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Carla Arnita

Senior Consultant - Research and Innovation

$300/day
Abu Dhabi, AE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Carla

I empower decision makers by providing in-depth insights related to economic and business analysis, primary and secondary research, and impact assessment. I also design and facilitate corporate workshops related to design thinking and future-readiness, and I develop detailed recommendations and implementation roadmaps.

If you're looking for executive-level presentations, high-calibre thought leadership reports, user-friendly data models accompanied by dynamic dashboards, or to embed foresight and innovation into the heart of everything you do, you've come to the right expert.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Arabic

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Conversational

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Strategy& Middle East Ideation Center
    RESEARCH FELLOW
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    February 2023 - Today (3 years and 4 months)
    Dubai City, United Arab Emirates
    • Lead meticulous research efforts and contribute to socioeconomic thought leadership on foresight, innovation, and impact assessment.
    • Create and present executive-level PowerPoint presentations and Excel models, leveraging data visualization, modelling, and narrative skills.
    • Some projects I handled/contributed to:
    • Developed a dynamic PowerBI model measuring the economic, social, and environmental impact of a mixed-use development
    • Created the pitch deck for a moonshot solution, synthesizing ~50 benchmarks, service offerings, the operating model, stakeholders, governance, and risks
    • Wrote survey questions on national adoption of 5values (e.g. respect, integrity)
    • Facilitated ideation/moonshot workshops and systems mapping sessions
    • Sustainability in the Built Environment
    Foresight Innovation Data visualization Impact Thought leadership
  • RISE Group ME
    SENIOR ASSOCIATE
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    January 2021 - January 2023 (2 years)
    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    • Created research reports for government entities seeking to commercialize their assets.
    • Constructed valuations on Excel of proposed commercial programs, including naming rights, advertising, and transit-oriented development.
    • Some projects I handled/contributed to:
    • Non-Fare Revenue Strategy for Makkah Mass Rapid Transit (MMRT)
    • Operations &Maintenance Cost Savings for Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium
    • Established and implemented the firm's knowledge management strategy
  • Multiply Group
    ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
    RESEARCH
    November 2018 - December 2020 (2 years and 1 month)
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    • Analyzed regional and global events in the economic, financial, technological and political contexts, providing an outlook based on emerging trends.
    • Compiled reports, infographics, presentations and videos for clients.
    • Handled the company's social media posts, mainly on Twitter.
    • Some projects I handled/contributed to:
    • COVID-19: Economic Impact and Recovery Scenarios
    • The UAE Expat Exodus: Who, Why and How to Reduce It
    • The Best Industries to Invest in: 2019 Edition

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Education

  • Bachelors of Science
    Lebanese American University
    2017
    Bachelors of Science
  • Bachelor of Science, Economics
    Lebanese American University
    2017

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