Skills
Media Relations, Event Planning
Social Media Marketing
SEO Writing, Strategic Planning
Correspondence Creation, Editing
About
My name is Zahmat Bashua or Dr Zee, as I am known on the web. I am the Creative Director for The Society of Revellers, a local startup Web Marketing and /Event Planning Agency in Ottawa. All my skills are listed below and I am looking forward to work with you. Twitter: @OtownDon Google+: gplus.to/zeebash http://www.sorevellers.com
Experience
Society of Revellers
December 2011 - March 2012
Web Marketing Professional, Creative Director for @TeamRevellers Social Media Marketing Agency, Communications manager for @mariouomo @franco_negretti Clothing Stores, Independent Event planner for @InDaIndustry , knowledge and experience in SEO, PPC, Google Analytics - Inbound and Online Marketing Certified.
Public Service Commission
September 2011 - March 2012
Public Service Commission of Canada, Language Evaluation Services, Ottawa, Ontario • Monitoring of language applicant volume during advertisement period; • Screened applicants (against eligibility and merit criteria); • Defined search criteria for Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) (electronic screening tools) and managing applicant volume via PSRS • Handled the assessment event administration (scheduling of candidates and logistics coordination); • Communication/correspondence with candidates (including invitation to assessment event(s), communication of assessment results); • Implementation of assessment accommodation measures (as determined by the PPC);
Mario Uomo Clothing store
September 2011 - November 2011
Learn about and understand key customer segments and conduct market research. Manage and execute marketing plans with editorial team members to develop strategic marketing plans for a portfolio of products and events Coordinate advertising (online, print, email, etc.) Design and execute word-of-mouth marketing campaigns (viral campaigns, 'influencer' campaigns, etc.) Establish channel partnerships (e.g. industry associations) to help promote products and events. Work with sales team to support the advertising and sponsorship revenue targets of your products (e.g. developing advertising/sponsorship sales collateral). Social Media Marketing Public Relations and Media
Carleton Entrepreneurship Association
July 2011 - March 2012
Develop and manage online marketing campaigns for Carleton U Business school , effectively driving brand awareness , engagement and traffic to social media pages. Achieve a strong, visible social media presence and develop concepts with viral potential. Continuously monitor online public relations and ensure the success of client programs. Assess social media marketing strategies to determine rate of return. Identify and tap into new channels to optimize ROI and fuel revenue growth. Place stories in The Citizen, Metro, and other various key news outlets. Ensure placement in social platforms web sites such as Digg, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,etc. Ability to manage details and ensure the public's expectations are exceeded
CFIA-ACIA
December 2010 - March 2012
Imported & Manufactured Food Division (CFIA- ACIA), Ottawa, On *Extensive knowledge of Harmonized Statistical (HS) Coding system *Assisted in the protection of consumers through the set up of a fair and effective food, animal, and plant regulatory regime to support competitive domestic and international markets (AIRS). *Ability to communicate important food safety information, and helped with monitoring of the correspondence and feedback from public, partners and stakeholders *provided assistance for the product tracking implementation plan of all imported commodities through mapping, cross – referencing and validation
Boxhouse Clothing Apparel
December 2010 - July 2011
Boxhouse apparel / Babylon Night Club, Ottawa, on •Revision of marketing strategy and tactical campaign plans under Society of Revellers, social media consulting agency. •Coordinate and implement mobile marketing tour in Ottawa and other markets. Help with the sponsorship, negotiations and contracts. • Event Coordinator, with a wealth of hands on experience in coordinating, administering, and managing community events. • Help with set up and client relations at appropriate venues across multiple markets. •Brand evolution strategy input for local clothing designers. Development of highly effective radio and print-ad campaigns to promote the events.
Fall Down Gallery / Babylon Night Club
December 2010 - July 2011
Revision of marketing strategy and tactical campaign plans under Society of Revellers, web services and event planning agency. Coordinate and implement mobile marketing tour in Ottawa and other markets. Also, helped to achieve much sponsorship, participated in negotiations and contracts. Event Coordinator, with a wealth of hands on experience in coordinating, administering, and managing community events. Brand evolution strategy input for local clothing designers. Helped with the development of highly effective radio and print-ad campaigns to promote the events.
Society of Revellers Web Services
January 2009 - November 2010
Working with Editorial Assistants to determine dates for publication. Working with Copy Editors to receive articles that have been approved for publishing Editing articles by focusing on appropriate web formatting Contributing to the Editorial process such as suggesting potential article topics. Participating and representing the Society of Revellers at industry and other P.R. events Consultancy role delivering interim director level strategic marketing projects for a range of clients. Design and implementation of business development strategy and strategic proposition review for advertising agency Build a strong base of repeat business and serve as the #1 requested IT consultant
JPMorgan Chase
September 2008 - June 2010
Workplace personality

100+
Company Size

12
Day Length

25+
Team Size

Loud
Noise Level

Formal
Dress Code