
Maria Kareh
@mariakareh
I deliver cross-functional projects, market-entry strategies, and short-term rental operations across MENA and beyond.
What I'm looking for
I lead projects from scope to execution, currently coordinating community initiatives for CDMME and managing marketing, market studies, and website delivery for UpDentis across GCC and MENA dental markets.
I've launched and operated short-term rentals, led rebranding and creative workflows at BeirutLivingRealEstate, and developed international markets and key accounts for Nymgo SAL VoIP.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Coordinator/Volunteer Lead
CDMME (NGO)
Oct 2025 - Present (11 months)
Coordinated community-driven projects from scoping to execution, ensuring alignment with NGO objectives and compliance standards. Managed cross-functional volunteer teams, allocated resources, and monitored KPIs to track project impact.
Founder & Operations Project Manager
Short-Term Rental Business
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Initiated, designed, and executed the launch of short-term rental properties, overseeing interior design overhauls, budget allocations, and procurement timelines. Optimized operational logistics, automated guest communication workflows, and managed vendor relationships.
Project & Marketing Manager
UpDentis
Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Led regional dental market studies and strategic consultancy frameworks for premium brands across the GCC and MENA regions. Directed end-to-end execution of a website blueprint, managing cross-functional technical teams for on-time delivery.
Marketing & Support Manager
Beirut Living Real Estate
Nov 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Managed a cross-functional team of photo editors, designers, and freelancers, establishing workflows to improve project delivery speeds. Spearheaded the corporate rebranding project, defining timelines, assigning deliverables, and ensuring brand consistency across digital touchpoints.
Data Executive
Beirut Living Real Estate
Mar 2021 - Nov 2021 (8 months)
Fixed old data on Salesforce, performed back on market duties, and updated the system regarding availability, price, or flat details. Worked on fixing snags in current reports and conducted departmental trainings for employees and newcomers.
Groups & Events Sales Executive
Four Points by Sheraton
Mar 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year 3 months)
Managed corporate and group event requests from RFQ and proposal stages through to internal execution and final billing. Coordinated room and venue allocations, built customized menus, and organized departmental briefings to guarantee guest satisfaction.
Business Development Consultant
Nymgo SAL VoIP
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)
Handled key accounts in different markets, setting up business plans and commission schemes for clients to grow sales revenues. Researched target audiences, tapped into new markets through cold calling and targeted marketing campaigns, and monitored action plans for better outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Google Digital Garage
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing
2022 - 2022
Completed The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing certification.
Ksara Winery
WSET Level 2, Wine and Spirit Education
2015 - 2015
Earned WSET Level 2 certification in Wine and Spirit Education.
Sagesse University
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management
2010 - 2013
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with certification from Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne.
Notre Dame de Nazareth School
Baccalaureate, General Studies
Completed French and Lebanese Baccalaureates.
Red Cross
First Aid, First Aid
2009 - 2009
Completed First Aid certification.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
cdmme.orgSalary expectations
Skills
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