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HALA AZZAM

Marketing Manager

Summary

Dynamic Marketing & PR professional with over eight years of experience helping brands reach their full potential. Adept in making key decisions and working with other professionals to achieve goals and solve problems. Experienced in managing employee and dedicated to successfully directing business strategy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Manager

Giuseppe Zanotti Egypt
09.2021 - 03.2024
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies for sales performance.
  • Elevated brand visibility by developing and executing comprehensive marketing campaigns across digital and offline marketing.
  • Assessed seasonal buying to set annual launch & GWP plan.
  • Analyzed campaign performance data offline and online to adjust tactics and maximize ROI.
  • Developed and implemented launch event for new season focusing on pillar and limited edition collection.
  • Followed international set guidelines for Giuseppe Zanotti to ensure standard in branding applications.

Marketing Communications Manager

Four Seasons Hotels
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developed integrated multi-channel print, digital, and direct marketing campaigns that resulted in $500,000 revenue.
  • Launched influencer campaigns reaching over 8M organic online users promoting property activities.
  • Established crisis management strategy for COVID-19, altering property collateral.
  • Curated and managed digital content and social media advertising.
  • Worked with different function teams to ensure successful implementation of communications strategy.
  • Managed international digital agencies for media buying and content creation.
  • Led on 360 marketing strategy for new restaurant openings and implementation.
  • Revamped online and print materials in collaboration with graphic designers, photographers and printing house.
  • Worked with international press to develop press release for four seasons website & 3rd party platforms.

Junior Brand Manager

L'Oreal Group
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Built the launch strategy of YSL, DIESEL, RALPH LAUREN, VICTOR & ROLF, ARMANI in top retailers in Egypt, resulting in an increase of 40% of the luxury divisions turnover during the launch year.
  • Crafted the digital strategy helping the divisions luxury brands drive their engagement level x2.8 and maximize their reach during key campaigns.
  • Worked with business owners for product distribution in top retailers, marking Yves Saint Laurent cosmetics products #1 bestseller in Egypt.
  • Launched YSL first launch party in Egypt with a number of 1,000 VIP attendees which led to an increase of 60% in annual sales.
  • Finalized all the marketing communication that launched the brand in the media and created integrated marketing campaigns.

Management Trainee Program

L'Oreal Group
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Prepared for brand launch of luxury cosmetics and fragrances by assisting in marketing strategy.
  • Conducted market visits to evaluate product sales performance.

Account Manager

Mortimer Harvey
12.2016 - 02.2018
  • Worked across different industries, banking, technology and innovation, trading, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, hotel management, insurance, and oil and gas to implement their digital strategy.
  • Developed digital marketing proposals for local and multinational reputable companies in the region.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
2011.09 - 2016.05

Skills

Effective Time Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Creativity and Problem Solving

Digital Marketing

Public and Media Relations

Marketing campaign development

Strategic Planning

Brand Development

Personal Information

Nationality: US & BRITISH

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Marketing Manager

Giuseppe Zanotti Egypt
09.2021 - 03.2024

Marketing Communications Manager

Four Seasons Hotels
02.2020 - 08.2021

Management Trainee Program

L'Oreal Group
02.2018 - 12.2018

Junior Brand Manager

L'Oreal Group
01.2018 - 02.2020

Account Manager

Mortimer Harvey
12.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

American University in Cairo
2011.09 - 2016.05
HALA AZZAMMarketing Manager