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Sharlene  Finlay

Sharlene Finlay

Luanda

Summary

Driven and ambitious marketing professional with background in developing digital marketing strategies and completing market research. Creative, friendly and communicative team player.

Accomplished as a Manager with proven success in driving innovation and early adoption of emerging technologies and platforms. Expert in managing relationships with high-profile clients and translating marketing and social media needs into results-driven strategies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Marketing Manager

Hotel InterContinental Luanda Miramar
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Deliver best-in-class marketing
  • Develop, deploy, manage and support marketing campaigns
  • Develop and manage marketing calendar
  • Grow quantity and quality of property’s social media following
  • Manage and drive proactive relationships with key media partners
  • Managed two agencies required to deliver plans, ensuring alignment, consistency, efficiency and effectiveness
  • Assisted in developing and implementing marketing and sales strategies by analysing current and potential business and identifying potential business

Marketing Executive

Hotel InterContinental Luanda Miramar
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Developing marketing campaigns that support brand initiatives
  • Crafted compelling written content
  • Monitored market trends to remain ahead of competitors
  • Conducted market research to identify key customer segments and target audiences.
  • Determined strategy for social media marketing for cohesive messaging across multiple platforms.
  • Planned and executed commercial events designed to boost awareness.

Restaurant Manager

J-Grill Restaurant
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Established safe and secure dining environment
  • Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, maintaining knowledgeable service teams.
  • Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations, immediately identifying and remedying violations.
  • Analysed operations to improve restaurant efficiency and service levels.
  • Increased sales by 10%

School Secretary

Talatona kids
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Enabled smooth running of day-to-day operations by providing effective and efficient administration support.
  • Performed traditional and reception duties, including answering phone calls, typing correspondence and monitoring site entry points.
  • Improved information flow
  • Managed parent, staff and student enquiries and signposted appropriate resources.
  • Managed over 50 customer per day

Education

Bachelor - Marketing

Óscar Ribas
Luanda
2021

Law -

Iska
Luanda
2018

Skills

  • Strategic marketing and social media expert
  • Publishing expertise
  • Marketing plan development
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to deal with difficult interactions and work under pressure
  • Excellent researcher and natural leader
  • Professional domain at Canva pro, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Power Point, Google Ads
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Content Development
  • Email Marketing
  • Audience Outreach
  • Campaign Development
  • Social Media Management

Hobbies

• Clever Games
• Volley
• Karting
• Travel
• Music
• Beach
• Road Trips

Languages

English
Native
Portuguese
Native

Timeline

Digital Marketing Manager

Hotel InterContinental Luanda Miramar
01.2023 - 01.2024

Marketing Executive

Hotel InterContinental Luanda Miramar
02.2022 - 12.2023

Restaurant Manager

J-Grill Restaurant
01.2021 - 08.2021

School Secretary

Talatona kids
02.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor - Marketing

Óscar Ribas

Law -

Iska
Sharlene Finlay