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Mai Salah

@maisalah

Creative Brand Strategist at Self-employed, using AI-powered storytelling to help brands feel human and connect emotionally.

Egypt
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At Self-employed, I help brands feel human through creative storytelling, AI, and Veo3 innovation. I bring strategy and emotion together to build brands that connect, not just communicate.

As a Brand Development Manager at Freelance, I led brand transformations and used ChatGPT and Veo3 to create scalable content systems for small businesses. I also introduced the first padel campaign in Minya, turning a new concept into a local lifestyle trend.

At Bzns Butlers, I directed creative campaigns across Kuwait, UAE, and Egypt, shaping culturally resonant content for hospitality brands. Earlier, I delivered 30+ branding projects as a Brand Development Specialist at Freelance, and my work has spanned fashion, sports, medical, business development, entertainment, and handmade brands.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Self-employed logoSE
Current

Creative Brand Strategist

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

• AI-powered brand strategist — helping brands feel human, not robotic through creative storytelling, AI, and Veo3 innovation.
• Merging storytelling, innovation, and strategy to build emotionally driven brands that connect, not just communicate.
• Brand ambassador — bringing every collaboration to life with authenticity, creativity, and purpose.
• Industries I've worked across — Fashion & Jewelry

Freelance logoFR

Brand Development Manager

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Led full-scale brand transformations across lifestyle, fashion, sports, and business sectors — turning creative vision into measurable impact.
•⁠ Revived digital presence for multiple brands through emotion-led storytelling and strategy.
•⁠ ⁠Leveraged AI tools like ChatGPT and Veo3 to build scalable content systems for small businesses.
•⁠ Boosted audience engagement by over 300% through cohesive

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Creative Team Lead

Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (4 months)

Directed creative campaigns across Kuwait, UAE, and Egypt — aligning strategy with emotion and cultural insight.
•⁠ Crafted luxury-focused content systems that built trust and brand loyalty in competitive hospitality markets.
•⁠ Spearheaded rebranding initiatives that elevated market presence through cohesive storytelling.
•⁠ Designed integrated campaign visuals and brand systems that reflected re

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Social Media Specialist

Oct 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Developed and executed multi-platform social strategies that elevated the brand’s digital presence across Egypt, UAE, and Kuwait—balancing luxury aesthetics with data-driven storytelling.
• Increased average post engagement by 60% through refined audience segmentation and narrative design.
• Boosted cross-border leads by 30% after localizing brand voice for Gulf audiences.
• Designed compelling, c

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Brand Development Specialist

Feb 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Partnered with emerging and boutique brands to craft unified visual identities and emotionally driven marketing systems across fashion, medical, and handmade sectors.
• Delivered 30+ full branding projects, covering logos, packaging, social media templates, and brand strategy.
• Increased client engagement by 45% through consistent storytelling and design alignment.
• Built ready-to-use digital ki

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Social Media Marketing Specialist

Aug 2018 - Jun 2020 (1 year 10 months)

Launched and scaled the digital presence of American sports brands entering the Egyptian market through culturally tuned storytelling and strategic brand communication.
• Introduced localized sports marketing that positioned the brand as a premium yet accessible lifestyle label.
• Grew Instagram followers to 2,500+ in the first year through data-driven content and authentic engagement.
• Exceeded

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Social Media Marketing Specialist

Feb 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 8 months)

Crafted and implemented social media and content strategies for a growing travel startup, building an engaged adventure-driven community from the ground up.
• Partnered with influencers and travel creators, boosting Instagram followers by 500+ through organic collaborations.
• Designed visually captivating campaigns, flyers, and competition boards that reflected the brand’s adventurous identity.
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Graphic Designer

Oct 2017 - Sep 2018 (11 months)

Collaborated with the marketing and medical teams to design promotional visuals that aligned with the company’s pharmaceutical branding.
•⁠ ⁠Produced brochures and digital visuals that enhanced product visibility across nationwide pharmacies.
•⁠ ⁠Supported senior designer in launching two new product lines, maintaining brand consistency across packaging and event materials.
•⁠ ⁠Finalized print-

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Human Resources Specialist

Oct 2017 - Sep 2018 (11 months)

Supported HR operations through performance analytics, incentive reporting, and internal communications.
•⁠ ⁠Managed the Monthly Referral Incentive Program, driving a 15% increase in successful candidate hires.
•⁠ ⁠Prepared detailed sales and incentive reports presented to senior management quarterly.
•⁠ ⁠Streamlined HR documentation by digitizing employee requests and loan processing, reducing

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Human Resources Specialist

Jan 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 9 months)

Oversaw HR operations for over 400 employees across multiple departments, ensuring efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.
•⁠ ⁠Conducted quarterly sales and incentive analysis, providing actionable insights that supported strategic HR planning.
•⁠ ⁠Streamlined hiring workflows, reducing recruitment cycle time by 25% through improved screening and onboarding systems.
•⁠ ⁠Mentored new

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Human Resources Coordinator

Dec 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years)

Supported full-cycle HR operations while collaborating closely with leadership on recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement.
•⁠ ⁠Coordinated recruitment and onboarding for over 220 employees in less than three months.
•⁠ ⁠Developed and implemented a new attendance-tracking and induction system, improving compliance and HR reporting accuracy.
•⁠ ⁠Designed the Al Andalous Rising Stars Prog

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Content Writer

Oct 2013 - Dec 2013 (2 months)

Contributed to the bilingual editorial section of SayIt Magazine, writing creative features and reflective articles.
•⁠ ⁠Crafted bilingual poems and lifestyle pieces in English and Arabic, engaging a diverse online audience.
•⁠ ⁠Collaborated with the editorial team to maintain tone consistency and thematic storytelling.
•⁠ ⁠Proofread and edited submissions to ensure grammatical precision and cu

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Internship Trainee

Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 (1 month)

Received training on HR systems and communication processes within a corporate pharmaceutical environment.
•⁠ ⁠Trained on BPCS ERP and Infor IDF Power-Link software for HR data management.
•⁠ ⁠Proofread marketing and HR collateral including brochures and training labels.
•⁠ ⁠Filtered and organized CVs, scheduled interviews, and assisted in the hiring process for junior and mid-level roles.
•⁠

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Retail Banking Trainee

Jul 2012 - Jul 2012 (0 months)

Gained hands-on experience in client services and card operations within the banking sector.
•⁠ ⁠Completed Card Center operational training, developing strong data accuracy and process discipline.
•⁠ ⁠Organized and processed 1,000+ orders within two weeks, ensuring full compliance with banking procedures.
•⁠ ⁠Supported the customer relations team with account documentation and administrative co

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Public Relations Assistant

Feb 2012 - Feb 2012 (0 months)

Supported the company’s PR and communication efforts during a product line expansion.
•⁠ ⁠Assisted in the company website revamp, improving layout and content structure for customer clarity.
•⁠ ⁠Collaborated with design and export teams to develop marketing visuals for birthdays and campaigns.
•⁠ ⁠Strengthened the brand’s digital presence through social media community management.
•⁠ ⁠Handled

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

LU

Liverpool John Moores University

Master of Science - MS, Digital Marketing

UD

Udacity

Marketing Analytics Nanodegree

Issued Feb 2023

UD

Udacity

Nanodegree, Marketing Analytics Advanced Track

2023 - 2023

During the Marketing Analytics Nanodegree, I mastered essential tools and techniques. Proficient in Tableau, I created stunning visualizations to identify trends. With Google Analytics, I optimized online presence by understanding website traffic and user behavior.

Most importantly, I developed a comprehensive understanding of marketing analytics. I learned to use data for informed decision-makin

UD

Udacity

Nanodegree Program, Digital Marketing Professional

2022 - 2022

In the Digital Marketing Nanodegree Program, I aced social media marketing, mastering platform-specific strategies, free publishing, and targeted ads. I learned to sponsor ads, target personas effectively, and track achievements with precision.

I gained Agile Framework expertise, enhancing work environments and outcomes. I also mastered freelance project management, from crafting professional EoI

UD

Udacity

Data Analysis Challenger Track

Issued Jun 2022

UD

Udacity

Digital Marketing Challenger Track

Issued Jul 2022

UD

Udacity

Digital Marketing Professional Track

Issued Sep 2022

CS

Cairo Ad School

Diploma, Creative Dynamic

2020 - 2021

• Strategic Thinking
• Creative Thinking
• Art Direction

EE

E-Marketing Egypt

Diploma, E-Marketing

2015 - 2015

RC

Russian Culture Center

Diploma, Graphic Design

2013 - 2014

• Adobe Photoshop.
• Adobe Illustrator.

KA

Knowledge Academy

Professional Certificate in Human Resources approved by HRCI

Issued Jul 2014

MU

Misr International University

Bachelor of Business Administration and International Trade with Honors, Finance

2009 - 2013

OT

Orascom Training & Technology

Oracle 11g Database Administration Workshop 2

Issued Sep 2012

OT

Orascom Training & Technology

Oracle Database 11g Administration Workshop 1

Issued Jul 2012

OT

Orascom Training & Technology

Oracle Database 11g Introduction to SQL

Issued Jul 2012

NC

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

Human Resource Program

Issued Jun 2011

EU

European Computer Driving Licence Foundation with the Support of UCO

International Computer Driving Licence; Syllabus Version 4.0

Issued Mar 2011

YS

YAT Learning Solutions

Certificate of Achievement; ICDL Package

Issued Oct 2010

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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