Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

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
New York City
02.2021 - 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
New York, NY
06.2018 - 02.2021

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
Paris
09.2016 - 06.2018

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
Paris, MI
01.2015 - 09.2016

Marketing Product Development

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

Redken Hair Care Assistant Manager

L'Oreal
Paris
07.2014 - 12.2014
  • 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
02.2021 - Current

Biolage Global Senior Marketing Manager

L'Oreal
06.2018 - 02.2021

L'Oreal Professionnel Marketing Manager

L'Oreal
09.2016 - 06.2018

Kerastase Junior Marketing Manager

L'Oreal
01.2015 - 09.2016

Redken Hair Care Assistant Manager

L'Oreal
07.2014 - 12.2014

MBA - Marketing Fashion, Luxe And Beauty

Institut Français De La Mode

MBA - Business

La Sorbonne
Meryl Downey