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WADHAH AL DHAHERI

PhD Researcher & Special Lecturer
Middlesbrough

Summary

British citizen and committed academic with professional roots in business ownership, digital marketing, and higher education. Currently pursuing a PhD at Teesside University titled “Developing a Best Practice Framework for AI Adoption in Online Marketing Business”, I bring practical industry knowledge combined with current academic expertise. I have experience delivering lectures across Business and Engineering Schools, covering subjects including Economics and Risk Management. A creative educator and strategic thinker with a strong commitment to innovative, inclusive, and career-focused learning environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

PhD Researcher & Special Lecturer

Teesside University
Middlesbrough
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • PhD Title: Developing a Best Practice Framework for AI Adoption in Online Marketing Business
  • Research focuses on integrating ethical, organisational, and technological dimensions of AI within SME digital marketing strategies, with emphasis on AI-human collaboration and practical framework development.
  • Delivered five Economics lectures in the Business School (2023) and seminar sessions in Risk Management within the Engineering School
  • Supported curriculum development aligned with industry needs
  • Provided student feedback, assessment support, and module enhancement

Founder & Director

GYMCAMEL LTD
Middlesbrough
01.2019 - 06.2025
  • Launched and scaled a successful sportswear and e-commerce business
  • Developed digital and offline marketing strategies using customer data analytics
  • Led business planning, product development, supplier relations, and payroll
  • Delivered brand positioning aligned with sustainable growth
  • Created training for customer service staff and operational teams

Special Lecturer (Guest/Hourly)

Teesside University
Middlesbrough
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Delivered postgraduate sessions in Economics and Risk Management
  • Adapted materials for blended and in-person delivery
  • Supported international and mature learners with additional academic guidance

COVID-19 Operative

SSGC
Middlesbrough
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw team logistics, rotas, incident response, and reporting procedures

Language Interpreter (Arabic-English)

Language Empire
Durham
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Provided healthcare interpreting in NHS clinics
  • Translated complex information clearly and accurately

Marketing & Communications Consultant

Arab Tarif Contracting Est
Riyadh
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Created and implemented corporate communication strategies
  • Managed media relationships, press content, and brand reputation campaigns

Education

PhD - AI and Digital Marketing

Teesside University
Teesside University
12/2023 -

MSc - International Management

Teesside University
Middlesbrough
09/2016 - 07/2018

BA (Hons) - Business Management

Teesside University
Middlesbrough
09/2013 - 07/2016

Higher National Diploma - Business Management

ICE Academy
Birmingham
04/2012 - 06/2014

Skills

    Curriculum Design & Module Leadership

    Assessment Development & Feedback Practice

    Digital Marketing & Customer Analytics

    Risk Management

    Student Engagement & Support

    E-Commerce & Branding

    Innovative Teaching Methods

    Blended Learning Delivery

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  • Founder & Director, GYMCAMEL LTD, Middlesbrough, UK, 01/2019, Present, Launched and scaled a successful sportswear and e-commerce business, Developed digital and offline marketing strategies using customer data analytics, Led business planning, product development, supplier relations, and payroll, Delivered brand positioning aligned with sustainable growth, Created training for customer service staff and operational teams
  • Marketing & Communications Consultant, Arab Tarif Contracting Est, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 01/2016, 01/2019, Created and implemented corporate communication strategies, Managed media relationships, press content, and brand reputation campaigns

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

PhD Researcher & Special Lecturer

Teesside University
01.2023 - 06.2025

Special Lecturer (Guest/Hourly)

Teesside University
01.2023 - 01.2024

COVID-19 Operative

SSGC
01.2020 - 01.2022

Founder & Director

GYMCAMEL LTD
01.2019 - 06.2025

Language Interpreter (Arabic-English)

Language Empire
01.2018 - 01.2019

Marketing & Communications Consultant

Arab Tarif Contracting Est
01.2016 - 01.2019

PhD - AI and Digital Marketing

Teesside University
12/2023 -

MSc - International Management

Teesside University
09/2016 - 07/2018

BA (Hons) - Business Management

Teesside University
09/2013 - 07/2016

Higher National Diploma - Business Management

ICE Academy
04/2012 - 06/2014
WADHAH AL DHAHERIPhD Researcher & Special Lecturer