Hi, I'm Chanuka Perera, a passionate Marketing Specialist with over 7 years of experience in digital marketing, content creation, and branding. I've had the opportunity to grow various brands in luxury, e-commerce, and advocacy sectors through engaging social media and multimedia content. I love optimizing campaigns to boost growth and enhance customer journeys. Currently based in Dubai, I specialize in strategic digital marketing and content production, combining my skills in photography and videography to tell compelling brand stories. I’m always eager to collaborate and explore innovative ways to connect with audiences and drive meaningful results.

Chanuka Perera

Hi, I'm Chanuka Perera, a passionate Marketing Specialist with over 7 years of experience in digital marketing, content creation, and branding. I've had the opportunity to grow various brands in luxury, e-commerce, and advocacy sectors through engaging social media and multimedia content. I love optimizing campaigns to boost growth and enhance customer journeys. Currently based in Dubai, I specialize in strategic digital marketing and content production, combining my skills in photography and videography to tell compelling brand stories. I’m always eager to collaborate and explore innovative ways to connect with audiences and drive meaningful results.

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Hi, I’m Chanuka Perera, a passionate Marketing Specialist with over 7 years of experience in digital marketing, content creation, and branding. I’ve had the opportunity to grow various brands in luxury, e-commerce, and advocacy sectors through engaging social media and multimedia content. I love optimizing campaigns to boost growth and enhance customer journeys.

Currently based in Dubai, I specialize in strategic digital marketing and content production, combining my skills in photography and videography to tell compelling brand stories. I’m always eager to collaborate and explore innovative ways to connect with audiences and drive meaningful results.

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Work Experience

Marketing Specialist at Maklad Design - Dubai
January 1, 2025 - Present
Marketing Specialist with 7+ years' experience in content creation, branding, and digital strategy. Proven results in growing brands across luxury, e-commerce, and advocacy through social media and multimedia content. Optimized the company’s digital discoverability through Instagram-specific SEO and GEO-based content strategies, boosting visibility within the app and across AI platforms for Dubai-based interior design searches.
Social Media Executive at Conscience Integrated
December 31, 2024 - July 26, 2025
Handled social media operations including organic content management, strategy, planning, and production. Rebuilt company’s brand identity, achieving explosive organic digital growth in under 6 months including over 500% increase in views and significant profile visits growth. Collaborated across departments to streamline social media processes and content production.
Social Media Executive at Cinnamon Grand Colombo
December 31, 2021 - July 26, 2025
Managed digital marketing for city-focused hotel bookings and revenue growth. Optimized campaigns to boost hotel room occupancy across target audiences. Partnered with teams to enhance customer journeys and align digital touchpoints.
E Commerce Manager at eBay
January 31, 2021 - July 26, 2025
Managed end-to-end e-commerce operations including developing and executing digital marketing strategies to drive online sales. Optimized product listings and conducted market research for competitive positioning. Achieved monthly profits between $8,000 to $10,000.
Photographer / Videographer - Freelance at Freelance
January 31, 2021 - July 26, 2025
Worked as a freelance multimedia assistant for Amnesty International, creating compelling visual content for advocacy campaigns and collaborating with international teams on multimedia projects. Executed high-profile photography projects including work for a former Sri Lankan president.

Education

Certificate at National Institute of Business Management
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
High School Diploma at St. Aloysius College, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Level 4 Award in Marketing Impact | Chartered Institute of Marketing
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Level 4 Award in Social Media Marketing | Chartered Institute of Marketing
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Google SEO Fundamentals | University of California, Davis
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Planning Campaigns | Chartered Institute of Marketing
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Social Media Management | Meta
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Digital Marketing | HubSpot Academy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Storytelling and Influencing | Macquarie University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment