2024
  • Created 5-year strategic roadmap for early years and elementary French education, achieving full DELF A1 pass rates.
  • Reconstructed French subject scope and sequence to align with CEFR and international benchmarks.
  • Facilitated digital curriculum transformation with Microsoft Teams, Google tools, and flipped learning methodologies to enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Mentored newly onboarded educators through structured PD programs and induction plans, improving onboarding experience and integration.
  • Noticed low engagement in early elementary classes; implemented kinesthetic activities and audiovisual tools, increasing student participation by 72% and assignment submission by 92%.
  • Designed playful and movement-based virtual sessions using flipped classroom videos to sustain student motivation and attendance during remote learning.

Brand Portfolio Manager

Mersaco SAL – (Forte Pharma, Barbara Gould, Purell)
Beirut, Lebanon
02.2009 - 01.2018
  • Launched Barbara Gould cosmetics brand, driving 33% revenue increase in 2 years through omnichannel campaigns.
  • Spearheaded medical and brand marketing strategies for leading health and wellness brands, achieving annual sales growth of 12–15% through integrated HCP engagement and retail campaigns.
  • Managed strategic budgets, resource allocation, and performance tracking to ensure ROI optimization and risk mitigation.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with external agencies, overseeing creative briefs and campaign rollouts across digital, print, and in-store channels, tailored for healthcare professionals and caregivers.
  • Developed scientific promotional materials and multilingual content to support medical detailing, including HCP product sheets and POS tools, enhancing product uptake through trusted healthcare channels.
  • Partnered with regulatory, sales, and logistics teams to ensure compliance with market regulations and alignment with brand goals.
  • Coordinated campaign logistics, including vendor contracts, promotional calendars, and budgets, ensuring timely execution.

Education

Master of Biomarketing -

Saint-Joseph University
Lebanon
06-2008

Skills

  • Multilingual communication skills
  • Client interaction
  • Content and marketing writing
  • Communication strategy
  • Plain language techniques
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Project management coordination
  • Audience messaging
  • Onboarding strategies
  • Training material development
  • Curriculum design for adults
  • Adult education principles
  • Digital content production

Certification

• Master Growth Marketing, Growclass, 2025
• High-Impact Business Writing, Coursera, 2018
• Project Management: The Basics for Success, Coursera, 2018
• TCF Examiner, France Education International, 2024
• TEF Examiner, Français des Affaires, 2024
• DELF B2 Examiner-Scorer, France Education International, 2023
• Modern Classroom Educator, Modern Classroom Project, 2023
• UX Design & Prototyping, Coursera/Google, 2021–2022

Training

  • Designing a French placement test, Inst. Français du Liban, 08/01/22
  • The didactics of French as a Foreign Language, Inst. Français du Liban, 09/01/22
  • Create Fidelity Designs & Prototypes in Figma, Coursera/Google, 01/01/22
  • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts, Coursera/Google, 12/01/21
  • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes, Coursera/Google, 09/01/21
  • UX Design Process: Empathize, Define & Ideate, Coursera/Google, 06/01/20
  • Foundations of user experience design, Coursera/Google, 04/01/19
  • High-impact business writing, Coursera, 08/01/18
  • Project management: the basics for success, Coursera, 07/01/18
  • Fundamentals of management, Coursera, 06/01/18
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making, Coursera, 05/01/18
  • Finance for non-financials, ESA Business School, 03/01/18

Personal Information

Bilingual Content and Client Marketing Manager

Timeline

Instructional Designer & French Language Educator

Alliance Française & Lingua Franca
08.2024 - Current

French Educator & Curriculum Coordinator

Wellspring Learning Community
01.2019 - 06.2024

Brand Portfolio Manager

Mersaco SAL – (Forte Pharma, Barbara Gould, Purell)
02.2009 - 01.2018

Master of Biomarketing -

Saint-Joseph University
Ghada MallatInstruction Designer