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Ahmed Abdelwahed

Ahmed Abdelwahed

Social Media & Digital Marketing Leader
Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

Summary

Dynamic Social Media and Digital Channels Leader with over 8 years of experience driving digital engagement and enhancing online presence for top-tier organizations. Proven track record in strategic content planning, online reputation management, and community engagement at ADCB and Etisalat UAE. Skilled in utilizing social media platforms to strengthen brand visibility, with a deep understanding of digital transformation strategies and project management methodologies including Agile, Scrum, WaterFall and Lean Six Sigma. Adept at leading functional & cross-functional teams, process improvement, and delivering measurable business outcomes.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Social Media Customer Experience Team Lead

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
01.2024 - Current

I’ve been Leading & Managing the Social Media Customer Experience Team for Al Hilal Islamic Bank (Subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank).

Key Achievements:

• Built the Social Media team
• Equipped the team with essential tools & resources
• Designed and executed departmental strategy
• Enhanced Online Reputation Management (ORM)
• Implemented a Customer-Centric approach

• Improved customer satisfaction ratings by implementing new training programs for team members


My Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management
• Performance Tracking
• Coaching & Development
• Shift Scheduling
• Stakeholder Reporting
• Strategic Planning
• Crisis & Risk Management
• Social Media Analytics & Presentations
• Project Management


I focus on building a high-performance team culture, optimizing KPIs, and ensuring our social media operations deliver measurable results in line with the bank’s commitment to exceptional service.


Social Media Community & Reputation Manager

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
4 2019 - 01.2024
  • Launched and established the social media strategy for Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and managed platforms across multiple channels (Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Linkedin - App Store - Google Play – Google Maps - Youtube).
  • Led social media customer service strategy, including merger campaigns for ADCB, Al-Hilal, and UNB Banks.
  • Engaged with customers online to maintain a positive brand image and monitored social media for feedback, reputation management, and crisis control.
  • Assisted customers in using bank services, increasing First Contact Resolution (FCR).
  • Provided senior management with reports on engagement, sentiment analysis, followers, and leads.
  • Drafted responses, updated Q&As, and managed campaigns, competitions, and content suggestions with the Digital Marketing Team.
  • Conducted social media analysis and prepared monthly reports and presentations for management.
  • Trained and coached new team members.

Online Reputation Manager

Etisalat UAE
08.2017 - 04.2019

• Monitoring digital conversations and mentions of Etisalat across social media, blogs, review platforms and news sites.
• Promptly addressing both positive and negative feedback, reviews and comments to ensure clear communication and timely resolution.
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive online reputation management (ORM) strategy that aligns with brand goals.
• Analyzing data and sentiment trends to deliver actionable insights and reports on reputation metrics.
• Collaborating with PR and marketing teams to create strategies for managing reputational risks and amplifying positive narratives.
• Working closely with customer service, legal and other departments to manage potential crisis situations effectively.
• Crafting content and outreach strategies aimed at fostering positive engagement and brand advocacy online.
• Optimizing content for SEO to boost visibility and engagement across digital channels.

Chat and Email Specialist (Non-Voice)

Raya Contact Center Dubai For Etisalat UAE
02.2016 - 08.2017
  • Handle end-user live transactions following agreed scripts and processes to guarantee consistency and meeting of global requirement and standard
  • Communicate with customers through the internet & Social applications such AVAIA
  • Report and Resolve customer`s issues

Account Advisor

Raya Contact Center Cairo For Etisalat UAE Project
09.2014 - 1 2016

• Handle-end user live transactions following agreed scripts and processes to guarantee consistency and meeting of global requirement and standards

• Report and Resolve customer`s issues

Retail Sales Executive

RadioShack
11.2012 - 12.2013
  • Greeting and directing customers
  • Cross-sell products
  • Providing accurate information (e.g. product features, pricing and after-sales services)
  • Answering customers’ questions about specific products/services
  • Stay up-to-date with new products/services
  • Inform customers about discounts and special offers

Lawyer

Samy Fekry Office
07.2011 - 02.2012

I have got my training as a lawyer in one of the biggest offices in the town.

Education

Bachelor of Law

Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
09.2009 - 05.2013

Skills

Digital Marketing

Certification

Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Professional Certificate

Timeline

Social Media Customer Experience Team Lead

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
01.2024 - Current

Online Reputation Manager

Etisalat UAE
08.2017 - 04.2019

Chat and Email Specialist (Non-Voice)

Raya Contact Center Dubai For Etisalat UAE
02.2016 - 08.2017

Account Advisor

Raya Contact Center Cairo For Etisalat UAE Project
09.2014 - 1 2016

Retail Sales Executive

RadioShack
11.2012 - 12.2013

Lawyer

Samy Fekry Office
07.2011 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Law

Ain Shams University
09.2009 - 05.2013

Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Professional Certificate

Social Media Marketing From Northwestern University

Google Project Management Professional Certificate

Mini - MBA From International Business Management Institute - Berlin, Germany

Data Analysis - Udacity

Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content From University of Pennsylvania

Diplomatic Relations and International Arbitration From European University Institute

Italian Language From Dante Alighieri Institute

Digital Transformation From International Business Management Institute - Berlin, Germany

Social Media Community & Reputation Manager

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
4 2019 - 01.2024
Ahmed AbdelwahedSocial Media & Digital Marketing Leader