Merin Thomas, Marketing and Corporate Communications Executive

Merin Thomas

Marketing and Corporate Communications Executive

Ali Bin Ali Group

Lieu
Qatar
Éducation
Master, Marketing
Expérience
11 years, 4 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :11 years, 4 Mois

Marketing and Corporate Communications Executive à Ali Bin Ali Group
  • Qatar - Doha
  • Je travaille ici depuis octobre 2015

Handling marketing activities of various retail and hospitality accounts of the Group and key focal point for external corporate communications
-Simultaneously reporting to the Group Marketing and Group Corporate Communications Managers
-Developing yearly marketing strategies and tactical plans for designated accounts
-Managing social media communities for fashion brands and supervising all the brands’ accounts
-Organising and coordinating photo-shoots, launches and opening ceremonies
-Devising and executing media plans for seasonal projects of Corporate Communications such as National Day Celebrations, Quarterly Newsletter and employee engagement events

Marketing Manager - Training à Informa Middle East
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • janvier 2014 à février 2015

- Responsible for creating and executive marketing campaigns for public training courses under HR and Business Management portfolios using targeted online and offline marketing tactics
- Devising targeted marketing strategies for individual courses based on comprehensive market analysis
- Employing integrated marketing activities such as mail, email and social media, for lead generation and conversion
- Conducting studies on the market growth and behavioural patterns of the audience with the help of data analysis and Google Analytics
- Developing new and innovative campaigns for industry-wise portfolios and launch courses
- Executing full-fledged online marketing tactics including social media, content, online PR and SEO management
- Liasing with Production, Sales, Web and Design teams to achieve project objectives and adhere to forecasted budgets
- Closing the marketing plans based on forecasted budgets and tracking the purchase route of each delegate for future analysis

Online Communications (Content) Manager à IQPC Middle East
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • janvier 2013 à octobre 2013

- Responsible for creating and executive marketing campaigns for public training courses under HR and Business Management portfolios using targeted online and offline marketing tactics
- Devising targeted marketing strategies for individual courses based on comprehensive market analysis
- Employing integrated marketing activities such as mail, email and social media, for lead generation and conversion
- Conducting studies on the market growth and behavioural patterns of the audience with the help of data analysis and Google Analytics
- Developing new and innovative campaigns for industry-wise portfolios and launch courses
- Executing full-fledged online marketing tactics including social media, content, online PR and SEO management
- Liasing with Production, Sales, Web and Design teams to achieve project objectives and adhere to forecasted budgets
- Closing the marketing plans based on forecasted budgets and tracking the purchase route of each delegate for future analysis

Junior Marketing Consultant à KOTRA
  • Qatar - Doha
  • avril 2012 à octobre 2012

- Created market entry strategies for Korean Investors to set up business in Qatar
- Initialized and established business relations with prominent public and private institutions in Qatar
- Key person for communications related activities such as press releases, coordinating national and international events, and arranging delegation visits

Business Development Executive à GlobalMedia Network
  • Qatar - Doha
  • février 2012 à mars 2012

Part of Management team for in-house Branding and development Assistance in website designing and content management
Social Media management
Industry specific market study of Qatar
Client servicing and potential client research

Éducation

Master, Marketing
  • à University of Bath
  • novembre 2011

University of Bath is a world-renowned university for its management studies, ranked No. 3 in the U.K. and was awarded as the University of the Year for the academic year 2010-2011 (The Sunday Times Review) This post-graduate program in Marketing, among the best in the UK, was an extensive course focusing on the different disciplines of Marketing. Relevant Modules: Marketing to Consumers, Marketing to Businesses and Organisations, Marketing and Society, Advanced Advertising Theory, Strategic Brand Management, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing.

Baccalauréat, Marketing
  • à American University of Sharjah
  • juin 2010

Degree: BSc. in Business Administration Major: Marketing Minor: Psychology Relevant Courses: Consumer Behavior, International Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management Personality Psychology, Research Methods, Public Speaking, Intercultural Communication, and Business Ethics

Specialties & Skills

Digital Marketing
Media Management
Servicing
Content Management
Branding Development
Content Marketing
Market Research
Brand Management
Digital Communication
Statistical analysis
Editorial Writing
Social Media Marketing
Copywriting
Strategy building

Langues

Anglais
Langue Maternelle
Hindi
Expert
Français
Débutant

Adhésions

AIPMM The Association of International Product Marketing and Management
  • Certified Brand Manager
  • February 2015

Formation et Diplômes

Social Media Marketing (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Informa Middle East
Date de la formation:
June 2014
Durée:
15 heures
Certificate in Digital Marketing (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
November 2014
Valide jusqu'à:
January 9999
Certified Brand Manager (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
February 2015
Valide jusqu'à:
January 9999