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Toka Gad

Toka Gad

Marketing Manager
Istanbul

Summary

Results-driven Marketing Manager with experience in corporate and high-growth startup environments. Skilled in executing high-impact digital marketing strategies, managing multi-channel campaigns, and leveraging data insights to optimize performance and achieve desired results. Proven leader with expertise in building strategic partnerships, PR, and event management. Strong track record of driving growth and engagement through both digital and traditional marketing initiatives to support achievement of targeted outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Marketing Manager

DiapointME
Dubai, UAE
11.2020 - Current
  • Developed Diapoint’s first comprehensive marketing strategy, driving growth in GCC and North Africa.
  • Led community growth by 551% and content generation, increasing social media clicks by 9,802%.
  • Boosted Diapoint Shop sales by 798% and increased site traffic by 2,339%.
  • Collaborated with Shopify agency to launch new store, replacing outdated one and improving user experience.
  • Overhauled SEO strategy, improving impressions by 27% and increasing clicks by 106%.
  • Pioneered launch of Arabic digital side of business, establishing social media, communication channels, and Arabic shop.
  • Built strategic partnerships and collaborations with pediatric endocrinologists, prestigious corporations like Medtronic, and companies specializing in women’s health and mental health.
  • Oversaw event coordination for successful community events, including large-scale UAE community event with over 100 participants.
  • Managed and executed PR campaigns, increasing brand visibility and media presence.

Associate Marketing Specialist

Medtronic
Dubai, UAE
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Executed a digital marketing strategy, increasing regional engagement by 20% across 24 channels.
  • Led crisis management and digital transformation during COVID-19, ensuring uninterrupted communication.
  • Spearheaded patient engagement initiatives, increasing interactions by 25%.
  • Coordinated content for five digital channels in Arabic-speaking countries, enhancing brand relevance.
  • Improved cross-channel coordination, leading to a 15% increase in brand perception metrics.

Communications Intern

Medtronic
Dubai, UAE
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Supported planning and execution of high-profile events and social media campaigns.
  • Facilitated agreements with digital agencies to establish long-term digital strategies.

Education

Master of Arts - Media And Communication Management

Yeditepe University
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2021 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
09.2015 - 06.2018

Skills

Marketing campaign development

Marketing Analytics

SEO Optimization

Market Research

Email Marketing

Event Coordination

Multi-Channel Campaigns

Data-Driven Insights

Content Development

Crisis Management

Social Media Marketing

Customer Acquisition

Software

Khoros Social Media Management & Analytics

Buffer Social Media Management & Analytics

ConvertKit

Eloqua Lead Management & Email Marketing

Shopify

Canva

Adobe DTM

Adobe Website Builder

ECAT

Semrush

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Languages

Arabic
Native language
Turkish
Proficient
C2
Turkish
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Master of Arts - Media And Communication Management

Yeditepe University
09.2021 - 01.2024

Marketing Manager

DiapointME
11.2020 - Current

Associate Marketing Specialist

Medtronic
12.2019 - 07.2020

Communications Intern

Medtronic
09.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

University of Manchester
09.2015 - 06.2018
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