Astaaq Ahmed
Communications Expert
Gurugram
Summary
My career has helped me pursue some highly coveted roles in the advertising, finance, music/events, charity and consulting spaces. A diversified exposure on the creative side, coupled with my background in science and analytics, has enabled me to develop an extremely valuable and versatile skillset that has constantly helped evolve and solidify my aptitude for developing simple, yet elegant, communication for complex problems statements and situations, in a collaborative and professional environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Founder
Earflower Studios
Gurugram
06.2021 - Current
- Create a variety of musical compositions for large brands and companies to be used across online and offline media channels
- Conduct market research, identify trends and find gaps in market to build client base
- Develop proposals for new projects and conduct client presentations to drive business
- Manage project and end-to-end client relations throughout every step of the engagement lifecycle
Senior Consultant
EY
Gurugram
10.2018 - Current
- Led end-to-end campaigns to effectively develop and distribute go-to-market collateral for a large credit card company
- Developed a variety of presentations, collateral, articles, and newsletters to drive internal strategic objectives for the UKI market
- Conducted primary and secondary market research and to create market intelligence reports for a UK-based government entity
- Built a high level UI/UX design for an internal EY app
Artist
The Earflower Experiment
Gurugram
02.2017 - Current
- Single-handedly write, record, mix, master, distribute and market my self compositions to a wide audience
- Develop and maintain relationships with media houses and reporters to drive publicity for new releases
- Write a variety of press releases for myself and other artists to drive engagement across publications
- Ideate and develop unique ways to connect with my audience by creating varied social media content
Founder
Basement Takeover
Gurugram
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Develop and manage end-to-end communication strategy and brand identity
- Create marketing collateral to promote brand and drive footfall at all events
- Build and conduct sponsorship presentations with large brands in the alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverage, music and online games industry
- Recruit and coordinate with volunteers from within and outside the community to work under various functions
- Make all investment and strategic decisions related to the future of the event
Financial Analyst
Trefis.com
Gurugram
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Researched and developed a variety of financial articles that were published in magazines like Forbes, Seeking Alpha, Nasdaq.com
- Maintained and developed website content for companies in the Sportswear, Aviation Manufacturing and Fast Food industries
- Assisted in the development of investor presentations and communications
Account Management Trainee
Wunderman Thompson (formerly J. Walter Thompson)
Gurugram
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Understand the client's needs and effectively communicate the same to our creative team
- Help the client best realise their vision and make adequate suggestions to transform their abstract ideas into ready-to-launch campaigns
- Deliver work on extremely tight deadlines while ensuring the highest of quality
Education
MBA - Marketing
Indian School of Business
Hyderabad 07.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Statistics, Mathematics And Music
The University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada 09.2010 - 06.2015
Certification - Brand Management And Marketing Communications
MICA
Ahmedabad 10.2020 - 03.2021
Certification - Music Business Management
Sri Aurobindo Centre For Arts And Sciences
03.2019 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Shri Ram School - Aravali
Gurugram 04.2008 - 04.2010
Skills
Strong communication skills
undefinedTimeline
MBA - Marketing
Indian School of Business
07.2021 - 12.2022
Founder
Earflower Studios
06.2021 - Current
Certification - Brand Management And Marketing Communications
MICA
10.2020 - 03.2021
Certification - Music Business Management
Sri Aurobindo Centre For Arts And Sciences
03.2019 - 06.2019
Senior Consultant
EY
10.2018 - Current
Founder
Basement Takeover
09.2018 - 03.2020
Artist
The Earflower Experiment
02.2017 - Current
Financial Analyst
Trefis.com
09.2015 - 10.2018
Account Management Trainee
Wunderman Thompson (formerly J. Walter Thompson)
01.2015 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Statistics, Mathematics And Music
The University of Toronto
09.2010 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Shri Ram School - Aravali
04.2008 - 04.2010
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