The Social Astronaut

Jessica Avedikian has worked in the UAE for 9 years and has over 15 years of experience in advertising, marketing, and social media management. She is a digital & social media coach and trains numerous company staffers and individuals on how to make the most of their online
presence.

Jessica graduated with an Honours Degree in Marketing and Advertising and has also earned a Masters in Business Management. She is a certified Train The Planet coach and has completed several social, digital media and Photoshop courses that have strengthened her understanding of marketing, branding, and social media management.

Over the past 10 years, Jessica has worked with the likes of Emaar, Starcom MediaVest Group, Procter and Gamble, Time Out, and many others. Her work has earned her a Dubai Lynx Award and a Festival of Media Gold Award as well. She has been appointed as a judge on MENA Social Media Awards and has participated in several conferences, workshops, and talks including ones by Proctor & Gamble, Facebook and Google.

Jessica’s true strength lies in building and launching successful brands and her extensive social media knowledge coupled with technical skills in research and analytics helps her achieve these goals. She is an active member of the performing arts community and also does volunteering and charity work.