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MalIk Barghouti

Dubai

Summary

Accomplished marketing professional with demonstrated success developing and implementing strategic approaches to drive market growth and bottom-line profitability. Strong communicator with natural leadership talent and high energy. Impactful and successful manager talented in building teams and motivating personnel to new levels of performance.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Brand Manager

Unipal GT
Ramallah

Spearheaded strategic marketing plans for a diverse product portfolio, including XL, the leading energy drink in the Palestinian market, as well as managing and collaborating with brands such as Ferraro, Heinz, Kellogg's, Siniora, and Nadic.

Led and motivated a 23-member merchandising and branding team, fostering client communications and achieving year-over-year sales growth.

Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, ensuring the successful outcome of projects.

Planned the production of branded merchandise, ensuring strict alignment with brand standards and marketing goals.

Coordinated impactful marketing events, showcasing a comprehensive range of product and service offerings.

Brand Manager | January 2020 - November 2020

Effectively managed budgets, optimizing advertising spend, event sponsorships, and promotional giveaways.

Planned and executed successful advertising campaigns (ATL and BTL), contributing significantly to brand visibility.

Developed influential partnerships with industry influencers, expanding brand reach and engagement. Notable partnerships include Old Spice, Braun, and the successful launch of King "C" Gillette in the West Bank and Gaza.

Marketing Officer | March 2019 - December 2019

Effectively managed budgets, optimizing advertising spend, event sponsorships, and promotional giveaways.

Utilized Power BI, Slim4, IVY, Microsoft Dynamics, and Tableau skills for data-driven insights and reporting.

Recommended policy changes to improve marketing tactics and strategies.

Achieved cost savings through creative problem-solving, notably through the implementation of the IPU Scheme.

Exceeded customer satisfaction through innovative solutions to commercial trade offerings.

Conducted market research studies and competitive analysis to evaluate market trends and pricing strategies.

Broker & PR

Lotus Financial Investment Company
Ramallah
02.2018 - 02.2019

I served as a broker for the Palestinian and Jordanian stock exchanges, conducting informational sales presentations aimed at fostering symbiotic client relationships. I placed bids and offers for buying or selling securities, providing guidance on the selection of diverse financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities.

Maintaining regular communication with clients, I offered updates on portfolio performance and changes in the marketplace. Ensuring strict adherence to all applicable laws and regulations related to the sale of securities, I prioritized compliance.

Engaging in discussions with clients, I explored ideas and strategies to enhance operational efficiency, consistently striving for continuous improvement and adding value to overall business performance.

Public relations campaigns, customer service orientation, and accounting/settlement services were integral aspects of my role.

Education

MBA - Marketing

GBSB
Barcelona, Spain
12-2023

International Marketing and Exporting Theory -

Athabasca University
Canada
01-2022

Honors B. Com Option in International Management -

University of Ottawa
01.2019

CISI Securities Trading Certificates -

Chartered institute for Securities and Investments
09.2018

Erasmus Scholarship Exchange Term -

University of Brighton
06.2017

Business Certificate -

Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School
06.2013

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School
06.2013

Skills

  • Strong team Player
  • Campaign Planning
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Promotion Development
  • Brand Positioning
  • Budget Formulation
  • Market Analysis
  • Communications Strategy
  • Strategy Development
  • Promotional Planning
  • Training Delivery
  • Sales Tracking
  • B2B Sales
  • Growth Tracking

Activities

  • Three years studying Culinary arts, sommelier, and Molecular Gastronomy Under Chef Kent Van dyke
  • Over 600 hours of volunteer work experience
  • Teachers Assistant at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary school
  • Snow sports and marathon races
  • Cancer Awareness campaigns
  • Finance society uOttawa
  • Poetry Writing and performing BBC Radio Canada

Personal Information

Gender: Male

Accomplishments

Folklore Dance Group National Representation.

TEDx, Manarah Sponsorship. l

A musical event collaborating with local artists raised 13,000 USD in 8 hours.

72-hour hackathon generated 18 projects for sustainable tourism sector.

Certification

  • CISI
  • Microsoft Office and Mac equivalencies
  • Google Ads certificate

Languages

Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Broker & PR

Lotus Financial Investment Company
02.2018 - 02.2019

Senior Brand Manager

Unipal GT

MBA - Marketing

GBSB

International Marketing and Exporting Theory -

Athabasca University

Honors B. Com Option in International Management -

University of Ottawa

CISI Securities Trading Certificates -

Chartered institute for Securities and Investments

Erasmus Scholarship Exchange Term -

University of Brighton

Business Certificate -

Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School
MalIk Barghouti