Geny Baluyot, Social Media Manager

Geny Baluyot

Social Media Manager

Apparel Group

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Experience
21 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 2 Months

Social Media Manager at Apparel Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since February 2020

Responsible for managing the F&B social media and online interactions with customers through social media. Overseeing the social media strategy for the brands to ensure it aligns with the company’s marketing objectives, brand identity and guidelines.

Senior Executive - Marketing and Social Media at Apparel Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2018 to February 2020

Oversees social media account management for different brands: Dune London, Aeropostale, Jamie Oliver’s Pizzeria, Jamie’s Italian, Molten Chocolate Cafe, Sbarro, Cold Stone Creamery, Sumo Sushi Bento Qatar, Rituals Cosmetics, and Hush Puppies. Develops engaging, creative, innovative content for regularly scheduled posts. Coordinates social media messaging with advertising departments, brand managers, and quarterly company goals. Audits and analyses social media presence, including digital advertising costs and returns. Analyses social media campaigns to gather visitor data and determine efficiency and areas for social media campaign improvement. Works with other departments to develop social media timelines coinciding with new product releases, ad campaigns, or other brand messages.

Senior Accessories Designer cum buying assistant for handbags at Shoe Mart
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2012 to May 2017

Study current trends and predict styles for upcoming seasons by attending trade shows and market research abroad. Understand and act upon information on competitors' strength, weaknesses and opportunities by conducting local market research every month end. Monitor best selling styles to further develop design strategies. Design bags, wallets, and accessories for mens, ladies and kids using computer-aided design programs. Select and specify materials, embellishments, colors, or style for each product developed in-house. Oversee the production of designs by working closely with the buyers and suppliers in China, India, and Turkey. Assist buyer in range building, buying, and costing of new merchandise.

Graphic Designer at Landmark Gulf Group, Shoe Mart
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2009 to May 2012

Handle graphic designing for signage, flyers, marketing print materials, promotional activities or products and new products design, packaging design etc. Develop and implement promotional, advertising and branding materials to position the company and its projects effectively. Liaise with operations, retail and marketing department closely on projects assigned.

Senior Graphic Designer/Account Executive at Corban Advertising FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2008 to July 2009

Perform advanced (senior-level) graphics design and consultation work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Account Executive cum Graphic Designer at T-1 Creative FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates
  • June 2006 to August 2007

Work closely with the Account Director to establish and maintain executive level clients and strategic partner relationships. Demonstrate working knowledge of each area of agency's resources in to evaluate recommendations before presenting to the client. Produce and develop creative ideas and concepts to communicate messages for clients.

Visual and Performing Artist at Repertory Philippines
  • Philippines
  • June 2001 to April 2006

Design graphics, posters and advertising materials for musical productions. Facilitate in annual summer acting workshops, teach children 4-9 years of age the different facets of theater and co-direct a musical production at the end of the workshop. Appear in numerous musical productions as set designer, performing artist, and stage crew.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Architecture
  • at University of Santo Tomas
  • May 2000

- Consistent Dean’s list recipient (College Batch 1995-2000) - Class Vice-President (College Batch 1995-200)

High school or equivalent, High school
  • at University of the East
  • March 1995

- 1st Honorable Mention, University of the East (High School Batch 1995) - Secretary Student Government (High School Batch 1995) - Half Scholar (High School Batch 1995)

Specialties & Skills

Graphic Design
Graphics
Service Providers
Production
MS Applications
Adobe Applications

Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
Expert
Filipino
Expert
Japanese
Beginner

Hobbies

  • Photography
    Social media influencer (@genyvb on Instagram). Currently featured on Apple's 'shot on iPhone 6s' Colors campaign. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10157045251775246&type=1&l=e168e9f132