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Reia Pinto

BA (Hons) Marketing Graduate · First Class HonoursMiddlesex University Dubai

Digital Marketing · Campaigns · Events · Brand Strategy

My Work Experience

A Strategic Marketer Driven by Curiosity and Creativity

First Class Honours Marketing graduate from Middlesex University Dubai with experience across corporate marketing, creative agencies, sustainability initiatives, and digital campaigns. I specialize in campaign execution, event marketing, content creation, market research, and developing strategies that connect brands with audiences.

During my internship at Emerson, I supported global marketing events and digital campaign. At BPG Group, I worked in client services, supporting regional brands through strategic communication. I'm passionate about combining creativity with strategy and am pursuing CIM Level 6 in Digital Marketing.

Experience

Marketing Intern

August 2025 — July 2026

A global technology and engineering leader providing automation solutions for industrial, commercial, and consumer markets worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supported major industry events including ADIPEC, WETEX, roadshows, and Emerson Exchange through lead generation, content coordination, and on-site execution.
  • Assisted in growth marketing campaigns across Control Systems and Software, supporting targeting, KPI tracking, and content development.
  • Conducted market research across Energy, LNG, Power, Metals & Mining sectors to support strategic marketing initiatives.
  • Coordinated customer workshops, executive visits, and cross-functional projects, developing reports, engagement materials, and follow-up actions.

Key Events & Workshops

  • Emerson Exchange 2026
  • Mining Discovery Workshop (Democratic Republic of Congo)
  • Power Discovery Workshop (Iraq)
  • ADIPEC
  • WETEX

Skills Gained

Event MarketingLead Generationinternal CoordinationMarket ResearchCampaign ManagementCustomer Engagement
Experience

Client Services Intern

July – September 2024

One of the UAE's longest-established advertising and communications agencies, delivering creative, media, and digital solutions for leading regional and global brands.

What I Did

  • Supported campaign development, client servicing, and campaign coordination for regional and global brands
  • Produced social content, presentations, and pitch materials across multiple campaigns
  • Collaborated with designers and copywriters to translate briefs into on-brand creative deliverables

Skills Gained

Client CoordinationBrand ResearchSocial ContentAnalytics & Insights

Client Brands

Experience

Social Media Marketing Intern

June – September 2023

A Dubai-based event management company specializing in corporate, brand, and experiential events.

Social Content

Handled the official Instagram account of their newly opened restaurant/cafe “Picnic Basket” and created content such as reels, posters, stories etc.

SEO & Web

Learnt and developed skills in SEO by implementing content writing and website building.

Skills Gained

Social Media ManagementContent CreationWeb Development
Experience

Marketing Intern

May – September 2022

A hospitality sustainability consultancy that works with hotels across the Middle East to support their sustainability strategies, certification support programs, and operational improvements.

Visual Content

Created visual content for The Hotel Show Dubai.

Product Catalogues

Edited vendor product catalogues and updated website product listings.

Skills Gained

Visual Content Creation
Projects

Academic Campaign Projects

A selection of academic projects spanning consumer research, brand strategy, and integrated campaigns.

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Apple

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NIKE

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Barbie presentation

Apple – Content Marketing Campaign

Created a YouTube video as part of Created a YouTube video content campaign for Apple, using creative storytelling to highlight the brand’s values of innovation, creativity, and user experience.

Nike — Go Against Gravity

A group project creating an integrated marketing campaign for Nike’s Air VaporMax Spacewalk edition in the UAE, combining influencer marketing, experiential activations, and digital content inspired by the nation’s space ambitions.

Barbie — Down Syndrome Awareness

A group project developing a brand strategy to position Barbie as a leader in inclusivity through the launch of a Down Syndrome doll. The project included market research campaign strategy, and messaging to promote diversity.

Projects

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CHANEL Presentation

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Join The Movement

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Lego Social Media Analysis Part 2

CHANEL — Brand & Trend Strategy

A brand strategy project exploring how CHANEL can adapt to evolving consumer expectations while preserving its heritage. The project included consumer and market research, customer personas, trend analysis, and strategic recommendations for future brand growth.

Blue Rescue — Marine Conservation

A website design concept for Blue Rescue, a marine conservation campaign focused on ocean pollution awareness and marine protection. The project combined emotional storytelling, gamification, and interactive features to drive engagement and inspire action towards ocean conservation.

LEGO — Social Media Strategy

Developed a six-month social media strategy for LEGO using audience insights, competitor analysis, content evaluation, influencer opportunities, and paid media recommendations to strengthen digital presence and engagement.

Awards & Competitions

Competitions That Sharpened My Thinking

Hackathons, pitch competitions, and innovation challenges where I put strategy and creative thinking to the test.

3rd Place Winner

Best Creative Pitch

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FocusB Pitch

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Rainforest brand pitch

The Bounty Challenge 2026 Hackathon – ASUS Bounty

Collaborated in a team to develop FocusB, an AI-powered student success platform designed to improve university student productivity and enable early academic support. The solution leveraged Microsoft technologies, including Azure OpenAI and Power Automate, to create personalised study plans, predict academic challenges, and support proactive intervention. Also created a fun team reel for the Content Bounty social media challenge, winning the competition for engaging event content.

Rainforest Café – Brand Pitch Competition

Collaborated in a team to develop and pitch an integrated marketing campaign for Rainforest Café Dubai. The campaign focused on increasing brand awareness and driving birthday party bookings by repositioning the brand as a fun, immersive destination for families with young children.

Awards & Competitions

Top 10 Finalists

1st Place Winner

2nd Place Winner

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TEAM SERA

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Poster competition (42 x 59.4 cm)

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Sustainability Competiton Poster

Youth Impact Lab Competition – SERA: Food Waste Solution

Collaborated in a team for an entrepreneurial ESG challenge by ADMAF x Pearl Initiative focused on responsible consumption and sustainable innovation. Developed SERA, a smart food waste management solution designed to help hotels and restaurants in the UAE reduce food waste through data-driven insights and efficient resource management.

NoorVille Smart City – Big Think Poster Competition

Collaborated in a team to develop a smart city concept focused on sustainability, innovative infrastructure, and social inclusion in the UAE. Conducted research on location feasibility, future development trends, and alignment with national priorities while contributing to strategic planning, challenge identification, and visual storytelling for the final poster presentation.

FTLOTP (For The Love of the Planet) – Food Waste Awareness Campaign

Collaborated as part of a group to create a social media campaign for the For The Love of the Planet (FTLOTP) sustainability challenge, organised by the Institute of Sustainable Development. The campaign raised awareness about food waste while supporting a sustainable business idea competition through engaging, purpose-driven content.

What I Bring to the Table

Marketing

  • Campaign Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • Event Marketing
  • Content Strategy
  • Brand Strategy
  • Market Research
  • Consumer Insights
  • Social Media Marketing
  • SEO

Creative

  • Canva
  • Video Editing
  • Videography
  • Content Creation
  • Presentation Design

Professional

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking
Education

Academic & Professional Foundations

First Class Honours

BA (Hons) Marketing

Middlesex University Dubai · 2022 — 2025

Graduated with First Class Honours. Coursework covered consumer behaviour, brand strategy, digital marketing, and marketing analytics, with a final project on integrated campaign strategy.

Professional Certification

CIM Level 6 Digital Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing · 2025— Present

Professional qualification focused on digital marketing strategy, marketing metrics, and customer experience, building on CIM Level 4 foundations.

Connect with me

Open to marketing opportunities across corporate, agency, and digital environments.

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