
Kristine Dalen
Communication / Marketing Professional
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWork Experience
Brand ManagerFull Time
Jannah Hotels and Resorts
Dec 2015 - Jan 2017 -1 yr, 1 month
United Arab Emirates
- Job Details:• Managed all branding and marketing efforts for two hotels under the Vice President’s guidance. • Fully responsible for the creation and printing of collateral (brochures, leaflets, documents etc) • Produced monthly marketing reports with web traffic analysis and including recommendations on how to increase web traffic and highlight key content. • Developed and advanced social media strategy. Created and improved the social media editorial calendar with daily posts for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google+ accounts. • Constructed/implemented promotions & marketing strategies. Worked with designers to produce materials of visual impact, spearheaded video and photography shoots. • Liaised with media, publishers and other suppliers. Managed the production of all marketing materials. • Led training session for new staff and interns. • Key highlights: Improved web content by writing compelling articles, resulting in a 30% increase in page views. • Collaborated with graphic designers to develop a new design and brand identity. • Organized events that helped increase brand awareness from press coverage.
Communications CoordinatorFull Time
Dubai Stay
Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 -1 yr
United Arab Emirates
- Job Details:• Developed annual media plan through trend analysis to create effective campaigns/promotions communicated via all accessible means of media and pending respective markets. • Supervised audio/video and still-life media for paper and digital marketing utilization/distribution. • Monitored social media to uphold the brand´s positive public image; maintained the website.
Assistant Visual MerchandiserFull Time
Splash
Aug 2012 - Aug 2013 -1 yr
United Arab Emirates , Dubai
- Job Details:I created in-store and window displays for clothes. Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of the store for optimal sales. Selected merchandise based on the most favorable price and quality. Established and maintained proper high traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
Gallery Assistant, Curator and Event CoordinatorFull Time
Different galleries in Europe
Aug 2007 - May 2010 -2 yrs, 9 months
United Kingdom
- Job Details:I worked in all areas - from sales to curating and promoting exhibitions. Organized different types of events (art exhibitions, workshops, seminars, concerts)
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Hotel management
Emirates Academy of Hospitality ManagementJan 2011 - Jan 2013 - 2 yr
Master's Degree in Art Museum and Gallery Studies
Newcastle UniversityJan 2007 - Jan 2008 - 1 Year
Languages
English
FluentFrench
Intermediate