ZINEB EL HANAOUI
Brussels
Summary
Passionate Communications Professional with a strong foundation in strategic marketing and a deep-seated fascination for the transformative power of words and ideas. Adept at shaping narratives, connecting with diverse audiences, and fostering understanding. Experienced in conducting market trend analysis and crafting impactful messaging. Thrives in both independent and collaborative settings, with a proven track record of delivering results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Manager
FINABEL – European Army Interoperability Center
09.2023 - Current
- Produced internal communications for Finabel projects.
- Developed communications strategies to drive forward progress in public relations.
- Analyzed market data to inform strategic decisions.
- Taught in-house employees strategies for successful internal and external communications.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
Communications Trainee
FINABEL - European Army Interoperability Center
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Amplified Finabel's presence and brand visibility through effective management and curation of social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter
- Managed and maintained Finabel's website, ensuring up-to-date and relevant information for visitors
- Regularly uploaded articles authored by research trainees, maintaining a seamless flow of valuable knowledge sharing
- Produced captivating visual and written content on behalf of Finabel, utilizing tools such as Canva, WordPress, and MailChimp to create engaging and impactful materials.
Coordinator of Student Representatives Board
College of Europe
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Looked for solutions raised by students, and served their interest in the field of Academic Affairs, Languages, Wellbeing and extra-curricular activities
- Collaborated with the Head of Student Affairs and Development to discuss and solve relevant issues
- Met with the Director of Studies and the Head of Academic Administration as well as the Head of Languages and Intercultural Dialogue Center at least once a month to discuss issues relating to academic affairs and languages respectively
English Teacher
UNIVERSIAPOLIS – Université Internationale D’Agadir
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Placed students in programs that best suited their needs
- Planned and implemented lessons that consisted of skill building techniques for reading, writing, listening, and speaking
- Conducted small group and individual lessons
- Attended professional development workshops to remain informed about the best techniques and strategies for English Language Learners
Marketing Intern
Finest Journeys
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed tools and methodology to assist in the development and implementation of the performance feel attribute.
- Planned advertising, including which media to advertise in, such as radio, print, online media, and billboards.
- Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
- Monitored web traffic to analyze website performance.
Head of Social Media Department
International Business School Student Union
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed a team of 6 that consistently wrote 2 articles a week for one year
- Maintained strong social media presence across Twitter, Instagram and WeChat platforms
- Increased engagement through social media.
- Monitored online presence of the union's brand to engage with users and strengthen relationships.
English Teacher
SanYi International
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Combined various English teaching methods and techniques to help student improve their results
- Maintained positive student-teacher relationship and cooperated with parents on a daily basis
- Implemented multiple musical and art-related activities that improved students’ creative skills
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
Marketing Intern
Beijing Foreign Studies University
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Cultivated and managed relationships with key clients, vendors and community partners
- Targeted both offline and online consumers by helping design a multi-pronged and comprehensive marketing strategy
- Collaborated with designers and the editorial team on marketing materials.
- Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events.
- Assisted in creating written, video and image content for marketing channels.
Education
Master of Arts - European Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Europe
Warsaw, Poland.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, International Marketing
Beijing Foreign Studies University, International Business School
Beijing, China.2022
Chinese Language Course -
Beijing Language And Culture College
Beijing, China2018
Skills
- Communications Management
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Social Media Platforms
- Creative Messaging
- Critical Thinking
- Content Development
- Marketing Strategies
- Website Maintenance
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Hobbies
Travel, Yoga, Music, Reading, Learning Languages.
Timeline
Communications Manager
FINABEL – European Army Interoperability Center
09.2023 - Current
Communications Trainee
FINABEL - European Army Interoperability Center
07.2023 - 09.2023
Coordinator of Student Representatives Board
College of Europe
10.2022 - 06.2023
English Teacher
UNIVERSIAPOLIS – Université Internationale D’Agadir
11.2021 - 07.2022
Marketing Intern
Finest Journeys
10.2020 - 06.2021
Head of Social Media Department
International Business School Student Union
09.2020 - 06.2021
Marketing Intern
Beijing Foreign Studies University
12.2018 - 06.2019
English Teacher
SanYi International
11.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - European Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Europe
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, International Marketing
Beijing Foreign Studies University, International Business School
Chinese Language Course -
Beijing Language And Culture College
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