Gulnar Huseyn
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Dynamic public relations leader with extensive experience at the State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control. Expert in media relations and crisis management, successfully enhancing brand positioning and driving strategic communications initiatives. Proven ability to create impactful content and manage high-profile events, fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Public Relations
State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the President of Azerbaijan Republic
10.2022 - Current
- Strategized and implemented public relations and promotional programs to strengthen brand and support business goals.
- Coordinated with internal departments to develop effective PR strategies.
- Generated creative ideas for new campaigns aimed at increasing visibility of the company.
- Drafted speeches for company executives and arranged interviews and other forms of contact.
- Established and maintained working relationships with media representatives.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from journalists or other members of the public.
- Created and optimized promotional publications and related materials.
- Managed crisis communications and emergency response strategies and implementation.
- Created press releases and other content for company newsletters and websites.
- Built and updated crisis communication plans to handle diverse situations.
- Managed and directed public relations campaigns to increase brand awareness.
Head of Public Relations
Entrepreneurship Development Fund under the Ministry of Economy
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Responded promptly to inquiries from journalists or other members of the public.
- Strategized and implemented public relations and promotional programs to strengthen brand and support business goals.
- Built and maintained relationships with key consumer and trade media.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop story angles, thought leadership, and programs to achieve maximum media exposure.
- Oversaw strategic event planning, executive presentation materials and visual presentations.
- Managed and directed public relations campaigns to increase brand awareness.
- Created and optimized promotional publications and related materials.
- Created press releases and other content for company newsletters and websites.
Head of Public Relations
Azerbaijan Accountants and Risk Professionals Association (ARPA)
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Oversaw strategic event planning, executive presentation materials and visual presentations.
- Strategized and implemented public relations and promotional programs to strengthen brand and support business goals.
- Coordinated positive media interviews and events sponsorships.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients, government officials and media representatives.
- Created and optimized promotional publications and related materials.
- Created press releases and other content for company newsletters and websites.
- Planned, managed and prepared public relations department budget.
- Managed team personnel, budget and schedule to handle demanding PR requirements.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated media strategies for corporate clients.
International Relations Officer
"Pronet" LLC
02.2010 - 05.2013
- Assisted in the development of new policies regarding engagement with overseas partners.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Advised senior leadership on strategic decisions related to international relations activities.
- Provided briefings to government officials on international affairs topics.
Lecturer
Baku State University
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Delivered lectures to undergraduate classes of varying sizes.
- Developed comprehensive course materials, including syllabus, lectures, and assessments, tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
International Relations Officer (Part-time)
"Meqam-M" LLC
02.2008 - 03.2010
- Advised senior leadership on strategic decisions related to international relations activities.
- Assisted in the development of new policies regarding engagement with overseas partners.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
UNEC
06-2022
Master of Arts - Foreign Policy of The Middle Eastern Countries
Baku State University
06-2012
BBA - International Relations
Baku State University
06-2010
Skills
- Media relations
- Crisis management
- Brand positioning
- Social media strategy
- Content creation
- Event management
- Strategic communications
- Brand development
Certification
1ST PLACE, "ROADMAP OF THE DIPLOMACY OF AZERBAIJAN", Writing contest, 2018 (The “Icherisheher” State Historical-Architectural Reserve Administration)
WINNER OF THE 1ST STAGE, "E-GOVERNMENT IN THE CASE OF AZERBAIJAN", Writing contest, 2013. (Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies)
1ST PLACE, "AZERBAIJAN IS MY MOTHERLAND", Essay contest 2013. (Heydar Aliyev Center)
2ND PLACE, "SECOND KARABAKH WAR", Writing contest, 2011. (Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan)
1ST PLACE, "HUMAN RIGHTS - MY RIGHTS" Essay contest, 2011. (AEGEE Baku)
Languages
French
First Language
Timeline
Head of Public Relations
State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the President of Azerbaijan Republic
10.2022 - Current
Head of Public Relations
Entrepreneurship Development Fund under the Ministry of Economy
03.2021 - 10.2022
Head of Public Relations
Azerbaijan Accountants and Risk Professionals Association (ARPA)
08.2018 - 03.2021
Lecturer
Baku State University
09.2011 - 06.2012
International Relations Officer
"Pronet" LLC
02.2010 - 05.2013
International Relations Officer (Part-time)
"Meqam-M" LLC
02.2008 - 03.2010
MBA - Business Administration
UNEC
Master of Arts - Foreign Policy of The Middle Eastern Countries
Baku State University
BBA - International Relations
Baku State University
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