Elias Jabbe

Freelance writer for publications. Currently specializing in travel writing, with a focus on the multi-cultural diversity found in Paris and other cities in Europe. All proposals from travel publications regarding story ideas are welcome. Proposals for story ideas in other genres, or correspondance work for publications based outside of Europe are also welcome.

Articles have been published by AsianWeek, AARO, Bonjour Paris, others. More articles to published soon by establishments such as the Houston Chronicle (the largest newspaper in the state of Texas, USA).

Website links to some articles are below. More links available upon request.

'All Right?' - Bonjour Paris

http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/all-right/


'Congressional Minority Caucuses Discuss Health Disparities' - AsianWeek

http://www.asianweek.com/2008/07/24/congression...
-discuss-health-disparities

'Schools adapting unique strategies to temper fuel costs' - UWIRE.com

http://uwire.com/Article.aspx?id=1083030

Providing English courses to professionals and students in Paris, France. Specialty: accent reduction, editing of written English, translation of CVs and other documents from French to English, and more. Gained clientele for courses through an independent advertising campaign, including use of online advertising.

• Conducted market research, helped interview and choose guests for Living Smart, a health news program that is broadcast in 65 national markets, and interviewed executives and wrote article for the website of Emmy-Award winning producer.

• Rapidly secured press coverage for Houston music group on local and national websites and in a regional music magazine
• Developing online marketing and public relations strategy for documentary filmmaker
• Helped clients in France identify appropriate English-language publications for PR opportunities
• Promoted events held by the non-profit Indego Africa ( www.indegoafrica.org ) to my network of media professionals, including veteran international journalists, and members of the press relations sector of the US Department of State.

Researching and prospecting international clients for the Bedouk International Department Director of Sales and sales team. Bedouk is a leader in the international business tourism industry (MICE Industry).

Researching prospects and making sales calls in French and English to international prospects.Providing aid in English, French, and Spanish to participants of the Bedouk Exhibition MC&IT 2009.

Online marketing, translation of external communication from French to English, and writing published material, including information for countries (Germany;etc.) in the Bedouk Worldwide Meeting Planners' Guide.

Executing diverse marketing operations including writing and publication of online press releases, preparation of e-mailings, direct mailings.

Participated in marketing, public relations, logistic planning, tourism promotion, website redesign, and event planning for the Houston Museum District.