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Karim Ait Hmid

Langley

Summary

Qualified Communications Specialist with strong background in communications across different industries, adept at crafting compelling messages and managing media relations. Proven ability to develop and execute communication strategies that enhance brand visibility and strengthen stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated excellence in team collaboration and crisis communication.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Specialist

AdoramaPix
01.2018 - 01.2023

Developed and implemented comprehensive social media strategies that increased audience engagement and brand visibility.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create impactful communication materials, including newsletters, promotional content, and reports, ensuring quality and consistency.
Managed relationships with over 30 vendors and third-party partners to enhance service delivery and project outcomes, aligning with organizational goals.

  • Created social media content across multiple platforms according to content calendars and promotion schedules.
  • Created persuasive sales collateral that effectively communicated product benefits, resulting in increased lead generation efforts.
  • Took photographs and videos during special events for promotional materials and social media pages.
  • Managed crisis communication situations, protecting company reputation and minimizing negative impact on stakeholders.

Customer Service Representative

AdoramaPix
02.2015 - 01.2016

Responded to client inquiries across various social media channels, ensuring effective communication and resolution of issues.
Liaised with internal teams to provide timely solutions for customer requests, contributing to improved customer satisfaction.

  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.

Radio Columnist

Radio Campus Bordeaux
09.2011 - 10.2014

Produced and presented weekly cultural columns, enhancing public understanding of cultural events and initiatives.
Conducted interviews and collaborated with PR managers to promote events, effectively engaging with diverse audiences.

Professor of English

Université De Bordeaux
09.2011 - 09.2012
  • Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
  • Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments.
  • Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Taught English language to foreign students in Law School.

Education

Ph.D. - English Studies

Université De Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
05-2014

Master of Arts - English Studies

Université De Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
05-2012

Skills

  • Event coordination
  • Social media management
  • Marketing
  • Media relations
  • Multilingual communication
  • Strategy implementation
  • Crisis management
  • Copyediting
  • Proofreading
  • Influencer outreach
  • Strategic messaging
  • Social media oversight

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Achieved streamlining of our communications posts across socialsby introducing Hootsuite for social media posts according to communications and sales calendar.
  • augmented our click conversion rates from 0.6 to 3.5% by analyzing by conducting SEO and PPC analysis to identify gaps, leading to the successful implementation of new strategies.

Timeline

Communications Specialist

AdoramaPix
01.2018 - 01.2023

Customer Service Representative

AdoramaPix
02.2015 - 01.2016

Radio Columnist

Radio Campus Bordeaux
09.2011 - 10.2014

Professor of English

Université De Bordeaux
09.2011 - 09.2012

Ph.D. - English Studies

Université De Bordeaux

Master of Arts - English Studies

Université De Bordeaux
Karim Ait Hmid