Versatile professional with experience in sales, teaching, marketing, editorial, and event management. Proven success in outbound sales, digital content strategy, and brand management. Skilled in teaching, content creation, and PR.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Outbound Sales Specialist
Marisa Peer
02.2019 - 04.2022
Conduct outbound calls to prospective customers and clients
Meet or exceed sales targets and quotas
Keep accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in a CRM system
Collaborate with other sales team members and departments to ensure customer satisfaction and retention
Art Teacher, Junior School
Karachi Grammar School
05.2018 - 05.2021
Teaching art and design to grades 3 to 6 (children age 7-12) in the junior section of the school
Responsible for design and execution for all the art related events and activities for the junior section
Assistant Brand Manager, E-Commerce
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills
11.2015 - 04.2016
Analyze, research and develop marketing strategy to be carried out on all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and email) to ensure maximum audiences are reached
Manage all aspects of content management on social media pages and website to improve brand messaging, engage new users, and improve conversion
Oversee creative direction and content for website, social media and email content, as well as promotional strategy and implementation
Coordinated affiliate, referral, and social media programs to spur growth and attract new users to the brand
Regularly reviewed competitive websites in terms of product range, marketing initiatives including functionality and brand offerings
Sub-editor for Life & Style section
Express Tribune
09.2014 - 04.2015
Company Overview: With the International New York Times
Responsible for producing editorial articles that are entertaining, informative and newsworthy
Writing content for print media and online
Ensuring the editorial content delivers the publications message and objectives
Editing, producing and proof-reading high quality written material
Creating fresh content for articles, features, blogs and also some video
With the International New York Times
Few published articles can be read at: http://tribune.com.pk/author/5186/maria-ahmed/
Copy Editor and Writer
Interflow Communications
11.2013 - 09.2014
Collaborated with photo and graphics departments to create attractive story presentations and advertisements: ULKER, Gul Ahmed Textiles, Yunus Textile, PSO
Created concepts and wrote scripts for TVCs: Dettol (Reckitt & Benckiser), Toyota Vigo Champ
Edited and wrote press releases, brochures, newsletters and annual reports: Barclays, TPL, K-Electric, Gul Ahmed Textiles
Created concepts for calendars: PSO, Gul Ahmed Textiles
Performed substantive line editing to guide coverage under brands' editorial vision
Communicated with writers and senior editors on clarifications, suggestions and revision
Manager Operations
BodyBeat Pvt Ltd.
03.2013 - 11.2013
Planned and managed award shows: Pakistan Tobacco Company and PepsiCo
Developed better organizational skills
Developed skills in multi-tasking and working to tight deadlines
Social Media Manager: Designed, planned and managed social media content and art work for the company
Gained skills in using social media as a PR tool
PR Account Manager for J'adore Pret and Isabelle Lancray
Developed skills in crafting media releases
Built stronger communication skills and contacts with people of the fashion industry
Developed skills in website and online content management
Managed performances, costume and prop design for Bridal Couture Week 2013 (Karachi)
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture and Painting
National College of Arts
01.2013
GCSE - "A" Levels, "O" Levels
Karachi Grammar School
06.2008
Skills
Microsoft Office
Communication skills
Customer relationship management
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Student engagement
Organization and planning
Artistic talent
Digital marketing
Content marketing strategy
Creative writing expertise
Strong editing skills
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Outbound Sales Specialist
Marisa Peer
02.2019 - 04.2022
Art Teacher, Junior School
Karachi Grammar School
05.2018 - 05.2021
Assistant Brand Manager, E-Commerce
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills
11.2015 - 04.2016
Sub-editor for Life & Style section
Express Tribune
09.2014 - 04.2015
Copy Editor and Writer
Interflow Communications
11.2013 - 09.2014
Manager Operations
BodyBeat Pvt Ltd.
03.2013 - 11.2013
GCSE - "A" Levels, "O" Levels
Karachi Grammar School
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture and Painting
National College of Arts
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