Alaa Barakat
Head Of Marketing at iHome-آي هوم- Claim this Profile
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Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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iHome-آي هوم
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Saudi Arabia
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Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Marketing
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Apr 2018 - Present
Scope of work: Reporting to CEO, responsible to build a new marketing department and shape the whole internal and external marketing and communication strategies with a mission is to grow our client’s audience across every platform and channel (ATL and BTL) to support sales by increasing brand awareness, positioning, image and client TOM. --Designed the structure and marketing strategy of E-commerce website. --Developing marketing strategy & communication plans, events, digital marketing & outdoor activities. --Led CS team and cooperate with other departments to achieve client-best-Satisfaction reputation, review all policies, internal and external communications and make sure it is applied correctly. --Designed marketing communication plan to enhance brand image as employer. --Building content and created the ideas for more B2B opportunities. --Designing long-terms awareness campaigns using all company’s departments and capabilities. --Support training of the new staff to acquire knowledge of client service, instore marketing, client profile…..etc. --Solving problems, enhancing daily operations, building content, and budget planning.
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Wall Street English
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Spain
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Marketing and Communications
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Dec 2014 - Mar 2018
Scope of work: Reported to CEO, responsible to design marketing & communication strategy for SR.4 M. Defined core brand identity, lead creative development of internal employees and external agencies & utilizing best practices in SEO, Google, Social Media, PR, Radio. Oversee team of 5. Increased quality leads by 60% and organic search 63% by repositioning brand. --Developed & implemented WSE marketing strategies & plans resulting in consistent sales increases. --Unified the communication strategies among all channels through all the 27 branches. --Created successful ROI system to evaluate Lead performance, sales performance, and B2B cooperation. --Successfully built the digital platform strategies of WSE and enhanced the quality of the online leads by 60% & raised the organic search up to 63% of total traffic. --Directed a consistency of market communications all over KSA & Center sales increase of 9%. --Developed & implemented consumer feedback & complain system to improve brand image. --Controlled SR.4 million national budgets. --Led the implementation of a toll free, consumer 900# number which resulted in better understanding of local markets inquiries plus the quick response for consumer complains. --Led the designing stage & implementation of CRM system. --Responsible of directing the design, development & implementation graphic designs and communication to be used online, PR, Road ad, website, social media as well as the Radio voice ad. --Controlled three outside agency partners including; Social Media Agency, Radio, & PR agency. --Reduced outside agencies cost by having in-house Graphic Designer &Google Specialist (SEO) --Prepare new product launching plans in cooperation with senior colleagues: Sales Directors, National Service Manager. --Created new comprehensive reports that presented new outcome on leads effectiveness &sales performance &the use of analytics to provide insights to improve value on marketing ROI.
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DDB Remedy
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United States
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Marketing and Advertising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Communication Manager
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Apr 2010 - Jun 2014
--Managed a portfolio of client accounts and monitoring the ongoing activities related to them. --Developed comprehensive Account's Marketing & Communications plans (ATL & BTL). --Overseeing implementation of the Marketing strategy including campaigns, events, digital marketing, and PR. --Worked closely with product management team to define marketing materials and programs enabling them to meet their commercial objectives by providing them with appropriate tools, materials and presentations. --Supervised Accounts billing and invoices resulted in closing the agency balance sheet on time. --Created client tracking system for each job that allowed the highest customer satisfaction level. --Directed the development of advertising campaign that successfully resulted in increasing agency revenue. --Assist in developing strategic brand positioning, campaigns, and building brand awareness. --Provided actionable and insightful recommendations for new products, extensions, or enhancements.
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Marriott Hotels
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing & Event & Supervisor
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Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
--Designed & execute events through organizing pre-event and post event activities. --Overall all on-site details for executing group events, develop & follow checklist/itinerary, & troubleshoot event problems. --Handled Groups through the system and through their own agenda --Coordinated tasks and work with other departments to ensure that the department runs efficiently. --Collaborated with management to develop and carry-out ideas and procedures, and set goals to continuously improve department performance around guest and employee satisfaction scores. --Prepared and review written documents (daily logs, business letters, memoranda, reports) including proofreading and editing written information to ensure accuracy and completeness. --Ensure successful event delivery through coordinating with the clients & different hotel's Dept. --Assigned & ensure work tasks are completed on time & that they meet appropriate quality standards. --Ensure that employees are trained on company's core values, job rules, responsibilities, & technical tasks. --Encouraged and motivates employees to perform their bets, take responsibility for assignments, make decisions and provide input on possible improvements.
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Pixel Arabia Marketing Agency
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Executive Manager
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May 2008 - Feb 2009
--Created successful Marketing plans that are consistent with corporate goals. --Planned and managed digital media campaigns, ensuring clients experience the highest service levels. --Analysed clients' competitors' website --Structured & developed clients' websites. --Planed future campaigns including Direct Mail, Printed Media, & participating in competitive awards. --Evaluated & analysed websites from the technical, marketing, and content prospects & provide creative ideas.
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Education
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Baker University
Bachelor, Business Administration -
University of Vienna
Certificate, German Language -
Al Ahliyya Amman University
Bachelor, Faculty of Pharmacy & Medical Science