1. Profile Will graduate with an MBA from MBSC in December 2018, looking forward to future role in
a communications role in a technology enterprise or a PM role in a media company with a
focus on podcasting and new media.
Experience Freelance Digital Marketer, khayrab.com 2010 - Present
Building upon freelancing as a social media manager, copywriter, and facilitator, currently
specializing in personal branding for individuals and authentic branding for companies.
Authenticity is a key component in connecting with audiences, services provided how to
strategically do this via many technology channels such as websites, social media, new
media (especially podcasting), and traditional content creation; all created in-house.
Communications Manager, Initial Saudi Group — Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2017
First hire in communications/marketing department in ISG’s 35 year history, set up
branding norms, a digital marketing function, and the revamped websites.
Facilitator, Arab Excellence — Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2017
Executed pilot program of Jeddah. Arab role models provides young adults life skills.
Chief Operating Officer, Mstdfr Podcasting Network — Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2015-2017
Co-founded and ran operations of network audio production. Hosted Azzbda Podcast.
IT Communications Manager, Initial Saudi Group — Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2015-2016
Managed company social media channels & end user adoption of new IT systems.
Information Technology Leadership Program, GE — Saudi, UAE, & Oman 2013-2015
Given different responsibilities and location every 6 months.
Projects included SAP implementation, rooftop consolidations, change management, and
business intelligence reporting. Countries included Oman, Bahrain, UAE, and Saudi.
2004-2013 Experience: sa.linkedin.com/in/khayraB
Education Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College — MBA candidate due to graduate Dec 2018
YPO Merlin Project, an incubator for Mstdfr Podcasting — 2016
YPO London Business School executive course on entrepreneurship — 2016
Effat University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia – B.Sc. Computer Science 2013
Skills Computer languages: C++, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SQL
Software: Photoshop, audio editing, iWork Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
Languages: Intermediate Arabic, Fluent English
Soft Skills: Social style identification, facilitating meetings/panels, team building
Project Management: Tollgate/Waterfall, Lean Startup, Scrum/Agile
Other: Public speaking, coaching, hosting, content creation
Interests Comic books, podcasting, science fiction, meditation, community building
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Khayra
Bundakji
Nationality: Saudi
www.khayrab.com