About Sarah
My career journey includes professional roles ranging from entrepreneurship to policy analyst in environments such as NGOs, government and private sector
The work I do is diverse and global, blending creativity with analytical skills. I've worked with start ups who require business planning and competitive studies to drafting business plans and proposals. I have also led an international multi-brand luxury company to expand its market reach via targeted campaigns and implementing new strategy.
Arabic
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Conversational
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- SZM ConsultingBusiness & Communications ConsultantMay 2016 - Today (10 years and 1 month)KuwaitThe work I do is diverse and global. I've worked with start ups who require business planning and competitive studies to drafting investment proposals.I have also led an international multi-brand luxury company to expand its market reach via targeted campaigns and implementing new strategy.Currently, I am overseeing the development of an innovative project, a mobile app set up to launch in early 2025.
- BLAQ ConceptManaging Partner & Senior BuyerLUXURY GOODSDecember 2012 - December 2016 (4 years)Silsilat Tilāl al Muţlā‘, JA, KuwaitSenior Buyer, Managing & Creative DirectorConceptualized and launched a one-stop concept store for fashion, art and lifestyleBusiness Analysis: Drafted a wining business plan and investment pitch to secure initial start-up fundingBusiness Development: Signed 30 exclusive international brands within 6 months who had never done business in Kuwait.Digital Marketing: Launched multi-pronged campaign leveraging CRM to connect with target audience.Team Development: On-boarded team members, developed training manuals and led team to exceed sales goals.Media Relations: Won media placements with Marie Claire Arabia, Vogue Arabia and other prominent international press.
- Arab Open UniversityPart-Time LecturerSeptember 2013 - January 2014 (4 months)
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Education
- Master of Arts (MA) International Business & ManagementWestminster Business School2010Winner of the Chevening Scholarship Wrote a dissertation on the privatization of state owned enterprises focusing on the telecom industry in oil dependent economies.
- BA International RelationsBoston University2001Bachelor's degree, International Relations: Concentrating on International Economics & Business and Middle East Studies - Minor: Business Administration and Management - Study Abroad Program in Sevilla Doing Business in Spain - Completed 2nd language requirement in Spanish