About
Multidisciplinary Creative Communications and Digital Media Specialist with over 5 years of experience in developing impactful branding, content strategies, and digital campaigns across NGO, corporate, and media sectors. Expert in graphic design, multimedia production, and strategic social media management, leveraging advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and AI generative tools to deliver compelling visual content and drive organizational growth. Proven ability to enhance visibility, engagement, and stakeholder relations in multicultural, fast-paced environments.
Work
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Full-time
Summary
Led comprehensive communication strategies and multimedia production for a leading NGO, significantly enhancing organizational visibility and stakeholder engagement across Afghanistan.
Highlights
Spearheaded the production of high-impact digital media content, including story videos and project documentaries, through expert scriptwriting, filming, editing, and motion graphics, effectively communicating NGO mission.
Designed and delivered impactful infographics, presentations, and reports using Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva, significantly enhancing the visual appeal and effectiveness of communication materials for diverse stakeholders.
Managed NCA Afghanistan's social media and Viva Engage platforms, driving increased organizational visibility and stakeholder engagement through strategic content and partner training initiatives.
Provided extensive photography coverage for NCA programs and projects across all regions of Afghanistan, ensuring visual documentation adhered to NCA and donor quality standards.
Developed and implemented comprehensive in-country communication action plans, contributing to enhanced organizational visibility and ensuring effective response to public and media inquiries.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Freelance, Hybrid
Summary
Co-founded and led a design and marketing firm, overseeing client advisory, project execution, and cultivating a collaborative environment for creative professionals, driving market presence for diverse clients.
Highlights
Provided strategic advisory to clients on graphic design and multimedia projects, developing design concepts and recommending optimal formats, layouts, and visual elements to achieve client objectives.
Managed end-to-end project execution, including cost estimation, production timeline management, overseeing illustrations, digital output, and coordinating printing, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
Developed high-quality marketing and information materials using advanced graphic design software, ensuring visual consistency and strong brand adherence for clients.
Cultivated a supportive community for IT and creative professionals, facilitating knowledge exchange and advancing design technique development.
Delivered comprehensive design and marketing support to a diverse client base, ranging from small startups to large enterprises, significantly enhancing their market presence and brand visibility.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Full-time
Summary
Managed all aspects of communication and social media, from content creation to strategic planning, significantly enhancing brand identity and online engagement.
Highlights
Produced diverse graphic design and multimedia content, including promotional materials and visual storytelling, to significantly strengthen brand identity and online content effectiveness.
Led the development and execution of advertising designs, marketing brochures, and desktop publishing initiatives, ensuring alignment with brand identity and campaign goals.
Developed and managed social media accounts with a robust content strategy, driving engagement and brand recognition through consistent messaging and visual appeal.
Actively managed the entire creative project process, from ideation and storyboarding to file finalization and deadline management, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality assets.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Full-time
Summary
Orchestrated comprehensive communication strategies and high-profile business events, significantly boosting market connections and brand visibility for Afghan businesses.
Highlights
Developed and disseminated video content across various social media platforms, ensuring consistency with campaign messaging and achieving strategic goals.
Utilized metrics and social media channels to test and optimize content, identifying and deploying the most engaging materials to maximize campaign effectiveness and reach.
Generated original campaign artwork and optimized existing content for digital channels (Email, Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube), enhancing visual appeal and reach.
Planned and executed branding and event preparations, including the successful AYP Summit, connecting Afghan businesses with international markets.
Successfully organized a 3-day business summit in Uzbekistan, facilitating B2B deals and product exhibitions for over 100 Uzbek businesses across diverse sectors.
Education
Rana University
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Bachelor's Degree
Information Technology & Visual Communication
Kardan Higher Education University
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English Language DEL Program
Mohammad Alam Faizad High School
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High School Diploma
Secondary Education
Languages
English
Fluent
Persian/Dari
Native
Pashto
Fluent
Hindi/Urdu
Conversational
Certificates
Marketing Essentials
Issued By
NonprofitReady.org
Adobe Professional Certificate (Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Principles of Design, Corporate Identity)
Issued By
LinkedIn Learning | Adobe
Positive Masculinity Training Workshop
Issued By
NCA Capacity Building Program
Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Training
Issued By
NCA Capacity Building Program
Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training
Issued By
NCA Capacity Building Program
Monitoring and Evaluation Training
Issued By
NCA Capacity Building
First Aid & Safety Training
Issued By
NCA Capacity Building Program
Procurement Training Workshop
Issued By
NCA Capacity Building Program
Design and Visual Communications, General
Issued By
Adobe Digital Learning
Adobe Creative Cloud
Issued By
Adobe Education Exchange Team
Skills
Core Competencies
Communication, Digital Media, Marketing, Research, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Innovation, Creativity, Problem-Solving, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Development, Campaign Management.
Tools & Platforms
Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Buffer, HubSpot, Later, Trello, Airtable, Prezi, Pitch, Notion, Canva.
Creative Skills
Creative Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Multimedia Production, Photography, Videography, Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI.
Software Proficiency
Adobe Creative Cloud, Acrobat, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Express, Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, Mac OS, Windows OS.
Visual Identity Systems
Brand Guidelines, Logo Design, Typography, Color Theory, Design Systems.
Art & Editorial Direction
Editorial Design, Layout Design, Magazine Design, Print Production.
Branding
Brand Strategy, Brand Identity, Brand Architecture, Brand Messaging, Competitive Research, Brand Book Creation.
Social Media Content Creation
Content Development, Content Strategy, Creative Copywriting, Production.
Digital Marketing & SEO
Social Media Strategy, Meta, Email Marketing, Digital Analytics, Profile Branding, Keyword Targeting, Campaign Management, Brand Awareness, Customer Retention, Community Management, Influencer Collaboration, Content Marketing, Creative Storytelling.
AI Tools
ChatGPT, Sora, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, Grok, Claude, DeepSeek, NootebookLM, Cursor, Manus, Hugging Face, bolt.new.
Interests
General
Googling, General Knowledge, Digital Reading/Web Scrolling, Traveling, Artificial Intelligence.
