I am Shahbaz Ahmed Awan, a results-driven Marketing and Communications Specialist with over 14 years of experience across Bahrain and the GCC. I specialize in digital marketing, brand growth, social media, and stakeholder communications, delivering campaigns that boost visibility and ROI.\n\nI blend creativity with data-driven insights to strengthen brand positioning and align strategies with Vision 2030 goals. I'm passionate about building high-performing marketing teams, coordinating cross-functional projects, and creating bilingual content (English/Arabic) to engage diverse audiences across the region.

Shahbaz Ahmed Awan

I am Shahbaz Ahmed Awan, a results-driven Marketing and Communications Specialist with over 14 years of experience across Bahrain and the GCC. I specialize in digital marketing, brand growth, social media, and stakeholder communications, delivering campaigns that boost visibility and ROI.\n\nI blend creativity with data-driven insights to strengthen brand positioning and align strategies with Vision 2030 goals. I'm passionate about building high-performing marketing teams, coordinating cross-functional projects, and creating bilingual content (English/Arabic) to engage diverse audiences across the region.

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I am Shahbaz Ahmed Awan, a results-driven Marketing and Communications Specialist with over 14 years of experience across Bahrain and the GCC. I specialize in digital marketing, brand growth, social media, and stakeholder communications, delivering campaigns that boost visibility and ROI.\n\nI blend creativity with data-driven insights to strengthen brand positioning and align strategies with Vision 2030 goals. I’m passionate about building high-performing marketing teams, coordinating cross-functional projects, and creating bilingual content (English/Arabic) to engage diverse audiences across the region.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced

Work Experience

Digital Marketing & Brand Growth Specialist
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Led digital marketing, brand growth, and communications across Bahrain and GCC markets. Built and scaled the marketing department and brand positioning strategies. Developed full-funnel campaigns to elevate visibility and ROI, including bilingual English/Arabic content for wider reach. Managed digital and social media presence across platforms, produced event collateral, and conducted in-depth market research and trend analysis. Strengthened omnichannel digital presence through SEO and analytics, aligning activities with Vision 2030 goals and driving sustained growth.
Marketing & Communications Specialist
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Built the marketing department and brand positioning strategies; created bilingual marketing content (English/Arabic) to boost reach; managed digital and social media presence across all platforms; conducted market research and identified customer personas and competitive benchmarks; developed content calendars and led SEO initiatives.

Education

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Qualifications

Certificate in Advertising and Media Management
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026
Certificate in Advertising and Media Management
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026
CPR
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other