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Raphael
Shehata
Writing, Content & Communications Specialist
Fluent and effective across audience, format, and purpose.
CV
My name is Raphael Shehata, and I'm a writer and communications professional based in the Greater Vancouver area.
I came up through creative content and media production before building my background in marketing and business communications across sectors such as tech and real estate.
Communications both in and beyond your organization are integral to effective operations: saving time, expressing ideas, and sparing confusion. I enjoy complicated subjects and the work of translating complex notions into simple solutions. It's a craft I care about, and a service I take pride in delivering well.
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Curriculum Vitae
Summary
Communications and content professional with 5+ years of experience turning complex business information into clear, useful, and persuasive materials for internal teams, clients, leadership, and public audiences. Background spans real estate, finance, tech, education, and media, with proven strengths in copywriting, stakeholder communications, technical and proposal writing, presentations, documentation, and research. Known for structured thinking, calm execution under deadlines, and helping organizations explain change, initiatives, services, and processes in plain language.
Core Skills
Proficiencies
Professional Development
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Corporate communications
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Documentation & RFP support
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Cross-functional coordination
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Executive presentation materials
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Content development & strategy
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Multimedia production support
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AI & digital workflow fluency
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Research, analysis & reporting
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Microsoft & Google workspaces
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Video & audio editing
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CRM & email platforms
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CMS & website platforms
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AI platforms and workspaces
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Google Foundations of Digital
Marketing & E-Commerce -
Google Technical Writing I & II
Professional Domains


Communications
I write and manage messaging for leadership, staff, clients, and the public: announcements, talking points, executive presentations, as well as clear communications to carries teams through tasks and projects.

Content
Planning and production across the formats read and watched. I develop articles, web copy, email, scripts, and multimedia content, with purpose-driven strategy behind every piece.

Branding & Marketing
With an in-depth understanding of end-to-end marketing and experience in shaping brands both new and post-merger, I strive to bring strong brand instincts and smart marketing savvy to every project from research to results, from ensuring voice consistency to the craft of messaging across campaigns.


Technical Writing
When you need plain language for complex systems, my skill at writing and experience writing guides, training materials, FAQs, policy content, and process documentation helps people follow functions smoothly, without a translator.

Proposal Support
When it comes to structured persuasion on a deadline, I support proposals, bids, and RFP responses by organizing scattered information, sharpening arguments, and delivering documents that make evaluation easy.

Career History
Core Experience
March 2022 to August 2025
Content Strategist & Copywriter
Marketing, Content, PR & Communications
My anchor role in marketing, PR, and communications, supporting a brokerage that grew through merger into a consortium of Metro Vancouver real estate businesses.
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Supported leadership, agents, marketing, and operations teams with internal and external communications, client-facing materials, and brand messaging
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Wrote and edited guides, training content, scripts, FAQs, policy content, and process documentation
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Developed and supported the production of a real estate education institute
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Produced executive presentations, event decks, and talking points for internal meetings, sales initiatives, and major industry events
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Played a key role in post-acquisition communications, supporting rebranding and messaging adaptation across agents, clients, and internal teams
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Supported and hosted Greater Vancouver's largest real estate events (2022 to 2025)

Merged and Aquired by RIFO in 2024

Additional Experiences
Founder & Lead Producer
The Forest Creek
July 2021 (Service Beginning 2023) to Present
An independent media project for podcasting, storytelling, and community-oriented content.
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Lead planning, scripting, recording, editing, and publishing across the project
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Support nonprofit communications and fundraising, including social media for the St. George Coptic Orthodox Church community

Marketing Assistant
B2B marketing and sales support inside a dynamic tech environment.
July 2021 to December 2021

Marketing Assistant
Early-career communications and operations support for a voiceover training program.
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Drafted newsletters, emails, promotional copy, and website content for students, staff, and prospects
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Supported scheduling, learner communications, and course and event logistics
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Produced instructional and interview video content
April 2021 to June 2021


Current Endeavours
English Language Instructor
Elite Education Institute
Since 2025
Teaching English to students, building clear lessons and helping learners communicate with confidence.
Customer Service Attendant
BC Ferries
Since 2026
Front-line service aboard a major coastal transit operator, balanced alongside professional writing work.
Volunteer Social Media Manager
St. George Coptic Orthodox Church
Since 2023
Leading social media and community communications for the parish, including fundraising campaigns.


Freelance Writing Services
Since 2026
I also write freelance. Alongside my professional work, I take on content and copy projects for businesses, brands, and professionals. If you came here with a writing need of your own, I'd be glad to help. See my writing services.



2015 to 2018 | AA. English Literature
Studied in English literature, media, communications, and philosophy.
Additional Experience as CIVL 101.7 Station Volunteer


2019 to 2021 | Radio Arts & Entertainment Diploma
Expertise in content production for social media, podcasts, video media, websites, radio, and television.
Additional Experience as Evolution 107.9 Content Creator & Broadcaster
Education

