Hi, I’m Maya Makki, a Digital Marketing & Social Media Lead with 10+ years of experience driving brand growth across lifestyle, retail, and media sectors in the GCC. I’ve built and led high-impact digital programs for brands, delivering measurable lifts in audience engagement and performance. I’ve led cross-market initiatives and grown social communities—such as achieving 400% growth in social media engagement in retail—through blending content strategy, paid media, and analytics across Bahrain and Qatar. I thrive in cross-functional and remote teams, coordinating across markets and time zones to execute integrated campaigns from concept to launch. I’m passionate about turning data into actionable insights, optimizing brand visibility, and partnering with stakeholders to achieve business goals.

Maya Makki

Hi, I’m Maya Makki, a Digital Marketing & Social Media Lead with 10+ years of experience driving brand growth across lifestyle, retail, and media sectors in the GCC. I’ve built and led high-impact digital programs for brands, delivering measurable lifts in audience engagement and performance. I’ve led cross-market initiatives and grown social communities—such as achieving 400% growth in social media engagement in retail—through blending content strategy, paid media, and analytics across Bahrain and Qatar. I thrive in cross-functional and remote teams, coordinating across markets and time zones to execute integrated campaigns from concept to launch. I’m passionate about turning data into actionable insights, optimizing brand visibility, and partnering with stakeholders to achieve business goals.

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Hi, I’m Maya Makki, a Digital Marketing & Social Media Lead with 10+ years of experience driving brand growth across lifestyle, retail, and media sectors in the GCC. I’ve built and led high-impact digital programs for brands, delivering measurable lifts in audience engagement and performance. I’ve led cross-market initiatives and grown social communities—such as achieving 400% growth in social media engagement in retail—through blending content strategy, paid media, and analytics across Bahrain and Qatar.

I thrive in cross-functional and remote teams, coordinating across markets and time zones to execute integrated campaigns from concept to launch. I’m passionate about turning data into actionable insights, optimizing brand visibility, and partnering with stakeholders to achieve business goals.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Digital Director at Ohlala & Hadag
April 1, 2025 - Present
Leading end-to-end digital strategy for lifestyle media platforms; manage and scale social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn); develop and implement content strategies; oversee digital campaigns (paid media & performance marketing); analyze performance data and optimize campaigns; mentor digital and creative teams across multiple markets; collaborate across Bahrain and Qatar in hybrid/remote setup; manage projects across timelines.
Client Service Manager at RedScarf Advertising Agency
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Managed key accounts including STC Pay, National Bank of Bahrain, and Jumeirah Gulf Resort; led campaign strategy, execution, and delivery across digital and offline channels; main client contact; developed marketing proposals and campaign strategies; monitored campaign performance and provided ROI-focused reports.
Social Media & Marketing Manager at Go Amplify
October 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Managed social media accounts for major clients including Marassi Galleria and Jumeirah Gulf Resort; created and executed content calendars; improved engagement through targeted campaigns and community management; delivered performance reports with actionable insights.
Social Media & Marketing Executive at City Center
December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Increased social media engagement by 400% through strategic content and campaigns; led influencer marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness and customer acquisition; managed content strategy, campaign execution, and analytics; produced and managed a 20-episode Ramadan campaign, securing sponsorships; utilized CRM data to optimize targeting and campaign performance.

Education

BA in Translation at Université Saint Joseph, Lebanon
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality