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Mikel A. NJEIM

Senior Manager - Planning
Dubai

Summary

7+ Years of experience in media, with a strong background in planning and hands on performance; driven by challenges and motivated to deliver growth and success to brands, the agency and myself.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Manager - Planning

Initiative MENA
04.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated and expanded client partnerships through active engagement in their business environments.
  • Formulated JBPs with key partners, significantly enhancing client value.
  • Led the planning and activation sections for numerous pitches across diverse industries.
  • Mentored team members by creating career development plans and delivering regular training.
  • Developed and submitted award-winning case studies to EFFIES and SMARTIES, securing victories in both.

Manager - Planning

Initiative MENA
5 2022 - 03.2024
  • Exceeded revenue targets with X6 ROAS through effective performance-led planning, surpassing business objectives.
  • Formed strategic collaborations with industry-leading media partners such as Google, Meta, and TikTok, providing clients with exclusive services and guidance to stay ahead of competition.
  • Led an end-to-end launch of the world's largest indoor theme park on Yas Island Abu Dhabi, surpassing brand and business targets within just one month of campaign launch.
  • Successfully onboarded a global client in EEMEA region after landing the pitch.
  • Implemented efficient team management strategies, optimizing productivity and output through time management and task allocation based on individual strengths while addressing weaknesses.

Manager - Digital

OMD
2 2021 - 4 2022
  • Managed digital strategies and investments for various accounts across the region covering multiple industries: FMCG, Automotive, Skin care, Education, tech and E-commerce.
  • Collaborated with internal teams and partners to develop new and creative growth strategies.
  • Approached new potential business while developing and maintaining relationships with existing clients.
  • Managed team growth, and professional development of each member.
  • Implemented reporting dashboards, which resulted in time saving, detailed analysis and optimization beyond the click.

Executive Then Senior Executive - Planning

OMD
10.2016 - 01.2021

Managed end-to-end media campaigns (online/offline), developed comprehensive plans with audience segmentation and budgeting, optimized client investments for KPI achievement, leveraging consumer behavior research to identify core audience segments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing

Lebanese American University
Byblos
09.2013 - 06.2016

Skills

    Marketing Research / Client Relations / Data Analysis / Negotiations / Problem Solving / Creative thinking / Strategic Planning / Media Relations / Budget Management

Software

Social Platforms Business Manager

Google Ads / DV360 / DCM / DV

Statex / Arianna / Zplan

GWI / Euromonitor / YouGov

Trello project management

Affiliations

Member of Donner Sang Compter (2017 - 2019)

Member of the Scouts of Lebanon (2001-2017)

Pledged Volunteer at Beta - 2015

Timeline

Senior Manager - Planning

Initiative MENA
04.2024 - Current

Executive Then Senior Executive - Planning

OMD
10.2016 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing

Lebanese American University
09.2013 - 06.2016

Manager - Planning

Initiative MENA
5 2022 - 03.2024

Manager - Digital

OMD
2 2021 - 4 2022
Mikel A. NJEIMSenior Manager - Planning