
Rana Khoury
@ranakhoury
I grow and retain high-value client accounts through strategic, trust-based relationship management.
What I'm looking for
I've managed high-value client relationships across finance, media, e-learning, and government-facing education, owning account lifecycles from prospecting and onboarding through retention and growth. At Newsgroup International/CARMA, I managed approximately 40 accounts and exceeded targets by up to 400%.
I bring coaching-informed communication, active listening, and de-escalation to reputation-sensitive client work. Alongside corporate roles, I've built an independent wellbeing, somatic movement, and English-language coaching practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Wellbeing Educator & Facilitator
Independent Consulting & Coaching
Jan 2007 - Present (19 years 9 months)
Built and sustained an independent yoga, somatic movement, and holistic wellbeing practice continuously since 2007, initially part-time alongside full-time corporate roles, expanding to primary focus from 2018 onward. Designing and delivering programs to individuals, groups, and organizations, in-person and online.
Managing Director (Education)
Terra ED
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Led a government-partnered sustainability initiative, working directly with a national environmental office to design and implement public education programs in food waste management and circular economy.
Senior Business Development Manager
Newsgroup International, CARMA
Jan 2011 - Dec 2016 (5 years 11 months)
Owned the full client lifecycle for a portfolio of approximately 40 high-value accounts including government media/communications offices, delivering reputation-sensitive media intelligence and strategy, and exceeding targets by up to 400%.
Assessment Specialist/Senior Account Manager & Trainer
Xpert Learning
Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 (2 years 11 months)
Owned the full client journey for a portfolio of approximately 25 clients, using tailored learning solutions, with direct visibility into the impact on employees' confidence and career mobility, as well as improved ROI for employers.
Executive Office & Corporate Affairs Manager
Arab Venture Corporation (City 7 TV)
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 (11 months)
Managed executive operations and corporate affairs during organizational growth.
Sales Manager
ITP Media Group (VIVA Magazine)
Jan 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Achieved the highest sales figures in the magazine's history.
Sales & Marketing Manager
Brandshare (Studio Al Talabah Magazine)
Jan 2002 - Dec 2006 (4 years 11 months)
Led the launch and commercial growth of the UAE's first Arabic university student magazine.
Investment Relationship Officer
Emirates Bank International
Jan 1999 - Dec 2001 (2 years 11 months)
Managed high-net-worth client relationships and tailored investment solutions.
Senior Account Manager, Executive Search
MSI (Overseas) Ltd.
Jan 1997 - Dec 1999 (2 years 11 months)
Delivered senior talent solutions across Middle East and Asia-Pacific search assignments.
Distribution & Subscriptions Manager
TTG Middle East and North Africa
Jan 1995 - Dec 1997 (2 years 11 months)
Managed regional distribution and subscription operations across the MENA region.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ITT International TEFL and TESOL Ltd.
TESOL/TEFL Certification, TESOL/TEFL
TESOL/TEFL certification obtained in 2021.
Ayurveda Retreat Hospital Pvt Ltd
Teacher Training Certification (RYT 300), Yoga
Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Certification (RYT 300) completed in 2007.
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia, completed in 1992.
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