I'm a dynamic marketing professional with a passion for creating and executing strategic multi-channel campaigns that boost brand awareness, engagement, and revenue. With experience in both the hospitality and agency world, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset and a love for storytelling to build compelling brand narratives. I've led high-profile rebrands, managed cross-functional teams, and fine-tuned digital marketing strategies to make a real impact.

Shené Karim

I'm a dynamic marketing professional with a passion for creating and executing strategic multi-channel campaigns that boost brand awareness, engagement, and revenue. With experience in both the hospitality and agency world, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset and a love for storytelling to build compelling brand narratives. I've led high-profile rebrands, managed cross-functional teams, and fine-tuned digital marketing strategies to make a real impact.

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I’m a dynamic marketing professional with a passion for creating and executing strategic multi-channel campaigns that boost brand awareness, engagement, and revenue. With experience in both the hospitality and agency world, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset and a love for storytelling to build compelling brand narratives. I’ve led high-profile rebrands, managed cross-functional teams, and fine-tuned digital marketing strategies to make a real impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Kurdish
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Marketing Manager at DUKES Hotel, St James’s, London
July 1, 2024 - Present
Led the repositioning and brand refresh of this iconic boutique hotel in the heart of Mayfair, aligning its rich heritage with a modern luxury identity ahead of a phased reopening. Managed a multi-channel marketing strategy and led social media accounts, growing engagement by 40% YoY. Oversaw a cross-functional team and external agencies, launched new packages tailored to key markets, boosting off-peak occupancy by 15%. Developed high-quality content and marketing assets to elevate the hotel's brand presence.
Marketing Manager at INNOCEAN UK, Soho, London
July 1, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Enhanced the agency's public profile, built strong brand awareness, and implemented effective multi-channel digital and traditional marketing strategies. Led media and PR activities to increase company fame, developed branding including mission, vision, and credentials, redesigned the website with improved UX/UI and SEO optimization, and secured new business leads through events and trade publications.
Brand Marketing Manager at Casa Cook & Cook’s Club Hotels, Royal Exchange, London
December 1, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Led brand marketing for two lifestyle hotel brands across 16 properties in EMEA, developing integrated campaigns, and launching new hotel openings. Managed pre-opening marketing, created new brand programs and experiential concepts, directed photo and video shoots ensuring brand consistency, built end-to-end marketing campaigns using data-driven insights, oversaw creative and PR agencies, and produced branded collateral using Adobe InDesign.
Administration & Reception Manager (Covid Support) at NHS Trust, Charing Cross, London
March 1, 2021 - July 17, 2025
Supported the NHS Mental Health Centre during the Covid-19 pandemic, managing administration, patient coordination, and reception. Acted as the first point of contact for patients, provided administrative support to clinical staff, streamlined patient booking by introducing an online platform, and assisted patients in accessing care pathways, liaising with external providers.
Data Analyst at Government Organization, Sulaimani, Kurdistan
April 1, 2019 - July 17, 2025
Analyzed complex datasets to support cybersecurity and operational decisions. Used Kibana, IBM i2 Analyst Notebook, and Excel to identify trends and threats, presented insights to senior leadership and foreign partners, developed automated tools for data filtering and reporting, trained new analysts, and strengthened cross-border collaboration through presentations and relationship-building.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at American University - Sulaimani
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Diploma at Hammersmith & West London College
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

Digital Marketing Professional
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Government, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment