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MARIA HAYAT KHAN

MARIA HAYAT KHAN

Antwerp

Summary

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
MARIA HAYAT KHAN