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Karen Cordeiro, Director of Marketing Communications

Karen Cordeiro

Director of Marketing Communications·Driven | Forbes Global Properties

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Marketing / Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 3 months

Director of Marketing Communications

August 2023 - Present

Driven | Forbes Global Properties

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2023 - Present

• Lead a team of 25 specialists across digital marketing, social media, traditional marketing, production, and creative.
• Designed and executed the strategy for paid media to boost lead generation and increase conversion rates.
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to streamline the customer journey from lead submission to
qualification, incorporating feedback into future strategies.
• Created the annual content strategy across channels to reach key audiences (B2B/B2C), to drive acquisition and engagement.
• Served as a master agency for developers, successfully launching five major projects in 6 months, including
notable developments such as Rixos Financial Centre Road Dubai Residences and Sunrise Living by H&H.
• Developed comprehensive marketing strategy and materials for exclusive projects, including brochures, floor
plans, videos, and global market entry strategies.
• Implemented a more strategic use of data and insights, as well as producing dashboards that track media spend
efficiency, customer insights, and sales trends.

Company industry:
Real Estate

Global Head of Marketing - B2B | B2C

January 2020 - July 2023

The ENTERTAINER

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2020 - July 2023

• Led a team of over 45 marketing professionals across the GCC, South Africa, and South-East Asia to drive sales, customer engagement, and retention through effective marketing strategies.
• Created and executed marketing strategies for the business globally, covering branding, CRM, digital marketing, social media, and more.
• Consulted with existing clients on loyalty best practices, customer journeys, and the use of data analytics to drive consumer behavior.
• Developed customer acquisition, engagement, and retention strategies for both the ENTERTAINER app and B2B clients, while measuring campaign effectiveness and ROI across channels and markets.
• Worked closely with data and analytics teams to create consumer segments for marketing campaigns and increase Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) while reducing churn.
• Created channel strategies for consumers based on both the marketing funnel and customer lifecycle stage.
• Led the ongoing marketing services for over 50 clients, including full-fledged loyalty programs, from strategy to creative to CRM execution.
• Worked on RFPs for new business opportunities specific to creative marketing services and loyalty marketing.

Company industry:
IT Services

Marketing Lead - Digital Platform

October 2018 - December 2020

PwC Middle East

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2018 - December 2020

• Worked closely with Digital Platform leadership to create thought leadership pieces and reports to position PwC Middle East as leaders in the digital space.
• Organized events (virtual and in-person) with existing and potential clients to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in digital transformation, including AI, data & analytics, cybersecurity, digital trust, and technology implementation.
• Built lead pipeline and monitored ROI with Salesforce Sales Cloud.
• Transformed global campaigns and reports into regionally relevant campaigns to address the relevant target audience.
• Created content, including proposal templates, insights, case studies, and videos, including customer success videos for internal and external use.
• Managed alliance partnerships with global strategic partners, including Microsoft, Salesforce, and SAP, to reinforce PwC's position as a global and regional strategic partner and acquire new leads.
• Developed a customer Omni-channel communication journey design proposal for a travel and hospitality client, mapping out different stages of a customer's lifecycle.
• Managing strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Salesforce, SAP and Tanium
• Worked on RFPs with the business development team, including creating the SOW.

Company industry:
Accounting

Marketing & Communications Lead (Middle East)

November 2014 - September 2018

Aimia

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2014 - September 2018

• Led B2B and B2C marketing strategies and implemented them across the Middle East.
• Optimized marketing investments to maximize ROI and shifted spend to more effective channels.
• Managed the Omni-channel marketing automation platform (IBM Watson Campaign Automation).
• Designed and executed triggered customer journeys through a multi-channel approach, including on-boarding, redemption, and lapsing journeys.
• Analyzed customer data with the Analytics team and Account Development teams to implement communication strategies that shifted consumer behavior to profitable segments and met yearly targets.
• Created tactical campaigns and communications for customers based on loyalty lifecycle and shopping behavior to increase retention, engagement, and reduce churn.
• Managed content and design on all digital channels (web and mobile app), responsible for all digital marketing including social media marketing, online advertising, and search engine optimization.
• Designed the UI content for the new Air Miles website and mobile app, launched in Q2 2016
• Managed the creative agency, media agency, and PR agency.
• Worked on RFPs with the Business Development team to secure new business.
• Recommended best practices for loyalty marketing communications for B2B clients, including industries such as hotels, malls, telecoms, and airlines.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Brand Marketing (UAE)

January 2013 - October 2014

Del Monte Foods

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2013 - October 2014

• Managed the Annual Marketing Budget for UAE.
• Led all brand activations at school and sporting events, as well as all CSR events throughout the year, reaching
300, 000 people.
• Conducted focus groups/tasting sessions to gain consumer insights on new products and advised production
departments and QA on consumer feedback.
• Successfully launched 17 new SKUs in Q3 2013, reaching over 250, 000 people, and set up the launch for 9 new
SKUs for Q4 2014.
• Reviewed sales and P&L statements monthly with the General Manager and Sales Director.
• Conducted market visits to report on brand availability, shelf space and placement, and customer feedback.
• Managed social media presence, calendar, and content for Facebook and Twiter.
• Launched two Del Monte kiosks in 2013 at Fresh Market Carrefour and Fresh Market Al Zahra Hospital.

Company industry:
FMCG

Group Marketing Specialist

April 2010 - April 2013

Delta Partners LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2010 - April 2013

• Content creation, website CMS management, digital marketing, and event and conferences management

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Marketing Executive

March 2008 - March 2010

Sanipex LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2008 - March 2010

• Content creation, website CMS management, event and conferences management

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Education

American University in Dubai

December 2007

December 2007

Bachelor's degree, Marketing / Management

United Arab Emirates

- Developed knowledge of Marketing and Management practices worldwide. - Developed knowledge and practice in various management areas such as Supply Chain Management, International Management, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Production and Operations Management and Project Management. - Developed knowledge in various Marketing areas such as Marketing Research, Strategic Marketing Management, Sales Management, International Marketing, Consumer behavior and Retail Management.

American University of Dubai

December 2007

December 2007

Bachelor's degree, Marketing

United Arab Emirates

Skills

Marketing Management
Expert
Marketing Management
Expert
Market Research
Expert
Market Research
Expert
Production
Expert
Production
Expert
White Papers
Expert
White Papers
Expert
Graphics
Expert
Graphics
Expert
MARKETING
Expert
MARKETING
Expert
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Expert
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Expert
BUSINESS TO CONSUMER
Expert
BUSINESS TO CONSUMER
Expert
CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT
Expert
CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT
Expert
DATA VISUALIZATION
Intermediate
DATA VISUALIZATION
Intermediate
LOYALTY MARKETING
Expert
LOYALTY MARKETING
Expert
SALES
Intermediate
SALES
Intermediate
MARKETING STRATEGIES
Intermediate
MARKETING STRATEGIES
Intermediate
ADVISING
Intermediate
ADVISING
Intermediate
MS Office - MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint
Expert
MS Office - MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint
Expert
DreamWeaver
Intermediate
DreamWeaver
Intermediate
Photoshop
Intermediate
Photoshop
Intermediate
InDesign
Intermediate
InDesign
Intermediate
Illustrator
Intermediate
Illustrator
Intermediate
Marketing Automation
Expert
Marketing Automation
Expert
Marketing Management
Expert
Marketing Management
Expert
Market Research
Expert
Market Research
Expert
Production
Expert
Production
Expert
White Papers
Expert
White Papers
Expert
Graphics
Expert
Graphics
Expert

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Salesforce Pardot Specialist
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist
Dec 2018 - Dec 2019
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Hobbies

  • Painting
  • Avid Animal Lover