Talha Mukhtar

Talha Mukhtar Date of birth: 25/09/1993 Nationality: Pakistani (- (Mobile) Email address:- https://about.me/talhamukhtar Skype: @tahaahmed997 Phone number: Website: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahaahmed997/ Address: Clifton, Karachi, 75600, Karachi, Pakistan (Home) ABOUT ME As a dynamic Brand & Marketing Manager with a Master's in Global Business, I bring a unique blend of strategic insight and creative innovation to every project I lead. WORK EXPERIENCE 12/2024 – CURRENT Karachi, Pakistan BRAND MANAGER FAMS TECH Spearheaded the creation and management of over 7 in-house and 7 client brands, implementing tailored strategies to enhance visibility, engagement, and online reputation. Directed social media campaigns, content creation, market research, and performance monitoring to align branding efforts with market trends. Collaborated with stakeholders, managed budgets, and developed cohesive messaging while leading a team of professionals. Specialized in campaign development, event planning, and creative direction, with a focus on customer feedback integration, crisis management, and competitive analysis to drive brand growth and success. 09/2023 – 12/2024 Karachi, Pakistan BRAND MANAGER BRANDH2O Launched 18+ in-house brands, managed branding for 7 clients, and developed social media strategies. Monitored online reputation, conducted market research, and executed marketing campaigns. Led content creation, analyzed branding initiatives, and collaborated with stakeholders. Managed budgets, refined brand messaging, organized events, and maintained client communication. Led a marketing team, analyzed competitors, integrated feedback, provided creative direction, and handled crises. 02/2024 – CURRENT Karachi, Pakistan MARKETING MANAGER (HYBRID) PAKISTAN SEAWEED I secured collaboration with USAID, partnered with WWF on sustainability projects, led efforts to grow Pakistan's seaweed industry, worked with international experts, communicated with global stakeholders, conducted market research, developed marketing campaigns, engaged stakeholders, created content, organized events, monitored performance, managed budgets, enhanced public relations, and ensured regulatory compliance. 06/2023 – 08/2023 London, United Kingdom DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER INFUSION CREATIVE AGENCY Developed and executed digital marketing strategies, managed online advertising campaigns, and analyzed campaign performance. Led content creation for digital channels, implemented SEO and SEM strategies, and developed social media strategies to increase engagement. Maintained client communication, managed budgets, conducted market research, and led a team of digital marketing professionals. 02/2022 – 06/2023 London, United Kingdom MARKETING MANAGER SOCIAL WALLET AGENCY Aligned organizational objectives with the company mission to drive growth and integrate effective strategies. Introduced process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround time. Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and engagement. Conducted market research to identify customer needs and analyze competitor trends. Recruited and trained new staff, enhancing performance. Networked with businesses and customers to expand sales opportunities. 09/2022 – 12/2022 Toronto, Canada MARKETING MANAGER TOLINDO DELIVERIES 1/3 Assessed marketing materials to ensure alignment with specifications. Coordinated workflow, managed documents, and distributed creative materials efficiently. Organized and executed marketing campaigns to boost brand awareness and sales. Conducted demand generation through search engine marketing, advertising, and public relations. Developed brand messaging, promotional strategies, and product commercialization plans. Used market trends and target audience data for effective product marketing. 05/2021 – 02/2022 Karachi, Pakistan HEAD OF OPERATIONS & MARKETING DIGITAL MARKETING TRADE Enhanced business processes to increase productivity. Recruited and mentored employees to foster engagement. Conducted market research to identify and target key markets. Refined marketing strategies based on research. Developed and executed B2B marketing strategies. Coordinated projects to achieve objectives efficiently. Boosted visibility with cost-effective opportunities. Improved user experience and online merchandising to increase sales. Created media kits showcasing key marketing analytics for impactful presentations. 12/2020 – 11/2021 Karachi, Pakistan DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER DIGITAL MARKETING TRADE Monitored and evaluated website analytics to ensure campaign success and identify issues. Improved page content and keywords for SEO goals. Managed relationships with high-profile clients, developing effective marketing and social media strategies. Optimized SEO strategies for both short- and long-term campaigns. Managed social media accounts, generating interest in products and services. Created engaging social media content to maintain a cohesive brand tone. Monitored ROI of online and social media efforts. Developed new leads through cold calling, networking, and prospecting. Led and managed teams to meet project timelines and exceed expectations. 08/2020 – 04/2021 Karachi, Berlin, Pakistan CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGAER SCALEMILL (FOURSOURCE) Maintained precise documentation of customer service actions and discussions. Promptly resolved client issues by following through with requests. Analyzed customer information to prepare comprehensive reports. Utilized troubleshooting resolution tree to assess and solve technical problems. Identified root causes of customer issues to resolve complaints efficiently. Answered inquiries and suggested additional offerings to attract potential customers. 31/12/2019 – 31/08/2020 Karachi, Pakistan DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER BENCHMARK PAKISTAN Managed and optimized the digital presence of Hashmi Pakistan, aligning with business goals. Created and implemented the PSL digital marketing strategy, driving engagement and visibility. Strategized and executed communication and market plans to enhance brand recognition. Oversaw the digital landscapes of Hashmi Pakistan, Footprint.pk, and Benchmark Pakistan for cohesive marketing efforts. EDUCATION AND TRAINING 07/2018 – 06/2020 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia MASTERS OF ARTS - GLOBAL BUSINESS National Research University - Higher School of Economics Address Rodionova Campus , Nizhny Novgorod, Russia 07/2019 – CURRENT Linz, Austria MASTERS OF SCIENCE - GLOBAL BUSINESS Johannes Kepler University Address Julius-Raab Straße, 10/752, 4040, Linz, Austria 08/2012 – 06/2016 Karachi, Pakistan BACHELORS OF BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education LANGUAGE SKILLS Mother tongue(s): SINDHI 2/3 Other language(s): UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING Listening Reading Spoken production Spoken interaction URDU C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 ENGLISH C1 C1 C1 C1 C1 GERMAN A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 RUSSIAN A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user SKILLS Digital Marketing Social network marketingadds Google tools (Gmail Drive Google forms etc) Google Digital Training - Digital Marketing Fundamentals Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) Good use of online advertising tools (Google Ads, Facebook & Instagram Ads) Social Media Wordpress, SEO, Analytics Social Media/Social Network Knowledge of advanced techniques in the use and manipulation of search engines as well as SEO. Soft SKills Good listener and communicator Critical thinking Decision-making Good leadership skills, planning and collaboration in heterogeneous groups Team-work oriented Organizational and planning skills Research and Analytical skills innovative and flexible mindset Motivated Strategic Planning PROJECTS 05/2019 – 07/2019 Ryler Business Project A project of the University of Bergamo, Italy. Business project with Ryler Recruiting Index - Milan, Italy 05/2019 – 07/2019 IBM Studios Milano - IBM Client Center Group Business Project for IBM Studios Milan, Italy HONOURS AND AWARDS 10/2019 Google Digital Garage Certificat – Google 11/2019 Redbull Wingfinder Talent Passport – RedBull 12/2019 Programming Hub - SEO / DM / SM – Programming Hub 01/2005 Certificate of Participation – UNHCR 3/3