Abdulla Ameer

Kathu · Phuket, Thailand · Plus (Six Six) Zero Nine One Zero Zero Nine Zero Eight Zero One · ameer@abllo.com

I am a highly motivated and creative leader, and marketer with many years of experience in the Luxury Hospitality industry. Originally trained as a designer from the beautiful islands of Maldives, with a B.A. (Hons.) Degree in Graphics Design from Nottingham Trent University. I am currently working at the 5 Gold Anchor winning Royal Phuket Marina in Thailand as a full time Digital Marketing Specialist. And before that my experience was working at the award winning Dusit Thani Maldives as a full time Digital Marketing Manager. In addition to this, 2 years’ experience as a layout artist and IT System Administrator at one of Maldives largest firms. Creative, skilled, with both leadership ability and can follow in a group environment. An aspiring professional digital marketer and graphic designer that has a genuine enthusiasm for photography and keen interest in new technology.

Experience

Digital Marketing Specialist

...    Royal Phuket Marina

In-charge of Social Media Channels growth, content creation and manageent, development of strategies and execution of Digital Marketing initiatives, Social Media Advertising, Website maintenance and webmaster. Graphic Design on Ad-hoc projects

July 2020- Present

Digital Marketing Manager

...    Royal Phuket Marina

In-charge of Social Media Channels growth, content creation and management, strategies and execution of Digital Marketing initiatives. Evaluate and organise hosting of Media / sales familiarisation trips. Monitor branding, develop and execute internal and external graphic design projects for the award-winning luxury resort. ISO 9001:2015 & 14001:2015 internal auditor, certified by SGS Thailand.

February 2019 – October 2019

Assistant Digital Marketing Manager

...     Dusit Thani Maldives

In charge of the hotels’ Social Media Channels, overseeing Digital Marketing initiatives while working alongside with digital agency, coordinating, hosting Media/FAM/Infulencer trips. Brand management with internal and external graphic design projects for the resort.

2017 – 2019

Digital Marketing & Graphic Arts Executive

...   Dusit Thani Maldives

Development and implementation of Digital Marketing initiatives including social media management. Graphic design and photography projects.

2014 – 2017

Graphics Designer

...     Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

Part of the Grand opening team. Graphic Designing for both print and digital media, in a similar capacity as in Dusit Thani Maldives.

2013 – 2014

Graphics Designer

...   Dusit Thani Maldives

Joining the pre-opening team at Dusit Thani Maldives presented unique opportunity to work in a challenging environment with limited resources. Designing and developing new branding, collaterals for hotel operations in-line with the brand guidelines, various design and non-design related tasks were undertaken.

  • IPTV interface Screen Designs, and content updates.
  • Sales & Marketing flyer’s and advertisements for print and web.
  • Photography for the resort and guests are also undertaken on requests.
  • To assist the promotional efforts, contributed to creation and upkeep of social media platforms such as Facebook, Google Plus, foursquare and Instagram.
  • Working with all departments to maintain brand identity.
2011 – 2013

Layout Artist / Social Media Coordinator - Internship

...   Nation Art Gallery of Maldives

Design for web and print. Help setup social media page on Facebook. Assist in setting up exhibitions. Assist in restoration work and upkeep of the permanent collection of the gallery.

June - September, 2011

Layout Artist

...   Novelty Printers & Publishers (Maldives)

In my 2 years at Novelty Printers I was exposed to many areas of the printing world. First had dealing with clients, layout designs and pre-press work. In addition to layout designs was actively involved in the IT department. At my time I worked under the guidance of people in the printing and design industry in the Maldives for more the 20 years’ experience.

2006 – 2008

Education

Nottingham Trent University, U.K.

BA (Hons) Degree in Graphics Design

September 2011

Shaw Academy, Online

Advanced Diploma, Social Media Marketing

January 2018
Diploma in Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing

December 2016

Pacific Asia Travel Association and MATATO, Maldives

PATA Human Capacity Building Workshop, Growth Hacking: How to Scale Your Business Exponentially

November 2018

KBU International College, Malaysia

Foundation in Art & Design

December 2008

Comtronics Training Centre, Maldives

Advance Course in Computer Graphics (IMA)

2005

British School in Colombo, Sri Lanka

A-Levels

July 2006
O-Levels

July 2004

The British Computer Society

European Computer Driving Licence

2002

Skills

I am used to constantly adapting my skills to keep up with the latest industry standards, I try to do this by spending as much time as I can on research, learning and absorbing as much information as possible.

Areas of Experience

I am very adaptable and feel confident working across print and web projects.

Awards & Certifications

I am constantly striving to work to my full potential, pushing to do better. Keeping this attitude, I have been able to accomplish both academic and personal achievements.