Maria E. Issa

Available to hire

Skills

Experience Level

Language

Arabic
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Junior Social and Digital Marketing Executive at Zadig & Voltaire
October 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Co-led the launch of the official Z&V Lebanon e-commerce platform, coordinating with HQ and local teams to ensure successful market entry. Led the execution of integrated brand campaigns across paid and organic channels, from concept to performance optimization. Ensured brand communication across digital and offline channels to support campaign performance and customer engagement. Oversaw visual merchandising strategy across 3 POS locations to elevate in-store brand experience.
Rotating Marketing Intern at Memac Ogilvy
June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Week 1-2: PR – Assisted with coverage reports and analysis, conducted research on relevant magazines and publications. Week 2-3: Social Media – Created engaging and strategic content plans, compiled ads reports and tracked story impressions. Contributed to campaign analytics and client reporting.
Content Executive Intern at Leo Burnett
June 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Contributed to campaign development across multiple industries including financial services, education, and a global F&B brand. Created idea decks, social media strategy plans, content calendars, and internal communication workshops delivered to clients. Developed and presented an internal communication strategy for a large bank as part of the Leo Burnett PC Academy.

Education

Master’s in Strategic Marketing and Communication at IE University (Instituto de Empresa)
September 1, 2025 - May 4, 2026
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing Concentration at American University of Beirut (AUB)
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Exchange Program at Boston University
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Master Master3 Marketing and Communication at Instituto de Empresa (IE)
September 1, 2025 - May 4, 2026
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing Concentration at American University of Beirut (AUB)
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Student Exchange Program at Boston University
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Advanced Google Analytics at Online Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing at Online Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Master’s in Strategic Marketing and Communication at Instituto de Empresa (IE) – Madrid, Spain
September 1, 2025 - May 27, 2026
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing Concentration at American University of Beirut (AUB) – Beirut, Lebanon
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Student Exchange Program at Boston University – Boston, USA
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

Advanced Google Analytics
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Advanced Google Analytics
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Advanced Google Analytics
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Education

Skills

Experience Level