With a diverse background spanning program development, marketing strategy, and creative content production, skilled in crafting tailored solutions that drive client success. Experience includes leading and supporting program design and execution in executive education, driving impactful marketing campaigns, and managing content production across multiple media platforms. Previous roles as a marketing consultant, adjunct lecturer, and content producer have involved fostering business growth through targeted strategies, creating engaging educational content, and guiding teams in the creation and delivery of meaningful media projects across platforms. A versatile professional with a strong mix of strategic, creative, and operational expertise, dedicated to achieving high-quality, client-focused outcomes.

Bendaly is also a certified wreck and rescue diver with a deep love for anything related to the deep blue. Outside of work, she is a mom of two young boys and is passionate about woodworking and creating resin ocean waves art, channeling her creativity and craftsmanship into personal projects.

Education

  • MBA, Northeastern University
  • MFA Media and Communication, Saint Joseph University of Beirut
  • BA Filmmaking, Saint Joseph University of Beirut

Selected Publications

  • Bendaly, L. (2013). Les dessins animés: Looney Tunes et Merrie Melodies à l'époque de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale. Regards, (15), Saint Joseph University.
    • A study of American propaganda during World War II through the Warner Brothers' cartoons Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies.
  • Bendaly, L. (2012). Les genres cinématographiques dans le dyptique de Lars Von Trier: “Dogville” et “Manderlay”. Regards, (14), Saint Joseph University.
    • A study of the cinematographic styles used in Lars Von Trier's Dogville (2003) and Manderlay (2005).
  • Bendaly, L. (2010). L'esthetique des frères Coen dans “Barton Fink”. Regards, (12), Saint Joseph University.
    • An analysis of the aesthetic approach in the Coen brothers' Barton Fink (1991).
  • Bendaly, L. (2010). L'homme, la femme et l'enfant dans “Dillinger Est Mort”, “La Grande bouffe” et “Pipicacadodo”. Regards, (12), Saint Joseph University.
    • An analysis of the portrayal of man, woman, and child in Marco Ferreri's films, particularly in Dillinger è Morto (1969), La Grande Abbuffata (1973), and Chiedo Asilo (1980).
  • Bendaly, L. (2007). The Rope. Regards, (9), Saint Joseph University.
    • A deep analysis of The Rope (1948) by Alfred Hitchcock.

Awards & Recognition

Bendaly is a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS). BGS recognizes and honors the top 10% of undergraduate students, the top 20% of graduate students and all doctoral students from around the world in business schools accredited by The Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Bendaly was also honored with the Gold Medal for Best Kids Show at Cairo's Global Cup of Art and Media in January 2016 for Ana Zahra Junior Season 2. Additionally, her documentary Irrevocable Ruling took first place in the New Horizon category at the Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival in Doha, Qatar, in January 2010.

Throughout her academic journey, she also received merit-based scholarships during her studies at both Saint Joseph University in Beirut and Northeastern University in Boston.