I am a creative and driven marketing professional with a diverse background in branding, event planning, and communications. I have experience leading local marketing initiatives and launching hospitality-focused businesses. Recently, I completed a digital marketing certification and am seeking a fully remote role to support digital campaigns, social media growth, and brand engagement. Throughout my career, I have built and launched a boutique catering concept specializing in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine where I led branding, menu design, and social media efforts to increase visibility and client acquisition. My experience also includes event coordination, vendor partnership management, and local marketing campaign execution for multiple local restaurants.

Hinda Lawar

I am a creative and driven marketing professional with a diverse background in branding, event planning, and communications. I have experience leading local marketing initiatives and launching hospitality-focused businesses. Recently, I completed a digital marketing certification and am seeking a fully remote role to support digital campaigns, social media growth, and brand engagement. Throughout my career, I have built and launched a boutique catering concept specializing in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine where I led branding, menu design, and social media efforts to increase visibility and client acquisition. My experience also includes event coordination, vendor partnership management, and local marketing campaign execution for multiple local restaurants.

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I am a creative and driven marketing professional with a diverse background in branding, event planning, and communications. I have experience leading local marketing initiatives and launching hospitality-focused businesses. Recently, I completed a digital marketing certification and am seeking a fully remote role to support digital campaigns, social media growth, and brand engagement.

Throughout my career, I have built and launched a boutique catering concept specializing in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine where I led branding, menu design, and social media efforts to increase visibility and client acquisition. My experience also includes event coordination, vendor partnership management, and local marketing campaign execution for multiple local restaurants.

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Work Experience

Founder & CEO at Grazie Raleigh
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created and launched a boutique catering concept focused on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Led branding, menu design, and social media management for business visibility and client acquisition. Managed all digital touchpoints including Instagram, email outreach, and customer communication. Increased social media engagement by 40% in the second quarter and secured 210 catering clients via Instagram direct messages and Google ads within the first year.
Event & Marketing Coordinator at Star Fal Inc
January 1, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Supported the brand and events team for multiple local restaurants by coordinating onsite events, vendor partnerships, and promotions. Assisted with branding assets, social media graphics, and local marketing campaigns. Created social media brand identity and grew engagement across platforms. Role phased out during COVID-19; returned to university to complete degree.
Founder & CEO at Grazie Raleigh
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created and launched a boutique catering concept specializing in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Led branding, menu design, and social media to increase business visibility and client acquisition. Managed all digital touchpoints including Instagram, email outreach, and customer communication. Increased social engagement by 40% in the second quarter. Secured 210 catering clients via Instagram DMs and Google ads in the first year.
Event & Marketing Coordinator at Star Fal Inc
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Supported brand and events team for multiple local restaurants. Coordinated onsite events, vendor partnerships, and promotions. Assisted with branding assets, social media graphics, and local marketing campaigns. Created social media brand identity and grew engagement across platforms. Role was phased out during COVID-19; then returned to university to complete degree.

Education

Bachelor in Interpersonal & Organizational Communications (Magna Cum Laude) at East Carolina University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Associate of Arts and Sciences at Wake Technical Community College
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Bachelor in Travel and Tourism at Lebanese University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor in Interpersonal & Organizational Communications (Magna Cum Laude) at East Carolina University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Associate of Arts and Sciences at Wake Technical Community College
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Bachelor in Travel and Tourism at Lebanese University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

Brain Station - Digital Marketing Certification
January 1, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Digital Marketing Certification
January 1, 2025 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods