The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia is a Roman Catholic apostolic vicariate located in the United Arab Emirates.<ul><li>Developed key messaging around the UAE Papal Visit of Pope Francis.</li><li>Served as the point of contact for Christian/Catholic and secular media from across the world.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Head - Media Relations

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations.<ul><li>Covered for the Assistant General Manager who was on Maternity leave until June 2015.</li><li>Managed and directed 8-member staff ranging from account executives to associate account directors with clients in the technology, banking, finance, and corporate fields.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Clients: Honeywell, Microsoft Mobile Devices, Canon, HSBC, Dubai Islamic Bank, Aon Hewitt, Core Savills, National Bank of Fujairah, Equinix, DHL, and RSA.</li></ul>

Corporate Account Director

APCO Worldwide is a global communication consultancy recognized by the Holmes Report as the "Agency of the Decade"​ and "Best Large Agency to Work For".<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Managed and directed a total of five executives while reporting to the managing director and deputy managing director.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Successfully managed Schneider Electric, Invensys, eHosting Datafort, and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Selected as short-term project manager to head in-house team, implement systems, and get the account up and running.</li></ul>

Senior Consultant

As a consultant for MCS Action PR/Action Global Communications:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Provided counsel and managed UAEand regional PR for British Airways, Royal Caribbean, and Aetna.</li></ul>As a consultant for H+K Strategies:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Provided leadership and counsel for Dow Chemical, Lenovo, Yahsat, Intel, and Qatar Airways.</li></ul>As a consultant for Dubai Airshow:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Built strong relations with international aviation and defense media, a list which spans 800 individuals across the Middle East, UK, Europe, and the US.</li></ul>

PR Consultant

ARCH Properties is a real estate brokerage firm in UAE. <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Managed all marketing and communications for the company.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Provided clients with holistic communication services such as analysis on the real estate market, rentals, and sales.</li></ul>

MarComms Manager

Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses and organizations in major markets around the world.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Oversaw annual PR plans, strategy, and execution.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Provided client counsel on tactical matters.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Directed client editorial calendars and all editorial content.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Managed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and Crisis Communications for clients and their stakeholders.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Clients: British Airways, Zabeel Investments, Honeywell Process Solutions, ExxonMobil project, Carrier, Sony, Marriott Hotels, and Hansgrohe.</li></ul>

Group Account Manager

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Developed and monitored an account to maximize positive column inches for the client, press releases, features, and tailor made stories for trade journal.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Managed media contacts, press interviews, press conferences, product launches/events, and budgeting projects.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Clients: DHL, LG, Arabian Travel Market, Dubai Airshow, Arab Health, Standard Chartered Bank, dmg Exhibitions, Novartis, and Al Dowali Hospital.</li></ul>

Account Manager

Melanie Antao Fernandes

English (British)

Melanie Antao Fernandes is an experienced PR and Corporate Communications Specialist. She is an expert in developing B2B content across industries including aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, energy, sustainable industries, etc. Additionally, she has executed Stakeholder Mapping, Crisis Communications, and Corporate Social Responsibility campaigns for her clients which includes British Airways, Royal Caribbean, Sony, Lenovo, Microsoft Mobile Devices, Canon, HSBC, Dow Chemical, Qatar Airways, and Intel.

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