Salim Hamed Al Hajri
Muscat,Oman
Summary
A skilled professional with expertise in media landscape understanding, social media management and moderation, and negotiation and mediation tactics. Proficient in crafting detailed reports and articles, demonstrating strong analytical and communication abilities. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive impactful results within dynamic environments.
Organised and dependable Student affairs and Communication and media department with 27 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
8052
8052
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director of Communication and Media
University of Technology and Applied sciences
Muscat, Oman
09.2022 - Current
- Fostered positive relationships with press outlets by maintaining regular communication and prompt responses to inquiries.
- Implemented timely updates on social media channels, ensured all posts aligned with overall branding strategy.
- Made and maintained good contacts with newspapers, magazines and other media owners.
- Coordinated placements for television and radio, social media and print publication advertisements.
- Led production of promotional videos, heightened audience interest.
Director of student affairs
University of Technology and applied sciences
, Oman
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Implemented comprehensive student support programmes to boost morale and wellbeing.
- Encouraged alumni involvement in university life via engaging outreach programmes.
- Devised innovative recruitment strategies for increased enrolment rates.
- Enhanced student satisfaction with the implementation of robust feedback systems.
- Collaborated closely with academic staff to ensure alignment of educational objectives.
Assistant Director of Student Services Center
Ministry of Higher Education
, Oman
02.2010 - 06.2020
- Organised interactive workshops for increased student participation.
- Strengthened relationships between academic departments, facilitating improved coordination of student services.
- Oversaw allocation of resources for different clubs and societies on campus, encouraging diverse recreational activities.
- Developed policies around student conduct, promoting a respectful and harmonious campus atmosphere.
- Streamlined student affairs operations by implementing effective management strategies.
Head of Department of Student Activities
Ministry of Higher Education
, Oman
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Establishing and developing student activities plans since 1999
- Innovate the student trips project
- Participation in the organizing committees of graduation ceremonies (1999 - 2008)
- Distinguished Employee Award at the Ministry of Higher Education, 2008
- Management and development of student work
- The presidency of many student delegations inside and outside the Sultanate of Oman
- Member of the National Committee for Combating AIDS 2006-2009
Sports Affairs Specialist
Ministry of Higher Education
, Oman
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Coordinated extracurricular sports activities, increasing student participation.
- Supported new students' orientation programme, eased transition into university life.
- Engaged with potential students during open days to drive interest in university programmes.
- Collaborated with university departments for coordinated handling of student financial matters.
- Organised open days for prospective students, enhancing university's visibility.
Education
Bachelor of Sports Education -
Sultan Qaboos University
Muscat07.1998
Master of International Relations -
Coventry University
Coventry 11.2017
CMI level 7 certificate in strategic management andleadership -
Coventry University
UK11.2017
Diploma in global Leadership Program -
Coventry University
11.2017
Excellence in Government for Executives Training - undefined
Skills
- Media landscape understanding
- Social media management and moderation
- Negotiation and mediation tactics
- Writing reports and articles
Custom
- Establishing and developing student activities plans, 1999- 2022
- Innovate the student trips project
- Participation in the organizing committees of graduation ceremonies, 1999, 2008
- Distinguished Employee Award at the Ministry of Higher Education, 2008
- Management and development of student work
- Leader of many student delegations inside and outside the Sultanate of Oman
- Member of the National Committee for Combating AIDS, 2006, 2009
- Member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI)
- Dirocter of Communication and Media department at UTAS.
Languages
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Affiliations
- Writing political analyses, Traveling
Timeline
Director of Communication and Media
University of Technology and Applied sciences
09.2022 - Current
Director of student affairs
University of Technology and applied sciences
08.2020 - 09.2022
Assistant Director of Student Services Center
Ministry of Higher Education
02.2010 - 06.2020
Head of Department of Student Activities
Ministry of Higher Education
01.2004 - 01.2010
Sports Affairs Specialist
Ministry of Higher Education
01.1998 - 01.2004
Excellence in Government for Executives Training - undefined
Bachelor of Sports Education -
Sultan Qaboos University
Master of International Relations -
Coventry University
CMI level 7 certificate in strategic management andleadership -
Coventry University
Diploma in global Leadership Program -
Coventry University