Grace Azzam Palin is a Lebanese national seeking a position in marketing or communications with over 15 years of experience promoting brands across local and regional media platforms. She has held roles such as Marketing Manager for a medical equipment distributor in Dubai and Account Director for an advertising agency representing BMW in the Middle East. Grace has strong skills in marketing strategy, communications, and account management.

1. Grace Azzam Palin
Dubai, U.A.E
Mobile number: +971 50-624 35 30
Home Phone: +971 4-3490 217
Nationality: Lebanese
E- mail: graceazzam@hotmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a stimulating and career-building position in the marketing and/or communication field,
leveraging 15 years of working experience within marketing and promoting brands over a wide
spectrum of local and regional media platforms.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
January 2015 to date
Clinic and Business development Manager – Beverly Hills Aesthetic & Medical center (under Al
Masah capital)
 In charge of the center.
 Developing and implementing growth opportunities within the clinic.
 Bringing new doctors
September 2010 to March 2014
Marketing Manager - Medica Trading Dubai
Medica Trading are the distributors of medical equipment (slimming machines, laser hair removals
and fillers) and Spa-related products in UAE.
 Planned and rolled-out all Marketing programs for Medica’s total brand portfolio.
 This included, among others tasks, exhibitions participation, product launch events, paid and
earned integrated mass media campaigns, sales support toolkit management, support material
for workshops and training programs.
 Dealt with most dermatologists and plastic surgeons to ensure on-premise branding and
visibility.

2. October 2005 – September 2010:
Grace’s Fashion Jewelry- Dubai
 Making my own fashion jewelry accessories line
 Communicating it to stores and few outlets.
 Promoting it within women networking
June 2001- September 2005
Account Director / Senior account director -MMG Middle East .
 Exclusive advertising agency for BMW Group middle east. Promoted and sold advertising
space and special operations for the magazine across all major advertising and media
agencies in Dubai.
 Actively participated in the development of integrated campaigns, providing business
solutions that reinforce clients’ ROI
 Insured all coordination with the client at the most senior levels - promoted to Senior account
director
October 1997- May 2001
Senior Account Executive - Media Partners LTD for Future TV satellite (Part of Khaleejiah
Group)
 Launched and promoted Future Satellite TV among regional advertising agencies and clients
in Dubai. Led and organized yearly functions for Future TV.
 Managed all campaign bookings and promotions.
August 95- October 97
Sales & PR Executive Al Khaleejiah Advertising
 In charge of: - Promoting the company’s publications: Al Shark Al Awsat, Arab News,
Arriyadiah, and Sayyidati. - Special operations for client within the aforesaid publications.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
BA in Industrial Psychology Saint Joseph University, Beirut (1987-1990)
Business Administration Saint Joseph University, Beirut (1985-1987)
Lebanese Baccalaureate (Philosophy) Soeurs des Saints-Coeurs School, Beirut (1984)
LANGUAGES
Arabic, French, English fluently spoken and written

3. SKILLS
Professional skills Computer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook).
Personal skills Organizational and communication skills, team worker, able to work under
pressure, multi-tasking.
HOBBIES
Jewelry Design, Sports , Modern ballet and Jazz , Tennis.
References upon request