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E-mail: [email protected]: +971 50 6631880 - +971 50 3039099 - +971551559181AbuDhabi, UAE – P.O.Box: 500666
Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhGg94Wb4YQBcrWz3kK47wFacebook page: Voice of Arabia – Ashraf AbdallahLinkedin: ashraf abdallahInstagram: voice.of.arabia
Ashraf Y. Abdallah
Objective Seeking a challenging position in a highly reputed international organization, specifically in media, where I can implement what I learned from my extensive experience in the media industry.
ExperienceDecember 2014 – present, Abudhabi media company, abudhabi, UAE
- Emaratiyah bemtyaz show on abudhabi al oula, features stories of successful Emirati women
Script Writer – researcher Research and find exceptional and successful emirati women to shoot a bio
about their lives and careers. Write a shooting script for the show and the interviews within the show. Attend the shoot to interview the episode’s characters and guests.
December 2014 – present, Abudhabi media company, abudhabi, UAE
- instagrami on emirates channel, features talented emirati photographers who owns the greatest instagram accounts
Script Writer Research and find emirati photographers who has the best instagram
photography accounts and invite them to be guests on the show. Write a shooting script for the show and the interviews within the show. Write voice over script for the editing of the show.
February 2014 – June 2014, 24 Arabia, AbuDhabi, UAE
- Zayyenha, cars decoration competition show, for abudhabi tv
Freelance Edit producer, script writer, director, voice over Edit producer of the show, Supervise the editing of the episodes Write script for the episodes and build the edit stories Directed the presenter and the contestants on the shoot of the final stage of
the competition Supervise the audio dubbing Report to the supervising producer
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February 2012 – December 2013, swerve entertainment, Dubai, UAE
- Desert Force, first Arabic mixed martial arts show, on MBC Action
Freelance Script Writer and The Voice of the Show Create and develop a full coverage of the championship, including fighters’
bios, regulation of the sport, tournament stages and updates voice over and commentator of the show Write and record voice for each round and each match during the tournament
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May 2012 – September 2013, Abudhabi media company, abudhabi, UAE
- Men Abudhabi show, covers major events in abudhabi and uae
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May 2012 – August 2013, Abudhabi media company, abudhabi, UAE
- Al Sharah Contests show on Abu Dhabi channel
Freelance Script Writer Edit and write the questions of the contest which are presented live on the
show Observe the live discussions between the presenter and the audience Observe and control the delivery and the pronunciation of the script, and assist
the presenter live on air Attended the live shoot
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December 2011 – January 2012 – Charisma TV, abudhabi, UAE
- Sayyedati show on rotana khalijyah channel
Freelance Script Writer Write a full script for the daily live episodes Contact guests and discuss the materials they’re being hosted for. Attend the live shoot and observe the presenters performance
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June 2011 – September 2011 – Abu Dhabi culture and heritage authority – Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Al Sharah Contests show on Abu Dhabi channel
Freelance Script Writer Edit and write the questions of the contest which are presented live on the
show Observe the live discussions between the presenter and the audience Observe and control the delivery and the pronunciation of the script, and assist
the presenter live on air Attended the live shoot daily
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November 2009 – July 2011 – Abu Dhabi Media Company – Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Abu Dhabi One channel - Abu Dhabi Al Emarat channel
Producer and Script Writer – Voice Over Talent – web producer Writer of the daily live morning show "Sabah Al Emarat" on Al Emarat
Channel as the following: - Selecting deferent subjects to be presented and discussed- Research and gather information, and track local events to be covered
within the show- Set bookings with the operations department to shoot and edit reports, vox
pops, interviews, documentaries, etc., to support the subjects- Write and record voice over for the VT's - Research, find and contact specialists and send them the subjects along
with the discussion points. - Write the full script- Attend and monitor the live shoot- Report to the supervising producer
Writer of “men al khater” an entertaining talk and interacting show features a variety of activities and discusses the Arabic youth thoughts and interests.
Writer and voice over artist of "adam & eve" a talk show on Abudhabi one channel, features social subjects and discussions about men and women’s relationship and life style.
Recording voice for promos, documentaries, TV reports, screen plays, TV shows and Radio promotions and commercials
Create and develop concepts for previous and new programs, shows and promotions
Produce, develop and edit content of the company’s website: www.adtv.ae Write scripts and screenplays for TV programs, films, documentaries,
promotions and live-action entertainment
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June 2006 – October 2009 – Arab Media Group (AMG) – Arabian Television Network (ATN) – Arabian Radio Network(ARN) Dubai, UAE
- Noor Dubai TV- MTV Arabia- Nickelodeon Arabia- Noor Dubai Radio- Virgin Radio
Senior Writer – Voice Over Talent – News reader Writer of "weyakom", an entertainment and adventure show on MTVa,
covering and presenting entertainment events, outdoor adventures, fashion show and music festivals
Writer of "cimena", an entertainment and cinema show on MTVa, brings to the audiences the latest news of the international cinema, film festivals and latest video games
Writer and voice over artist of "crispy news" a celebrity gossip show on MTVa, brings the latest celebrity gossip, celebrity pictures and videos
Writer of "baqabeq", a music video show on MTVa brings gossips and exclusive news about music stars, music bands and song writers
Writer of “jamatna”, interacting and talk show on nickelodeon, talks about kid’s world and previews updates and what’s new on the channel
Writer of ”niktrition”, health and nutrition show focuses on children’s health and nutrition
Writer and produce content of nickelodeon’s website, such as shows, news, interaction contests, games… etc..
supervised all scriptwriting and copywriting jobs for the Following departments: - Promotion- Production- Graphics - Marketing- Sales- Online
Wrote scripts and screenplays for TV programs, films, documentaries, promotions and live-action entertainment
Created promotions for different programs and TV shows Generated impact concepts & Media Campaigns Created and developed concepts for previous and new programs, shows and
promotions for each TV channel and Radio station Created concepts for Print, Radio, TV, Web, and other communication related
to ATN TV channels and Radio stations Edited and developed web sites content of the channels Composed press releases related to the channels to publicize the content,
activities, news and promotions for each channel in the targeted regions and markets
Developed the content of the company’s websites and supervise language and copywriting materials.
Wrote productive and fruitful presentations to support sales and marketing departments
wrote scripts and translated texts for print, TV, RC and other advertising activities
Specialized in print and press work (press ads, press releases, advertising campaigns, magazine ads, etc.)
Edit and read on Noor Dubai radio channel Voice Over Talent, records voice for promotions, ads, TV commercials and
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December 2004 – April 2006 (AGA-ADK) – (PENCELL PR) Dubai, UAE
Senior Arabic Copywriter – Senior Arabic Editor Handled three branches of AGA - ADK (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah KSA) Responsible for checking and writing text for ATL and BTL materials Write text for various clients, including: Sharjah Municipality, Interiors,
BurJuman Rotana, Siemens, Bosch, Toshiba, Sony Ericsson, rasmala Investments, Al Hanoo Holding, Bridgestone, EBV (Entrepreneur business village), Abu Dhabi Mall
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Responsible for text translation (English to Arabic/Arabic to English) Edit and develop web sites and online content for various clients Compose press releases for various clients, including Sharjah Municipality,
Sony Ericsson, Zenith, EBV, Abu Dhabi Mall generate impact concepts & Campaigns Create concepts for Print, Radio, TV, Web, and other communication
channels Cover events and exhibitions for various clients Free lance Copy/Script writer – Voice Over Talent
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February 2001 – November 2004 (Al Aas Group of Companies - Al Ain, UAE)Marketing Executive and Sales Representative Managed the executive manager office and handled incoming and outgoing
queries, both locally and internationally Translated company catalogs and other communication materials (English to
Arabic/Arabic to English) Supervised direct and indirect sales operations Free lance Copy/Script writer – Voice Over Talent
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2001 – present ( Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, UAE )
Freelance Writer and Voice Over Artist
Senior Script Writer Specialized in TV shows and programs Wrote scripts and translated text for print, TV, RC and other advertising
activities Specialized in print work (press ads, campaigns, magazine ads, etc.) Wrote script for various corporate films, websites content, etc. Compose, edit, and translate Press Releases and news for different clients
and associations in UAE. voice over talent records voice for all medial material
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2000 – 2001 Private Institute - Cairo, Egypt course in Marketing
1998 – 2000 American University of Cairo Cairo, Egypt TOEFL preparation course Professional translation courses (Arabic / English – English / Arabic)
1996 – 1997 Khalifa Bin Zayed secondary school Al Ain, UAE High School Certificate – Science Section
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Fluent in Arabic and English (verbal and written) Computer applications certified (Windows, MS Office, Typing, etc.) Capability of using graphics software (Photoshop, in design, etc.) Strong ability to deliver under pressure Punctuality in timing advanced communication skills Superior Presentation skills Demonstrate superior creative understanding across Television, Print and
other communication channels Originality and clarity of thinking in developing creative and conceptual
ideas Consistently generate impact concepts & Campaign Maintaining self respect and respect of others Pay uncompromising attention to details Cooperate with others toward the achievement of common goals. Promote positive, productive attitude with other departments and
colleagues
