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Melanie Makki

Editor · DISC type CS
Senior Public Relations Manager, Fragrances & Skincare at Shiseido
📍 United Arab Emirates

Melanie is the Senior PR & Communications Manager for Fragrances & Skincare at Shiseido Group, specializing in the luxury beauty industry. She manages a portfolio including Shiseido, Narciso Rodriguez, and Issey Miyake. Colleagues have described her as hard-working, ambitious, and an outstanding speaker.

Originally from Dubai, Melanie earned her Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University in Canada. During her earlier school years, she was a dedicated multi-sport varsity athlete, participating in volleyball, soccer, and basketball, and was also active in fundraising efforts.

To celebrate Shiseido’s 150th anniversary, her team took over the Burj Khalifa for a massive brand showcase.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Senior Public Relations Manager, Fragrances & Skincare
Job Level
Middle
Location
United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Melanie shows up

Fact-Driven
Self-Disciplined
Objective Thinker

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Priorities

Topics Melanie cares about

Luxury Brand PR
Her career is dedicated to PR for high-end beauty and fragrance brands, including Shiseido, Dolce&Gabbana, Guerlain, and Fendi Timepieces.
Influencer Campaigns
She actively recruits for roles focused on planning and executing regional PR and influencer campaigns to grow market share for Shiseido's brands.
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Career

Work history

3-2023
Senior Public Relations Manager, Fragrances & Skincare
Shiseido
1-2020 - 3-2023
Public Relations Manager, Fragrances & Skincare
Shiseido
3-2014 - 12-2019
Public Relations Manager
Strategies dC
6-2013 - 10-2013
Digital Marketing
Orckestra
6-2012 - 8-2012
Intern Communication Management Department (Client servicing)
Leo Burnett
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Media appearances

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Education
2009 - 2012
Bachelor of Commerce
John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
2006 - 2008
High school Diploma
Universal American School, Dubai
1995 - 2006
High school
International School of Choueifat, Dubai
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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