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Meryl Downey

Summary

10 years of digital marketing experience at PDD both in Paris and in NYC, where I have developed a strong B to B to C expertise to create A+ content across the consumer funnel on all the main digital touchpoints from Paid to Social.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Biolage Global Digital Director

L'Oreal
2021.02 - Current

Digital Leadership & Vision

  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business goals into effective digital strategies and content, anticipating trends and adapting to the ever-evolving digital landscape.
  • Customer-Centric Approach: Passionate about understanding customer behavior online and creating engaging O+O experiences.
  • Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage high-performing cross-functional digital teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.


Digital Expertise

  • Digital Marketing: Deep understanding of all facets of digital marketing: Owned Media (Social & Website), Paid Media and Brand Engagement (Advocacy, Influencer & Eventing).
  • Data & Analytics: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, track KPIs, and use insights to optimize campaigns and drive ROI.
  • Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets.
  • Budget Management: Responsible for Biolage Digital budget and phasing.

Biolage Global Senior Marketing Manager

L'Oreal
2018.06 - 2021.02

Marketing Product Development

  • Responsible for strategic 3+ year plans: growth opportunities identification for the new products, category and channels.
  • Lead global brand storytelling and cascading: Works cross-functionally to strategize and execute brand strategies effectively across all aspects of the marketing mix (innovation, education, brand equity, retail, and digital).
  • Lead creative execution: From packaging to 'Go-to-Market' merchandising assets.
  • Maintains a deep understanding of industry trends: inform strategies for launches and campaigns while analyzing in-market performances and consumers behaviors.
  • Manage complex cross-functional partnerships.

L'Oreal Professionnel Marketing Manager

L'Oreal
2016.09 - 2018.06

Marketing Product Development

  • Responsible for the growth and development of L'Oreal Professionel Steampod franchise.
  • Lead in development of new natural and sustainable haircare line - Source Essentielle.

Kerastase Junior Marketing Manager

L'Oreal
2015.01 - 2016.09

Marketing Product Development

  • Responsible for the growth and development of Densifique and Chronologiste.

Redken Hair Care Assistant Manager

L'Oreal
2014.07 - 2014.12
  • Campaign Support: Assisting Marketing Managers in executing marketing campaigns, from planning to implementation and tracking.


  • Content Creation: Contributing to the development of marketing materials and presentations.


  • Project Coordination: Supporting the management of projects, often involving timelines, budgets, and communication with internal teams or external vendors.

Education

MBA - Marketing Fashion, Luxe And Beauty

Institut Français De La Mode
Paris
06.2014

MBA - Business

La Sorbonne
Paris
06.2013

Skills

  • Digital Strategy Development
  • Paid & Social Media Strategy
  • Paid & Social Content Development
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Market Trends Analysis
  • Budgeting and Allocation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Biolage Global Digital Director

L'Oreal
2021.02 - Current

Biolage Global Senior Marketing Manager

L'Oreal
2018.06 - 2021.02

L'Oreal Professionnel Marketing Manager

L'Oreal
2016.09 - 2018.06

Kerastase Junior Marketing Manager

L'Oreal
2015.01 - 2016.09

Redken Hair Care Assistant Manager

L'Oreal
2014.07 - 2014.12

MBA - Marketing Fashion, Luxe And Beauty

Institut Français De La Mode

MBA - Business

La Sorbonne
Meryl Downey